The city of Chicago and surrounding areas comprise a large metropolitan region that has an abundance of entertainment options geared toward children. From traveling theater productions performing at a variety of theaters to birthday party facilities, options for children's entertainment are plentiful around the Windy City.
Located in downtown Chicago, the Chicago Children's Theatre is dedicated to children's performances. It strives to provide community enrichment through the display of appealing and diverse productions to give inspiration to kids of all ages and bring out the child in adults. It is committed to offering first-rate professional performances. The Chicago Children's Theatre showcases classic productions like "A Year With Frog and Toad" as well as new performances such as "The Hundred Dresses." It has also established the Red Kite Project, which is a special program geared to capture the interest and meet the needs of children with autism. The Red Kite productions focus on sensory experiences and downgrade the language components.
Chicago Children's Theatre
1464 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60622
773-227-0180
chicagochildrenstheatre.org
Fantasy Kingdom is a kids' party location as well as an indoor play center located in Chicagoland. It is geared toward children ages 6 months to 6 years old and offers a variety of play areas such as a pretend grocery store, dress-up area and fantasy section. It promotes imaginative play and caters to children's physical, social and emotional development. Adults are admitted free with children and there are unlimited membership options. Fantasy Kingdom has specific hours for public admittance and private parties to meet the needs of all patrons. There are a variety of private and semi-private party packages. Fantasy Kingdom also provides enrichment programs that are dedicated to helping children gain learning experiences through play.
Fantasy Kingdom
1422 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60642
312-642-5437
fantasykingdom.org
Wishcraft is located in North Chicago near Roscoe Village and is a workshop dedicated to the creativity and learning experiences of children. It provides opportunities for eco-friendly art creation and enables children and adults to learn a variety of skills such as sewing and creating masterpieces using many different materials. It focuses on the application of school subjects such as science and math to create functional art. It offers a variety of classes, workshops, camps and after-school activities. It also accommodates art-themed parties to provide a unique experience. Individuals can join a variety of classes at a time to gain a well-rounded understanding of art concepts. Examples of classes include "It's Sew Easy" and "Ecosessories." Camps and workshops are intended for days when school is closed. There are many different workshops for kids of all ages and adults. Wishcraft also offers tutoring and free options.
Wishcraft
2312 W. Roscoe St.
Chicago, IL 60618
773-348-9474
web.me.com/wishcraft
