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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Arlington Heights, IL

4 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Arlington Heights

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament tourist attraction in Schaumburg, IL🎭 Theater
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4.7(11,720)$$5 mi · Schaumburg

Medieval Times in Schaumburg transports your family back to the 11th century for an unforgettable dinner theater experience featuring live jousting knights, charging horses, sword fights, and falcon demonstrations. Kids will be mesmerized by the thrilling two-hour tournament while feasting on a hearty four-course meal served without utensils,just like a real medieval banquet!

🕑 2.5-3 hours total (45-60 minutes of pre-show activities plus the 2-hour tournament and meal)

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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre performing arts theater in Arlington Heights, IL🎭 Theater
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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre brings the magic of live theater to families in Arlington Heights with a stellar lineup of Broadway-style musicals, children's performances, and interactive shows. Beyond being audience members, kids can get on stage themselves through popular theater camps and youth programs that build confidence and creativity.

🕑 Most performances run 90 minutes to 2.5 hours including intermission; children's shows are typically shorter at 60-75 minutes

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Trickster Cultural Center cultural center in Schaumburg, IL🎨 Museum
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4.7(221)$7 mi · Schaumburg

The Trickster Cultural Center offers families a meaningful and interactive journey into Native American art and culture right in suburban Schaumburg. Kids can engage with hands-on exhibits, experience traditional storytelling sessions, and participate in educational programs that bring indigenous cultures to life in an accessible, respectful way.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Pickwick Theatre movie theater in Park Ridge, IL🎭 Theater
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4.5(1,135)$9 mi · Park Ridge

Step back in time at this magnificent 1928 movie palace where kids can experience the magic of cinema in a truly special setting. The Pickwick Theatre combines the wonder of classic architecture,think ornate ceilings, vintage decor, and a dazzling marquee,with family-friendly film screenings that make every movie feel like an event rather than just another trip to the multiplex.

🕑 2-3 hours including the movie runtime and time to explore

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