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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Park Ridge, IL

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

Activities & Venues in Park Ridge

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre performing arts theater in Arlington Heights, IL🎭 Theater
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4.7(580)$$9 mi · Arlington Heights

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

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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Elmhurst Art Museum art museum in Elmhurst, IL🎨 Museum
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4.5(322)$9 mi · Elmhurst

Elmhurst Art Museum offers a refreshing blend of contemporary art and hands-on creativity that keeps kids engaged beyond typical museum visits. The family workshops are thoughtfully designed to spark imagination, while the architecturally stunning Mies van der Rohe McCormick House provides a unique educational experience that even architecture-curious kids find fascinating.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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