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Studio Movie Grill
- Wheaton
A wide selection of new releases and cult classics are projected on towering screens as viewers watch from leather recliners and tables
Game Pazzo
- Downers Grove
Video gaming enclave pairs consoles such as Wii, Xbox with Kinect, and PS3 with leather seats, pizza and wings, and 70 HD screens
Michael Camastro Golf Academy
- Multiple Locations
PGA teaching pro and his staff of aces groom untidy swings in private lessons with video swing analysis
Brunswick Bowling
- Multiple Locations
Long-time bowling-industry leader opens its oiled lanes for pin-punishment sessions including cosmic bowling
Rocket Ice Arena
- Bolingbrook
Skaters of all levels hone their moves during open skates while supporters cheer them on from lodge with fireplace, free WiFi & café
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple
- Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple creates the illusion of endless open space with long, flat lines and abundant light screens
Wilderness Falls
- Bolingbrook
Two mini-golf courses feature rugged obstacles and a 35-foot waterfall; kids’ party also includes arcade tokens and food
FunFlatables
- Multiple Locations
Indoor playgrounds house colorful, air-filled obstacle courses, slides, and bounce castles
Krush Skate Park
- Tinley Park
Skaters and BMX riders soar from ramps and bowls in a hangar-style park designed by lifelong skaters
Little Monkey Bizness Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Indoor space grants kids the chance to expend energy; weekday party for up to 12 kids lets parents kick back at coffee bar with free WiFi
The Perfect Swing
- Darien
A more than 60,000 sq. ft. facility houses automated pitching machines that hurl baseballs and softballs at adjustable speeds of 35–70 mph
Breathe, The Art of Yoga
- Bolingbrook
Passionate instructor guides students of all experience levels through basic yoga, Vinyasa Flow & meditation classes
Tinley Park Roller Rink
- Multiple Locations
Colorful lights, booming songs, and the aroma of fresh snacks fill the air at two indoor skating rinks
Canlan Ice Sports Romeoville
- Romeoville
Guests lace up rented skates and take to the ice during public-skating sessions held in this three-rink facility
Riedy’s Tee Time
- Lisle
50 mats give players ample space to practice all aspects of their golf game, with lights keeping balls launching well past sunset
Pilates by T
- Hinsdale
Certified Power Pilates instructor guides clients through Reformer-based workouts that sculpt lean muscles through resistance work
Turtle Splash Water Park
- West Chicago
Admission grants guests access to waterfall, twisting tube & flume slides, water playground & 25-yard lap pool amid five tree-shaded acres
New Traditions Riding Academy
- Palos Hills
One-hour beginner classes for children and adults impart essential horsemanship skills
Seven Bridges Ice Arena
- Woodridge
Sports arena with one Olympic-size ice rink, one NHL-size ice rink, and a multisport turf field on the second floor
Fleetwood Roller Rink
- Summit
Families and groups glide across vibrantly lit rink with rented skates and refuel with pizza and pop from fully stocked snack bar
Carriage Greens Country Club
- Darien
Golfers cart past cattail-lined waterways that populate an 18-hole, par 70 course
Space Golf
- Orland Park
Mini-golf course with iridescent aliens and black-light-bathed lunar landscapes is bolstered by 3-D glasses & laser blasters
Nova Quarter Horses
- Mokena
English and Western riding lessons held in a lighted outdoor or heated indoor arena with supportive, encouraging instructors
Divine Power Yoga - Naperville
- Naperville
Based on Baron Baptiste's teachings, heated power Vinyasa yoga classes help all levels of students develop physical stamina and mental focus
Score 18 Indoor Golf
- Naperville
Golfers step into simulators, choosing from more than 94 world-famous courses and receiving instant feedback on shots with useful statistics
Small Group Fitness
- Downers Grove
Membership grants access to discounted rates on small-group personal training, one-on-one training, and bootcamps
Western Acres Golf Course
- Downers Grove
Unfurled across 3,051 yards, this par 35 nine-hole course incorporates linear bluegrass fairways, three ponds, & numerous sand traps.
Suburbanite Bowl
- Westmont
Groups of up to six hit pins on one of 32 lanes, moonwalking in rental shoes around alley built in 1957
Oak Hill Yoga
- Downers Grove
30-year certified instructor leads 60-minute, intimately sized yoga classes within expansive studio
Bolingbrook Golf Club
- Bolingbrook
PGA professionals lead group clinics on a variety of topics, getting players ready for rounds on 7,104 yd. course with a true-island green
Hollywood Palms Cinemas
- Glacier Park
Wait staff fetches cocktails, pizza & sandwiches for audiences watching first-run blockbusters from leather executive chairs.
MMASTOP Fitness
- Crest Hill
Kettlebells, ropes, medicine balls, sandbags, and ropes equip pupils to build muscle and torch calories
The Comedy Shrine Theater
- Aurora
Patterned after ABC's Whose Line Is It Anyway?, this late-night show cycles through short-form scenes aimed at an adults-only audience
Just Kidding Around
- Lombard
CPR-certified staff oversees play area that combines a classroom, indoor playground, and kid lounge with free snacks; no contracts required
Tivoli Bowling Center
- Downers Grove
12 slick wooden lanes and racks of multi-colored balls share space with pool tables, pinball, and arcades beneath a historic movie theater
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At Fleetwood Roller Rink, skaters glide across a lustrous 75’x165’ floor under a rainbow of vibrant lights that have illuminated patrons for 50 years. Furnished with rental equipment, patrons can swiftly perform tricks or recite the complete works of Homer before refueling with pizza, hot dogs, and candy dispensed from a fully stocked snack shop. The full-service facility is a frequent site of fundraisers and events, and staff members can devise comprehensive birthday party packages that include such merrymaking accouterments as cake, balloons, and tax forms filled out in the style of Mad Libs. Skaters of all experience levels can sharpen their skills during weekly lessons and open skating sessions.
Shrill giggles and the pitter-patter of tiny sock-swathed feet echo off the walls of Pump It Up, where lilliputian guests pinball through a metropolis of inflatable slides and bouncy enclosures. During glow pop-in play sessions, tykes frolic in the radiance of special lights, and in pirate-themed sessions, youngsters don costumes or just feel less self-conscious about the parrot permanently affixed to their shoulder. Small groups of ankle biters tear through the facility during private parties, plummeting down slides, scaling plush ladders, and bounding off of springy floors.
Pretty Muddy's founders designed their 5K obstacle course with a simple goal: to provide a stress-free opportunity for women to cut loose and have a blast in the mud with their friends. Women run or walk at their own pace, encountering low-pressure architectural obstacles along the way that are devoid of hay, splintering plywood, and axe-wielding trolls. The finishers sport post-race looks ranging from mud-drenched to only lightly splattered, depending on their course strategies.
Though the course architects designed obstacles to be fun, Pretty Muddy team members are stationed at each one to provide assistance, and obliging signs point out alternative routes for those who’d rather keep walking. The team often reminds participants that it isn’t about how many obstacles they surmount, but about sucking every drop of fun out of the experience.
At least two aid stations are present on every Pretty Muddy course to keep everyone well hydrated. After they finish, muddy ladies can compete for costume prizes, grab a drink and listen to the music, or free themselves of icky attire at onsite rinsing and changing stations.
Ray Johnson was just a freshman in high school when he had an encounter with the paranormal. He and his younger brother were horsing around, running back and forth from the living room to the kitchen, where they saw their mother standing at the stove cooking dinner. The next time they entered the kitchen it was mysteriously empty, and Ray’s mother came down from the upstairs apartment where she’d been all along. Ray and his brother could never explain the woman—or shadow of a woman—they’d both seen cooking that day, but it did spark Ray’s interest in solving mysteries, leading him to become a criminal investigator and, later, a historical and genealogical researcher.
A Chicagoland native and history buff, Ray explores the legends and mysteries swirling around the Windy City—which fill his book Chicago’s Haunt Detective, the blog he writes for ChicagoNow, and his narration during Voices From Beyond tours. Working with two paranormal experts who handle the technical side of ghost hunting, Ray leads walks through Elmhurst’s spookiest sites, including the Elmhurst College Mill Theatre, the White Birch homestead, and Cottage Hill.
The instructors at Law Weapons & Supply believe intelligence is as vital to responsible firearms handling as attitude and technical knowhow. That's why each of their classes, from basic pistol training to the Glock Operators and personal protection in the home courses, teaches beginner through advanced marksmen with a combination of classroom lecture, live-fire instruction, and approving head nods. Beyond the training facilities, Law Weapons & Supply extends to a pro shop and gunsmith, whose customization services include bluing and detailed cleanings.
After health, the most important thing parents want for their children is a good education, and that means learning inside the classroom and out. But if learning becomes simply memorizing facts in a textbook, it quickly turns into a chore, leading kids to lives of mindless entertainment and ignoring the last 12 mystery ingredients on junk-food labels.
To combat this, The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn exposes children to the arts, sciences, and industry with a series of engaging exhibits that uphold the standards set by the Illinois State Board of Education. These exhibits occupy every inch of their two-story facility, giving kids hands-on experience with concepts such as cause and effect, gravity, and motion. Painting and dress-up theaters cultivate healthy imaginations, and the infant tummy-time zone allows even the tiniest guests to flex their neck muscles and reach stuffed-animal friends. In addition to daily visitors, The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn welcomes school field trips and family birthday parties.
