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All our nominees make it easy to enjoy the city as a family. Now it’s time for you to tell us which spots you love the best. Vote for your favorites now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards.
New American Restaurant · Printer's Row · 28 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: Custom House Tavern is nominated for Most Inspired Kids' Menu in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Prairie Grass Cafe is nominated for Most Inspired Kids' Menu in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
1300 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Planetarium · Museum Campus · 171 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: Adler Planetarium is nominated for Best Museum for the Family in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Art Institute of Chicago is nominated for Best Museum for the Family in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Chicago Children's Museum is nominated for Best Museum for the Family in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Field Museum is nominated for Best Museum for the Family in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Museum of Science and Industry is nominated for Best Museum for the Family in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital is nominated for Best New Venue for Families in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden at Chicago Botanic Garden is nominated for Best New Venue for Families in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Roy and June Kroc Corps Community Center is nominated for Best New Venue for Families in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The National Hellenic Museum is nominated for Best New Venue for Families in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Old Town School of Folk Music's new addition is nominated for Best New Venue for Families in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Old Fashioned Candies Inc. is nominated for Coolest Candy Store in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Dave's Italian Kitchen is nominated for Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: DMK Burger Bar is nominated for Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
7110 N Lincoln Ave (at Touhy Ave), Lincolnwood, IL
American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge is nominated for Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Ice Cream Parlor · Grant Park · 3 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: Bobtail Ice Cream Company is nominated for Best Ice Cream Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
2951 N Broadway St (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lake View East · 86 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: Bobtail Ice Cream Company is nominated for Best Ice Cream Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
7347 Madison St (btwn Circle Ave & Burkhardt Ct), Forest Park, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 50 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor is nominated for Best Ice Cream Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgewater · 63 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets is nominated for Best Ice Cream Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Original Rainbow Cone is nominated for Best Ice Cream Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Family Grounds Cafe Company is nominated for Best Indoor Play Space in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
601 N Martingale Rd Ste 103 (btwn Woodfield Rd & Higgins Rd), Schaumburg, IL
Amusement Park · 65 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: LEGOLAND Discovery Center is nominated for Best Indoor Play Space in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: O Joy Kids Consignment is nominated for Best Kids' Resale Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
3939 N Ashland Ave (Ashland & IrvingPark), Chicago, IL
Sporting Goods Retail · Lakeview · 7 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: Play It Again Sports is nominated for Best Kids' Resale Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Play It Again Sports is nominated for Best Kids' Resale Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Play It Again Sports is nominated for Best Kids' Resale Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Play It Again Sports is nominated for Best Kids' Resale Shop in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Children's Garden at Morton Arboretum is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Children's Garden at Morton Arboretum is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden at Garfield Park Conservatory is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Great Bear Wilderness Exhibit at Brookfield Zoo is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Great Bear Wilderness Exhibit at Brookfield Zoo is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Science Museum · Lincoln Park · 37 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden at Chicago Botanic Garden is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
1000 Lake Cook Rd (btwn Green Bay Rd & Skokie Hwy), Glencoe, IL
Botanical Garden · 128 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden at Chicago Botanic Garden is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
2001 N Clark St (btwn W Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Lincoln Park · 22 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo is nominated for Best Brush with Nature in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Ledge at Willis Tower is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: The 25-scoop Royal George ice cream sundae at Margie’s Candies is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
1813 W Montrose Ave (at N Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Center · 52 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The 25-scoop Royal George ice cream sundae at Margie’s Candies is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: Running the bases at Wrigley Field is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Boat or Ferry · Streeterville · 25 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago Kids: The Seadog Xtreme at Navy Pier is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Time Out Chicago Kids: X-Flight at Six Flags Great America is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!