Exploritorium

If you’ve got a toddler and it’s raining outside, this is genuinely one of the better options in Skokie. The climbing structure and tunnels keep the little ones busy, and the water feature is always a hit — bring a change of clothes, seriously. There’s also a play train that younger kids lose their minds over in the best way. Parents tend to rave about how clean it is, which honestly matters more than people admit when you’re crawling around on the floor with a one-year-old. Picnic tables and parking on-site make the whole trip a lot less stressful.