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Cool off at the best splash pads near Skokie—family-friendly spots perfect for summer fun with kids of all ages.

Explore the entire museum into the night, including Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition, with extended hours every Sunday.

Come out to Hidden Oaks Nature Center for a fishing derby. It's broken up in two sections: 7-9 a.m. and 9:30-11:30 a.m.