Things to do in Aurora with kids
3 attractions in Aurora • Updated May 2026
The best things to do in Aurora with kids, all in one place. Aurora is home to Blackberry Farm and a stack of nature & outdoors for families, plus easy day trips across Illinois. Below are 3 family things to do in Aurora with addresses, ticket info and age suitability. Use the search to find a specific name or filter by category.
Last reviewed May 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
3 attractions in Aurora
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Nature Outdoor
Blackberry Farm
Aurora, Illinois
Step back to the 1800s at this Aurora park-district farm, where themed events run from Laura Ingalls Wilder days to fairytale weddings.
Zoos Wildlife
Phillips Park Zoo
Aurora, Illinois
A free-to-explore community zoo set within Aurora's Phillips Park.
Water Parks
Splash Country Water Park
Aurora, Illinois
Aurora's summer cool-off spot with tube slides, a lazy river, and zero-depth play.