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Kids Empire Evanston

Name: Kids Empire Evanston
Address: 1924 Dempster St, Evanston, IL, 60202, US
Telephone: (847) 565-8400

Evanston Plaza, Evanston, IL

All-day indoor playground in Evanston Plaza with large climbing structures, re-entry, long weekend hours, and birthday parties.

Plan This Visit

Best for

best for toddlers through big kids

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Parking

Shopping-center parking at Evanston Plaza.

Visit style

all-day open play

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A dependable all-day play option when you want easy hours and a big indoor structure, especially for mixed-age siblings.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Toddlers through big kids who want classic indoor playground play
Families who value re-entry and long weekend hours
Birthday parties without a lot of planning complexity

Less Ideal For

Families seeking a quieter boutique play space
Visitors who want a café-centered parent lounge experience
Anyone hoping for included food or specialty programming

At a Glance

Venue type

Indoor playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Soft playClimbing structureSlidesToddler area

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packagesParty host

Accessibility and comfort

Socks required

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visits

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Commercial

Play model

Full-day open play

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

ParkingShopping-center parking at Evanston Plaza.

Visit Tips

Plan on socks for every person entering the play floor.Re-entry makes this a good option for longer family days.Weekend hours run later than many local indoor playgrounds.

Pricing Snapshot

AdultTwo adults free per child, then $5 per additional adult

Child$22.90 for ages 1-17

Notes

Admission includes all-day access with re-entry.Non-grip socks are mandatory for everyone and are sold on site for $3.

InfantFree for ages 0-11 months when accompanied by a sibling; otherwise local infant rate may apply

Punch Card$159 for 10 admissions

About the Venue

Kids Empire Evanston is a large commercial indoor playground built around one-ticket, all-day access. Families come for big climbing and slide structures, toddler-friendly areas, birthday parties, and the convenience of re-entry, which makes it a practical choice for siblings who want to play hard and then reset.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbest for toddlers through big kids

Noise Levelhigh

Visit Styleall-day open play

Energy Levelhigh

Parent Comfortmoderate; practical and straightforward rather than lounge-like

Booking Frictionlow

Birthday Party Snapshot

Notes

$150 deposit required at booking.Waivers and non-grip socks are required for party guests too.

BookingBirthday parties can be booked online through the park page.

Includes

Dedicated party hostReserved seating for 2.5 hoursDance party with HuggyDrinks and goodies

Accessibility & Comfort

Notes

Non-grip socks are mandatory for everyone.Two adults enter free with each paid child, which helps with multi-caregiver visits.All-day re-entry can make longer visits easier for families pacing the day.

Socks required