Escape rooms for kids' birthday in Chicago

Looking for a birthday party the whole class will talk about? These 56 escape rooms in Chicago are designed for kids' parties — children's escape rooms, party rooms, and space for the whole group.

56 escape rooms
Old Tavern
Escape room

Old Tavern

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Trapped in a medieval tavern, you've been poisoned! With only one hour to find an antidote before the wicked tavern master returns, will you escape alive? Use all your senses to uncover the tavern's secrets and survive.

The Chapel
Escape room

The Chapel

  • 2-6 people10+120 min.

The chapel is Goonies, meets Indiana Jones. Make your way across the floor without a missed step.

H@ck3r$
Escape room

H@ck3r$

  • 2-6 people14+60 min.

Join an elite hacking group on a mission to take down the world’s largest corporation. You'll have one chance to plant a virus, shut down securities and encrypt their financial data. Time is running out!

Keep Krampus Out!
New
  • 2-10 people1+60 min.

Santa has been Claus-napped! Dive into a holiday escape room where you must solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and open presents to defeat Krampus and save Christmas. Work together, light the tree, and embark on a festive adventure for all ages!

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
The Dollhouse
New
Escape room

The Dollhouse

  • 3-8 people12+60 min.

Unlock the chilling enigma of the Dollhouse Killer, a shadowy figure weaving sinister tales of horror. Can you piece together the horrifying mystery he's sewn into reality, or will his nightmarish puzzle remain unsolved, haunting your every step?

BlueDivision
  • 2-12 people12+60 min.

Unleash your inner competitor at Chicago's Great Escape Game Show! Dive into adrenaline-pumping mini-games that challenge, entertain, and create lasting memories. Rally your team, face fierce rivals, and experience the thrill of unforgettable gameplay, all in one heart-pounding venue.

RedGrand
Voodoo Spirits
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Voodoo Spirits

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Trapped in a haunted hut by 'Loa', the Invisible Haitian Vodou ghost. Find the priest's golden skull within an hour to protect against possession. Your survival depends on it!

GreenPinkMorgan
Museum Heist
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Museum Heist

  • 4-8 people14+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling mission as a treasure hunter. Infiltrate a museum, outwit its security, and steal a prized Peruvian artifact. Will you succeed or get caught red-handed?

Wizard Trials
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Wizard Trials

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Master Diaphugius has left you a final test - find his missing cat in just one hour. Succeed, and you'll be rewarded a spellbook and the title of Assistant Wizard!

BlueLogan Square
  • 2-15 people7+60 min.

Step into the heart of Justopolous, a once-thriving metropolis, now falling prey to chaos. A quartet of menacing villains spreads terror, leaving the city's fate in your hands. Can you, the valiant Super Heros, capture these foes and bring peace back to the streets?

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • 2-6 people12+100 min.

Dive into the depths of the Colosseum's dungeons, follow Spartacus' path to freedom, solve puzzles and escape the arena! Get ready for a unique 100-min adventure in one of the world's longest escape games -- Escape the Colosseum.

RedGrand
  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Step into a mystical realm where a kingdom hangs by a thread as dark shadows loom. Only your heroic team can uncover secrets, unlock mysteries, and face the wizard Ghastbane to lift his curse. Choose your role, whether Wizard or Thief, and embark on an epic journey to save the realm.

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Pledge season is here, and it's time for a daring heist! Prove your worth and snag the elusive golden eagle statue from the university president's office. Team up, avoid campus police, and seal your fate as BROS FOR LIFE in just one hour. Are you up for the challenge?

RedGrand
Kingdom of Night
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Kingdom of Night

  • 2-5 people12+60 min.

The Kingdom of Night awaits as winter's icy grip holds all captive. Can you brave the blizzard and defeat the undead, or will the looming shadows claim their victory? Start your relentless quest and escape the clutches of darkness in just 60 minutes, or succumb to eternal night.

BrownPurpleMerchandise Mart
  • 2-6 people14+60 min.

Experience a Victorian-era murder mystery! Find clues, solve the case, and identify the murderer in rural 1800's England. Are you up for the detective challenge?

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Witness a medical marvel at Dr. Watson's lab, but when a deadly virus strikes, can you save a life relying on just clues? Time is ticking...

RedGrand
  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

An ancient Silver Dragon has seized a powerful artifact, threatening the realm's balance. Venture into the Dragon Mountains, navigate treacherous terrain, outwit traps, and face the dragon. Unite your party's unique skills to reclaim the artifact and restore peace.

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
Insane Asylum
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Insane Asylum

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Lost in the twisted confines of Overbrook Hospital, you must weave your way out of a sinister mind-control experiment. Escape this living nightmare before your sanity is gone forever.

GreenPinkMorgan
The Onyx Tower
Escape room

The Onyx Tower

  • 2-2 people12+30 min.

An Evil Sorcerer aims to control all lives through necromancy. Two noble heroes are trapped in his fortress, on a quest to lift the curse and save the Kingdom.

BlueLogan Square
Matsuri
Escape room

Matsuri

  • 1-10 people12+60 min.

Your company, Hanabi, is trusted to host a fireworks show to bring peace to the village of Matsuri. Retrieve the stolen grand finale from the notorious village thief and prevent another war!

  • 2-8 people12+180 min.

Discover the city's highlights and secrets with The Secret City's scavenger hunt-style games. Solve puzzles, engage with your surroundings, and enjoy pit stops at the best cafes & pubs. Perfect for large groups and competitive fun!

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Find yourself locked in the Presidential bunker due to an imminent attack on the U.S. Can you work together to prevent nuclear armageddon in 60 minutes? The world's fate is in your hands!

RedGrand
The Mob
Escape room

The Mob

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Battle your rival gang in late 1900s Chicago! Will you escape their wrath, or will the meeting prove fatal? Gather your cash, and escape the headquarters before they arrive!

GreenPinkMorgan
Medieval Madness
Escape room

Medieval Madness

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

Embark on a tumultuous journey of sin and redemption. Face chilling punishments, seek forgiveness and find sanctuary with the Redeemer. Repent before it's too late!

BlueLogan Square
The Red Wire
Escape room

The Red Wire

  • 2-7 people10+60 min.

MI5 has identified a foreign agent planning a terror attack in London. You and your team are assigned to find him and defuse his bomb. Can you stop him in time?

BlueLogan Square
  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Get the chance to join Sherlock Holmes' league! Prove your investigative skills by passing his 60-minute test. Show your worthiness in the League of Masters in Elementary Deduction.

RedGrand
Prison Escape
Escape room

Prison Escape

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Arrested in a hostile land by corrupt police, your last chance at freedom is using hints and tools from previous prisoners. It's not just the prison but the country you need to escape from. Time is insanely short. Your survival. Your move.

  • 2-6 people7+60 min.

In the 22nd century, society has collapsed. Technology reigns, bodies are modified, and data is king. Join a team of cyborgs on a daring heist to steal valuable data from a key corporation. Nothing will be easy, but the rewards are immeasurable.

BrownDamen
Escape the 90's
Escape room

Escape the 90's

  • 4-10 people10+60 min.

1997. Locked in the bedroom after a fight, Kat and Bianca must patch up and escape to reach a party where Bianca's crush awaits, and Kat's band is going to play. Can you help them?

BrownPurpleRedBelmont
Left at Home
Escape room

Left at Home

  • 2-8 people10+60 min.

Step into the shoes of Cal McKevinister in HOME ALONE, a gripping holiday tale. Left behind during family vacation, devise plans and traps to fend off neighborhood bandits. Are you up for the challenge?

BrownPurpleRedBelmont
Lab of the Lost
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Lab of the Lost

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Stranded in a remote jungle lab, you and your team of scientists have brought dinosaurs back to life. When communications go down, you must uncover the truth before disaster strikes.

BrownPurpleRedBelmont
  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

It is the year 2024 but the world as you know is not the same. In this alternative reality, coal and steam power the world. As a result the technology that you are accustomed to simply does not exist. No computers, bright lights, or lasers. And the reason for this lack of progress is not an accident. Greedy and influential masters of the coal industry suppress any inventions that challenge the power of coal. Inventors vanish mysteriously before their groundbreaking ideas see the light of day. It's up to you to bring the world to a brighter future and get the blueprints of this new invention out of the lab of your scientist friend who was arrested when rumors about his new invention started spreading. You have one hour to secure the blueprints of a new, clean electricity generator. Act quickly, before sinister forces intervene.

Board to Death
New
Escape room

Board to Death

  • 2-6 people10+60 min.

Join the annual awards night at the iconic Clue mansion, where board game legends gather—only to find one of them has been "taken out." With a cryptic note challenging the guests to solve the mystery, can you crack the case before the killer strikes again? Don't miss this suspenseful evening!

BrownPurpleRedBelmont
Arcade Challenge
New
Escape room

Arcade Challenge

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Time is ticking and Arcade Planet is closing its doors for good! You have one last hour to grab that elusive top-tier prize. Can you outsmart the clock and cement your name in gaming glory, or will the prize slip through your fingers forever? The countdown begins now!

RedGrand
  • 2-6 people12+180 min.

Dive into a thrilling mystery where a cryptic murder has left the city in suspense. With six suspects and a trail of elusive clues, it's up to you to unravel the secrets, eliminate suspects, and unveil the true criminal. Ready for a mind-bending challenge?

GreenPinkMorgan
  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

In the eerie woods, a long-lost NES game, "Legend of Ultira," resurfaces with chilling secrets. Linked to an urban legend of "The Cackling Man," a sinister mystery unfolds. Can you uncover the truth behind the cursed game and occult ties before midnight, or become the next victim?

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
The Last Masquerade
New
  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

As terror reigns at Prince Prospero’s masquerade, the Red Death claims its victims. Unravel the mysteries hidden in tragedy and make haste to escape its clutches. Navigate tales of sorrow and courage—will you outsmart the festering menace or succumb to its dark embrace?

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

Trapped in a haunted classroom, your only escape lies in solving ghostly riddles within 45 minutes! Uncover the chilling narrative, navigate intricate puzzles, and alter your fate in this spine-tingling Pop-Up Escape Room. Time is ticking—can you break the curse?

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • 1-10 people12+55 min.

Your crew of space scavengers has hit the jackpot—a derelict starship full of secrets and riches! But it's not just treasure onboard; dangerous foes are closing in. Outsmart the Urbraxian Dominion and navigate the cosmos in a thrilling race against time. Can you survive?

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
Activate
New
Escape room

Activate

  • 2-4 people6+60 min.

Step into the ultimate gaming adventure where you control the action in a groundbreaking active gaming facility. Conquer obstacles, solve puzzles, and laugh with friends as you tackle each real-time interactive challenge. Unleash the fun and excitement today!

RedGrand
EmotionAir
New
Escape room

EmotionAir

  • 2-4 people12+90 min.

Dive into EmotionAir, the bold new exhibition from London. Experience art that mirrors emotions, blending action and reaction to leave a lasting impact. This December, let your feelings take flight and explore the profound depths between art and emotional connection.

BlueBelmont
Saving Oceanika
New
Escape room

Saving Oceanika

  • 2-15 people7+60 min.

Dive into the mystery of the ocean's depths as a team of marine biologists races against time to unravel the truth behind the missing mermaid princess. Amid stunning corals and sunken treasures, they find themselves in a race against rising temperatures to solve a mystery of legendary proportions.

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
Kong
New
Escape room

Kong

  • 2-9 people12+60 min.

Join the elite team of Wildlife Rangers on a daring mission to save Kong, an endangered silverback gorilla, from ruthless poachers. With just 60 minutes on the clock, and under the cover of darkness, can you outsmart the gang and rescue Kong before it’s too late?

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

In the heart of Matsuri Village, the Festival of Peace hangs in the balance. With the ancient Drum of Order returned, a new challenge arises - find the missing Four Virtues before sundown. Can you solve the riddles, unite the clans, and ensure a harmonious future?

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Join Operation G.R.A.N.I.E., where your skills are put to the test to tackle a mysterious issue Granny's been facing! With her in need of your expertise, dive into the adventure, solve the puzzle, and lend a helping hand. Will you rise to the challenge? Discover the secrets now!

BlueDivision
  • 3-8 people12+60 min.

Embark on a daring escape from Dan's roaring pirate dungeon! With the clock ticking and danger looming, navigate the hideout's secrets to outwit your captors and escape before they return. Will you emerge victorious or be caught in the pirate's trap?

BlueDivision
  • 3-8 people12+60 min.

Dive into a world of intrigue as your cell mates hatch a daring escape plan from an infirmary classroom. Can you outsmart the guards and navigate the complex network of survival tactics to find freedom, or will you remain captive in this gripping adventure?

BlueDivision
  • 3-10 people12+60 min.

Dive into the thrilling world of crime-solving as you step into the shoes of a budding detective. Will you outsmart the cunning Dillinger and restore order to the city? Unravel the mystery, crack the codes, and prove your mettle. The hunt begins now!

BlueDivision
  • 2-4 people12+120 min.

An ancient curse stirs beneath Chicago, as the ghost of heiress Eleanor Drake seeks revenge, enveloping the city in chaos. Only by uncovering hidden talismans tied to the city's haunted past can her spirit be quelled. Unlock the riddles before time runs out and restore peace.

BlueDivision
  • 2-4 people12+120 min.

In Chicago's bustling streets, a crafty thief plots to claim priceless artifacts, leaving only cryptic clues in their wake. As an elite detective, can you unravel the mystery, protect landmark treasures, and outsmart 'The Whisper' before time runs out? The chase is on!

BlueDivision
  • 1-4 people8+120 min.

Step into the world of CLUE like never before! Join CLUE: A Walking Mystery, an interactive real-life adventure where you become the detective. Hunt for clues hidden in local spots, unravel puzzles, and finish what the board game started. Can you crack the case?

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
Lost in the Loop
New
Escape room

Lost in the Loop

  • 2-8 people12+150 min.

Experience Chicago's North Loop like never before with a unique blend of puzzles and history. Dive into hidden gems and iconic landmarks such as Tribune Tower and the Plaza of the Americas. Solve challenges and uncover secrets of the city’s past, from Al Capone's speak-easy to Picasso's art.

BlueBrownOrangeHarold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Children's Birthday in an Escape Room: How to Organize

An escape room is one of the best birthday ideas for children aged 6 and up: instead of just sitting around, kids become a team of detectives or wizards and embark on a real adventure. It's active, memorable, and — unlike a trampoline — works even with 12-year-olds.

Many venues in Chicago offer a special birthday package: a private escape room for the group, a decorated room for cake and gifts before or after the game, and discounts for large groups. Most rooms accommodate 2–6 children at a time — for a large guest list, ask about two parallel escape rooms or splitting into teams.

Choose a room based on age and theme: magic and treasure hunt escape rooms are a surefire hit, while older kids enjoy a light detective theme. Let the host know it's a birthday — they will adjust the clues so every child leaves a winner. Book in advance: daytime slots on weekends are the first to go.