Fantasy Kingdom

By Christine Escobar

Located in a former warehouse, Fantasy Kingdom’s remote location makes it a magical hideaway in the busy Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.

The highlight of Fantasy Kingdom is its custom built, one and half story castle with a tunnel slide and play kitchen beneath. Across you'll find a custom built village with a baby nursery, police station, grocery store and fire station. Dress up clothing for boys and girls is hung throughout the various settings. For younger siblings, a gated toddler area keeps baby brother or sister happy. Fantasy Kingdom is stocked with a tiny slide, Fisher Price® Little People, blocks, stuffed toys, a toddler size kitchen and more.

What Preschoolers Will Enjoy about Fantasy Kingdom

Preschoolers will adore the tiny buildings for imaginative play and the slide, castle and tunnel for climbing and active play. Another favorite is the assortment of Little Tikes® style push cars they can drive. Thomas the Tank Engine fans will love playing with the Thomas and Friends™ train layout.

What Parents Will Appreciate about Fantasy Kingdom

The design of Fantasy Kingdom makes it easy to keep an eye on your preschooler and/or multi-age siblings all at once. A locked gate at the entrance enhances security. You may bring a lunch to eat at one of the kid size tables which are usually reserved for birthday parties. The staff and owners are very particular about maintaining cleanliness with tissues and anti-bacterial hand gel available. They also pick up toys when there is a lull in the number of guests. This keeps the chaos, germs and falls to a minimum.

General Information for Fantasy Kingdom

For children 6 months to 6 years

Hours: (June to August) Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Private parties avail. after 3 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday closed for private parties. Hours (September to May) Monday to  Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Private parties avail. after 5:30) Saturday and Sunday closed for private parties.

Admission (June to August): $10 per child
Adults and additional siblings under the age of 1 are free. 
Memberships are also available
a 10 visit punch card is $90 with no expiration date

Admission (September to May): $12 per child
Adults and additional siblings under the age of 1 are free. 
A 10 visit punch card is $100 and has no expiration date. Prices exclude weekends.

Public Transit: Take the CTA Red Line to North/Clybourn and walk 3 blocks south to Eastman, then Eastman west to Kingsbury and left on Kingsbury to 1422 N. Kingsbury St, CTA Buses 8, 9, 33, 70, 72 also service the area.

Free street parking on Kingsbury Street and attached indoor garage parking is $5 w/validation.

Fantasy Kingdom
1422 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 642-KIDS (5437)

Website: www.fantasykingdom.org