Patch Passport: Kid-Friendly Fun At Monkey Joe's

At in Lake Zurich, kids are expected and encouraged to monkey around - sometimes to the point of exhaustion, said general manager Bree Vernier.

“Most don’t make it to the parking lot before falling asleep,” she laughed.

The 22,000-square-foot facility, located in a strip mall at 748 S. Rand Road, caters to children aged 2 to 12 in a safe and supervised environment. There are giant inflatables for different age groups, video games, concessions, even a TV lounge for parents to take a break. Walk-ins are welcome. Reserving time for birthday parties is also popular.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (847) 719-5867 or go online at www.monkeyjoes.com.