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Things to Do in Schaumburg

Things to Do in Schaumburg

Updated:  February 9, 2023

Ranked by Money Magazine in 2018 as the best place to live in Illinois and in 2017 Money Magazine ranked Schaumburg as the 9th best place to live in the United States.  Schaumburg is home to Woodfield Mall and home to the Schaumburg Boomers minor league baseball team.  

 The village is located in Cook county about 30 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois.

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Things to Do in Schaumburg, IL
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Schaumburg, Illinois Introduction

Schaumburg, Illinois is a great community with a variety of business, residential, and entertainment.  It is situated 30 miles northwest of Chicago and has many restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options. 

The median income of individuals living in Schaumburg is $45,503 as of 2020.

As of 2020, the Village of Schaumburg had a population of 73,392.

Tom Dailly is the mayor (village president) of Schaumburg and the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center is located at 101 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193-1899.  Phone: 311 within Schaumburg or 847-895-4500 outside of Schaumburg to contact the Municipal Center.  


Websites for Village of Schaumburg:


Fire Headquarters                   Police Department
Fire Station 54                                 Martin J. Conroy Center
1601 N. Roselle Rd.                         1000 W. Schaumburg Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195                   Schaumburg, IL 60194
847-923-6750                                  Non-emergency # is (847)-882-3586


** New **  Schaumburg Family Fun Guide - A guide to family oriented entertainment, parks, dining, and shopping in Schaumburg.


Places to Eat in Schaumburg

Schaumburg has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from.  The following list represents the most popular.



  • Shaw's Crab House - Seafood restaurant & oyster bar
    • Address:  1900 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
    • Phone # (847) 517-2722


  • Portillo's - hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine
    • Address:  611 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
    • Phone # (847) 884-9020

  • Sweetgreen Schaumburg ‘sweetlane’ Drive-Thru Concept 
    • Address:  1320 N Meacham Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173





Breakfast Places in Schaumburg, IL:


  • Walker Bros. Original Pancake House

 

Ice Cream Shops:

  • Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe
    • Address:  1405 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
    • Phone # (847) 285-1866

  • Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
    • Address:  30 Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
    • Phone # (847) 534-0544

  • Dairy Queen – Roselle Road
    • Address:  520 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
    • Phone # (847) 923-9233

  • Andy's Frozen Custard
    • Address:  390 Barrington Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
    • Phone # (872) 260-0100



Things to Do in Schaumburg

Schaumburg has lots to offer including the Woodfield Mall, TopGolf, Schaumburg Boomers baseball, outdoor parks, and entertainment.   Here is a list of the interesting things to do and places to visit:  

  1. Woodfield Mall

  2. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  3. Spring Valley Nature Center and Bison's Bluff Nature Playground

  4. Prairie Center for the Arts

  5. Schaumburg Regional Airport - A public use airport located 22 nautical miles northwest of Chicago

  6. Schaumburg Boomers minor league baseball and Wintrust Field

  7. LEGOLAND Discovery Center

  8. Volkening Lake – fishing, boating, and picnicking

  9. Schweikher House - The Schweikher House is the only listing on the National Register of Historic Places in Schaumburg, Illinois.

  10. Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park

  11. Trickster Cultural Center and Art Gallery – explore native American art

  12. Comedy Club - Chicago Improv
    • Address:  5 Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (at Woodfield Mall)
    • Phone # (847) 240-2001
    • Website:  https://improv.com/chicago/ 

  13. Atcher Island Water park and pool

  14. Topgolf Schaumburg

  15. Schaumburg Golf Club – 18 hole and 9 hole golf course

  16. Busse Woods - Adjoining Elk Grove Village and Schaumburg in Illinois, is a 3,700-acre unit of the Cook County Forest Preserve system


  17. Enterrium (formerly PAC-Man Entertainment) – Indoor entertainment with bowling alleys, Ping-Pong tables & arcade games plus multiple bars & pub grub.  Has private event space, too.

    • Address:  2 Woodfield Mall Unit A, Schaumburg, IL 60173  
    • Phone # (847) 805-0257


  18. MT Barrels - Offering pub grub & many beers, along with sports on TVs, live music & karaoke.
    • Address:  1712 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
    • Phone:  (847) 285-1169


Video tour of Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel




Horse Riding near Schaumburg:

  • Little Creek Farm 
    • Address:  1345 Schaumburg Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
    • Phone:  (630) 488-0812
  • Perfecta Farms
    • Address:  520 Halick Dr, Streamwood, IL 60107
    • Phone:  (630) 289-8488
  • Palatine Stables
    • Address:  1510 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067
    • Phone:  (847) 359-0009
  • Jaynesway Farms
    • Address:  5N080 Illinois Rte 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
    • Phone:  (630) 483-1827



Schaumburg hosted annual events and fests:


  • Septemberfest – 2022 labor day weekend at the Atcher Municipal Center grounds;  Carnival rides, music, food, and headliner entertainment
    • Address:  101 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60193
    • Phone # (847) 923-3605
    • Dates and Hours:  
      • Saturday 9/3 10 am - 10 pm CT 
      • Sunday 9/4 10 am - 10 pm (fireworks @ 10 pm)
      • Monday 9/5 10 am - 9 pm (parade starts @ 10 am)
    • No parking available on festival grounds, so parking options are:
      1. Our Saviour's Church at 701 E Schaumburg Road - your $6 parking donation helps fund youth program activities, annual mission trip, scholarships and other youth related activities plus Our Saviour’s Church will be open to use the washroom, relax in the AC, and take some free cookies for the walk over to the fest.  The church is an 8 - 10 minute walk to the festival.
      2. Park and Ride Shuttle Bus - Free parking at Schaumburg High School (Yellow Route), Conant High School (Green Route), Addams Jr. High School (Red Route) - for details go to:  https://www.villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/events/septemberfest/shuttle-bus-service
      3. Street Parking - some available near festival grounds if you arrive early  
    • Carnival Rides:
      • Saturday 9/3 Carnival Hours:
        • Free rides for people with disabilities from 9 to 11 am*
        • 11 am - 10 pm
      • Sunday 9/4 Carnival Hours:
        • 10 am - 10 pm
        • Wristbands! All rides $25 from 10 am to 2 pm; wristband sales end at 1 pm.
      • Monday 9/5 Carnival Hours:
        • 10 am - 9 pm
        • Wristbands! All rides $25 from 10 am to 2 pm; wristband sales end at 1 pm.
    • Website:  https://www.villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/events/septemberfest

  • Septemberfest Arts & Crafts Show 

  • Septemberfest Parade - Monday September 5, 2022 starts at 10 AM


Farmer's Markets in the Schaumburg area during Summer 2022:

  • Palatine Farmers' Market 
    • When and Where:  Every Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palatine Train Station Parking Lot (directly east of the Palatine Train Station)
    • Address:  137 W Wood St, Palatine, IL 60067
    • Months:  May through October

  • Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market 
    • Where:  Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot
    • Address:  190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193-1647
    • When:  Every Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Dates:  June 3 through Oct. 28, 2022

  • Barrington Village Farmers Market
    • When and Where:  Every Thursday 3-7 pm off Cook Street in downtown Barrington
    • Address:   105 S Cook St, Barrington, IL 60010
    • Dates:  June 9 to October 13 2022

  • Elk Grove Village Farmers Market
    • When and Where:  Every Saturday  8 am to 1 pm at Municipal Park Lot at the Clock Tower
    • Address:  901 Wellington Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
    • Months:  June through October


Movie Theaters near Schaumburg:

AMC Streets of Woodfield 20 - 601 N Martingale Rd #105, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Classic Cinemas Elk Grove Theatre - 1050 Elk Grove Town Ctr Elk Grove, IL 60007

AMC South Barrington 24 - 175 Studio Dr, South Barrington, IL 60010


For Dog and Pet Owners, Schaumburg and the surrounding area have  several dog and pet boarding establishments and vets to choose from:

  1. North Hoffman Veterinary Clinic - 1445 Palatine Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
  2. Barrington Square Animal Hospital - 2370 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  3. Hoffman Estates Animal Hospital - 35 Barrington Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010
  4. Loving Care Animal Hospital - 444 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074
  5. Golf Rose Pet Lodge - 1355 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195
  6. 7 Paws A Week - 1473 Glen Lake Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169


Dog Parks in the Area:

  1. K-9 Dog Park - 120 Remington Road, Schaumburg - Phone # (847) 985-2115
  2. 4 Paws Dog Park - 1582 Travis Pkwy, Roselle, IL 60172 - (630) 894-4200
  3. Hawk Hollow Dog Park - 1099 Bittersweet Dr, Bartlett, IL 60103


Churches

Church of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church

  • 1451 Bode Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
  • Phone # (847) 882-7580

Saint Matthew Catholic Church

  • 1005 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
  • Phone # (847) 891-1220

Saint Marcelline Catholic Church

  • 822 Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
  • Phone # (847) 524-4429

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

  • 930 W Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195
  • Phone # (847) 885-7010

Saint Peter Lutheran Church & School

  • 202 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
  • Phone # (847) 885-3350

Bethel Baptist Church & School

  •  200 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
  • Phone # (847) 885-3230

Our Redeemer's United Methodist Church

  • 1600 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
  • Phone # (847) 882-6116

Our Saviour's United Methodist Church

  • 701 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
  • Phone # (847) 352-8181

Saint Hubert Catholic Church & School 

  • 729 Grand Canyon St, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  • Phone # (847) 885-7700


Hospitals / Immediate Care Facilities for Schaumburg:

  • Northwest Community Healthcare Hospital - 489 bed community hospital
    • Address:  800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    • Non-Emergency Phone: (847) 618-1000
    • Website:  https://www.nch.org/ 


Train Stations in the Schaumburg Area

  • Schaumburg Metra Train Station
    • Address:  2000 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193
    • Phone # 847-895-9260
    • Station Zone:  F
    • Train Line:  Milwaukee District West (MD-W)
    • Agent Hours:  5 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (M-F)
    • Web Link:  https://metra.com/train-lines/stations/schaumburg

  • Roselle Metra Train Station
    • Address:  540 Irving Park Rd., Roselle, IL 60172
    • Phone # 630-529-2882
    • Station Zone:  E
    • Train Line:  Milwaukee District West (MD-W)
    • Agent Hours:  5 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (M-F)
    • Web Link:  https://metra.com/train-lines/stations/roselle


Libraries in Schaumburg:

Schaumburg Township District Library Central Library - Schaumburg

130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

Phone # (847) 985-4000

Website:  https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/ 


Schaumburg, Illinois Schools

District 54 is the main Elementary School district serving Schaumburg, IL.  The District 54 website is:  https://sd54.org/ 

The public schools located in Schaumburg are:



Elementary

Aldrin Elementary School - Principal: Mary Botterman

  • Phone # 847-357-5400
  • Address:  617 Boxwood Drive, Schaumburg 60193

Blackwell Elementary School - Principal: Jillian Sagan

  • Phone # 847-357-5555
  • Address:  345 N. Walnut Lane, Schaumburg 60194

Campanelli Elementary School - Principal: Amy Houlihan

  • Phone # 847-357-5333
  • Address:  310 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg 60193

Churchill Elementary School - Principal: Steve Kern

  • Phone # 847-357-6300
  • Address:  1520 N. Jones Road, Schaumburg 60195

Collins Elementary School - Principal: Nell Haack

  • Phone # 847-357-6100
  • Address:  407 S. Summit Drive, Schaumburg 60193

Dirksen Elementary School - Principal: Dia Rizmani

  • Phone # 847-357-5600
  • Address:  116 W. Beech Drive, Schaumburg 60193

Dooley Elementary School - Principal: Holly Schlicher

  • Phone # 847-357-6250
  • Address:  622 Norwood Lane, Schaumburg 60193

Enders-Salk Elementary School - Principal: Mike Henry

  • Phone # 847-357-6400
  • Address:  345 N. Salem Drive, Schaumburg 60194

Hale Elementary School - Principal: Brian Kaszewicz

  • Phone # 847-357-6200
  • Address:  1300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg 60193

Hoover Elementary School - Principal: Cassie Zingler

  • Phone # 847-357-5800
  • Address:  315 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg 60194


Junior High Schools:

Addams Junior High - Principal: Chris Bingen

  • Phone # 847-357-5900
  • Address:  700 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg 60193

Frost Junior High - Principal: C.J. Schmid

  • Phone # 847-357-6800
  • Address:  320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg 60193

Keller Junior High - Principal: Tom Barbini

  • Phone # 847-357-6500
  • Address:  820 Bode Road, Schaumburg 60194


District 211 High School: 

Schaumburg High School – Principal:  Brian Harlan


Preschools:

Early Learning Center - Principal: Carrie Azab

  • Phone # 847-230-1700
  • Address:  520 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg 60194
  • Website:  https://elc.sd54.org/ 

St. Peter Lutheran Church & School

Schaumburg Christian School

Saint Hubert Catholic School



Apartment Complexes:


Summary

Schaumburg, Illinois offers many things to do, shops, and attractions to visit.  It is a great community of hard working professionals and families.  There are a variety of restaurants, homes, and places to see.  Visit Schaumburg, Illinois or set up home here - you will be happy you did.  

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