Group Events at Chuck E. Cheese Gurnee
From field trips to fundraisers — Gurnee residents bring their groups here because it works.
Is Chuck E. Cheese Gurnee Good for Group Events?
Yes — and it is not close. Chuck E. Cheese Gurnee offers a structured two-hour experience with 85+ arcade games, private party seating for up to 578 guests, and flexible packages for schools, sports teams, churches, scout troops, summer camps, and community organizations of all sizes. Located at Nations Drive & Grand Avenue inside your local shopping center, the store has been serving Gurnee residents since 2003 — one of the DFW area's longest-running family entertainment destinations.
Why Gurnee Groups Choose Chuck E. Cheese
Games & Attractions — plenty for every age in your group
Dedicated block — not a timed drop-in, not shared with strangers
Total seating — room for the whole team, class, or troop
Adventure Zone climbing and active play included at this location. Trampoline Zone also available — great for active groups. From Six Flags Great America to downtown Chicago, no group venue in the area delivers this much for this little.
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What Groups Does Chuck E. Cheese Gurnee Host?
If your group has kids in it, we have a program built for you. Gurnee residents from across Lake County have celebrated here for decades.
Group Programs Available at Gurnee
Group Outings Built for Any Crowd
Packages designed for teams, classes, youth organizations, and community groups of all sizes. Food, unlimited games, and a dedicated two-hour block — everything your group needs, packaged so you do not have to coordinate it yourself. Available seven days a week at Gurnee. The Chuck E. Cheese in Gurnee has a dedicated parking lot. Parking is generally comfortable and accessible by car.
Raise Money While Everyone Has Fun
Schools, PTAs, nonprofits, and youth organizations serving Gurnee School District No. 56 and beyond can host a Chuck E. Cheese FUNdraiser and earn a percentage back on all event sales — dine-in, delivery, or carryout. Available Monday through Friday at Gurnee. This is the event format where your guests are doing the fundraising just by showing up.
STEAM Field Trips That Teach and Delight
In partnership with STEM.org, our one-of-a-kind STEAM program takes kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade through grade-level video lessons. Available for booking Monday through Friday at Gurnee — serving Gurnee School District No. 56 and surrounding schools within a short drive minutes of Chicago. Groups of 10–29 start at $17.99.
How to Book a Group Event at Gurnee
Choose Your Program
Group outing, fundraiser, or STEAM field trip — each has its own format, pricing, and availability window. If you are not sure which fits, our team at Gurnee can walk you through it.
Reserve Your Date
Call (847) 249-1120 or submit an inquiry online. Group outings are first-come, first-served — popular slots (Friday afternoons, Saturdays) fill quickly. STEAM and fundraiser windows are weekdays only.
Show Up and Celebrate
Your group's two-hour window is reserved and ready. Food is included. 85+ games are waiting. Adventure Zone is part of the experience. Just bring the group — we have the rest.
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Common Questions About Group Events at Gurnee
- We welcome groups of all sizes — from a small classroom of 15 to large organizations with 100 or more attendees. The Gurnee location seats up to 578 total, with flexible room allocation depending on your program type. Call (847) 249-1120 for large-group availability and scheduling.
- Yes — food is included in every group outing package at Gurnee. Pizza, beverages, and other menu items are part of the experience. Check specific package details for what is included at each tier.
- Group outings are available seven days a week, subject to availability. STEAM education programs and FUNdraisers are available Monday through Friday. Today's hours at Gurnee: Open today until 9 PM. Located at Nations Drive & Grand Avenue inside your local shopping center.
- Yes — the Gurnee store includes an Adventure Zone with climbing and active play, a Trampoline Zone, Sensory Sensitive Sunday programming, and Homeschool Play Day on Tuesday mornings. It is one of the most fully-featured locations in the Dallas area.
- A group outing is a reserved package-based event — games, food, and two hours of fun for your team or class. A FUNdraiser is open to the whole community: families come dine, and a portion of all sales during your event window goes back to your school or nonprofit. Both are available at Gurnee.
- Yes. The Chuck E. Cheese in Gurnee has a dedicated parking lot. Parking is generally comfortable and accessible by car. You will find us near Gurnee Mills and Great Wolf Lodge — easy to reach off Nations Drive & Grand Avenue.
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Ready to Bring Your Group to Gurnee?
Two hours, 85+ games, great food, and memories that outlast the season. Find us inside your local shopping center at 1512 Nations Dr., Gurnee, 60031 — just off Nations Drive & Grand Avenue.