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Ice-Skating Outing for Two or Four at Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena (45% Off)
Expertly maintained ice arena keeps skaters entertained; includes skate rental, and locker rooms are available
Homewood
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13.6 mi
45% OFF
Ice Skating and Skate Rental for Two or Four at Park District of Oak Park (Up to 55% Off)
Skaters can enjoy gliding on the ice at this facility, which provides music, skate rental, walkers for beginners, and friendly staff
Oak Park
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10.6 mi
55% OFF
Admission and Skate Rental for Two or Four at Canlan Ice Sports (Up to 52% Off)
Guests lace up rented skates and take to the ice during public-skating sessions held in this three-rink facility
Carillon
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19.6 mi
52% OFF
Ice Skating Admission and Rental for Two or Four at Darien Sportsplex (Up to 38% Off)
Ice skaters hone their skills on a public rink; skates rental included
Willowbrook Apartment Homes
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9.3 mi
20+ bought
35% OFF
Open Skate with Skate Rental for Two or Four or Ice-Skating Lessons at Midwest Training and Ice Center (50% Off)
Olympic-sized ice arena hosts open-skate sessions or four weeks of lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skaters
Silver Leaf
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25.9 mi
48% OFF
All-Season Ice Skating with Skate Rental (Up to 33% Off)
Family and friends can enjoy all-season ice skating, private party rentals, lessons & special events at Indoor synthetic all-season ice rink
Skokie
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22.5 mi
4 bought
33% OFF
Ice-Skating with Skate Rental for Two, Four, or Eight at Franklin Park Ice Arena (Up to 56% Off)
Two-rink arena hosts public skating sessions up to six times per week
Schorsch Forest View
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15.3 mi
56% OFF
Open Skate with Rental for Two or Four at Skate Room (Up to 23% Off)
ft synthetic ice rink
Hawthorn Mall
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36.2 mi
20% OFF
$10 For 2 Public Skates & 2 Skate Rentals (Reg. $20)
Carillon
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19.6 mi
50% OFF
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Parks Package for Two or Four from Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park (35% Off). Two Locations Available
Visitors enjoy game rooms and attractions like mini golf, go-karts, and jr. karts at both locations, plus laser tag at the Joliet location
Multiple Locations
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1.5 mi
5,000+ bought
31% OFF
30- or 60-Minute In-Studio Guitar Lessons with a Free E-Book at RockStar Guitar (Up to 55% Off)
Professional guitar instructors teach lessons to help students develop and build upon musical skills
Multiple Locations
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1.1 mi
49% OFF
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One Round of Mini-Golf for Two or Four with 20 or 40 Shared Arcade Tokens at PGN Fun (Up to 50% Off)
Players can enjoy the experience of Mini-Golf on one of two courses, as well as play a large variety of arcade games
Palos Hills
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2.4 mi
48% OFF
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Weekend Corn Maze and Fall Activities for Two, Four, or Six at Keller's Farmstand (Up to 52% Off)
This family-run farmstand celebrates fall with a 10-acre corn maze, hayrides, an animal barn, and a play area
Oswego Farmstand
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28.4 mi
44% OFF
Movie Tickets at Hollywood Blvd Cinema (Up to 44% Off). Two Options Available.
New releases and classic films in a modern theater that honors cinema history with vintage photos and a recreation of Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood Blvd Cinema
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12.2 mi
44% OFF
Admission to Gizmo's Fun Factory (Up to 32% Off). Six Options Available.
Kid-friendly venue with lots of arcade games, rides and attractions such as Robot Laser Tag Revolt or Junkyard Motors, party rooms, and more
Central Orland
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8.6 mi
20% OFF
Jump or Glow Passes, or Super Jump Party for up to 16 People at Sky Zone - Elmhurst (Up to 35% Off).
Thrill-seekers can bounce on a huge sea of connected trampolines, play SkySlam and dodgeball, climb a warped wall, or have a birthday party
Elmhurst
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15.4 mi
35% OFF
One Adult Admission or One Child/Senior Admission Ticket to Brookfield Zoo (Up to 28% Off)
216-acre nature park, home to more than 5,000 animals, showcases hands-on exhibits, family-friendly activities, and conservation efforts
Brookfield Zoo
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7.5 mi
27% OFF
2, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun from Paintball USA Tickets (Up to 88% Off)
Open play, safety gear & gun rental at 100+ participating locations nationwide, including Chicago, NW Indiana & Southern Wisconsin
Multiple Locations
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4.6 mi
86% OFF
$48 for a Racing Package with Four Races and Two Yearly Licenses at K1 Speed ($91.96 Value)
Eco-friendly electric karts; speeds up to 45 mph; karts for kids and adults; collection of racing memorabilia on display
Multiple Locations
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19.4 mi
48% OFF
$20 for an All-Day Game Pass for One and $20 Game Card to GameWorks ($65 Value)
Full day of unlimited access to hundreds of interactive games with a $20 game card
Schaumburg
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24.8 mi
69% OFF
Admission for One or Two to Evil Intentions Haunted House (Up to 26% Off)
60,000-square-foot multilevel haunted house remarked for its intense paranormal history features rooms full of terrifying attractions
Southeast Elgin
24% OFF
Indoor Play at Ball Factory Indoor Play & Cafe (Up to 34% Off). Five Options Available.
Admission grants kids access to mazes, slides, and party includes pizza or nuggets, drinks, and invitations
Multiple Locations
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21.8 mi
31% OFF
Maze Visit and Games for Two, Four, or Eight at Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze on Navy Pier (Up to 47% Off)
Navigate through 4,000 square feet of mazes, tunnels, and secret corridors to find the way out
Navy Pier
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14.1 mi
38% OFF
One-Hour or Daily Unlimited Fun Zone Pass at Funtopia Naperville (Up to 45% Off). Five Options Available.
Funtopia attractions are designed to provide entertainment combined with physical activity
Naperville
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21.7 mi
41% OFF
General Admission Tickets to Volo Auto Museum (Up to 27% Off)
Guests can explore 33 exhibits displaying thousands of items including the first motorcycle or Hollywood showstoppers such as the Batmobile
Rockwell Place
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45.6 mi
27% OFF
Unlimited Rides Monday-Friday at Go Bananas (Up to 36% Off). Two Options Available.
Children can just be themselves and have fun on one of available rides, such as bumper cars, depot-bouncer or banana squadron
Norridge
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15.8 mi
33% OFF
Two-Hour Bowling Outing with Shoe Rental for Two, Four, or Six at Brunswick Bowling (Up to 71% Off )
Long-time bowling industry leader with 80 plus locations across the country offers two-hour bowling packages for groups of two, four, or six
Multiple Locations
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12.6 mi
70% OFF
Discovery or All-Access Passes Including Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibit at The Field Museum. Four Options Available.
Visitors can explore ancient Egypt, see Maximo the Titanosaur, and get access to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition
Downtown Chicago
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12.4 mi
30% OFF
All-Day Playground Pass, 2 Bumper Car Rides, and $10 Arcade Card for 1, 2, or 4 at Fun Zone (Up to 50% Off)
Three-story 1800 square foot playground makes for a fun and safe play area for kids to climb, slide, jump, and more
Downers Grove
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13.3 mi
39% OFF
Trampoline Park & Ninja Course Admission at Sky High Sports-Naperville (Up to 27% Off)
Kids and adults bounce around an indoor trampoline park, dunking on basketball hoops, flipping into foam pits, or jumping off walls
Naperville
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22 mi
27% OFF
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These basic ice-skating tricks and moves for beginners are sure to make you a more confident skater, whether you’ve just wobbled onto the ice for the first time or are ready to spin.