Things To Do With Kids in Des Plaines

Petting-Farm General Admission for One, Two, or Four at Green Meadows Petting Farm (Up to 25% Off)

Holiday Pre-Sale: Two-Hour Kayaking for One or Two from Lake Katherine Nature Ctr/Botanic Garden (Up to 31% Off)

Mini-Golf Package for Two or Four Adults or Birthday Party Package at Wilderness Falls (Up to 41% Off)

Maze Visit and Games for Two or Four at Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze on Navy Pier (Up to 38% Off)

Admission Packages for Out-of-State and In-State Residents to Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay (Up to 51% Off)

$55 for One-Week Virtual Summer Camp for One from Young Art Lessons ($375 Value)

1, 2, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun from Paintball USA Tickets (Up to 88% Off)

Virtual Reality Experience at Krypton VR Lounge (47% Off)

All-Day Entry with Rental Equipment and 500 Paintballs at The Badlandz Paintball Field (Up to 40% Off)

$18 for Nickel City Family Entertainment Center Visit for Four with Pizza, Pop, and Gameplay ($31.99 Value)

Three Months or One Year to Muzzy BBC plus Printable Homeschool Curriculum (Up to 85% Off)

Two Hours of Bowling and Shoe Rentals for Two, Four, or Six Guests at Bowlero (Up to 64% Off)

General Admission Tickets to Volo Auto Museum (Up to 26% Off)

Two-Hour Single or Double Kayak Rental at Chicago Kayak Tours (Up to 38% Off). Four Options Available.

$120 Worth of Services

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90-Minute Jump Pass at Sky Zone - Orland Park (Up to 54% Off)

$18 for Nickel City Family Entertainment Center Visit for Four with Pizza, Pop, and Gameplay ($31.99 Value)

One, Two, or Four Three-Hour Admission Wristbands with a $10 Game Card at Gizmo's Fun Factory (Up to 29% Off)

One or Two Months of Tumbling Class at Power Force Athletics (Up to 50% Off)

Conquer the Canopy Adventure for One or Two at Edge Adventures (Up to 29% Off). Four Options Available.

90-Minute Jump Pass at Sky Zone - Orland Park (Up to 54% Off)

Medieval Times: A Day in the Life of a Knight

Stephanie McDaniel

We spoke with a Medieval Times knight to get a better idea of what it's like to be a bonafide protector of the realm.

Two or Four Movie Tickets at Eagle Theaters (Up to 44% Off)

Movie Tickets

Eagle Theaters Clintonia Eagle $18.00 $10.00

Movie with Popcorn and Drinks for Two or Four at Village of Bensenville (Up to 50% Off)

Movie and Snacks for Two or Four

Village of Bensenville Golden Corridor $22.00 $11.99

Bring Magic Home—A Personal Live Virtual Magic Show for Grownups (Through September 30)

Online Show: Bring Magic Home

Bring Magic Home—A Personal Live Virtual Magic Show for Grownups $280.00 $98.00

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Two or Four Horseback Riding Lessons at Legacy River Equestrian Center (Up to 52% Off)

Two or Four 30-Minute Horseback Riding Lessons at Horse Powered Equestrian (Up to 50% Off)

Up to 85% Off at Push Infinite Ties Inc

$120 Worth of Services

Two or Four 30-Minute Online Private Music Lessons at Bach to Rock (Up to 51% Off)

Three Months or One Year to Muzzy BBC plus Printable Homeschool Curriculum (Up to 85% Off)

Cheap Fun Things to Do With Kids This Winter

Groupon Editors

Avoid going stir crazy! Here are some of our favorite cheap, fun things to do with kids in winter.

Petting-Farm General Admission for One, Two, or Four at Green Meadows Petting Farm (Up to 25% Off)

Petting-Farm General Admission

Green Meadows Petting Farm East Troy $14.00 $12.00

Holiday Pre-Sale: Two-Hour Kayaking for One or Two from Lake Katherine Nature Ctr/Botanic Garden (Up to 31% Off)

Kayaking

Lake Katherine Nature Ctr/Botanic Garden Lake Katherine $16.00 $12.00

Mini-Golf Package for Two or Four Adults or Birthday Party Package at Wilderness Falls (Up to 41% Off)

Mini Golf or Birthday Package

Wilderness Falls Bolingbrook $25.40 $15.00

Maze Visit and Games for Two or Four at Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze on Navy Pier (Up to 38% Off)

Maze Visit and Games

Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze Navy Pier $25.98 $18.00

1, 2, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun from Paintball USA Tickets (Up to 88% Off)

Paintball USA Tickets

Paintball USA Tickets Multiple Locations $35.00 $5.00

Virtual Reality Experience at Krypton VR Lounge (47% Off)

Virtual Reality Experience

Krypton VR Lounge Century Plaza $55.00 $29.00

All-Day Entry with Rental Equipment and 500 Paintballs at The Badlandz Paintball Field (Up to 40% Off)

All-Day Entry, Rental Equipment

The Badlandz Paintball Field Crete $65.00 $39.00

$18 for Nickel City Family Entertainment Center Visit for Four with Pizza, Pop, and Gameplay ($31.99 Value)

Games and Pizza at Nickel City

Nickel City Northbrook $31.99 $18.00

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Admission for Two, Four, or Six to Pirate's Cay Indoor Water Park (Up to 32% Off)

Admission Packages for Out-of-State and In-State Residents to Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay (Up to 51% Off)

Universal Orlando Resort - NOW OPEN - Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days Free with Select Promo Tickets*

Which After-School Activities Are Best For Your Kids?

Editors

Narrowing down the pool of after-school activities is a challenge. Learn the benefits of each, then take our quiz to find the right fit.

60-Minute Indoor Horseback-Riding Lesson for Two or Four at Green Acres Ranch (Up to 55% Off)

Indoor Horseback-Riding Lesson

Green Acres Ranch Willowbrook $100.00 $49.00

Two or Four 30-Minute Horseback Riding Lessons at Horse Powered Equestrian (Up to 50% Off)

Horseback Riding Lessons

Horse Powered Equestrian South Pointe $110.00 $59.00

Two or Four Horseback Riding Lessons at Legacy River Equestrian Center (Up to 52% Off)

Horseback Riding Lessons

Legacy River Equestrian Center Blackberry Countryside $100.00 $49.00

Three Months or One Year to Muzzy BBC plus Printable Homeschool Curriculum (Up to 85% Off)

Children’s Language Program

Muzzy BBC $194.00 $29.00

$120 Worth of Services

Music Lessons

Anderson Music Studio $120.00 $60.00

$77 for $140 Worth of Services — Mr JD's Music Experience

Music Lessons

Mr JD's Music Experience $140.00 $77.00

One, Two, or Three Ceramic Cutie Painting Sets at The Painting Camp (Up to 47% Off)

Ceramic Painting Set

The Painting Camp Winston Woods $19.00 $15.00

$28 for $50 Worth of Services — Chicago Flute Academy

Music Lessons

Chicago Flute Academy $50.00 $28.00

More Kids Activities

Mini-Golf Package for Two or Four Adults or Birthday Party Package at Wilderness Falls (Up to 41% Off)

Petting-Farm General Admission for One, Two, or Four at Green Meadows Petting Farm (Up to 25% Off)

Virtual Reality Experience at Krypton VR Lounge (47% Off)

1, 2, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun from Paintball USA Tickets (Up to 88% Off)

All-Day Entry with Rental Equipment and 500 Paintballs at The Badlandz Paintball Field (Up to 40% Off)

$18 for Nickel City Family Entertainment Center Visit for Four with Pizza, Pop, and Gameplay ($31.99 Value)

Conquer the Canopy Adventure for One or Two at Edge Adventures (Up to 29% Off). Four Options Available.

90-Minute Jump Pass at Sky Zone - Orland Park (Up to 54% Off)

Two Hours of Bowling and Shoe Rentals for Two, Four, or Six Guests at Bowlero (Up to 64% Off)

Two-Hour Single or Double Kayak Rental at Chicago Kayak Tours (Up to 38% Off). Four Options Available.

BYOB Sailing Cruise with Optional Fireworks for Two or Six from Offshore Adventures (Up to 69% Off)

$29 for 15-Minute Riding Lesson & 45 Minute Trail Ride for One at Sarah's Stables ($40 Value)

Admission Packages for Out-of-State and In-State Residents to Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay (Up to 51% Off)

One Round of Mini Golf for One, Two, or Four with Ice Cream at PGN Fun Village (Up to 47% Off)

Admission to Open Play Session for One or Two at Jump!Zone (Up to 30% Off)

One or Three Private 30-Minute Horseback-Riding Lessons at Woodwind Farm (Up to 63% Off)

One, Two, or Four Three-Hour Admission Wristbands with a $10 Game Card at Gizmo's Fun Factory (Up to 29% Off)

One, Two, or Four High-Speed Go-Kart Rides with Safety Gear at Concept Haulers Motor Speedway (Up to 44% Off)

Laser Tag at Combat Chicago (Up to 45% Off). Eight Options Available.

Bowling and Shoe Rental for Two, Four, or Six at AMF Bowling Co. (Up to 63% Off)

One or Two Private Horseback-Riding Lessons at Equidream School of Horsemanship (Up to 60% Off)

Jump Passes or GLOW passes at Sky Zone - Joliet (Up to 40% Off). Five Options Available.

5 or 10 Weekend or Any Day Open-Play Passes at Jump N' Jam Playland (Up to 95% Off)

One $25 Arcade Game Card at AMF - Bowlero - Bowlmor (52% Off)