Top Things To Do In Des Plaines, IL

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90-Min Chicago Architecture Boat Tour & Cruise from Tours and Boats

900 South Wells Street, Chicago

$49$29-41%

$23.49

4.8(9,776)

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Wendella Sightseeing Co.

Boat Tours at Wendella Tours & Cruises

400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago

$28

4.8(5,255)

Chicago Toy & Game Fair – Interactive Exhibits & Family Fun

Chicago Toy and Game Fair Rosemont, Illinois

Chicago Toy & Game Fair – Interactive Exhibits & Family Fun

5555 North River Road, Rosemont

$8.24$3.50-58%

$2.80

4.2(590)

Create Lasting Bonds with a Unique Pottery Date Night Experience!

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Color Cocktail Factory

Create Lasting Bonds with a Unique Pottery Date Night Experience!

1142 West 18th Street, Chicago

$70$50-29%

$37.50

4.6(1,459)

Great Big Game Show Oakbrook

Exciting Game Show for 4, 8, or 14

554 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

$171.96$155-10%

$121.99

4.9(12)

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'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil at Chicago Theatre 2025

Twas the Night Before - Up to 37% Off

Chicago Loop, Chicago

$81.40$51 /tk-37%

Escape Room for 2-8 People at Wonderverse

Escape Room for 2-8 People at Wonderverse

Wonderverse Oak Brook, Illinois

$50$40-20%

$30

4.5(991)

Paint & Sip Class for One, Two, Three or Four Guests Including Canvas

Rita's Art Studio

Paint & Sip Class for One, Two, Three or Four Guests Including Canvas

622 Arthur Avenue, Arlington Heights

Maroon 5: LOVE IS LIKE Tour with Claire Rosinkranz

Maroon 5: LOVE IS LIKE Tour – Up to 44% Off

1901 West Madison Street, Chicago

$231.08$129 /tk-44%

Glassblowing Class for 1 or 2 People at Peter Patterson Glassworks

Peter Patterson Glassworks

Glassblowing Class for 1 or 2 People at Peter Patterson Glassworks

888 Tower Road Unit E, Mundelein

$165$69-58%

$51.75

4.8(1,416)

Make & Eat Your Own Empanadas in a Hands-On Class for 1, 2 or 4 People

Chicago Mama's Kitchen - Catering

Make & Eat Your Own Empanadas in a Hands-On Class for 1, 2 or 4 People

Near West Side, Chicago

$100$80-20%

$60

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Drunk Dracula Chicago 2025

Drunk Dracula Chicago - Up to 51% Off

182 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago

$59$29 /tk-51%

Design with Mosaic Basics Workshop for 1, 2, or 4 and BYOB

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The Chicago Mosaic School

Design with Mosaic Basics Workshop for 1, 2, or 4 and BYOB

1127 W. Granville Ave., Chicago

$120$65-46%

$48.75

4.9(1,047)

Bus Tours from Big Bus Tours (Save up to 20%)

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Big Bus Tours(2 Locations)

Bus Tours from Big Bus Tours (Save up to 20%)

98 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago

$58$46.40-20%

$43.99

4.4(1,116)

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

5400 N River Rd., Rosemont

$76.54$40 /tk-48%

Escape Room: 1 Hour Private Adventure for Up to 8 (Up to 32% Off)

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Lockport Escape Room and Axe Throwing

Escape Room: 1 Hour Private Adventure for Up to 8 (Up to 32% Off)

Clover Ridge Estates, Lockport

$59.98$39-35%

$29.25

4.5(335)

BYOB Turkish Lamp Mosaic, Glass Fusion, or Mosaic Creations Class

Color Cocktail Factory

BYOB Turkish Lamp Mosaic, Glass Fusion, or Mosaic Creations Class

1142 West 18th Street, Chicago

$95$65-32%

$48.75

4.6(1,459)

Glassblowing Experience: Create Glassware, Bowls, or Paperweights

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Ignite Glass Studios

Glassblowing Experience: Create Glassware, Bowls, or Paperweights

401 North Armour Street, Chicago

$200$159-20%

$119.25

5(422)

Shoreline Sightseeing - Architecture Boat Tour and Skyline Lake Cruise

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Shoreline Sightseeing(3 Locations)

Shoreline Sightseeing - Architecture Boat Tour and Skyline Lake Cruise

401 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago

$32.50

4.9(3,550)

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90-Minute Chicago Architecture Boat Tour for Four

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FlyOver Chicago Navy Pier – Immersive Flight Experience

Harriet

30, Oct

$61 for 4 people to bowl 2 hours + includes free shoe rental

Great! Grandkids loved it and staff were incredibly helpful!

Up to 73% Off Bowling with Shoe Rental Included at Bowlero

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29, Oct

One Regular Popcorn

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16, Oct

Intimate Dessert Candle Making and Painting Experience for Two

It was soooo fun. The host is amazing and kind. I’ll be back!

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26, Oct

60-Minute Jump Pass for Four People; Valid Any Day

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Top Things To Do In Des Plaines, IL

90-Min Chicago Architecture Boat Tour & Cruise from Tours and Boats

Boat Tours at Wendella Tours & Cruises

Chicago Toy & Game Fair – Interactive Exhibits & Family Fun

Create Lasting Bonds with a Unique Pottery Date Night Experience!

Exciting Game Show for 4, 8, or 14

Twas the Night Before - Up to 37% Off

Escape Room for 2-8 People at Wonderverse

Paint & Sip Class for One, Two, Three or Four Guests Including Canvas

Maroon 5: LOVE IS LIKE Tour – Up to 44% Off

Glassblowing Class for 1 or 2 People at Peter Patterson Glassworks

Make & Eat Your Own Empanadas in a Hands-On Class for 1, 2 or 4 People

Make this festive season unforgettable with an Experiences Groupon Gift Card!

Drunk Dracula Chicago - Up to 51% Off

Design with Mosaic Basics Workshop for 1, 2, or 4 and BYOB

Bus Tours from Big Bus Tours (Save up to 20%)

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Escape Room: 1 Hour Private Adventure for Up to 8 (Up to 32% Off)

BYOB Turkish Lamp Mosaic, Glass Fusion, or Mosaic Creations Class

Glassblowing Experience: Create Glassware, Bowls, or Paperweights

Shoreline Sightseeing - Architecture Boat Tour and Skyline Lake Cruise

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