Goldstar has pages of cruise offerings – some have already sold out! – for almost every day and time of the week and price range.  Comp tickets are usually available, which means you’ll only pay a small service fee.

The Midwest’s largest seafood festival returns for a Labor Day weekend’s worth of live music, libations and lobster — lots and lots of lobster, flown in fresh from the cold waters of the East Coast. Crustacean lovers and land-lubbers alike will have plenty of choices for chowing down, including non-seafood items, sweets and vegetarian dishes to enjoy, plus family-friendly games and activities, unique arts & crafts shopping and music from local bands and DJs. The Lobster Meal Experience includes one full lobster (approximately 1.25 pounds) or lobster roll, served with corn on the cob, potatoes, a dinner roll, fresh cut lemons and melted butter, along with reserved seating in the Aon Grand Ballroom. The VIP Experience adds on four drink vouchers, plus access to the VIP Lounge, with special tastings and more. So bring the whole family, a date or just a bib and a ginormous appetite to Chicago’s legendary Navy Pier.

Delve into the blocky world of Minecraft, the worldwide video game phenomenon, as Minefaire brings legions of fans together at the Schaumburg Convention Center with discount tickets from Goldstar.  Meet your favorite YouTube stars and catch live stage shows. Show off your crafting skills in tournaments and up your game with workshops led by official Minecraft gurus. Experience Minecraft like never before with Acer VR mixed reality headsets, then solve your way out of the real-life Minecraft Escape Room. Bring your favorite character to life in the costume contest, then hit up the merch store to nab some exclusive event swag. Minecraft fans of all ages will not want to miss this immersive extravaganza celebrating the game of cooperation and creativity.

Santa’s Village in East Dundee has all the fun you can handle: tons of cool rides, live entertainment, food, shops, games and over 200 animals, birds and fish. And this summer, Santa’s Village is making a splash with its largest expansion ever: Santa Springs! Enjoy zero-depth entry to a 10,000-square-foot, 8-inch deep wading pool with a two-story interactive water play structure. The structure includes dozens of water toys with two giant tipping buckets and six water slides, including a 50-foot long, four-lane kiddie racer slide! And with these $18.99 discounted tickets on Goldstar you can go any day through October 27th.  Parking is always free.

Alexander Hamilton’s remarkable story inspired millions of Americans. Now, you can see it through his eyes in this 360-degree immersive museum exhibition from the creators of the revolutionary musical. Featuring interactive games and displays, lifelike projections, full-scale statues, and Instagram-worthy art installations, Hamilton: The Exhibition takes visitors deeper into Alexander Hamilton’s life as it chronicles the American Revolution and the creation of the United States of America. Underscored by a brand-new, 27-piece orchestral recording of the music from Hamilton, the exhibition also features an audio tour narrated by the musical’s author, Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with Phillipa Soo and Christopher Jackson, who played Eliza Schuyler and George Washington in the original Broadway production. Hamilton: The Exhibition is the perfect opportunity for the entire family to experience the full story of Alexander Hamilton and the inspiring founding of our nation. See it. Live it. Walk in his shoes.

Much Ado About Nothing, written by William Shakespeare directed by Melanie Keller. Love is in the air when triumphant soldiers return from battle, oblivious that another kind of war is about to begin at home. Benedick, a solider and confirmed bachelor, is thrown into a battle of wit and words with the acid-tongued Beatrice – and though they resist it, the magnetic attraction between them grows stronger with every argument. Meanwhile, Benedick’s friend Claudio is head-over-heels for Hero, and they will soon be wed. Everyone’s world is shattered when Claudio, influenced by a scheming malcontent, levels a shocking accusation at Hero. Who is to be believed? Can true love defeat “fake news”?  Pay only $17.50 for tickets from Goldstar for performance dates throughout the month of August.

A beloved Chicago tradition for over 40 years, The Goodman Theatre ushers in the holiday season with its adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story A Christmas Carol. Audiences look forward to the “bah humbugs,” the electrifying arrival of the ghosts, the jubilant musical numbers and dancing, and Scrooge’s joyful rediscovery of life, love and the Christmas spirit. Goodman’s Carol continues to lift heats and spirits after four decades more than a million visitors, and the timeless holiday tale promises to be merrier and more magical than ever. The Daily Herald says the play is “the crown jewel of the holiday season” — find out for yourself or relive the magic again.  Get pre-sale tickets on Goldstar starting at $35 for November 16th through December 13th performance dates.