$9 for admission to a petting zoo for two, valid Monday–Friday (up to $17 value),
$14 for admission to a petting zoo for two on Saturday or Sunday (up to $24 value)
$17 for admission to a petting zoo for four, valid Monday–Friday (up to $34 value)

Children 23 months and younger admitted free. The Johansen Farms petting zoo is home to more than 500 animals, including miniature ponies, lambs, rabbits, chickens, deer, and alpacas.  I think these are much better options for people with young kids because they get bored so quickly.

Trivia fact:  The spring-fed pond at the end of my block (which sustains fox, red-tailed hawks, deer, coyotes and various fish species) was formerly a Johansen Farms field, where they raised corn and pumpkins!

Groupon is showing the DuPage Childrens Museum as still available – they’ve already sold over 1,000. This family-friendly museum in downtown Naperville engages young minds exploring art, math, and science hands-on exhibits; S.M.A.R.T. Café offers healthy snacks all-day.  Lots of different activities – fun for parents, too.

• $11 for admission for two (a $22 value)
• $22 for admission for four (a $44 value)
• $33 for admission for six (a $66 value)

Choice of two options at either the Wheaton or Western Springs Little Monkey Bizness locations:  Two Open-Play Admissions, Weekday Party Package for Up to 12 Kids, or Summer Membership with Unlimited Open Play (Half Off).

$15 to See Cirque Shanghai 2013 “Dragon’s Thunder” at Pepsi Skyline Stage at Navy Pier (Up to $40.49 Value)

Tall Ships Chicago 2013 at Navy Pier on August 8–11 (Up to 56% Off). Three Options Available.

WNBA Game for One or Two on August 6, 11, 18, or 23 with tickets starting at $15 (Up to 74% off). That’s Chicago Sky playing.

Visit for One, Two, or Four to the Chicago History Museum (Up to 48% Off)

Choice of two options at either the Wheaton or Western Springs Little Monkey Bizness locations:  Two Open-Play Admissions, Weekday Party Package for Up to 12 Kids, or Summer Membership with Unlimited Open Play (Half Off).

Tournament Outing with Four-Course Dinner at Medieval Times (Up to 46% Off).  The promotional value of these vouchers doesn’t expire until September 1, 2013 and you can buy up to 15 vouchers.  Great way to plan ahead for upcoming birthdays and special occasions.

$13 for One-Hour Bowling Outing for Four with Shoe Rental ($39 Value) at Fox Bowl in Wheaton.

’cause that’s just more of what we need around here…

$13 for Water-Park Admission for Two at Otter Cove in St. Charles (Up to $26 Value). Limit 2 per person; additional 1 as gift.

$15 for Three Ultimate Car Washes with Rain-X at Circle K Midwest valid at over 150 locations ($30 value). Limit one per person; additional one as gift.

Full-Day Waterpark Visit for Two, Four, or Six at The Oasis Water Park (Half Off). Limit one per person; additional five as gifts.

Visit for Two or Four to Kohl Children’s Museum (Up to Half Off).Limit two per person; additional two as gifts. Okay, not strictly water-related, but Glenview is near Lake Michigan, isn’t it?

One-Day Pass to Duneland Water Park or a Chicagoland Pass of All Passes (Up to 76% Off). 15 water slides, a 500,000 gallon wave pool and two kids areas filled with splash features.  This water park was completely remodeled and reopened under new ownership this Spring.  Up to 50 Groupons per person; additional 50 as gifts.  Wow!  You could bring the whole neighborhood.