Back to School Shopping at Gurnee Mills, Westfield Hawthorn Malls and More

By: Jonathan Jones 08/12/2015

Back to school shopping doesn't have to be a hassle!  It can actually be fun.. when you have a little help.  So let us give you some insider tips so you can enjoy spending time with your little fashionistas.  Here’s a compilation of back-to-school deals from Westfield Hawthorn in Vernon Hills and Gurnee Mills Mall in Gurnee.

So how do we avoid the meltdowns?  (Both child and adult?) The goal is to get in – get what you need – and get out while everyone is still smiling.  So we focused on malls with a bunch of stores to choose from so you won’t have to travel around too much.   And although we’ve checked these coupons and offers, there is a chance that they can change, so be sure to double check that everything goes through okay!  And don’t be surprised when you find even MORE deals than listed here because there are so many great opportunities for savvy shoppers.

Westfield Hawthorn Mall Sales and Style Events

Vision Works

•  Buy one pair of glasses and get the second pair free
• http://www.visionworks.com/offers/details.php?id=81&store_id=415

Lane Bryant

• Teachers receive 15 % off their purchase
• http://www.westfield.com/hawthorn/stores/deals/36681/

Charming Charlies

• Bring 10 or more friends with you the next time you shop at Charming Charlie, and each customer in the group will receive $10 OFF every $50 purchase! Visit the store for more details.
• http://www.westfield.com/hawthorn/stores/deals/28143

 

Gurnee Mills Mall 

Accuvision

Valid through  Aug 11-Sept 7

• $49.00  Back to School Eye Exam!! With 30% discount on regularly priced prescription Eyewear for our patients without vision insurance

  Promo Code: BACK2SCHOOL. Continue here for coupon

SBarros: Enter to win a $500 back to school shopping spree; expires Sept 7

• http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/sbarro/stream/back-to-school-sweepstakes-xl-ny-pie-special-3593535

Shoe Dept. Encore 

• Brands like Nike, Sketchers, New Balance, Fila,  Converse and more. Also carry backpacks a and socks.
• http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/shoe-dept-encore/stream/its-almost-time-for-school-again-3521845

Rock America

• Buy One Get One 50% Off All Hats, Beanies, Posters, Wallets, Lanyards, Sun Glasses, Body Jewelry and Rings! Expires Aug 30
• http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/rock-america/stream/back-to-school-bogo-3566991

Oakley

• Buy any full price eyewear, get sale eyewear 50% off

  • http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/oakley/stream/eyewear-bogo-3601859

FYE

• Get your Back to School gear for less! All apparel items are buy one get one 50% off! Expires Sept 27
  • http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/fye--for-your-entertainment/stream/buy-one-get-one-50-off-all-apparel-3579447

Forever 21

• Student & Teacher Discount 15 percent off every Friday until 8/28
• http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/forever-21/stream/student-teacher-discount-3575444

New York & Co

• Everything up to 60% off

  • http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/new-york-company-outlet/stream/everything-up-to-60-off-storewide-3593525

VF Outlet

• Back To School New Arrivals at outlet prices
• Uniforms are also available, with items starting at $6.50
• Ends August 28
  • http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/vf-outlet/stream/school-uniforms-available-now-3561285

Tommy Hilfiger

• Up to 50% off until 9/2.
• 25% off your purchase of $250 or more or 20% off your purchase of $150 or more or 15% off your entire purchase
• http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/tommy-hilfiger-company-store/stream/fall-preview-3597343

Movado

• 40%-50% Off Lowest Ticket Prices + 15% off your entire purchase when you buy 2 or more watches.

  • http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/movado-company-store/stream/40-50-off-lowest-ticket-prices-3575431

Puma

• Men's and Women's Carson Runner styles now $39.99 at The PUMA Outlet Store.

  Plus, all back to school essentials on sale.

  http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/puma/stream/back-to-school-essentials-3575413

Carters Baby's and Kids

• up to 50 percent off
• http://www.simon.com/mall/gurnee-mills/stores/carters/stream/count-me-in-up-to-50-off-3581269

Deer Park Town Center

Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive stores and restaurants in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Located at the intersection of Rand (Route 12) & Long Grove Roads in Deer Park, IL, Deer Park Town Center is an easy drive from surrounding suburbs, downtown Chicago, O’Hare airport, or Wisconsin. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day.

Back to School Supply Drive @ Deer Park Town Center

• Receive two free movie tickets when you purchase $125 in same-day receipts at Deer Park Town Center and donate a school supply to Hopes in Style, a Barrington High School teen-founded organization helping children living from the garbage dumps of Guatemala City. Bring your same day store receipts and your school supply donation to the Center Office Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Must provide a school supply donation to qualify. Tickets available while supplies last. http://shopdeerparktowncenter.com/images/uploads/2015/05/DP-Back-to-School-FB.png

Other Deals for Back to School

• Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlet