Back to School Shopping in Lake County 2019

By: Jonathan Jones 08/08/2019

“Back to school, back to school. To prove to dad that I’m not a fool. I’ve got my lunch packed up, and my boots tied tight. Hope I don’t get in a fight.” – Adam Sandler in “Billy Madison.”

Oh boy, here we go again. The end of summer is right around the corner for the kiddies.

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It's back to school shopping time! Keep her accessorized all year long with goodies from @clairesstores!

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From clothes to backpacks to pens and other school supplies, there is plenty of wear and tear on some of the aforementioned items that must be replaced before the school bells start ringing.

These back to school deals and events are mall-focused, but be sure to drop into Lake County’s various downtown areas.

Here are Lake County’s back to school deals and events.

Bass Pro Shops inside Gurnee Mills

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Disney World for country boys. #basspro #bassproshop #outdoorworld #redhead #outdoor #countryheaven #ofcourseiboughtsomething

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Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Located in Gurnee Mills, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors. Let's take a look at those deals!

25 percent off select Under Armour styles for kids
$12.99 each for Animal Ragan Shirt
25 percent off select Columbia Fleece.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 6112 Grand Ave., Gurnee.

Deer Park Town Center

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Don’t miss the BIG Back to School Sale! Hurry in to @gap and take 50% off all @gapkids and baby styles in store for a limited time! #gap #backtoschool #sale #gapdeerpark

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Deer Park Town Center features over 70 exclusive shops and restaurant for your perusing pleasure. Be sure to stop during your back to school shopping for a bite to eat. Remember: nobody's too cool for school.

25 percent off of back-to-school essentials at Vera Bradley (through Aug. 13)
20 percent off clearance at Williams-Sonoma (through Aug. 12)
Teachers enjoy 20 percent off at Anthropology (through Oct. 6)
Teachers take off 10 percent at J. Jill (through Sept. 8)
Up to 40 percent off must-have styles at the Banana Republic (through Aug. 10)
Students 20 years old and under save 50 percent off at LensCrafters (through Sept. 2)
60 percent off the end of season clearance at Talbots (through Aug. 11)

Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park.

Gurnee Mills Mall

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Styles at @oshkoshkids are the ? on top a great wardrobe, shop now at Gurnee Mills.

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Over 200 retailers at the Gurnee mall, there are plenty of establishments providing the perfect back to school content. You'll be sure to dress your youngsters in the hippest threads and gear this side of the Mississippi.

Take 30 percent off of select back to school essentials like denim, accessories, outerwear and more at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th (through Aug. 11)
Buy one pair of shoes, and get the second pair 50 percent off at Skechers (through Aug. 13)
Up to 50 percent off at Carter's Back-To-School sale (through Aug. 13)
$5 and up doorbusters at Carter's (through Aug. 13)
Buy one, get one 25 percent off at Crocs (through Aug. 31)
Buy one get one free on all clearance items at Crocs (through Sept. 4)
Up to 50 percent off of new fall arrivals at Tommy Hilfiger (through Aug. 28)
Buy one get one for $10 on-trend jeans at LOFT Outlet (through Aug. 21)
Up to 80 percent off at Wilsons Leather (including leather jackets) (through Aug. 14)
Denim for just $35 when you purchase two or more at Guess Factory Store's Denim Event (through Aug. 15)
40-50 percent off all apparel at Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store (through Aug. 13)

Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.

Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills

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School starts soon and that means it's time to start planning that 1st day of school outfit! Visit us at #HawthornMall to shop everything you need and more! . . . #ShopHawthornMall #Backtoschool #school #backtoschool2019 #bts #backtoschoolshopping #firstdayofschool #school #schoolstuff #backtoschoolstyle #style #shopping #mall #shoppingmall #mallmonday

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There are over 140 retailers at the Vernon Hills mall. Hawthorn Mall is sure to provide shoppers with all of their back to school needs so your kiddies can sharpen memories about history, biology, the science book and the French they took in style.

Divided Basic Dresses starting from $12.99 at H&M (through Sept. 14)
15 percent off for teachers at Lane Bryant (through Aug. 31)
Students 20 years old and under save 50 percent off at LensCrafters (through Sept. 2)
30-50 percent off of everything including backpacks at Eddie Bauer
$12 shoes and 50 percent off accessories, hats, beauty, home and handbags at Windsor (through Aug. 11)
25-40 percent off all backpacks at The Children's Place (through Aug. 11)
Extra 50 percent off clearance at Dressbarn (through Aug. 11)

Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills.

Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets Just Over the Lake County Border in Wisconsin

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Ready to hit the books again? It's time for Back to School! Shop Fashion Brands up to 65% off including J.Crew Factory, Under Armour, Justice and more.

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Just over the border, the Wisconsin outlet mall features 90 stores. Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets will make easier than A-B-C and 1-2-3.

15 percent off $15 or 20 percent off $20 at Pepperidge Farm (through Aug. 11)
Save an extra 20 percent off of items at Luxury Beauty Store (through Aug. 11)
50 percent off shorts and short sleeve tops at the Banana Republic (through Aug. 12)
Up to 70 percent at Old Navy's Back to School sale (through Aug. 11)
Up to 60 percent off at Samsonite (through Aug. 13)
First Day Favs up to 50 percent off at OshKosh B'Gosh (through Aug. 13)
60 percent off storewide at J. Crew Factory. Extra 20 percent off for students and teachers with valid ID (through Aug. 13)
Buy one pair of shoes, and get the second pair 50 percent off at Skechers (through Aug. 13)
Entire store 50 percent off at Reebok Outlet (Aug. 13)
40-50 percent off all apparel at Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store (through Aug. 13)
Up to 80 percent off at Wilsons Leather (including leather jackets) (through Aug. 14)
Denim for just $35 when you purchase two or more at Guess Factory Store's Denim Event (through Aug. 15)
Up to $25 off at Aéropostal (through Aug. 15)
15 percent off for teachers at Lane Bryant (through Aug. 31)
Up to 70 percent off select styles at Aldo (through Aug. 31)
Up to 60 percent off select items at Columbia Factory Store (through Aug. 20)
25-50 percent off at Chico's Outlet (through Aug. 19)
Up to 50 percent off at Brooks Brothers Factory Store (through Aug. 22)
BOGO 50 percent off footwear and 30 percent apparel & accessories at Timberland Factory Store (through Aug. 14)
BOGO for $49.99 denim at True Religion (through Aug. 14)