Boston/ Health & Lifestyle
Published on November 12, 2019
On a budget? Check out the top things to do deals in BostonPhoto: SuperShag Dance Studios/Groupon

Finding a good deal can feel like quite the victory, especially if you're getting a high-quality product or experience out of it.

Looking to score big savings on things to do in Boston? Read on for a list of the best things to do deals around, courtesy of Groupon.

Trending deals

These deals are the most popular in the Boston area (and their trending status means they could sell out quickly).

"A Drag Queen Christmas" – up to 41% off holiday show

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"A Drag Queen Christmas", located at 265 Tremont St. in Bay Village, is offering a trending deal that's available until Nov. 20, 2019.

According to its Groupon page, "A Drag Queen Christmas'" "holiday spectacular celebrates the season with a cast of popular contestants from RuPaul’s 'Drag Race.'"

There is one price option for this deal, offered at $42, with a discount of at least 41%. As it happens, the low-end option is cheaper than 21% of the things to do deals currently available. The offerings from "A Drag Queen Christmas" have been known to sell out in the past (it's had nine deals sell out an average of 10 days early), so you may want to nab this deal sooner rather than later.

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29% off design a sign event

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Design a Sign by Yaymaker, which has multiple Boston locations, is offering a recurring deal that was first introduced on April 13, 2019, and has trended in Boston within the last six months.

According to its Groupon page, Design a Sign by Yaymaker's "customers choose from hundreds of unique stencils and then build and paint a one-of-a-kind wood wall sign to be used as décor or a gift."

There is a single price option for this deal at $39, with a discount of at least 29%. It may be helpful to know that the low-end option is cheaper than 25% of the things to do deals currently available. Pro tip: The offerings at Design a Sign by Yaymaker have been known to sell out in the past (it's had four deals sell out an average of two days early).

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New or recurring deal

Feeling adventurous? Here's a brand-new deal posted within the last week. With over 52 things-to-do-deals currently available around Boston, you've got lots of options, but one of these could be the hidden gem you're looking for.

27% off room-escape game for up to six at cardinalquest

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Key Quest, located at 1580 Vfw Parkway Suite 5 in West Roxbury, is offering a brand-new deal that was first introduced on Nov. 6, 2019.

According to its Groupon page, Key Quest's "friends find clues, solve challenging puzzles and work together to escape the room."

There is a single price option for this deal at $65, with a discount of at least 27%. In case you're wondering, the cheapest option is less expensive than 5% of the things to do deals out there. Offerings from Key Quest have been known to sell out in the past, so you may want to nab this one early.

Tempted? Click here to check out this deal.

Best-value deals

On the hunt for the biggest savings available? Read on for the cheapest and highest-value things to do deals in the city.

(Psst: If you're looking for even cheaper deals, Malden has the cheapest deals in your metro area, with prices $36 cheaper on average than those in Boston. If you're looking to save more money, North Andover boasts the most money saved on things to do deals in your metro area, with average savings clocking in at $79 more than in Boston.)

Up to 52% off dance classes

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SuperShag Dance Studios has a deal that's sure to make your wallet happy. There are three price options for this deal, ranging from $155 to $237, with a discount of at least 52%.

According to its Groupon page, SuperShag Dance Studios offers "private and group dance lessons, [which] help students perfect their moves in a variety of styles."

Head over to 42 Eighth St. #100 to redeem the deal.

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Nick's Comedy Stop – up to 54% off standup

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Nick's Comedy Stop has a deal that gives great value for the money. There is a single price option for this deal at $22, with a discount of at least 54%.

This offer comes in $37 below the price of the average deal currently available. So what do you get for your money?

According to its Groupon page, at Nick's Comedy Stop, "national names and local legends perform at this iconic Boston comedy club, which hosted Seinfeld, Leno and Burr before their big breaks."

Pop in at 100 Warrenton St. in Bay Village to redeem the deal.

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Up to 56% off admission to lock & cardinalevents

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Lock & Key Events has a deal that'll score you major savings. There are two price options for this deal, all offered at $14, with a discount of at least 56%.

The least expensive offer is $45 less than the price of the average deal currently available. 

According to its Groupon page, Lock & Key Events is a "fun and interactive event for singles where on entry, ladies receive locks while males keys; the more matches the more night raffle entries."

Check out the business, at 184 High St. in Downtown, to redeem the deal.

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