TAKE A TRIP with the New Lenox Community Park District! We have a variety of travel destinations to choose from, so sit back, relax and let us take care of the driving. Call your family, friends and neighbors and join the fun! Please note that there is no additional fee for nonresidents charged for our bus trips. For further details for the trips listed here or to suggest a future travel destination, please contact the Recreation Department at (815) 485-3584, we’d love to hear from you!
Sorry….. there are no refunds on bus trips.
Newport, Rhode Island
Adult
Newport, Rhode Island
A world of exceptional elegance! View the inspirational architecture and elegant style in Newport’s Gilded Age Gothic Revival villas, shingle-style cottages, and opulent Italian and French palaces. Cruise on Newport Harbor and see the town at its picture-perfect best. Tour the oldest synagogue building still standing in the U.S. Sip sparkling wine at a popular local vineyard. Delicious dinners complete your stay in fabulous Newport! This trip includes 5 nights lodging, meals (5 breakfasts & 2 dinners), Historic Tour of Newport, Newport Harbor Cruise, Tours of: “The Breakers,” “The Elms” and “Marble House,” Greenvale Vineyards Tour and Tasting, Touro Synagogue, Brick Marketplace, Twin River Casino, luggage handling, and all gratuities. Trip insurance is available and highly recommended. It must be purchased within 14 days of paying your $25 trip deposit. Please request at the time of registration.
Registration Deadline/Final Payment Due: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The trip departs from the Frankfort Park District Founders Community Center at 8:00am on Sunday, June 1 and returns in the evening on Friday, June 6
| Activity | Day | Date | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21538-A1
Waitlist Available |
SU-F | 6/1-6/6 | $1539 per person single |
| 21538-A2 | SU-F | 6/1-6/6 | $1139 per person double |
Midnight at the Masquerade – A Murder Mystery
Adult
Joliet, IL
Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball at the Jacob Henry Mansion and reveal the partygoer who killed their unsuspecting victim. With a mystery under each feathery facade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. Come be a part of this exclusive gala! Fee includes transportation, ticket and lunch which consists of Jake’s Cordon Bleu: Grilled chicken breast served open with ham, cheese, and bearnaise sauce, complimented with chef’s choice starch and vegetable. Registration deadline is Friday, February 7.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31519-A1 | TH | 3/6 | 10:30am (Departs LCC Door C)
2:30pm (Return Approximately) |
$75 |
Waitress at Paramount Theater
Adult
Aurora, IL
What is more American than apple pie? “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna, a small-town waitress and skilled pie maker, who feels trapped in a loveless marriage. After an unexpected pregnancy, she seeks love and acceptance while pouring her emotions into her unique pies, reflecting her struggles with names like “I Hate My Husband Pie.” The narrative explores her journey to find happiness amidst societal expectations, with support from customers and find a handsome, new doctor. Based on the 2007 film and featuring music by Sara Bareilles, the musical has received four Tony Award nominations. Attendees will enjoy a catered lunch before the show, with the fee covering transportation, ticket and lunch.
Registration deadline is Friday, February 21.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37590-A1 | W | 3/19 | 11:00am (Departs LCC Door C)
5:15pm (Return Approximately) |
$115 |
Collette Tour Presents: Canyon Country
Adult
Experience America’s canyons and venture through a world of colorful vistas and the neon-lit spectacle of Las Vegas. Take time to shop in Sedona’s marketplace and travel through Kaibab National Forest. Relax in the stillness and natural beauty of nature at the Lake Powell Resort for two nights. Enjoy a rafting adventure that floats down the Colorado River with stops at some of its most awe-inspiring sights, including Horseshoe Bend. Take an afternoon cruise during your stay at Lake Powell. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River. Enjoy a night along the lively Las Vegas strip. From the legendary Grand Canyon to the vibrant valleys of Zion, take in America’s most beautiful landscapes.
Book online at gateway.gocollettee.com/link/1297872.
Space is limited, register today!
Registration deadline is February 28.
Final Payment is due by May 31.
Trip Dates: August 29-September 5
Fee: $3949 per person triple occupancy*
$3999 per person double occupancy*
$4999 per person single occupancy*
*698 deposit due upon registration
| Activity | Day | Date | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Country Free Travel Presentation New Lenox Community Park District in the All-Purpose Room |
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| 30145-A1 | M | 3/3 | 2:00-3:00pm |
Notre Dame Tour
Adult
South Bend, IN
The Notre Dame campus draws thousands of visitors who revel in its vibrant seasonal colors, featuring ivy-clad walls, elegant collegiate Gothic architecture, and some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, including thew Golden Dome, Touchdown Jesus, the Grotto, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Join us for a campus tour where we’ll explore these remarkable sites and discover the rich history and traditions of Notre Dame. The tour will cover 1.5 miles, please wear comfortable shoes. After the tour, we will enjoy a meal at Tippecanoe Place Restaurant. The lunch will include a Garden salad, dinner rolls, tender chicken breast with sundried tomato sauce, chef’s potato, chef’s vegetable, house dessert, iced tea, or coffee.
Registration deadline is Friday, March 25.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31513-A1 | W | 4/30 | 8:00am (Frankfort Park District Founders Center)
4:00pm (Return Approximately) |
$105 |
Make Your Own Pizza at Lou Malnati’s
Adult
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria – 9501 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60487
National Deep-Dish Pizza Day is right around the corner, so why not celebrate by making your own! Join us at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in Tinley Park for behind-the-scenes action by the city’s most legendary deep-dish icon. Instruction will be given as you make your pizza and show off your skills. While your pizza is cooking, let’s get creative with a fun craft and enjoy some time chatting with friends! Lunch includes an individual pizza, garden salad, soft drinks, coffee, and Carol’s Cookie for dessert. Fee includes instructor, lunch, gratuity, and craft. This trip does not include transportation: participants meet at Lou Malnati’s.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39222-A1 | TH | 4/3 | 11:00am-1:00pm
Participants meet at Lou Malnati’s |
$35 |
Cats at Paramount Theater
Adult
Aurora, IL
The beloved musical “Cats,” inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poems, returns to the stage with a fresh reimagining by Paramount’s creative team. This production highlights themes of identity and redemption while featuring iconic songs like “Memory.” Celebrated for its captivating dance and music. “Cats” won the Tony for Best Musical and is among the top-selling Broadway musicals. Attendees will enjoy a catered lunch before the show, with the fee covering transportation, a ticket, and lunch.
Registration deadline is Friday, April 11.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31548-A1 | W | 5/7 | 11:00am (Departs LCC Door C)
5:15pm (Return Approximately) |
$115 |
Collette Tour Presents: Pacific Northwest & California
Adult
From the wilds of Mount St. Helens to the shadow of giants in the Redwoods, fall under the spell of the Pacific Northwest and California. Travel along Oregon’s beautiful coast, making stops at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Newport, Bandon, and Coos Bay. Explore Oregon’s wilderness on a Rogue River cruise. Visit Redwood National Park’s Avenue of the Giants. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and discover the “City by the Bay,” San Francisco. Explore the natural beauty from Seattle to San Francisco. Transportation to the airport is provided!
Book by April 12, and save $50!
Book online at gateway.gocollettee.com/link/1299805.
Space is limited, register today!
Registration deadline is April 12.
Final Payment is due by July 14.
Trip Dates: October 12-October 19
Fee: $3999 per person triple occupancy*
$4049 per person double occupancy*
$4849 per person single occupancy*
*698 deposit due upon registration
| Activity | Day | Date | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest & California Free Travel Presentation Frankfort Park District Founders Center, 140 Oak St. |
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| 37181-A1 | TH | 2/13 | 4:00-5:00pm |
Magic Meadows Alpaca Farm
Adult
Wonder Lake, IL
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience with the alpacas at Magic Meadows! You’ll dive into a fun as you learn about these delightful animals. Enjoy a tour of the farm, where you’ll get to feed the alpacas while gazing into their big, gentle eyes. Bring your camera! After our time with the alpacas, we’ll make our way to the quaint town of Woodstock for some shopping and lunch on your own. The fee covers transportation and tour.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, April 15.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31504-A1 | W | 5/14 | 9:00am (Departs Frankfort Park District Founders Center)
4:30pm (Return Approximately) |
$69 |