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 EXTENDED to Tuesday, April 15.
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 |
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
FULL |
W | 5/7 | 11:00am (Departs LCC Door C)
5:15pm (Return Approximately) |
$115 |
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 |
Thornton Quarry Tour
Adult
Thornton, IL
If you have ever been interested in taking a tour of one of the largest commercial stone quarries in the world and would like to view the overall structure of a fossil reef – the most famous of the several 410-million-year-old reeds unearthed in the Chicago area – then this tour is for you! The tour takes approximately two and a half-three hours. Fee includes transportation and tour.
Registration deadline is Thursday, June 5.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11512-A1 | SA | 6/7 | 8:15am (Departs LCC Door C)
12:30pm (Return Approximately) |
$60 |
Chicago Botanic Garden
Adult
Glencoe, IL
The Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the largest public gardens in the world, with more than 2.5 million plants on 385 acres. Join us to experience an up-close 35-minute narrated tram tour, Model Railroad Garden and Butterflies and Blooms. There will be plenty of time to explore this 385-acre site and its exhibits, uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes. Relax amidst the beauty and enjoy lunch on your own at the Garden Cafe or pack your own lunch. Fee includes transportation and admission.
Registration deadline is Friday, June 20.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11500-A1 | W | 7/16 | 9:00am (Departs LCC Door C)
4:30pm (Return Approximately) |
$48 |
Four Winds Casino
Adult 21+
New Buffalo, MI
Join us as we head to New Buffalo, Michigan for some gaming at the Four Winds Casino which has over 124,000 square feet of gaming excitement, shops and multiple dining options. Fee includes transportation only. Food, shopping and gambling are on your own.
Registration deadline is Friday, August 8.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11501-A1 | W | 8/27 | 9:00am (Departs LCC Door C)
5:00pm (Return Approximately) |
$30 |
Swedish Days
Adult
Geneva, IL
Geneva Swedish Days is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, honoring the rich heritage of Swedish immigrants who made this area their hoe. Geneva’s Midsummer Festival features a host of activities with live music, food vendors, plus great shopping in historic downtown Geneva. Merchants are hosting special sales and engaging in-store events. Visitors can indulge in delicious food from various stands throughout downtown, featuring both Swedish and American favorites. Fee includes transportation only.
Registration deadline is Friday, May 23.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11508-A1 | TH | 6/19 | 10:45am (Departs Frankfort Founders Center)
5:15pm (Return Approximately) |
$45 |
Pierogi Fest
Adult
Whiting, IN
Held in Downtown Whiting, Pierogi Fest provides an annual opportunity for people to return to their roots, celebrate their heritage, and have a lot of fun. This incredible event draws more than 300,000 people from across the world. There will be live entertainment, craft vendors, and dozens of food vendors serving up a variety of Pierogi and tasty eats to enjoy. Plus, where else can you see grown women dressed up like our grandmothers (Bucias, as we say) and others dressed as life-size Polish pastries? Fee includes transportation only.
Registration deadline is Thursday, June 26.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11510-A1 | F | 7/25 | 10:00am (Departs Frankfort Founders Center)
4:00pm (Return Approximately) |
$45 |
Lake Bluff Artisan Fair
Adult
St. Joseph, MI
This eclectic craft fair, set in the charming Lake Bluff Park, features a wide range of handmade treasures. With more than 50 local vendors, you’ll find everything from home decor and furniture to jewelry, candles, and much more! Just a short walk away, the quaint downtown streets of St. Joseph offer a variety of shops and restaurants. Spend a delightful afternoon soaking in the beautiful views, shopping, and enjoying lunch with friends. Fee includes transportation only.
Registration deadline is Friday, July 18.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11538-A1 | SA | 8/16 | 8:30am (Departs Frankfort Founders Center)
4:30pm (Return Approximately) |
$55 |
Branson Show Trip Extravaganza
Adult
Branson, MO
There is so much to see in Branson, the “Live Music Show” Capitol of the world! We will see up to six shows, including the Haygoods Christmas Show, Beach Boys California Dreamin’, Edge of Illusion Show featuring REZA, Doug Gabriel Morning Show, Christmas Wonderland, and Hughes Brothers Christmas Show. We will visit historic downtown Branson, with old-fashioned charm, novelty shops, and restaurants. We will also go to Branson Landing and discover waterfront shopping, dining and attractions on Lake Taneycomo’s beautiful waterfront. Non-stop fun and excitement are waiting for you on this whirlwind show trip! Fee includes motorcoach transportation, 4 nights lodging in the Branson area, 8 meals (4 breakfasts and 4 dinners), admission to 6 shows, gratuities, and more! Trip insurance is available for $72 and is highly recommended. Pay it online at travelconfident.com. Limited space available; don’t wait to register!
Final Payment and registration deadline is Wednesday, August 20. The trip departs from the Frankfort Park District Founders Community Center at 8:00am on Monday, November 17 and returns in the evening on Friday, November 21.
| Activity | Day | Date | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11514-A1 | M-F | 11/17-11/21 | $1020 per person single |
| 11514-A2 | M-F | 11/17-11/21 | $865 per person double |
| 11514-A3 | M-F | 11/17-11/21 | $845 per person triple |