Trips for All


No refunds are given for trips before or after the event, unless a replacement can be found by the Park District.  All refunds are assessed a $5 processing fee. Full refunds will be given for any trip cancelled by the Park District.

Stars on Ice

This is our seventh annual trip to see this great ice show, and this year it’s back to the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Each year the show is all new-Olympic and World Champion skaters in a show produced by Scott Hamilton. There is only one way to experience America’s most prestigious figure skating production-Live and in color! Some of the stars this year are Todd Eldridge, Xee Shen and Hongbo Zhao, Yuka Sato, Michael Weiss, Kyoto Ina and John Zimmerman, Marie France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, Jennifer Robinson and for

Age Open
Location Milwaukee
Session Feb. 24
Day Sunday
Time 5:30p-10:30p
Fee $52-R, $59-NR
Min/Max 13/26
Code 171701B

Fireside- Best of the Bands

It’s an all new tribute to the great bands-The Big Bands, the Rock Bands, the Jazz Bands, and the Country Bands of the swinging 40’s, the fabulous 50’s, and the sizzling 60’s. It will feature music from such artists as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Charlie Daniels, Elvis, The Beatles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Herb Albert, Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Billy Joel, and more! It’s a show filled with laughs, cheers, and great music. We’ll have the Sunday Brunch, which is always delicious. We’ll have time to browse the gift shops or have a drink in their cozy bar.

Age 12 and Over
Location Ft. Atkinson, WI
Session March 9
Day Sunday
Time 8:30a-4:30p
Fee $79-R, $89-NR
Min/Max 13/26
Code 171701C

Tchaikovsky Ballet

Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions-from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. The story is a technically demanding ballet and will be performed by one of Russia’s most distinguished dance companies. Swan Lake is the most impressive, moving, and enduring of the classic ballets. We’ll stop for a light lunch on the way.

Age 7 and Over
Location Chicago
Session March 22
Day Saturday
Time 11:30a-5:00p
Fee $68-R, $78-NR
Min/Max 15
Code 171701A

2008 Freestyle Motorcross

Freestyle Motocross, owned by Live Nation, the leading freestyle motocross tour in the world, features some of today’s most talented athletes, performing aerial acrobatics while clearing 70’ gaps and climbing up to three stories high on off-road motorcycles. This event plays to sold-out stadiums and arenas worldwide. This would make a great Christmas present or birthday present from mom and dad or grandparents! You’ll have time to eat dinner at the Bradley Center.

Age Open
Location Milwaukee
Session March 29
Day Saturday
Time 5:30p-10:30p
Fee $32-R, $38-NR
Min/Max 13/25
Code 171701D

Riverdance

If you’ve seen Riverdance, you know how spectacular it is! If you haven’t, it’s a must. It’s an internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song, and dance that has touched the hearts of millions around the world. Share the magic of this high energy breathtaking spectacular with your family or a friend. Nothing compares to the original dance company. We’ll stop for lunch on the way which is not included.

Age 5 and Over
Location Aurora, IL
Session April 12
Day Saturday
Time 12:00p-6:30p
Fee $68-R, $78-NR
Min/Max 13/26
Code 171701F

Chris Brubecks Triple Play

This dynamic ensamble performs everything including jazz, folk, blue, and classics. The group is led by the multi-talented son of legendary jazz musician, Dave Brubeck. It also includes the creative combination of Joel Brown on guitar and Peter Ruth on harmonica. The band crosses musical genres with feel good music and extraordinary talent. Please eat dinner before you come, or bring carry out on the bus.

Age 21 and Over
Location Crystal Lake
Session April 19
Day Saturday
Time 6:00p-10:00p
Fee $40-R, $50-NR
Min/Max 12/26
Code 171701G

Harrah's Gambling Trip

It’s time to have some fun, so travel with us for a day of fun, gambling, and taking a chance. We’re going to Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Joliet, IL. You will be able to play blackjack, poker, craps, or try your luck on the slots, which range from $.05, $.10, $.25, $.50, $1.00, $5.00 up to $500.00 machines. There are a couple of places there that you can buy lunch.

Age 21 and Over
Location Joliet, IL
Session April 26
Day Saturday
Time 9:00a-4:00p
Fee 416-R, $20-NR
Min/Max 13/26
Code 171701E