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.
Exploring Lake Forest & Fort Sheridan
Visit the upscale shopping district called Market Square, which was designed by Howard VanDoren Shaw in 1913 to give the town a new retail center. Tour the mansions of Lake Forest by bus, with special focus on the great lakeside estates. Stop at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church whose congregation founded the village in the 1850’s. The church has one of the finest collection of Tiffany windows in the Midwest. We’ll enjoy lunch at the Deerpath Inn, Lake Forest’s oldest hotel and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Next, we’ll drive through the town of Fort Sheridan, once a military base, now a stunningly beautiful restored residential community. Bill Hinchliff will be our wonderful guide.
| Age | All |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Session | August 13 |
| Day | Friday |
| Time | 9:00am - 3:30pm |
| Fee | $52-R, $57-NR |
| Min/Max | 13/25 |
| Code | 271701E |
Cirque de Solel Shanghai Cloud 9
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White Sox Baseball
Being a White Sox Fan comes right from the heart. It’s about pride and tradition. It’s about commitment and a passion for the game. In 2005, the White Sox won the World Series title. While that probably isn’t going to happen this year, it’s still exciting to attend a live baseball game. Share the White Sox baseball experience at U.S. Cellular Field with someone you love. Enjoy a day at the ballpark with a mate, a son or daughter, a grandchild, or just friends. The live experience is so much better than watching it on TV. It’s the Sox vs. the Minnesota Twins and our seats are near 1st base. Make a memory that your family won’t forget. Cheer, clap, yell, drink beer and let us do the driving!
| Age | All |
|---|---|
| Location | U.S. Cellular Field - Chicago, IL |
| Session | September 16 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | 5:00-11:30pm |
| Fee | $35/$44 |
| Min/Max | 15 |
| Code | 331703D |
Milwaukee River Cruise
We’re traveling to the beautiful city of Milwaukee to partake in an exciting experience. We’ll have a private cruise along the Milwaukee River. You will be served a delicious included lunch of grilled chicken breast, sautéed veggies, Caesar salad, fruit, chips, and turtle cheesecake for dessert. The cruise takes two hours and is narrated by a knowledgeable guide. In the case of bad weather the boat is covered. While we are moving down the river there will be a narration on the sites that we will be passing.
| Age | 10 and over |
|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, WI |
| Session | September 18 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Time | 10:30am-3:30pm |
| Fee | $50/$57 |
| Min/Max | 20/26 |
| Code | 331703B |
Milwaukee Ethnic Adventure
Enjoy a progressive included lunch in which we will be given the history of Milwaukee’s immigrant tastes. Three ethnic restaurants in downtown Milwaukee will be our destination for appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert. The tastings will add up to a generous meal with three distinct places and ethnicity. We’ll start the tour at the Milwaukee Public Market. The vendors are C. Adams Bakery, St. Paul Fish Co., West Allis Cheese and Sausage Shop, The Soup and Stock Market, Cedarburg Coffee Roastery, Kehr’s Candies, Wine Shop, several ethnic and specialty food places, fresh produce and bulk food. This market has been in existence for one hundred years and reflects the heritage and diversity of the communities they serve.
| Age | All |
|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, WI |
| Session | October 5 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Time | 9:15am-4:00pm |
| Fee | $58/$66 |
| Min/Max | 12/26 |
| Code | 331703L |
Fireside Christmas & "The Child" Play
Fireside Christmas Show is back! There’s been a change-Act one is the return of Fireside Christmas with their very popular musical revue format. You’ll enjoy the beautiful gowns, colorful costumes, wonderful dancers and the exciting medley of beloved Christmas songs in a delightful, fast pace potpourri of holiday cheer. Act two “The Child” is presented for the first time. Through a great combination of intimate storytelling and acoustic music you’ll experience the birth of Jesus told through the eyes of Joseph, Mary’s husband. This production will touch your soul and deepen your appreciation of Christmas. A Sunday Brunch is included.
| Age | 12 and over |
|---|---|
| Location | Ft. Atkinson, WI |
| Session | November 7 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Time | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Fee | $80/$88 |
| Min/Max | 18/26 |
| Code | 331703J |
Holiday Folk Fair
It has become a yearly tradition to attend this great event in Milwaukee. A world of cultures and customs are united in peaceful solidarity to be felt, listened to and tasted through a variety of honored family recipes, artifacts, ethnic music and spirited folk dances. Over fifty ethnic groups are represented as they showcase their heritage and culture by dance and selling ethnic foods (which is not included.). There are also many booths showcasing products made in these countries, and offering them for sale. The costumes and dancing from countries like Ireland, Japan, Poland, Germany, China, the Middle East, Scotland, Italy and many more are a delight to see. This event is all indoors and is held in the largest building on the Wisconsin State Fair Park Grounds.
| Age | All |
|---|---|
| Location | State Fair Park - Milwaukee, WI |
| Session | November 21 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Time | 10:00am-6:00pm |
| Fee | $30/$37 |
| Min/Max | 12/26 |
| Code | 331703C |
