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.
Downtown Naperville, Shopping, Riverwalk & Lunch
Adult
Naperville, IL
Like a picture-postcard, Naperville’s thriving Downtown is recognized as one of the most popular destinations in the Midwest. Mingled in between the new facades, there are businesses located in buildings dating back to the 1800’s and the early 1900’s. Explore on your own the unique family-owned shops, nationally recognized retailers, distinctive restaurants, Naper Settlement, and a picturesque Riverwalk. Fee is transportation only. Lunch and time is spent on your own. Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 24.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11525-A1 | W | 8/7 | 9:00am (Departs LCC Door C) 4:00pm (Return Approximately) |
$20 |
Tall Ship Windy Architecture & Skyline Sail Plus Navy Pier
Adult
Chicago, IL
There’s no better place to experience breathtaking views of Chicago or Lake Michigan than aboard 148′ S/V Windy, the Official Tall Ship Ambassador for the City of Chicago. Leave the hustle and bustle behind and explore Chicago’s gorgeous shores with a leisurely trip around Lake Michigan. Take in the world-famous skyline, while we learn the history of Chicago and its world-famous architecture. Before you set sail, you will have free time to shop, dine, and explore Navy Pier. Fee includes transportation and boat tour. Registration deadline is Tuesday, July 23.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11506-A1
Waitlist Available |
TH | 8/22 | 11:00am (Departs Frankfort Founders Center) 6:00pm (Return Approximately) |
$149 |
Long Grove Apple Fest
Adult
Long Grove, IL
Long Grove’s Apple Fest is known for the apple pies, donuts, caramel dipped to candied apples, apple wine and more! Enjoy local artisans, food venders, live music, and explore the unique shops in historic Long Grove. Fee includes transportation and entrance fee. Lunch is on your own. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 4.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11529-A1
Waitlist Available |
F | 9/20 | 10:45am (Departs LCC Door C) 5:00pm (Return Approximately) |
$30 |
Oktoberfest with the Die Kellerknaben Polka Band
Adult
Crest Hill, IL
Join us at Prairie Bluff Banquet Hall for a German feast and entertainment by the Die Kellerknaben Polka Band. From the beer halls of Munich to the taverns of Chicago, Die Kellerknaben has its roots deeply in the heart of polka. Die Kellerknaben plays music that makes you want to dance! Each guest gets a beer ticket and a take home Lebkuchenherzen dessert from Springview Sweets Bakery. Fee includes transportation, performance, lunch, and gratuity. Registration deadline is Friday, September 6.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21513-A1 | TH | 9/26 | 10:45am (Departs LCC Door C)
3:30pm (Return Approximately) |
$60 |
The Full Monty at Paramount Theater
Adult
Aurora, IL
From the unemployment office line to the self-made man, The Full Monty bares it all! The Full Monty is a side-splitting musical that follows Jerry, Dave and pals, part of a group of unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York. With their backs to the wall, they decide to create a male strip show to help pay off their mortgages and provide for their families after layoffs. Facing economic – and in some cases personal – disaster, and their insecurities, these taboo-busting boys bare their souls and their bodies. Thanks to a hearty blue-collar work ethic, they happily abandon the daily unemployment grind for a different kind of grind, stripping off the layers of toxic masculinity to reflect the true ingenuity of the American spirit – gettin’ it done! Join us for this empowering tale that proves the naked truth that anything can be accomplished with the right mis of friends and courage. The songs in this 10-time Tony Award nominee capture the spirit of the ’90s, delivering the goods with songs like “You Rule My World” and inspiring lyrics in “Breeze Off the River.” The Full Monty delivers a feel-good experience that challenges stereotypes and celebrates the triumph of the human spirit. Registration deadline is Friday, September 13.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29542-A1 | W | 10/2 | 11:00am (Departs LCC Door C)
5:15pm (Return Approximately) |
$115 |
Autumn on the River
Adult
Utica, IL
Join us as we travel to Starved Rock to see the beautiful fall colors. Autumn on the River tours are a great way to see the beautiful fall foliage as you cruise along the Illinois River. Our day begins with lunch in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with the history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new riverboat, “The Eagle I” where you will see the beautiful fall foliage of the Starved Rock State Park area by water. Fee includes lunch, trolley tour, riverboat cruise, and transportation. Registration deadline is Friday, September 20.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21530-A1 | W | 10/23 | 9:15am (Departs LCC Door C)
4:45pm (Return Approximately) |
$119 |
Teatro ZinZanni
Adult
Chicago, IL
Teatro ZinZanni is an original form of entertainment combining a unique fusion of cirque, comedy, cabaret, spectacle, and live music all the while serving up a multi-course feast. A spectacle of unforgettable performances, sumptuous cuisine, and premium entertainment awaits you within the velvet walls of the Spiegeltent ZaZou in the heart of the Chicago Loop. Fee includes show, lunch, on-alcoholic drinks, and transportation. Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 1.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21532-A1 | TH | 11/14 | 10:00am (Departs Frankfort Founders Center)
5:00pm (Return Approximately) |
$169 |
Christkindlmarket Aurora
Adult
Aurora, IL
Inspired by the Christkindlmarket in Nuremberg, Germany, the Christkindlmarket Aurora brings a cherished German and European tradition to Aurora. There are hand-blown ornaments, classic German goods, wooden handicrafts, and so much more. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness some crafters at work, then can purchase their goods there on the spot. You absolutely have to sample the assortment of sweet and savory goods offered. Enjoy sausages, potato pancakes, Strudel and more, washed down with the traditional hot spiced wine or German beer. Fee includes transportation only. Registration deadline is Friday, November 1.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21512-A1 | TH | 11/21 | 10:15am (Departs LCC Door C)
4:00pm (Return Approximately) |
$30 |
Holiday Shopping in Woodstock
Adult
Woodstock, IL
See why Woodstock was voted the most festive Christmas town in Illinois. Every year, the Woodstock Chamber hosts a Ladies Night Out event where you can enjoy some holiday shopping in the festively lit shops around Woodstock Square. This year’s theme is “Fa La La La La” and guests are invited to dress up in their favorite holiday apparel. This delightful evening out will feature seasonal music throughout the downtown area including live performances from local groups. Every guest will receive a complimentary tote bag and a coupon book loaded with local deals and specials. This trip is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Fee is transportation only. Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 12.
| Activity | Day | Date | Times | R/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21540-A1 | TH | 12/5 | 1:15pm (Departs LCC Door C)
49:15pm (Return Approximately) |
$55 |
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 | SU-F | 6/1-6/6 | $1539 per person single |
| 21538-A2 | SU-F | 6/1-6/6 | $1139 per person double |