Trips
Information
•Recreation & Parks Department will need name, date of birth, address, phone number, and emergency number of each person registering for a trip.
•Before participating in any program or event sponsored by the Recreation & Parks Department a waiver must be signed by the participant or responsible parent/guardian.
•Trip return times are approximate and may change due to unforeseen circumstances and traffic.
•In the event of low enrollment, a luxury passenger van may be substituted for a motor coach bus.
•Refunds - Refunds for trips may vary due to non-refundable tickets or fees. Refund requests made prior to the trip deadline date will be given less a 5% refund fee. Cancellations made by Recreation & Parks are not subject to the 5% refund fee. Online registration fees are non-refundable. Please note: Refunds for purchases made by credit card are processed back to the credit card. Refunds for purchases made by cash or check are processed with a check (within ten business days) through the Village of Park Forest Finance Department.
Diamond Tours Refund Policy: Please refer to their refund policy. Travel insurance is available for purchase for an additional fee.
•Nothing kills a good trip quicker than waiting until the last minute to register! Please sign up early or the trip that you want may have to be cancelled.
•Credit/debit card transactions are processed through Active Network, LLC. Active Network, LLC may appear on your credit card/bank statement as the merchant for your trip purchase; rather than Village of Park Forest, Recreation & Parks.
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The Park Forest Recreation Department offers trips throughout the year. Information is sent to those on the mailing list. If you would like to be on the mailing list, please call the Recreation & Parks Department at (708)748-2005.
| The Spirit of Peoria Join us on for a 2 hour cruise along the Illinois River. We will begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. You will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. Trip includes luxury motor coach transportation, lunch buffet at Golden Corral and Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. Registration deadline August 31, 2019. *Note new departure and return time for trip below. Age 18 & Older $90 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 24809-01 Saturday *9:30 am-6 pm September 7, 2019 |
| Shipshewana, Indiana Come enjoy one of the largest Amish communities in the world, with over a thousand vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to handcrafted furniture at the Shipshewana flea market. You can also walk a few blocks to the downtown area and visit a variety of shops, an antique auction, the Mennohaus Museum and much more. On the way home we will stop by Guggisberg Cheese shop and a Rise n' Roll Bakery featuring delicious delicacies. Fee includes motor coach transportation. Registration deadline: September 13, 2019. Age 18 & Older $45 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 34612-01 Wednesday 6:30 am-5:30 pm September 18, 2019 |
| Four Winds Casino From the stuff of dreams, a remarkable experience will be created. Four Winds Casino promises to deliver an unparalleled experience. As you pass under the property’s entrance and over a beautiful wooded road, Four Winds Casino, a north woods lodge of heavy logs, cedar and stone, dramatically rises from the landscape. Step through the casino entrance and you’re transformed from the tranquility of Mother Nature to the excitement of Lady Luck. Spread before you within a 130,000 square foot casino, are 3,000 of the newest, most popular slots. Table game players will find every game they dream of playing and a few surprises as well. Come join us on this adventure to test your gaming skills, meet new and old friends and enjoy the camaraderie of your group. Please give rewards player’s card number when registering. Registration deadline: September 10, 2019. Four Winds Casino package includes: $15 Instant Slot Play and $10 Loyalty Play to be used towards food. Deluxe Motor Coach. Age 21 & Older $35 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 34811-01 Tuesday 8:30 am-5:30 pm September 24, 2019 |
| Hamilton an American Musical HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. |
World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Age 5 & Older $65 per person |
| Long Grove, IL Come experience for yourself the array of shops and boutiques Long Grove has to offer! Historic Downtown Long Grove also has a variety of wonderful dining options to choose from. Browse through the restaurants, wine bars and taverns listed on their website and see for yourself why Historic Downtown Long Grove is a “must-see” destination. Lunch is on your own. Maps and dining options will also be available on your deluxe motor coach for your convenience. Registration deadline: October 1, 2019. Age 18 & Older $45 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 34812-01 Thursday 8 am-5 pm October 10, 2019 |
Potawatomi Casino Price includes deluxe transportation, $20 Fire Keeper’s Reward Play; Seniors 55+ will receive half off the Buffet. If you have a players card please provide the number at the time of registration. Age 21 & Older $55 per person |
| Eat Your Way Through Chicago Deluxe Tour Ride with the Accidental Tour Guide Paul Barlie on this culinary tour, which takes us through Chicago to Little Italy, Chinatown, Greek Town, and Pilsen to sample the best of the neighborhood food. Thanks to the city's impressive culinary depth, there are countless options to satisfy hunger. It would take weeks of nonstop eating just to scratch the surface of everything available, so join us for Churro's, Gyros, Egg Rolls and Chicago's famous Italian Beef as we wind our way through the Midwest's unofficial Capital on our luxury motor coach. Registration deadline: October 8, 2019. Age 18 & Older $110 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 34627-01 Tu 8:30 am-4:30 pm October 22, 2019 |
| The Loveable Spirits of Louisville - Cancelled Trip Flyer Online registration is not available for this trip. Please register in person at the Recreation & Parks Department. Join us in Louisville for America's largest group tour Halloween Party! Halloween thrills include a Masquerade Dinner, Phantom of the Opera film, a Jack-O-lantern Spectacular, the Crypt Kicker Five, and the Headless Horseman at Churchill Downs. A Graveyard Smash that is sure to sell-out in a flash! Registration deadline: September 1, 2019. Double Occupancy $825 per person Single Occupancy $1,025 per person Payment Plan: $100 deposit (per person) at registration with balance due by September 1, 2019. Age 21 & Older 4 days Depart/Return: Frankfort Township Senior Center 11000 W. Lincoln Highway Frankfort, IL 24806-01 Tuesday-Friday 8 am-8 am October 29-November 1, 2019 |
The Color Purple the Musical Registration deadline: October 22, 2019. Age 18 & Older $100 per person |
Monsters of the Midway - Bears 100 Experience After the 90-minute tour, we will travel to Ditka’s restaurant and enjoy your choice of Chicken Piccata, Great Lakes Whitefish,Gnocchi Calabrese or Mike's Chicken Salad. Ditka’s restaurant is widely known for their outstanding food and culture. Please mention meal choice when registering. The tour is a walking tour. Trip includes transportation, VIP Tour ticket, lunch, gratuity, and travel snack. Registration deadline: October 28, 2019. Age 18 & Older $90 per person |
| Remembering Marshall Field's at Christmas - Jacob Henry Mansion For many Chicagoans, no Christmas season wasn’t complete without a visit to Marshall Field's, the city's grand dame of department stores! This illustrated talk by Leslie Goddard at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, IL, traces the store's beloved holiday traditions, including the Walnut Room Christmas Tree, the holiday window displays, and the toy department! After the presentation, enjoy a Holiday pipe organ concert in our Old Central Church! Lunch choices are: Chicken Pot Pie with Cinnamon Apple and Pear Salad or Pot Roast served with chef's choice of starch and vegetable. Please mention meal choice when registering. Registration deadline: October 28, 2019. Age 18 & Older $90 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 34810-01 Wednesday 9:30 am-4:30 pm November 13, 2019 |
Tea with the Train Lady& TreeTime Creations Registration deadline: November 26, 2019. Age 18 &Older $100 per person |
| Chicago Holiday Lights Tour with Lunch Join us as we view the beautiful Holiday Lights of Downtown Chicago. First, we will enjoy lunch at the Italian Village where you will select your choice of Lemon Caper Salmon, Veal Cutlet Parmesan, Four Cheese Tortellini, Chicken Tortellini or Lasagna. Afterwards we will walk two blocks to the Christkindlmarket for 45 minutes of holiday shopping before our bus departs for Lincoln Park Zoo. If you really want to have fun, make sure to wear your ugly Christmas sweater. An award for the most abominable sweater will be given. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate after arriving at Lincoln Park Zoo as we take in their beautiful Zoolights. Next, we will ride down Michigan Avenue while enjoying popcorn and a fun Christmas Carol competition. We will see the lights of the Magnificent Mile, "Towertown," Water Tower, the Wrigley and Tribune buildings before stopping at Chicago's famous and beautiful Millennium Park for 45 minutes to take pictures and enjoy the scenery of the Cloudgate, Skating Rink, Crown Fountain and Chicago Christmas Tree. Following, we will board the bus, take in the lights of the Field Museum of Natural History and Alder Planetarium before stopping for a view of the Chicago Skyline at Copernicus Statue, and reveal our trivia winner. To wrap up our night we will see the sparkle of the Shedd Aquarium and Soldier Field before returning to Park Forest after an unforgettable night. Registration deadline: December 2, 2019. Age 18 & Older $100 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 34677-01 Tuesday 12 pm-8:30 pm December 17, 2019 |
The Phantom of the Opera Pre-show lunch will be served at the Grand Luxe Café on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, where you will choose between Grilled Salmon, Pan Roasted Chicken or Braised Pot Roast. Please mention meal choice when registering. Age 18 & Older $175 per person |
DIAMOND TOURS Diamond Tour Trips are non-refundable. |
| Nashville Show Trip - 14625-01 Diamond Tours Trip Flyer 5 Days, 4 nights November 18-22, 2019 (Monday-Friday) Motorcoach transportation 4 nights lodging 8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners
Age 21 & Older Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 14625-01 M-F Depart/Return Time: To Be Determined November 18-22, 2019 Fees: $855 per person - Single Occupancy $675 per person - Double Occupancy $649 per person - Triple Occupancy Payment Plan: $75 per person due upon registration, with the balance due in full by September 11, 2019. Trip is non-refundable. Trip insurance is available through Travel insured International for an additional fee. See flyer for details. For more pictures, video and information visit www.GroupTrips.com/villageofparkforest |
| Washington, DC – Our Nation’s Capital - 24607-01 Diamond Tours Trip Flyer March 19-25, 2020 (7 Days, 6 Nights) Ages 21 & Older Fees: $984.00 per person (Single Occupancy) $729.00 per person (Double Occupancy) $709.00 per person (Triple Occupancy) Payment Plan: $75 (per person) due upon registration, with the balance due in full by January 12, 2020. Trips is non-refundable. Trip insurance is available through Travel insured International for an additional fee. See flyer for details.
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| Niagara Falls & Toronto - 24658-01 Diamond Tours Trip Flyer June 14-20, 2020 (7 days, 6 nights) Ages 21 & Older Fees: $923.00 per person (Single Occupancy) $689.00 per person (Double Occupancy) $669.00 per person (Triple Occupancy) Payment Plan: $75 (per person) due upon registration, with the balance due in full by April 7, 2020. Registration deadline: April 7, 2020. Trip is non-refundable. Trip insurance is available through Travel insured International for an additional fee. See flyer for details. · Motorcoach Transportation · 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Niagara Falls area · 10 meals: (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners) · GUIDED TOURS OF NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO · A visit to Casa Loma; Canada's most magnificent castle · A visit to NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE & QUEEN VICTORIA PARK · A Journey to the Falls on the "HORN BLOWER NIAGARA CRUISE" For more pictures, video and information visit: www.GroupTrips.com/villageofparkforest |
| Savannah, Jekyll Island & Beaufort, SC - 24631-01 Diamond Tours Trip Flyer September 27-October 3, 2020 (7 Days, 6 Nights) Ages 21 & Older Fees: $1,013.00 per person (Single Occupancy) $759.00 per person (Double Occupancy) $739.00 per person (Triple Occupancy) Payment Plan: $75 (per person) due upon registration, with the balance due in full by July 20, 2020.
· Motorcoach Transportation · 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Savannah area · 10 meals: (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners) · GUIDED TROLLEY TOUR OF SAVANNAH, followed by Hop-On/Hop-Off Privileges · Tour of gorgeous Beaufort, SC, "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands"...plus a visit to · Evening Show at Famous Savannah Theatre · GUIDED TOUR OF ST. SIMONS ISLAND · GUIDED TRAM TOUR OF JEKYLL ISLAND For more pictures, video and information visit: www.GroupTrips.com/villageofparkforest |