Other Chicagoland Areas
13 organized group trip programs across Will, Kane, Kendall, McHenry Counties, run by park districts, townships, and senior centers — someone else drives, you just show up. Trip dates go stale fast, so every organizer below is described by the program they run, with a link to their own live schedule.
Park Districts (10)
Bolingbrook Park District — Adult Trips
Coach bus trips ranging from single-day outings (theater shows) to multi-day tours (a past Smoky Mountains/Pigeon Forge trip).
- Typical cost:
- Varies by trip — not published as a general rate
- Who can join:
- Open registration; discounted Resident ID pricing for Bolingbrook residents; early access for Parkie's E-Club members
- How to sign up:
- Register online, or drop off/mail registration to Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) or the Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 S. Lindsey Lane)
Verify — Exact per-trip cost and departure point weren't published generally — check the current trip flyer.
Crystal Lake Park District — Day Trips
Weekly day trips to performances, concerts, sporting events, shopping, casinos, cultural tours, and restaurant dining.
- Where trips depart:
- Varies by trip, based on group size — not a single fixed location
- Typical cost:
- Past examples: $10-13 for a lunch-style trip; varies by destination
- Who can join:
- Open registration, no residency requirement stated
- How to sign up:
- Register at the Administrative Office (One East Crystal Lake Ave) or online at crystallakeparks.org; questions to Jennifer Peterson, 815-459-0680
St. Charles Park District — Active Adult Center
A 50+ activity center running guided walks and trips to theaters and culturally interesting destinations, alongside lively lunches with live entertainment.
- Where trips depart:
- Based out of the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave, St. Charles
- Typical cost:
- Annual membership $15 residents / $23 non-residents, or $5 daily guest fee; trip costs vary separately
- Who can join:
- Ages 50+; open to residents and non-residents at different rates
- How to sign up:
- Contact Adult Activity Supervisor Lynne Yuill, 630-513-4324
Joliet Park District — Office of Citizens Services
Full-day guided tours (a past example: Indiana Amish Country) plus shorter local outings, run through the Office of Citizens Services.
- Where trips depart:
- Departs from the Community Center for local trips
- Typical cost:
- Varies — see current schedule
- Who can join:
- Verify — see official site
- How to sign up:
- Call 708-422-8766
Plainfield Park District — Active Adults
Day trips to regional attractions plus seasonal lunch events, fitness/yoga classes, and games; sometimes co-sponsored with neighboring park districts.
- Typical cost:
- Varies — see current schedule
- Who can join:
- Verify — see official site
- How to sign up:
- See plfdparks.org/programs-events/active-adults/ or sign up for their e-newsletter
Fox Valley Park District (Aurora) — Tours, Visits & Shows
Trips in a 25-passenger bus with an onboard restroom, to lake/river cruises, casinos, theatre, sporting events, gardens, festivals, wineries, and shopping.
- Typical cost:
- Varies — described as convenient and affordable, exact pricing not published generally
- Who can join:
- Verify — see official site
- How to sign up:
- See foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/programs-events/tours-visits-shows/
Batavia Park District — Trips
Rotating seasonal trips (culinary, history, sightseeing, theater, and more) rated by walking difficulty from Easy to Challenging, often run in cooperation with neighboring park districts.
- Where trips depart:
- Eastside Community Center parking lot; arrive at least 15 minutes before departure
- Typical cost:
- Fees cover transportation; lunch and admission may be included depending on the trip
- Who can join:
- Open to all — trips are run in cooperation with area park districts
- How to sign up:
- Call 630-879-5235 or email Recreation Supervisor Elisha Sharp, elishas@bataviaparks.org
Crystal Lake Park District Grand Oaks Active Senior Center
One of Crystal Lake's senior programs, confirmed to run day trips for older adults — see the full listing for what's been verified.
- Typical cost:
- Varies — see current schedule
- Who can join:
- Verify — see official site
- How to sign up:
- Call (815) 459-0680 ext. 1219
Active Adults 55+ — Hampshire Township Park District
One of Hampshire's senior programs, confirmed to run day trips for older adults — see the full listing for what's been verified.
- Typical cost:
- Varies — see current schedule
- Who can join:
- Verify — see official site
- How to sign up:
- Call (847) 683-2690 — Via online catalog (registerc.parksreconline.com)
Rakow Center Adult Activity Center — Dundee Township Park District
One of Carpentersville's senior programs, confirmed to run day trips for older adults — see the full listing for what's been verified.
- Typical cost:
- Varies — see current schedule
- Who can join:
- Open to residents and non-residents (based on listing data)
- How to sign up:
- Call 847-428-7131 ext. 1101 — Varies by activity — some drop-in, some require registration and a fee
Townships & Senior Centers (3)
Oswego Senior & Community Center
One of Oswego's senior programs, confirmed to run day trips for older adults — see the full listing for what's been verified.
- Typical cost:
- Varies — see current schedule
- Who can join:
- Verify — see official site
- How to sign up:
- Call 630-554-5602
Troy Township Senior Program
One of Shorewood's senior programs, confirmed to run day trips for older adults — see the full listing for what's been verified.
- Typical cost:
- Varies — see current schedule
- Who can join:
- Residents only (based on listing data)
- How to sign up:
- Call 815-744-1968 — Meal reservations required 1 week ahead; general attendance appears drop-in
The Levy Senior Center (DuPage Township)
One of Bolingbrook's senior programs, confirmed to run day trips for older adults — see the full listing for what's been verified.
- Typical cost:
- Varies — see current schedule
- Who can join:
- Residents only (based on listing data)
- How to sign up:
- Call (630) 759-3411 — Free membership application completed in person during business hours