Westfield Mall - Skokie, IL

Thursday, March 18
Depart from the Founders Center at 9:15 a.m.
Return approx. 3:45 p.m.
Fee: $18 (fee includes van transportation only)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 11

Explore the beautiful open-air setting at Westfield Old Orchard, the North Shore's premier shopping destination.  Come shot at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Macy's and many more.

Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Long Grove, IL

Saturday, May 1
Depart from the Founders Center at 9:00 a.m.
Return approx. 3:45 p.m.
Fee: $30 (fee includes motor coach transportation)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 12

This bus trip is a tradition at the Park District!  Wherever you go during this fest you will be surrounded by temptation of chocolate.  Now celebrating its 11th year, Long Grove Business and Community Partners have worked hard to make this the BEST chocolate fest EVER!

Those were the days

Thursday, May 20
Founders Center
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 (fee includes motor coach transportation)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 14

Join us for lunch and reminisce about the good old days!  Please bring a picture or two or three of your fondest memories from childhood to adulthood and share your stories.  We'll play music from back in the day and maybe even dance...like you did in the good old days!
 

Quilt Gardens & Amish Country - Indiana

Thursday, June 24
Depart from the Founders Center at 7:00 a.m.
Return approx. 8:15 p.m.
Fee: $65 (fee includes motor coach transportation, tour guide, lunch and museum admission)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 26

The pace is easy as a knowledgeable step-on-guide will lead our group through pastoral Amish countryside to learn about Amish culture, visit quaint shops and businesses, visit a local museum, and enjoy lunch in an Amish home. We will also visit the Wakarusa Dime Store, home of the “world famous” Jumbo Jelly Beans. Along our travels, we will see at least six Quilt Gardens as part of Elkhart County’s Annual Quilt Gardens Tour in which each garden reflects the artistry of Northern Indiana’s prized quilters. Don’t forget your camera!