The Elmhurst Park District offers a host of trip options year-round, and the best part is that you can leave the driving to us. So gather up a group of friends, or fly solo and make some new ones and join us on our next adventure.
Refunds are made only if the space can be filled. If enrollment is low or if trips are cancelled, participants are notified and all money is refunded. All trips depart from Mary E. Kies Recreation Center (155 E. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst), unless indicated otherwise. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and receive any materials needed for the day. Staff reserves the right to change the type of bus used on the trips. Trip start times are bus departure times. Return times are approximate.
Fall 2024 Trips - Registration now open
The Full Monty at Paramount Theatre - Wednesday, September 18, Noon-5:30 pm
The Fully 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 their mortgages and provide for their families after layoffs. Don’t miss this empowering tale that proves the naked truth that anything can be accomplished with the right mix of friends and courage. Registration deadline is August 27. Ages 21 and up. Minimal Walking.
Haunted Chicago - Thursday, October 17, 11:15 am-3:45 pm
Running for over two decades, this award-winning Original Chicago Hauntings bus tour will introduce you to a very different side of the city. From the sites of massive tragedies like the Eastland disaster to the bloody St. Valentine’s Day Massacres to the infamous Hull House, you’ll get a personal introduction to an ever-changing cornucopia of hauntings on this tour of Chicago’s true ghost stories. This 3 hour-tour is by bus and fully narrated by a step on guide with numerous stops at some of the most actively haunted outdoor sites in Chicago. Participants must be able to enter/exit the bus multiple times. Fee includes bus transportation and tour. Registration deadline is October 2. Ages 21 and up. Some Walking.
Holiday Carolers at the Jacob Henry Mansion - Wednesday, November 20, 9:15 am-4 pm
The Caroling Party, Chicago’s largest and best caroling group, is celebrating it’s 37th season this December. Join them as they welcome in the holiday season with their book of over 100 festive musical arrangements. Prior to lunch and the show, you are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the Jacob Henry Mansion. Lunch will include fresh tossed garden salad, warm rolls, cranberry orange chicken with wild rice blend and steamed vegetable, apple pie a la mode, and coffee or tea. Sweet and Treat Shops will be open after the show for any additional purchases you’d like to make. Fee includes transportation, tour, lunch, and performance. Registration deadline is November 5. Ages 21 and up. Some Walking.
Bakery Bus - Chicago North Shore - Wednesday, December 4, 9:15 am-4:45 pm
We’ve explored the best bakeries in Milwaukee and Downtown Chicago over the last two holiday seasons and this year’s annual bakery bus trip has us checking out the best of the best on the North Shore. Beginning in Lake Forest and ending in Evanston, we will visit 4-5 bakeries and shops on this popular holiday trip. At each of the stops you’ll receive treats, samples, and shopping time so bring a bag to collect your holiday goodies! Our step on guide will fully narrate our tour and share history of Christmas traditions from a variety of cultural groups such as the Greek, Polish, German, Italian, Irish, and Chinese. You’ll also enjoy a generously portioned, sit-down lunch. This trip will involve getting on and off the bus multiple times and standing at the bakery locations. Fee includes transportation, step on guide, guide gratuity, samples, and lunch. Registration deadline is November 19. Ages 21 and up. Moderate Walking.
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical at Paramount Theatre - Wednesday, December 18, Noon-5:30 pm
The theatrical production of Frozen brings Disney’s beloved animated film to life and fills the stage with winter magic. The story follows two royal sisters, Elsa and Anna, as they navigate love, loyalty, and Elsa’s uncontrollable powers. Spectacular set designs and dazzling special effects transport the audience to the wintry landscapes of Arendelle, a land populated by fantastical creatures. It’s a powerful fable that captures the essence of sisterhood, self-discovery, and the enduring power of love. Registration deadline is November 26. Ages 21 and up. Minimal Walking.
