Join us as we try to hit the jackpot. We will be traveling to a different
casino each month. If you are feeling lucky, then come along!!!
Fee includes transportation only.
Set in the heart of Milwaukee, Potawatomi Bingo Casino has everything you would want: table games, slots, bingo, poker, and off-track betting. If you need to take a break from gambling, check out one of our five restaurants or their stunning 500-seat theater. Potawatomi Bingo Casino offers thrilling action 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and some of the highest payouts of any casino in the area.
Four Winds Casino Experience the excitement at Four Winds Casino, the premier Midwest casino. The odds are in your favor when you play the hottest casino games in New Buffalo. Four Winds has 3,000 of the most sought-after slots ranging in denominations from $.01 to $100. The casino also features a special high limit slot area and it’s the only casino in the area to offer million dollar jackpots.
Have you ever wanted to try dining at new restaurants but never seem to know where to go? Cruisin’ Connoisseurs will take you to a different restaurant each month. The fee includes transportation only, and you get the check!
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
This family-owned restaurant chain serves up fiestas daily. The lunch menu includes chicken enchiladas, burritos, flautas, tacos, fajitas, chile relleno, and pollo con mole. While people love Lalo’s authentic Mexican food, it’s famous for its margaritas. They come in tasty flavors such as lemon, strawberry, kiwi, peach and mango. They are the perfect complement to any Lalo’s meal.
Specializing in steak and seafood, this restaurant gets its name after its location on 94th Avenue in Orland Park. 94 West is a revival of previous family restaurants, “Legend of the Candlelight”, and “Green Noodles”. Start your meal out with the lobster bisque or baked French onion soup, topped with seasoned croutons & melted provolone cheese. Try the Steak Avenue Salad with seared Strip Steak served on mixed greens with grilled zucchini, asparagus, and tossed with roasted hazelnut dressing. They also have sea bass, tilapia, swordfish, Mahi Mahi, or salmon prepared one of six different ways. Like having it baked in a rich hazelnut dressing with mango, relish & caramelized apples, or blackened with roasted red pepper sauce and served on garlic mashed potatoes. If that’s not enough, they also have Australian Cold Water Lobster Tail and King Crab Legs steamed to perfection.
Come with us as we visit some great museums in Illinois. Each
month we will visit a different museum. Fee includes transportation
only; you take care of the admission fee and any other special
exhibit fees.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
The Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum goal is to inspire people to learn about and care for nature and the environment. They deliver superior environmental and science education programs by offering museum exhibitions and conducting public programs that foster green living. Their Permanent Exhibitions are Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, RiverWorks, Mysteries of the Marsh, Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab, Hands-on Habitat ,Osborn Family Extreme Green House, Micole Birdwalk, Wilderness Walk, the Cliff Garden, the Woodward A. Wickham Butterfly Garden, Elizabeth Plotnick Prairie, and their largest exhibition the restored native prairie.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Come see this award-winning museum and what life was like in 1900 America in Northern Illinois. Midway Village Museum, the best institution for collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of the Rockford region shocases The Old Millhouse, located on the edge of the Museum’s Severin Lake, is a working replica of an operating water-powered machine shop, just as it did over 100 years ago. Picturesque Midway Village features twenty-four historic structures including a hardware store, general store, print shop, blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, general store, hotel, fire station, police station, hospital, bank,carpenter shop, town hall, law office and a variety of homes. There are also exhibits about Rockford's pioneer aviators, the Rockford Peaches of the All- American Girls Professional Baseball Leaguea, and a collection of doll houses and miniature homes representing countries around the world.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
How about joining the York Center Park District to let loose and buy something for yourself or someone special. We will be visiting a different mall each month to get the best deals in town. Fee includes transportation only.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Come shop for antiques in Geneva’s Historic Downtown. Located on the corner of 3rd Street and Franklin is the Geneva Antique Market. Their shop occupies the entire lower level of the Berry House, and has 3 separate rooms of antiques and collectibles.They sell a vast array of items that are 25 years or older. There is also Antiques on State voted the #1 antique shop in Kane County for the second year in a row. Other stores inlude The Little Traveler, Artemisia, and Treasure Hunt Antiques. As you stroll through theses stores keep your eye out for elegant glassware, rustic primitives, books, utilitarian ware, jewelry, toys, chandeliers, numerous Christmas items, furniture, pottery, china, vintage post cards, decoys and so much more. The town of Geneva attracts many visitors each year by offering a wide variety of restaurants and multiple shopping venues.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Welcome to the home of the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market! This is where you can find hundreds of vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to handcrafted furniture at the Shipshewana Flea Market. The small community comes alive with travelers from all over to visit this “do not miss” Hoosier tradition. The atmosphere surrounding the Flea Market is one of a kind. It is not hard to find a friendly face on these streets, nor is it difficult to keep one busy with the numerous activities Shipshewana has to offer. Don’t leave the area without experiencing home-style Amish cooking at the “Auction Restaurant” on the Flea Market grounds, or at other fine eateries in the area.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Join the York Center Park District as we take a trip to the theater each month. We will be seeing some of the best entertainment in the
Chicagoland area. Sign up for these outings early, as tickets tend to sell out fast. If you miss your chance to to purchase a ticket get on our
waiting list as a second opportunity may become available.
Tommy Gun’s Garage is an Audience Interactive “Speakeasy” that offers a musical comedy review wit da gangsters, da flappers and YOU!!!!! (uh, dat’s audience participation). After a delicious sitdown dinner, join “Vito”, “Gloves”, and da “gangsters” and da “flappers” for non-stop comedy and dangerous fun. You will be transported back to da 1920’s complete wit da boss’s 1928 Model “A” Ford, Roaring Twenties music and memorabilia from da Twenties. Da mugs and da molls dance and sing da Charleston and udder musical selections from Cole Porter to George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and more…. All played by Chicago’s Sinfully Orchestra. Be ready to hide your hooch (alcohol) cause we could get raided by da coppers at anytime. Be careful, you could get pulled up on stage at any time to perform a sobriety test given by Officer Murphy.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
From the early naïve stages of hot, passionate love to the tender and hilariously grumpy moments of growing older together, Married Alive! is a hilarious and touching new musical comedy. It follows two couples – one newlywed and one more experienced – on the wedded-journey of
falling in love, having babies, bailing your teenager out of jail and finding time to… spend time together. Finding laughs and insight in every
corner of married life, this musical comedy goes from Niagara to Viagra with warmth, humor and heart. “At Married Alive! you’ll laugh out
loud, so don’t miss this affectionate journey.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations. The underpinnings of THE IMMORTAL World Tour are Michael Jackson's powerful, inspirational music and lyrics - the driving force behind the show—brought to life with extraordinary power and breathless intensity. Through unforgettable performances Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour underscores Michael’s global messages of love, peace and unity. THE IMMORTAL World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover Michael's inspirational Giving Tree - the wellspring of his creativity. The secrets of Michael's inner world are unlocked - his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Winner of 9 Tony Awards® including Best Musical! From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of “South Park,” and Tony Award-winner Robert Lopez, co-creator of the Tony Award–winning Best Musical Avenue Q, comes The Book of Mormon, a new Broadway musical that Jon Stewart of The Daily Show describes as, “a crowning achievement, so good it makes me angry” and by Entertainment Weekly as “the funniest musical of all time.” Featuring choreography by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon is directed by Nicholaw and Parker. Don’t miss your chance to see what Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls “the best musical of this century.” Contains explicit language.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
White Fence Farm has opened its doors for lunch for one show only, of the dynamic Doo Wop group The Convertibles. The Convertibles will be singing favorites from the 50’s and 60’s, and you will be eating White Fence Farm’s famous chicken. Since its beginning in the 1920's, White Fence Farm, has been recognized throughout the mid-west for its outstanding chicken dinners, and has earned a reputation over the years among diners as a truly unique, friendly, and courteous place to eat. Your meal includes 4- pieces of their famous chicken with corn fritters, cottage cheese, cole slaw, kidney bean salad, pickled beets, baked potato, homemade chicken gravy, choice of beverage and vanilla ice cream for dessert. The fee includes transportation, food, and entertainment.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
This annual festival kicks off the outdoor special event season in Long Grove each spring with a celebration of everything chocolate. The historic district, home to more than 70 distinctive shops and restaurants, including the world renowned Long Grove Confectionery, becomes a chocolate lover’s paradise! Enjoy chocolate in all its many splendors; sway to the live entertainment throughout the village and fall to the temptations of the many food, specialty vendors serving strawberries dipped in double dark chocolate, crunchy popcorn drizzled with melted chocolate, chocolate cake, the ultimate chocolate donut, and even chocolate martinis. Long Grove’s many shops and and restaurants are geared up with chocolate inspirations as well.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon in our cottage style tearoom now located in the building housing the first hotel in Frankfort built in 1855. With a theme based on the novel “Little Women”, each menu item is named for and designed in the spirit of the characters. The Laurie is a chicken salad on a croissant, while the Beth is an egg salad on pumpernickel. If you’d prefer a turkey, provolone with raspberry honey mustard on rye, then you would be ordering a Professor Bhaer. You can also try their scone of the day, or their soonto- be-famous quiche. After lunch is over you can spend time shopping in the gift store for antiques, tea, and tea accessories.
Ages:
All Welcome
(12 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
