PrimeTimers | Day Travelers

Please notify staff at lease two weeks prior to the trip if you use a walker or wheelchair to enable us to secure proper transportation.

Fall Morton Arboretum Tour

Ages

21+

Come join us at the Morton Arboretum as we explore the grounds and marvel at the beautiful array of colors that this tree museum has to offer during one of their most fabulous times of the year. During our visit, we will be taking a scheduled tram tour around the arboretum grounds and will be given the chance to walk the trails on your own before or after the tour. While you are out enjoying nature, do not forget to check out the facility’s newest addition, The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden. Please note that the trip includes a great deal of walking. Trip includes entry into the arboretum, the tram tour and transportation. Lunch will be on your own at the Ginkgo Restaurant located inside the arboretum’s visitor center. RB

Location: Morton Arboretum, Lisle

Registration Deadline: September 4, 2023

254210-1A W 10/4 8:30A-2:30P $28

Little Shop of Horrors Ages 21+

From songwriters Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the genius duo behind Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, comes the doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors. Join us on Skid Row as meek and mild Seymour Krelborn eeks out a living at the failing Mushnik’s Flower Shop. One day, he discovers a strange and unusual plant he names Audrey II – one that feeds on human blood. Seymour becomes caught up in a wild scheme of trying to acquire fresh blood for his carnivorous plant – all while attempting to save the love of his life from her evil dentist boyfriend. Little Shop of Horrors is a wild ride filled with some of the catchiest songs including “Suddenly Seymour” and “Suppertime.” But remember . . . don’t feed the plants! Trip includes transportation and lower main floor theater ticket. Lunch is on your own at a local restaurant. RB

Location: Paramount Theater, Aurora

Registration Deadline: September 7, 2023

254002-1A Sa 10/7 12:00-5:30P

The Andrew Sisters Ages 21+

The Andrew Sisters Sweet Reminder is a dynamic duo that entertains audiences with the hits of yesterday in their unique playful style! Beautiful vocals and interesting harmonies meet light-hearted fun, as Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden invite you to join in an engaging musical experience. These former Legacy Girls are no strangers to delighting audiences with their upbeat personalities as well as their great vocals. Trip includes transportation, ticket and lunch. All lunches include: Chicken Apricot – seasoned breast of chicken dressed with a delicate apricot sauce on seasoned rice with vegetable, fresh tossed garden salad, warm rolls, whipped butter, dessert, coffee or tea. A cash bar will be available. RB

Location: Jacob Henry Mansion, Joliet

Registration Deadline: October 8, 2023

254362-1A W 11/8 9:15A-4:30P

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Ages 8+/ Adult

This fantastical musical follows young Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join four other Golden Ticket winners to tour the magical and mysterious chocolate factory of eccentric “Candy Man” Willy Wonka. When the factory gates are opened, experience the lifechanging journey through a world of “Pure Imagination,” revealed with Wonka’s army of curious “Oompa-Loompas.” Who will win the lifetime supply of chocolate? Step behind the gates and discover what awaits. Paramount Theater lobby will be decked out for the season with a giant two-story, fully decorated Christmas tree and all the trimmings. Trip includes transportation and main floor theater ticket. Lunch is on your own at a nearby restaurant. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. RB

Location: Paramount Theater

Registration Deadline: October 18, 2023

254010-1A Sa 11/18 12:00-5:30P $48

White Fence Farm - Sweet Reminders of Christmas Ages 21+

The magic of the holiday season comes alive as Sweet Reminder celebrates “the most wonderful time of the year” in their signature playful style! Enjoy familiar holiday tunes that are near and dear to your heart while also perhaps experiencing some in a whole new way! A special tribute to the songs of some of the Christmas television specials from years ago will evoke the warm fuzzy feelings of simpler times. Beautiful vocals, interesting song facts, quirky props, a healthy dose of humor and a bit of audience participation make Sweet Reminders of Christmas a fun stop on your holiday good-time to-do list! Guaranteed to put you in the mood to Deck the Halls and Jingle your Bells! Trip includes transportation, four pieces of the famous White Fence Farm chicken with all the fixin’s: homemade corn fritters, baked potato, cottage cheese, kidney bean salad, coleslaw, pickled beets, coffee, tea or soft drink beverage, tax, gratuity, and the show! RB

Location: White Fence Farm, Romeoville

Registration Deadline: November 5, 2023 254020-1A F 12/8 9:30A-3:30P $61

Minimal Walking

SOME WALKING A LOT OF WALKING

For questions regarding Day Travelers, please contact Recreation Supervisor, Ruth Brackmann at ruthb@warrenvilleparks.org. Please email sherip@warrenvilleparks.org to add your name to our email list to be contacted as venues open up and trips are added to the schedule.