4/25 – Chicago Cubs Game
4/30 – Titanic
5/2 – Tulips & Wine
5/5-5/9 – Nashville Overnight Trip – SOLD OUT!
5/14 – Cats – SOLD OUT!
5/17 – Mitchell Park Domes Floral Show
5/21 – Four Winds Casino
5/28- Harbor Country Cruise
5/30 – Muirhead Farmhouse
6/4 – Pullman National Historic Park Tour
6/11 – Garfield Park Conservatory
6/18 – Lake Geneva Boat Tour
6/25 – Ishnala Supper Club
7/2 – Chicago Skyline Lake Cruise
7/9 – Mexican American Art Museum
7/16 – Pinecone Cottage Tea House
7/17 – Program Preview Day
7/19 – New Glarus Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival
7/23 – Chicago Multi-Cultural Food Tour
7/30 – Cubs at Brewers (Miller Park)
8/6 – Wisconsin State Fair
8/13 – 360 Chicago
8/20 – Four Winds Casino
8/28 – Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
8/31 – Board & Brush Workshop
10/5-10/11 – Mount Rushmore, Black Hills & Badlands Overnight Trip
Oct 5-11, 2025
Day 1
Board your spacious, video and restroom-equipped motorcoach and begin your journey to the legendary Black Hills of South Dakota. Settle in tonight at an en route hotel for a restful evening.
Day 2
After a Continental Breakfast, explore the stunning landscapes of Badlands National Park. Then, stop at the iconic Wall Drug Store before enjoying dinner and checking into your South Dakota hotel.
Day 3
Begin the day with a visit to the Borglum Historical Center to learn about Mount Rushmore’s sculptor, followed by a visit to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Later, take a scenic drive through Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop Road, known for its natural beauty and wildlife sightings. Enjoy dinner and evening entertainment.
Day 4
Today’s highlights include the High Plains Western Heritage Center and a trip to historic Deadwood, home to Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Take a guided tour of Deadwood, try your luck at the gaming establishments, and end the day with dinner.
Day 5
After breakfast, visit the Journey Museum to discover the rich history of the Black Hills. Then, experience the awe-inspiring Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain carving in progress, and learn about the artist and his family’s ongoing mission. Cap off the day with dinner and entertainment.
Day 6
Enjoy breakfast before visiting the famously unique Corn Palace. In the evening, relax at your en route hotel.
Day 7
After breakfast, begin your journey home—plenty of time to reflect on your adventure, share stories, and dream about your next group getaway.
This trip includes ten meals. Extensive Activity.
$75 Nonrefundable Deposit Due Upon Signing. Final Payment Due: 7/1/25
Optional travel insurance is recommended. Use Tour ID: 2191224
Explore the Summer 2025 Adult Trips & Special Interest Mini Guide!
From exciting excursions to hands-on workshops, this season’s lineup has something for everyone. Join us for trips to 360 Chicago, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, a Board & Brush Workshop, a Cubs vs. Brewers game at Miller Park, casino outings, and more.
New this summer, we’ve expanded our guide to include Adult Special Interest programs—inviting you to try something new! Create a wreath, decorate cookies, learn sign language, paint, ride horses, or enjoy a guided nature walk. See below for more.
Don’t miss our fitness specials, featuring personal training, group classes, and StretchPro Coaching to help you stay active, healthy, and feeling your best all summer long.
4/30 – Spring Floral Wreath-Making
5/7 – Adult Paint N Sip – Blissful Blooms
5/21-6/25 – Learn to Sign (American Sign Language)
6/4-7/9 – Adult Horsemanship
6/12 – Cookie Decorating – Beachy Tidal Treats
6/27 – Adult Paint N Sip – Red, White & Boom
7/2-8/6 – Learn to Sign (American Sign Language)
7/18 – Adult Paint N Sip – Peace of Paradise
7/23 – Mosey at the Marsh – guided hike
8/7 – Cookie Decorating – Girls Just Wanna Have Cookies
8/8 – Adult Paint N Sip – Three Sunflowers
Carol Stream Park District strives to provide trips and activities for everyone. Most adult trips are accessible; however, participants using walkers or wheelchairs should confirm the trip location’s accessibility in advance. Indicate any accommodation requests when registering.
Front bus seating may be reserved at the time of registration for those with applicable medical special needs. Participants requesting front of bus seating should arrive fifteen minutes before departure time.
Next time you are visiting Simkus or Fountain View, allow time for your photo to be taken at the registration desk for safety purposes. If you register online or by mail, just stop by the registration desk when you arrive for your next trip or event. Those who have a fitness or pool membership do not need to have their account updated with a new photo.
Registrants are required to either pay in full or enroll in a payment plan and complete an Automatic Payment Request form at the time of registration. If enrolling in a payment plan, payments for trips will be withdrawn from the account listed on the Automatic Payment Request form on the payment due date listed for each trip. If a due date has passed, you may still enroll in the trip if space is available – payment is due at registration. Enroll in the waitlist for a trip any time at no fee.
Withdrawals should be requested prior to the payment deadline. If you can no longer attend after the deadline, withdrawals are only processed if a participant on the waitlist takes your spot or if you find a replacement. There is no guarantee that a waitlist replacement will be found after the due date has passed. If a friend is taking your place on the trip, a signed waiver and payment are due before your withdrawal can be processed. Passengers not on our roster are not permitted to attend. Refer to our Refund and Withdrawal Policy.
For additional information on our programs, contact us at 630-784-6100.
