Scarecrow Festival
Join us for the 39th annual Scarecrow Weekend in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 110+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. While visiting, make sure to treat yourself to many sales, specials, and events throughout downtown including the Autumn on the Fox Craft Show in Pottawatomie Park, a short 10 min walk through downtown. Fee is for transportation only. Arrive by 10:00 am for check in.
10/11 Friday 10:15 am-6:30 pm
13184 Fee: $74 R: $72 KA: $70
Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot
Registration Deadline: October 1
Ghost Tour with American Ghost Walks
Calling all fans of the paranormal, this 2.5 to 3-hour ghost bus tour of Chicago takes you into the city’s darkest recesses to reveal its dark past. Travel with ease between locations of reputed haunting and listen to spine-chilling tales delivered by a historian guide. The stops you will visit are: Congress Plaza Hotel, St. Valentine’s Day Massacre site, Couch Tomb, Nederlander Theatre, Billy Goat Tavern for a bathroom and refreshment break, Eastland site, and Hull House. Please note that this trip only includes the tour. Please bring snacks/drinks if you wish (no alcohol, glass bottles, or Styrofoam coolers). Arrive by 5:00 pm for check in.
10/30 Wed 5:15-11:15 pm
13200 Fee: $93 R: $91 KA: $89
Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot
Registration Deadline: September 27
Vito’s Vault Lunch and Show
Take a journey back to 1929 and step into the decadent world of gangsters and flappers. Give the password at the door to join Vito and the gang for an evening filled with fantastic food and fun. Enjoy a delicious four-course meal, savor some of Vito’s homemade Hooch, and then be treated to a lively 90-minute stage show featuring glorious tunes from the twenties and hilarious comedy sketches. The talented mugs and flappers showcase some of the finest entertainment in Chicago. Get ready for an unforgettable night of speakeasy glamour and good times! Cocktails can be purchased for an additional fee! Arrive by 9:45 am for check in!
11/15 Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm 13183
Fee: $183 R: $181 KA: $179
Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot
Registration Deadline: October 15
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch
Start the holidays early this year with a visit to Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, IL. This wonderful Christmas Tree Farm and Reindeer Ranch features 16 reindeer, over 5000 Christmas trees, a barn gift shop and a western style banquet hall! As Christmas approaches, it’s a magical time of year with the Reindeer. Get up close and friendly with Klondike, Flurry, Mistletoe and the other Alaskan Reindeer. Learn how the Hardy’s started with a small Christmas Tree Farm along with two reindeer and how it has grown into a major tourist attraction. For lunch we visit the ranch’s Western Style Banquet Hall, a great setting for our chuckwagon dinner, complete with tin plates, mugs and bandana napkins. Sit down to some of the best Texas BBQ you’ll ever experience! Following lunch, enjoy some of the area’s best performers entertaining us with music, comedy and a whole lot of fun! Before our departure there will be time to stop in the Country Barn Gift Shop, hand-built by the Hardy family with salvaged materials from old barns in the area. See its old potbelly stove heater and shop for ornaments, gifts and delicious treats! Arrive by 8:45 am for check in!
11/21 Thurs 9:00 am-4:15 pm
13182 Fee: $144 R: $142 KA: $140
Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot
Registration Deadline: October 18
Check Payable to: CET
Great American Dog Show
Calling all Dog Lovers! This trip is for you. Join us for a fun day at the Great American Dog Show. Here is what your ticket will include:
Dog show, Cat Show, Dog Dock Diving,
The Dog Demonstration Ring, The Vendor Shopping Village, and The Meet the Vet/Expert Speaker’s Series. Hope you can join us for a “paw”some day! Food vendors options for an additional purchase as well as a restaurant in the convention center. Please arrive by 8am for check in!
11/22 Friday 8:15 am -6:15 pm
13208 Fee: $116 R: $114 KA: $112
Registration Deadline: November 5
Frozen Lunch & Show at the Paramount Theater
Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of Frozen brings Disney’s beloved animated film to life and fills the stage with winter magic. Set in the magical kingdom of Arendelle, the story follows two royal sisters, Elsa and Anna, as they navigate love, loyalty, and Elsa’s uncontrollable powers. In her struggle to understand her identity, Elsa questions her talents, confusing them for character flaws. Like every young woman’s coming-of-age story, she must find strength in her identity and gifts, looking both inward and to those she loves and trusts for support. The stage adaptation maintains the film’s enchanting music, including the iconic and award-winning song “Let It Go.” Spectacular set designs and dazzling special effects transport the audience to the wintry landscapes of Arendelle, a land populated by fantastical creatures including Olaf the snowman and Sven the Reindeer. Frozen is a powerful fable that captures the essence of sisterhood, self-discovery, and the enduring power of love, making it a magical and heartwarming experience for all ages.
The Frozen song repertoire is full of beloved hits like “For the First Time in Forever,” “Love Is an Open Door” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” Bring your friends and family for this holiday extravaganza, a snowy Disney fairytale reimagined for the stage by Paramount Theatre. Lunch includes: garden salad, rolls, baked ham, roasted red potatoes, corn, cookies and brownies. Please let us know if you have an dietary restrictions. Arrive by 9:00 am for check-in.
12/04 Wed 9:15 am - 6:30 pm
13168 Fee: $159 R: $157 KA: $155
Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 1
Chicago Bakery Bus Tour
Visit 4 - 5 bakeries and shops during our extremely popular Christmas Bakery Bus Tour! At each of the stops, you will receive treats, samples, and shopping time. Enjoy a generously portioned, sit-down lunch. In route to each location, your fully narrated tour includes the history of Christmas traditions from a variety of cultural groups such as the Greek, Polish, German, Italian, Irish, and Chinese. The Downtown Chicago Christmas Bakery Bus route focuses solely on stops in downtown Chicago. Arrive by 8:00 am for check in.
12/13 Friday 8:15 am-6:15 pm
13201 Fee: $180 R: $178 KA: $176
Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot
Registration Deadline: November 27
Beautiful: The Carol King Musical Lunch and Show @ Drury Lane
Witness the captivating story of Carole King’s meteoric rise to stardom, from humble beginnings to her undeniable status as one of the most celebrated voices in popular music. With melodies such as “I Feel the Earth Move” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” this production weaves an emotional tapestry rich with nostalgia. Beautiful isn’t just a musical, it’s an immersive celebration of resilience, creativity, and the authentic spirit of a music legend. Arrive by 8:45 am for check in.
03/19/25 Wed 9:00 am-6:00 pm
13190 Fee: $184 R: $182 KA: $180
Departs Community Park Softball Parking Lot
Registration Deadline: February 12
Call today to register! (219) 836-7275
Munster Parks and Recreation
1005 Ridge Rd.
Munster, IN 46321