2026-Fall-Guide-Web

JUST FOR FUN • ADULTS

Trips Autumn at Royal Oak Enjoy a splendid autumn day in the rolling hills of northern Illinois at Royal Oak Farm Orchard, near Harvard, Illinois. Our time at Royal Oak will be highlighted with a fun tractor-drawn wagon ride through the colorful apple orchard where the wagon will stop to let you pick apples to bring home. Learn about the history of the farm, the varieties of apples, and the irrigation and pest management systems. You will also discover the importance of bee pollination, as narrated by one of Royal Oak’s knowledgeable guides. Shop the Country Market, Apple Barn, and Bakery to bring home some tasty treats including cider donuts and their famous apple cider. A delicious lunch is included at the cafeteria-style Country Kitchen Restaurant featuring their signature chicken pot pie! Refunds will not be granted within 40 days of the trip’s date. Please register by Aug. 18. Age: 55+ R/NR: $111/$121 Pick Up and Drop Off Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center 820 Finley Rd., Lombard Class # Date Day Time 4710L00-01 9/17 TH 9:15am-3:15pm Cantigny Park With gardens, a museum, dining options, picnic areas, hiking trails, educational opportunities and more, Cantigny Park offers something for everyone. Explore the park on the wood-chipped walking trail. Walk through the collection of tanks from World War I through Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Please register by Sept. 9. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 8/14 R/NR: $13/$20 Pick Up and Drop Off Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4710L01-01 9/23 W 11:45am-4:00pm

Kline Creek Farm Managed by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Kline Creek Farm offers the opportunity to stroll through restored farmstead structures and meet historically costumed interpreters operating this living history farm using the tools and techniques of the past. Activities and events at the farm re-create the seasonal rhythms that have governed farm life for centuries. The farmhouse contains original artifacts and reproductions that enhance its homelike atmosphere. House tours start on the hour from 10:00am until 4:00pm and present topics from baking, canning, quilting, and spring cleaning to preparing the house for special celebrations. Please register by Sept. 21. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 6/14 R/NR: $5/$8 Pick Up and Drop Off Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4710L06-01 10/5 M 11:00am-4:00pm Johansen Farms Join us as we visit the beautiful Johansen Farms! Visit the pumpkin patch, photo-op area, and pie house where you can get their famous fresh apple cider donuts—and fresh baked pie! Enjoy autumn decor and mums of every fall color. Fee covers entry and transportation; any purchases are on your own. Please register by Sept. 22. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 6/14 R/NR: $20/$30 Pick Up and Drop Off Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4710L08-01 10/6 TU 12:00-3:30pm Resale Therapy Join us as we embark on a thrifting adventure! Explore hidden gems and treasures at various thrift stores as we travel together by minibus, stopping for lunch along the way. Registration covers the cost of transportation. Lunch cost as well as any purchases made at thrift stores is on your own. Please register by Oct. 23. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 6/14 R/NR: $5/$8 Pick Up and Drop Off Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4710L05-01 11/6 F 10:00am-3:00pm

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