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Day Trips

Murder on the Orient Express w/Lunch at Wildfire Oakbrook  Just after midnight, a snowdrift stopped the Orient Express in its tracks. The next morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed, his door locked from the inside. Isolated with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on famed detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer before they strike again. Join us for Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express performed at the Drury Lane Theatre.  Before the show, we'll enjoy an Executive Club Lunch at 4.5-star Wildfire Oak Brook. Menu selections include Spit-Roasted Herb Chicken, Basil Hayden's Bourbon Tenderloin Tips, or Cedar-Planked Salmon.  Meals will be chosen on-site. Bus Transportation, Lunch, and Theatre tickets included. This trip is non-refundable.  The registration deadline is September 19, 2022. Ages 18 & Older        $150 per person      1 day Village Hall, Lobby  34602-01      Wednesday     9:30 am - 5 pm       October 12, 2022 Click here to register! For more information and to register, call Recreation, Parks & Community Health at 708-748-2005.

Elf the Musical w/ Lunch at Seasons 52 After discovering he is really a human raised as an elf, Buddy makes the journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his birth father, sharing the true meaning of Christmas along the way. Elf the Musical brings heart, hilarity, and holiday joy—after all, “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Based on the hit Christmas film, the musical adaptation was nominated for one Drama League Award.    Before the show, we'll enjoy a Signature Lunch at 4.5-star Seasons 52 in Oak Brook. Menu selections include Brick-Oven Vegetable Gnocchi, Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon, and Wood-Grilled Dry-Rubbed Pork Chop. Meals must be selected before the event. *Please note that menu selection may change for the Fall season.   The trip is non-refundable.  The registration deadline is October 24, 2022.  Ages 18 & Older     $150 per person     1 day  Village Hall, Lobby   34601-01 Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm        November 16, 2022 Click here to register! For more information, call Recreation, Parks & Community Health  at 708-748-2005.

Online registration is available at https://apm.activecommunities.com/vopf/Home

Register in person at the Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health, 350 Victory Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466 (Village Hall).

Register over the phone with a credit card at 708-748-2005.

For more information, call Recreation, Parks & Community Health at 708-748-2005.

Note: On-line registration is not available for all trips.

Recreation, Parks & Community Health 
350 Victory Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466 
708-748-2005

•The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health will need the name, date of birth, address, phone number, and emergency number of each person registering for a trip. 

•Before participating in any program or event sponsored by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health, a waiver must be signed by the participant or responsible parent/guardian.  

•Trip return times are approximate and may change due to unforeseen circumstances and traffic.

•In the event of low enrollment, a luxury passenger van may be substituted for a motorcoach bus.

•Vaccines or proof of negative COVID-19 results may be required according to venue mandates.  

Refunds - Refunds for trips may vary due to non-refundable tickets or fees. Refund requests made prior to the trip deadline date will be given less a 5% refund fee. Cancellations made by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health are not subject to the 5% refund fee. Online registration processing fees are non-refundable. Refunds may be processed as a household credit or a check through the Village of Park Forest Finance Department. Please allow 10 business days for a refund by check.

Credit/debit card transactions are processed through Active Network, LLC.  Active Network, LLC may appear on your credit card/bank statement as the merchant for your trip purchase; rather than Village of Park Forest, Department of Recreation, Parks, & Community Health.