Registration is now open for this summer’s bus trip adventures! Join us as we travel to two of Chicago’s most popular educational and cultural destinations for fun-filled days of exploration, discovery, and adventure.

Seats are limited for both trips, so early registration is encouraged.

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🌊 Shedd Aquarium Bus Trip

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕖 Bus departs at 7:00 AM
🎟 $30 per person

Spend the day exploring the incredible underwater world at the Shedd Aquarium. Home to thousands of aquatic animals from around the globe, the aquarium offers immersive exhibits featuring colorful reef fish, sharks, penguins, stingrays, dolphins, and more.

Visitors can experience hands-on learning while discovering fascinating marine ecosystems and the importance of conservation and protecting aquatic life. Whether it’s your first visit or a favorite summer tradition, the aquarium offers something exciting for all ages.

Ticket cost includes transportation and aquarium admission.

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🦖 Field Museum Bus Trip

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕖 Bus departs at 7:00 AM
🎟 $20 per person

Travel with us to the Field Museum for a day filled with history, science, and discovery. Explore world-famous exhibits featuring towering dinosaur skeletons, ancient Egyptian artifacts, sparkling gemstones, cultural collections, and interactive displays.

The museum offers visitors the chance to step into the past while learning about natural history, archaeology, animals, and civilizations from around the world. From the famous T. rex “Sue” to hands-on exhibits for curious minds, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Ticket cost includes transportation and museum admission.

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🎭Shakespeare in the Park Bus Trip

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕖 Bus departs at 5:30PM
🎟 $10 per teens 13-18

Join us for a special teen bus trip on Friday, July 17, 2026 to attend a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. This evening experience offers teens the opportunity to enjoy professional live theater, a catered box dinner, and a fun night out with friends.

The trip is generously sponsored by the Sanford Teen Endowment through the Community Foundation of Grundy County, allowing teens to attend for only $10. The cost includes transportation, admission to the performance, and a box dinner.

Established in 1978, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory company that produces mainstage productions, family-friendly performances, and a wide range of community programming each summer. The Festival welcomes more than 10,000 patrons each season and is recognized for bringing professional artistry, educational opportunities, and community engagement to audiences across Illinois.

Any community member interested in joining this bus trip can register at the full participant price of $56.

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Community members interested in participating in any of the bus trips can register by visiting the library, calling us at 815-942-6880, or register online here.