Join Chartiers Twp Parks & Recreation for Active Adult BUS TRIPS this year! All trips leave from the Community Center and are on a motorcoach bus with a bathroom on board. Participants can sign up by making an appointment to stop into the Community Center or register online. **NOTE, please do not mail in forms*
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 7/2/25
Step back in time with a bus trip to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens! Discover the beauty and history of this grand estate, featuring a stunning mansion, breathtaking gardens, and rich stories of the past. After the guided tour, we’ll see the Butterflies of North America exhibit, housed in a screened butterfly habitat on property. After touring the Stan Hywet facilities, we will head to lunch (included) at the Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron.
When: Weds. July 2nd, 2025; bus departs at 8:15am
Cost: $90 due upon registration
Cuyahoga Valley Train Ride (WAITLIST ONLY)
Join us for a fun day trip! We’ll depart from the Community Center and head to Akron for a 1.5-hour ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, with bagged lunch served on the train. After arriving in Cleveland, we’ll visit the West Side Market to shop and explore. Pack a cooler for any goodies you pick up!
When: Weds. Oct 15th, 2025
Cost: $80
NOAH, Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA 11/20/25
Join us for an unforgettable bus trip to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA, to experience Noah! Watch the biblical story come to life with stunning sets, live animals, and incredible performances in this breathtaking musical production. Before the performance, we will stop at Kitchen Kettle Village, a walkable village of local cooks, quilters, and shopkeepers, where travelers can buy lunch (not included) and shop.
When: Thurs. Nov. 20th, 2025; bus departs at 7:30am
Cost: $150 due upon registration
Dickens Victorian Village in Cambrige, OH (FULL, WAITLIST ONLY)
Step back in time with a festive bus trip to Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge, Ohio! Stroll through charming, life-sized Victorian scenes, enjoy the holiday spirit, and experience the magic of Christmas in this enchanting winter wonderland. Trip includes guided tour of Downtown Cambridge, John & Annie Glenn Museum, tea and four course dinner with Queen Victoria, multiple stops near downtown, and a viewing of the courthouse light show.
When: Tues. Dec 9th, 2025
Cost: $90 due upon registration
WICKED The Musical at the Benedum & Grand Concourse Dinner
Join us for the matinee performance of Wicked the Musical at the stunning Benedum Center. This award-winning Broadway hit tells the untold story of the witches of Oz with breathtaking music, dazzling costumes, and powerful storytelling—an experience you won't want to miss! Following the show, we’ll make our way to the beautifully restored Grand Concourse Restaurant in Station Square. Housed in a historic train station, the Grand Concourse offers an elegant setting and a delicious menu that’s perfect for unwinding and enjoying great company.
Dinner Choices
Dinner includes bread service, coffee, tea, fountain sodas, Martha’s Vineyard starter salad, & apple dumpling for dessert
-Grilled Antarctic Salmon - lemon butter sauce
-Lemon Chicken - mushrooms, artichokes, & lemon butter
-Coconut Shrimp - mango salsa, thai chili butter
-Vegetarian Option
When: Thurs. Jan 15th, 2026
Cost: $190; $50 non-refundable deposit due to hold spot, remaining balance due by 11/1/25.
SAVE THE DATE:
JOSHUA, Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA 4/23/26
Join us for a one-day bus trip to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster to see Joshua in April 2026! Round-trip transportation and show ticket included. Don’t miss this unforgettable production in a world-class venue! Details and registration coming soon.
When: Thurs. April 23rd, 2026
Cost: TBD - Registration not open yet