Trips and Events - Future Events View

Please join us to recognize our LSSC volunteers, review the 2024/2025 year of events and learn about our 2025/2026 upcoming spring, summer and future events. Presentation will begin at 7:30. This will be a free event to both members and non-members. Food and Drink will be available to order and pay on your own.

Every year we join the Friends of the Chicago River for its Annual Cleanup Day. Our cleanup location will be Indian Ridge Marsh | Openlands. A restaurant for lunch will be chosen nearby. Register with LSSC first and then with Friends of the Chicago River website.

Bike LaBagh Woods to St. Paul Woods, with optional stop at Sheebah Mandi House on Foster afterwards for lunch. Route is approximately 16 miles and includes stops at architectural properties, park vistas.

The Gathering place for May is the Little Village Thai Café and Restaurant at 2845 N Broadway at Diversey. Vibrant flavors of Thailand are served combining traditional recipes with a contemporary twist. It’s a BYOB. Our limit is 16 attendees.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join your fellow LSSC members and friends to enjoy the music of the Grant Park Orchestra at their Music Festival Season Opener. Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Falla’s “The Three-Cornered Hat Suite” will make for a delightful evening of music. Come early to share refreshments and conversation. LSSC will have space saved at the Northeast corner of the lawn, our usual area.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Join us for a 10-day trip to hike the Olympic National Park, with a visit to Victoria, BC, Canada. Arrive in Portland, Oregon, pick up mini-vans at the airport and drive to Lake Quinault for a 3-night stay with hikes, kayaking; drive to Kalaloch Lodge for 2-night stay on the Pacific Ocean for hiking, kayaking, swimming; drive to Sol Duc Lodge for more hiking, kayaking; drive to Port Angeles, drop off vehicles and take ferry to Victoria, BC (bring passport) for 2 nights; take hydrofoil to downtown Seattle for a 1-night stay and end of trip. Trip cost includes lodging, transportation in Park, some breakfasts, and ferry tickets. Air to and from is not included.

Celebrate Juneteenth at the beach in Harbor Country - New Buffalo, MI. Beach games, kayaking, paddle boarding, Sandwiches, snacks, cold drinks provided. Bring a dish to share and your own beverage.

Urban ride, some busy streets. A winding route from Horner Park to Portage Park and the nearby historic bungalow district, with stops to see notable Chicago buildings and neighborhoods. About 15 miles.

Meet at Foster Beach Field House – Foster Ave at Lake Michigan – and bike to Glencoe Beach. Stops include Shakespeare Garden in Evanston and Bah’ai Temple (bathrooms). Bring lunch or eat at a local café. Plan for a leisurely ride 10-12 mph for approximately 32 miles.