Orland Township offers a variety of day and overnight trips, which are cost effective and enjoyable and appeal to diverse interests and expectations.

Trip escorts are provided by Orland Township. All escorts should be made aware of any medical conditions that participants may have. In the event of an emergency, trip escorts will arrange for transportation to the local health facility but must remain with the group unless a participant is traveling alone.

All participants are required to provide an alternative emergency contact name and phone number upon ticket purchase. Orland Township requests that all travelers keep important medication and health information with them at all times.

Trip tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. on the date specified and are sold on a first come, first served basis. All tickets purchased include deluxe motor coach reserved seating, are limited to two per person, and are non-transferable. Refunds will not be given but trip insurance is available.

Buses leave from the north side of 151^st Street directly between Bank Financial and Robert Morris College.

Shipshewana
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to enjoy this one-of-a-kind destination for visitors to experience the simplicity of Amish culture as well as the delicious foods and quality products they produce. Shopping includes a wide variety of shopping opportunities from quaint downtown shops to locally produced meat and cheese shops. There are plenty to choose from! This trip includes 1 overnight stay, 1 buffet breakfast, 2 buffet dinners with an assortment of salads, main course items, and desserts to choose from! Enjoy shopping in charming downtown Shipshewana! Theatre tickets to the holiday musical “Salute to the Stars” will take place in the Blue Gate Theater. Take advantage of the recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.

Time: 7:30 a.m.
Date: Tuesday, October 21 to Wednesday, October 22,
Place: Blue Gate Hospitality
Fee: $338.30 Per Person Single
$261.00 Per Person Double
Add $5.00 for non-residents.

Lake Geneva Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise
For the true Lake Geneva experience, a visitor needs to be on the water. Take in the stunning fall colors of beautiful Lake Geneva aboard the Grand Belle of Geneva for a unique cruise dining experience. Enjoy a narrated tour of the entire lake while savoring a delicious plated meal. The menu for the day includes Chicken Piccata served with rosemary roasted potatoes and a vegetable medley. Luncheon also features a fresh fruit cup, bakery rolls with butter, apple crumb pie for dessert, and coffee and iced tea as beverages. Relax and take in the sights during the Lake Geneva narrated scenic tour. After departing the boat, participants will have time to browse the quaint shops located nearby. The ticket price includes transportation on a deluxe motor coach, lunch, and games for the road.

Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (approximate return time)
Date: Wednesday, October 8
Place: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Fee: $125. / Residents
$130.00 / Non-residents

Branson Bound

Branson Bound Orland Township Seniors are Branson Bound traveling on a deluxe motor coach! Please join us for all the fun in Branson! You’ll see seven great shows including Clay Cooper’s Country Express show, The Haygoods Show, the Carpenters Once More Tribute Show, John Denver Song Book Tribute Show, the Texas Tenors Show, New Jersey Nights Show – Four Seasons Tribute Show, and the Pierce Arrow Decades Show. In addition to shows, enjoy 4 deluxe breakfasts and 4 dinners, along with evening ice cream, cookies, and cobbler pie served from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. We’ll visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, enjoy an area tour, do some shopping, and more.

Time: Departure at 7 a.m.
Dates: Tuesday, September 9 to
Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Place: Branson’s Best Motel,
Branson, Missouri
Fee: $1,078 Single Occupancy
$874 Double Occupancy
$814 Triple Occupancy

It’s A Wonderful Life

The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of goodness in all of us. The Fireside is proud to bring you this stunning, live stage version of Frank Capra’s beloved film. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, inspiring generations of young people, A Wonderful Life captures all the magic of the film as it shines with the spirit of Christmas. This delicious meal includes creamy potato soup loaded with flavor, parmesan and cheddar cheese, sour cream, and diced bacon, garnished with green onions and cheddar cheese with freshly baked breads from our Artisan Bakery. The menu choices are: a skinless breast of chicken, dipped in egg, lightly breaded with panko crumbs, sautéed to a golden brown, topped with a blend of spinach, artichoke, parmesan, monterey jack, and cream cheese, finished with Havarti cheese and presented on a sun-dried tomato cream sauce; grilled Atlantic salmon, served with citrus blanc sauce; beef tenderloin, chef-carved medallions of roast beef tenderloin with a traditional peppercorn sauce. The above entrees are served with scalloped potatoes, garlic green beans, and vegetarian skewers with tofu. Dessert includes Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake, a crumbly Oreo cookie crust filled with Bailey’s cheesecake batter, topped with a Bailey’s chocolate ganache and served with fresh whipped cream. Coffee, tea, and milk served as a beverage.

Time: 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025.
Place: Fireside Theatre 1131
Janesville, Fort Atkinson WI
Fee: $125 / Residents. On sale September 5.
$130 / Non-residents. On sale September 8.