Senior Excursions

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Senior Excursions are popular day trips for anyone ages 50+. Pre-registration is required, space is limited and payment is required at the time of registration. See Department and Refund Policies here and Senior Excursion Policies here.

Pick up and drop off locations for each excursion are designated with the following:
-SSNC: South Side Neighborhood Center; 1300 South 6th Street
-Woodman's: Parking Lot - (9515 State Road 16, Onalaska, WI)*

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Elvis My Way at the Sheldon Theatre

Red Wing, Minnesota
Friday, May 8, 2026
Ages 50+  |  Min: 40  Max: 45
Registration Fee: $86; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $71
**Registration Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026**

Celebrate the King of Rock 'n Roll with internationally acclaimed touring star and winner of Graceland's prestigious "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist" competition, Brandon Bennett. Magnetic, authentic, and radiating southern charm, his electrifying concert features humor, heartfelt storytelling, and unforgettable hit songs including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” "That's Alright Mama," and “Suspicious Minds.”

Meal: Lunch on your own in Red Wing, MN

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 9 a.m.; Woodman's @ 9:15 a.m.; Return to La Crosse approximately 6 p.m.

Fort Snelling & Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ages 50+  |  Min: 40  Max: 48
Registration Fee: $61; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $51
**Registration Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026**

Tour Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Established originally at Fort Snelling in 1870 its current 436 acres has over 260,000 internments. Tour historic Fort Snelling to learn and connect to the complex stories for those who crossed paths here, shaping Minnesota history including the Dakota, Ojibwe, United States Army, and many more.

Meal: On your own at the Mall of America
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:15 a.m.; Woodman's @ 7:30 a.m.; Return to La Crosse approximately 6:30 p.m.

Classic Cars, Local Brews, and a Pizza Farm

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ages 50+  |  Min: 40  Max: 48
Registration Fee: $84; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $70
**Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 28, 2026**

Starting in Winona to visit Remlinger Car Museum to see the finest private collection of vintage drag race cars in the Midwest, classic muscle cars, and more! Then to Two Fathloms Brewery for a tour and tasting. Finally, over to Suncrest Gardens Pizza Farm with its delicious woodfired farm to table pizza! You will have an opportunity to stroll around the farm to visit the farm animals, pick a bouquet of flowers, and shop for goods at the farm store.

Meal: Suncrest Pizza Farm

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 12:30 p.m.; Woodman's @ 12:45 p.m.; Return to La Crosse approximately 7 p.m.

Winona Boat Trip & Ed Sullivans

Winona, MN
Monday, June 1, 2026 **Registration Full**
or Monday, June 8, 2026 **Registration Full**
Ages 50+  |  Min: 40  Max: 43
**Registration Full**

Meal: On your own at Ed Sullivan’s in Trempealeau

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 2:15 p.m.; Woodman's @ 2:30 p.m.; Return to La Crosse approximately 7 p.m.

Little Women at the Guthrie Theatre

Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Ages 50+  |  Min: 45  Max: 50
Registration Fee: $94; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $78
**Registration Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026**

With their father away during the Civil War, Jo and sisters Meg, Beth, and Amy, at home with their mother Marmee, remain joyful and dutiful despite their modest circumstances. Watch the women in the March family as they grow close while navigating through love, loss, and new beginnings. This new adaptation of the beloved classic celebrates the wonderful and trying transition from girlhood to adulthood.

Meal: Lunch will be on your own at Hen House Eatery.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:30 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 7:45 a.m.; Return to La Crosse approximately 7:30 p.m.

Nobody’s Perfect at Day Trippers Dinner Theater

Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Ages 50+  |  Min: 35  Max: 40
Registration Fee: $119; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $100
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2026**

A manuscript has won the top prize but can only be awarded in person to a female. Think Some Like It Hot, Tootsie, and Mrs. Doubtfire combined. A classic romantic comedy with a twist that has belly laughs galore.

Meal: Buffet including roast turkey, ham, baby red potatoes, vegetables, and dessert. 

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:30 a.m.; Woodman's @ 7:45 a.m.; Return to La Crosse approximately 7:30 p.m.

Million Dollar Quartet at the Fireside Dinner Theatre

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Thursday, June 25, 2026 Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 46
Registration Fee: $149; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $124
**Registration Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026 **

On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n roll, gospel, R&B, and country hits all performed live.

Meal: Included in the registration fee. Choices: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Red Snapper, Beef Short Rib, or Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Pepper

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:15 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 7:30 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:45 p.m.

Celebration Belle Classic Oldies River Cruise from Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 46
Registration Fee: $119; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $99
**Registration Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026**

While you are cruising the Mississippi River, sit back and reminisce to the songs that bring back all the memories of the Juke Box Era. Enjoy a live show when the oldies coming to life once again on this four-hour cruise from Dubuque. Direction of the cruise will be determined by river and barge traffic.

Meal: On board buffet included in registration fee.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:15 a.m.; Woodman's @ 7 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at the Commonweal Theatre

Lanesboro, Minnesota
Friday, July 24, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 45
Registration Fee: $75; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $62
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026**

Enjoy time to shop and have lunch on your own in Lanesboro, MN before heading to the Commonweal Theatre for a production of Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. It’s 1973 and all Linda O’Shea wants to do is write love letters and plan for college. Instead, her frazzled, overworked mom asks Linda to explain “the birds and the bees” to her little sister. But when the talk is overheard by the stern parish priest, the family is faced with a crisis of biblical proportions.

Meal: On your own in Lanesboro, MN

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 3:15 p.m.; Woodman's @ 3 p.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Taylors Falls Paddle Boat Tour & Stillwater Shopping

Taylors Falls and Stillwater, Minnesota
Monday, July 27, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 45 Max: 50
Registration Fee: $89; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $74
**Registration Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026**

Enjoy the unique beauty and rock formations of the St. Croix River on this narrated paddle boat tour. The St. Croix is one of the most scenic waterways in the MIdwest. Enjoy some of the most unique rock formations in the world, the famous Dalles of St. Croix and the stone cross for which the St. Croix River was named (St. Croix, meaning Holy Cross). After the paddle boat tour, travel to Stillwater for lunch on your own and time to shop.

Meal: On your own in Stillwater around 1:30pm

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:15 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 7:30 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Guys & Dolls at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Chanhassen, MN
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 45 Max: 48
Registration Fee: $148; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $124
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026**

For the first time in over 35 years Chanhassen Dinner Theatre brings you a thrilling and electric staging of Guys and Dolls! From the gritty streets of New York to the colorful cafes of Havana, Guys and Dolls is a grand spectacle of music and comedy to delight audiences of all ages. This fresh production is set in mythical New York City in a perfect balance of story, dance, music, and romance!

Meal: Included in the cost of the ticket

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:30 a.m.; Woodman's @ 7:45 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Mystery Trip

Monday, August 10, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 48
Registration Fee: $149; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $125
**Registration Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026**

There’s nothing like a summer sunset in Wisconsin, especially when the drinks are included.

Meal: Included in the registration cost.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 1:15 p.m.; Woodman’s @ 1:30 p.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Minnesota Amish Country

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 50
Registration Fee: $82; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $69
**Registration Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026 **

Enjoy a tour of Minnesota Amish country with Harmony’s own, Dr. Franz. Dr. Franz has worked with the Amish for many years, and he will introduce you to their customs and lifestyle, vastly different from the Wisconsin Amish. After our tour, enjoy a catered picnic lunch in Harmony’s Trailhead Park. On the way home, enjoy time in Spring Grove, MN where you can shop for delicious Spring Grove Soda or visit a local brewery.

Meal: Catered picnic lunch included

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 8:45 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 8:30 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 4 p.m.

House on the Rock & Arthur’s Supper Club

Spring Green, Wisconsin
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 48
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2026**
Registration Fee: $75; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $62

Visit Wisconsin’s number one tourist attraction. For over 60 years, the House on the Rock has been a majestic work in progress. It began in 1945: Alex Jordan had a towering goal to build a man-made retreat as awe-inspiring as the view from the rock upon which the house would eventually be built. The House on the Rock is an exotic and eclectic creation of collections, displays, and galleries including the largest indoor carousel in the world. Later, head to Arthur’s Supper Club, a family run institution in Spring Green since 1976 featuring traditional “Wisconsin supper club” cuisine.

Meal: On your own at Arthur’s Supper Club

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 11:30 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 11:45 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Winona Boat Trip & Drugan’s

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 or Tuesday, September 22, 2026 
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 43
Registration Fee: $58*; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $48*
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 **

See the beautiful Mississippi up close during your cruise from Winona, MN to Trempealeau, WI, narrated by Captain Aaron. After docking in Trempealeau, you will reboard the coach for a short ride to Holmen to enjoy Drugan’s delicious fish and chicken buffet with salad bar. The cost of the buffet is $25 per person, Drugan’s requests that you pay with cash.

Meal: On your own at Drugan’s in Holmen. *The cost of the buffet is $25 per person, Drugan’s requests that you pay with cash.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 2:15 p.m.; Woodman's @ 2:30 p.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Todd Oliver and Irving the Talking Dog at the Heyde Center

Chippewa Falls, WI
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 35 Max: 40
Registration Fee: $65; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $54
**Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026**

Todd’s quick wit and masterful ventriloquism bring Irving, his loveable and sassy canine sidekick, hilariously to life. With their sharp banter, family-friendly humor, and irresistible charm, this dynamic duo delivers a show that’s as heartwarming as it is side-splitting.

Meal: On your own at Chippewa Family Restaurant

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 10 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 10:15 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 42
Registration Fee: $95; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $79
**Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026**

The Arboretum is more than 1,200 acres of gardens and tree collections, prairies and woods, and miles of trails. It was crowned “Best Botanical Garden” in 2017 in U.S. Today’s Reader’s Choice Contest. In the afternoon, board a tram for a tour of the Arboretum, included in the price. Later, visit the Arboretum Apple House to shop for pies, pastries, goodies and gifts.

Meal: Lunch is on your own at the Arboretum cafeteria or pack a lunch to enjoy while strolling through the gardens.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 7:15 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Mamma Mia at the Orpheum Theatre

Sunday, September 20, 2026 
Ages: 50+ 
Registration Fee: $147; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $123

A mother, a daughter, 3 possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! All set to the timeless hits of ABBA. 

Meal:  Hen House Eatery 

Bus Pick-up: SSNC@7:00am; Woodman's @7:15am; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:30pm 

 

St Francis Hermitage and Orchards

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 50
Registration Fee: $69; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $58
**Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 **

Travel to Gays Mills, the apple capital of Wisconsin and visit Kickapoo and Sunrise orchards which offer a variety of apples and specialty food items. Then to St. Francis Hermitage to learn its history and enjoy a lunch of Authentic French cuisine prepared by the sisters of the Hermitage. Finally, to The Apple Pie Depot in Gays Mills where their handmade pies and other baked goods can be purchased.

Meal: Included in fee, you will be contacted regarding menu choices.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 9:15 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 9 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 4 p.m.

Celebration Belle Autumn Cruise

Prairie du Chien, WI
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 48
Registration Fee: $107; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $89
**Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026**

Enjoy the best that Fall in the Midwest has to offer during this four-hour scenic cruise from Prairie du Chien. Direction of the cruise will be determined by river and barge traffic.

Meal: On board buffet included in registration fee.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 9 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 8:45 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 4:45 p.m.

Annie at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Chanhassen, MN
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 45 Max: 48
Registration Fee: $149; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $124
**Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026**

Annie is a beloved family musical based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip, telling the story of a spunky orphan in 1930s New York who finds hope and a new family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, despite the schemes of the cruel orphanage director, Miss Hannigan.

Meal: Included in registration fee.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:30 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 7:45 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Gangster Tour

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 35 Max: 50
Registration Fee: $64; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $53
**Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026**

A costumed guide will share the gangster history in one of the historic court rooms of the Landmark Center, once the old Federal Court building. The building held many of the gangster trials that happened in St. Paul including John Dillinger’s girlfriend Evelyn Frechette, Doc Barker of the Barker-Karpis gang. You will also receive a building tour and learn about the history of the Landmark Center. After lunch on your own, you will tour two museums, The Schubert Club Museum and the Gallery of Wood Art. On the way home, enjoy a quick visit to Trader Joe’s in Rochester.

Meal: On your own at the Loon Cafe in St. Paul.

Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:45 a.m.; Woodman’s @ 8:00 a.m.; Return to La Crosse at approximately 6:30 p.m.