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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) *see graphic for exact parking location

Ozark Jubilee, A Branson Country Christmas at the Paramount Theatre

Austin, MN
Friday, November 7, 2025
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 45
**Registration Full**
Meal: Lunch will be on your own at Pizza Ranch in Austin, MN.
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 9:30am; Woodman's @ 9:45am; Return to La Crosse at approximately 6:15pm.


Some Like it Hot at the Overture Center

Madison, WI
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 48
Registration Fee: $152; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $127
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025**
Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, “Some Like It Hot” is the “glorious, big, high kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. Winner of four Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography, Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, “Some Like It Hot” is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” (The New York Times). 
Meal: Lunch will be on your own at Culver’s in De Forest.
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 8:15am; Woodman's @ 8:30am; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:15pm.

A Wonderful Life at the Fireside Theatre

Fort Atkinson, WI
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 48
**Registration Full**
Meal Choices: Sliced Roast Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Monterey, Atlantic Salmon, or Vegetarian Skewers with Tofu
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:15am; Woodman's @ 7:30am; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:45pm.


White Christmas at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Chanhassen, MN 
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Ages 50+ | Min: 45 Max: 50
Registration Fee: $142; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $119
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025**
Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaption features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. White Christmas is a festive celebration of romance, friendship, and the magic of Christmas. Stop at Trader Joe’s in Rochester on the way home to shop for Christmas goodies. 
Meal: Included in the cost of the trip. 
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:30am; Woodman's @ 7:45am; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:30pm.

Holiday Lights Trolley Tours

La Crosse, WI
Monday, December 1; Tuesday, December 2; Monday, December 8; Tuesday, December 9; Monday, December 15; Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Ages 50+ | Min: 24 Max: 26
**Registration Full**
Meal Choices: Salmon or Chicken
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 4:45pm; Return to SSNC at approximately 7:30pm.

Piano Men Generations at the Fireside Theatre

Fort Atkinsons, WI
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 40
Registration Fee: $149; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $125
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 5, 2025**
It’s a high-octane, emotionally charged musical journey led by a father-son duo and a world-class band that takes audiences on a ride they won’t forget. At its heart are Terry and Nick—father and son, bonded by a deep love for the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Their on-stage chemistry is genuine, spontaneous, and moving—sometimes funny, always magnetic.
Meal: Fireside Theater’s Signature Buffet, included in the cost of the trip.
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 7:15am; Woodman's @ 7:30am; Return to La Crosse at approximately 7:45pm.

Hamilton at the Overture Center 

Madison, WI
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 45 Max: 48
Registration Fee: $238; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $198
**Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025**
Winner of 11 Tony Awards®, a Grammy®, and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” brings history to life with its electrifying score and powerful storytelling. Experience the musical revolution that continues to inspire audiences worldwide—don’t miss your chance to be in “The Room Where It Happens!” A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, “Hamilton” has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Meal: Dinner will be on your own at Culver’s in De Forest.
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 2:15pm; Woodman's @ 2:30pm; Return to La Crosse at approximately 1:00am.

Garden Expo at the Alliant Center

Madison, WI
Friday, February 13, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 35 Max: 45
Registration Fee: $67; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $56
**Registration Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026**
Connect with seasoned gardeners and environmental enthusiasts at this vibrant celebration of gardening, landscaping, local food culture, and ecological responsibility! Learn from 150 educational presentations, browse through the exhibitor mall, chat with UW-Madison Extension Horticulture experts, enter a floral design competition, explore the PBS KIDS Backyard family area, and more. 
Meal: Lunch on your own at the Alliant Center
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 9:15am; Woodman's @ 9:30am; Return to La Crosse at approximately 6:00pm.

Barricade Boys – A Broadway Party

Middleton, WI
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Ages 50+ | Min: 40 Max: 40
Registration Fee: $91; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $76
**Registration Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026**
A night of powerhouse vocals and show-stopping tunes. The Barricade Boys are straight from the West End of London. The Barricade Boys take you on a journey which includes melodies from the world’s greatest songwriters, like Billy Joel, Elton John, and Queen.
Meal: Dinner on your own at Culver’s in Sauk City.
Bus Pick-up: SSNC @ 3:00pm; Woodman's @ 3:15pm; Return to La Crosse at approximately 12:30am.