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Adults Over 60: Shipshewana-Ship Chic & Lights of Joy

Participants travel by coach bus to Shipshewana, Indiana, to explore the Ship Chic Holiday Craft Show and spend free time in the downtown area. The trip includes a homemade lunch at an Amish residence. Guests also experience Lights of Joy, a drive-through holiday light display featuring over two million lights.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 60+

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

$133.00 for residents; $172.00 for non-residents. Fee includes coach bus transportation, craft show ticket, lunch and ticket to Lights of Joy.

Hours

7:30 AM - 9:30 PM.

Food & Drink

The trip includes lunch at an Amish home.

Accessibility

This trip involves a lot of walking in Shipshewana.

Location

Oakton Community Center · 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (2/5)

Best For

Adults 60+ who enjoy day trips, shopping, and holiday lights

Vibe

Festive and leisurely

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Wear comfortable shoes, as the trip involves a lot of walking in Shipshewana.
  • Be prepared for a coach ride of roughly two and a half hours each way, with a rest stop along the route.
  • Allow for a full-day outing that includes the craft show, downtown free time, lunch, and the drive-through light display.
  • Bring what you need for the coach journey, since the trip includes extended travel by bus.

Links & Contact

Run by Skokie Park District

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join this trip?

It is for adults over 60.

What is included in the trip?

Coach bus transportation, admission to the Ship Chic Holiday Craft Show, lunch at an Amish home, and a ticket to Lights of Joy are included.

What will we do in Shipshewana?

The trip includes time at the holiday craft show and free time in downtown Shipshewana.

How much walking and travel should I expect?

The coach drive is roughly two and a half hours each way, with a rest stop along the way, and there is a lot of walking in Shipshewana.

What is Lights of Joy?

It is a drive-through holiday light display featuring over two million lights.

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