Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

I Can Du It! Adaptive Duathlon
2025-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
An adaptive duathlon (a modified run-bike-run race) for children and young adults ages 4-30 with developmental disabilities and special needs.
Participants of all abilities are welcome to race with or without adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, adapted bikes, bikes with training wheels, or other assistive devices.

Hosted by BDI Playhouse Children’s Therapy & Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

We are excited to announce that all race profits will be donated to Lincolnway Special Recreation Association!
Registration available at the event site link below.

Volunteer opportunities available at this link: https://lwsra.org/volunteer/i-can-du-it-adaptive-duathlon-2025/

LWSRF Golf Outing @ The Sanctuary
2025-08-08 09:30 - 17:30 | The Sanctuary Golf Course, 485 N Marley Rd, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
Event Schedule
August 8th @ The Sanctuary Golf Course
Early Bird Pricing: $720 per foursome
After May 16th: $760 per foursome
Check in: 9:30am
Coffee and complimentary driving range and putting green available until shotgun start
Shotgun Start: 11am
18 holes of golf, contests on the course, hot dog lunch to-go at the turn and complimentary beverage carts included
Game Wristbands: $40
Includes participation in all games on the course.
(wristbands may be purchased below or the day of)

Dinner: 4:30pm (approximate)
Dinner, contest hole and raffle prize winners announced.
Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the event with prizes to be raffled following dinner.
Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available
For additional information:
Click here to contact us via email

LWSRF Golf Outing @ Green Garden
2025-07-11 09:30 - 17:30 | Green Garden Country Club, 9511 W Manhattan-Monee Rd, Frankfort, IL, 60423, United States
Event Schedule
July 11th @ Green Garden
Early Bird Pricing: $720 per foursome
After May 16th: $760 per foursome
Check in: 9:30am
Coffee and complimentary driving range and putting green available until shotgun start
Shotgun Start: 11am
18 holes of golf, contests on the course, hot dog lunch to-go at the turn and complimentary beverage carts included
Game Wristbands: $40
Includes participation in all games on the course.
(wristbands may be purchased below or the day of)

Dinner: 4:30pm (approximate)
Dinner, contest hole and raffle prize winners announced.
Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the event with prizes to be raffled following dinner.
Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available
For additional information:
Click here to contact us via email

Bunny Breakfast
2025-04-19 08:30 - 09:45 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Foundation’s annual Bunny Breakfast on Saturday, March 19, 2025
This year’s activities include taking pictures with the Easter bunny, eating a delicious breakfast (provided by Pony Express and Gost Coffee), *egg hunt, *petting zoo, and participating in holiday crafts and games. Please bring your own basket!
*weather permitting (participants will still go home with 5 eggs if unable to hold egg hunt outside)

Purchase tickets for the whole family at one of the following timeslots:
8:30-9:45am
10-11:15am
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost is $15/ticket (ages 2 and under are free)

Add-ons:
Take Home Bunny & a Bundtlet ($25):
Purchase your bunny and a bundtlet online and pick-up the day of the event. The “build-a-bunny” comes with the bunny, stuffing, heart, and certificate for children to create at home. Select from the provided bundtlet flavors. *Orders must be placed by April 1st.
Take Home Bunny Grab Bags ($10):
Purchase your grab bag online and pick-up the day of the event. Bunny Bags include a variety of very simple holiday activities and toys.
Bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes ($7):
Select from the provided bundlet flavors.
Sponsorships:
Sponsorships are available. Please select the 8:30am timeslot then click sponsorships to see all options.

Dine & Donate @ Panera Bread
2025-03-13 07:00 - 21:00 | Panera Bread – Frankfort, IL, 11069 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL, 60423, United States
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Foundation’s monthly dine and donate fundraiser takes place at Panera Bread of Frankfort on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
20% of net sales will be donated to LWSRF when you use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the kiosk in-cafe.
You may also bring or show the digital copy of the flyer image to the cashier to ensure LWSRF receives their donation.

Day with the Grinch 2024
2024-12-15 10:30 - 17:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
He’s back at it, ready to steal Christmas!
Steal Christmas with the Grinch at one of the available time slots on Sunday, December 15th:
Activities include Pizza Who Feast, picture with the Grinch, stolen ornament craft, grinchy face painting, Cindy Lou Who hair, and much more!
10:30-11:45am
12:15-1:30pm
2-3:15pm
3:45-5pm
A maximum of 225 tickets will be sold per timeslot to encourage a more inclusive setting for families of individuals with disabilities.
EVENT LOCATION
Lincolnway Special Recreation Center
1900 Heather Glen Drive
New Lenox, IL 60451
Add-ons:
Pre-purchase a take home Grinch Stocking containing small holiday themed activities.
Sponsorship Opportunities available once you select a timeslot (sponsorships cover the all day event, not just that time slot)

Trunk or Treat 2024
2024-10-27 11:00 - 13:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
Sensory friendly time: 10am-11am
General public: 11am-1pm
Wear your costume and trick or treat from car to car. OUTDOOR Trick or Treating is FREE!

Additional Fun Pack – $5/child includes indoor activities like mini spook house, craft, face painting, and games! Purchase fun pack online.
If interested in having a family or business featured trunk, register online.
Contact Nadine for additional information

Sensory Friendly Hour-Trunk or Treat 2024
2024-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States

Chipotle Dining Fundraiser
2024-09-11 16:00 - 20:00 | IL
At the Frankfort, IL location only – dine-out or pick-up your online order from the Frankfort location on Wednesday, September 11th and either show this flyer or using online pick-up code XLPEPZF between 4-8pm and 25% of your order will be donated to the Lincolnway Special Recreation Foundation!

Wednesday, September 11th – 4-8pm
Chipotle of Frankfort
11129 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423
View Flyer

Trunk or Treat 2023
2023-10-29 11:00 - 13:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States

Sensory Friendly Hour-Trunk or Treat 2023
2023-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States

Ability Awareness Fair 2023
2023-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
Visit the LWSRA ability awareness fair for your one stop shop to learn about disability services.
Guest speakers will present throughout the day along with the opportunity to meet with various service providers ready to provide information on the many opportunities available to individuals with disabilities in our area.
Register for Free here

LWSRF Bunny Breakfast
2023-04-08 08:30 - 09:45 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Foundation invites you to celebrate with the Easter Bunny! This year’s activities include photos with the bunny, delicious breakfast, egg hunt, face painting, holiday crafts and games! Purchase tickets for one of three time slots.

Family Holiday Party
2022-12-12 18:00 - 20:30 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
‘Tis the season to spend with the LWSRA family. Dine-in the LWSRC, tour the holiday lights of Heather Glen and enjoy a variety of crafts, activities and games with Santa’s elves. Take photos with the big man himself. All LWSRA participants and each of their siblings under the age of 12 will receive a holiday gift.
All Ages
Staff supervision is not provided. Please register each person attending.
Residents: $8
Non-Residents: $10

Day with the Grinch
2022-12-10 10:30 - 15:45 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
He’s back at it, ready to steal Christmas!
Day with the Grinch time slots on Saturday, December 10th:
Activities include pizza, picture with the Grinch, crafts, arm painting, hair dressing, and much more! Purchase tickets for the whole family at one of the following timeslots:
10:30-11:45am
12:15-1:30pm
2-3:15pm
3:45-5pm
A maximum of 200 tickets will be sold per timeslot to encourage a more inclusive setting for families of individuals with disabilities.
EVENT LOCATION
Lincolnway Special Recreation Center
1900 Heather Glen Drive
New Lenox, IL 60451
Sponsorship Opportunities available once you select a timeslot (sponsorships include all event time slots)
Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/grinch2022

Trunk or Treat
2022-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
Put on your costume and trick or treat from car to car. Outdoor trick or treating is FREE! Extra indoor activities are available for $5 per user. Event moves inside if inclement weather.
Sensory Friendly Time: 10am-11am
Open to Public: 11am-1pm.
Featured Trunk Sponsor – $25 | Family & Friends Trunk – FREE
Family Fun Pack – $5 per user (for extra indoor activities) includes mini spook house, face painting, craft, games & more!
*children 2 & under and caregivers are free.
Register for a Trunk or purchase a Family Fun Pack here: https://lwsra.kindful.com/e/trunk-or-treat-2022

Family Campout on the Farm
2022-09-30 17:00 - 2022-10-01 09:00 | Navarro Farm, 22155 S 104th Ave, Frankfort, IL, 60451, United States
Family Campout on the Farm, geared towards individuals with disabilities and their families, will feature a
host of activities to celebrate Fall and the outdoors. Starting Friday, September 5th at 5pm, we’ll set up
camp at beautiful Navarro Farm. Families supply their own camping tents/RV’s and dinner.
Other activities included with your registration:

Campfire
Smores/Hot Chocolate
Storytelling
Reptile Show
Craft
Movie Under the Stars
Farm Adventure
Light Breakfast

Event will conclude Saturday morning on October 1st. All guests are asked to depart Navarro Farm by 9am.
COST: $40 per family of 4 (additional attendees $10/each)

LWSRF On the Links 2022 Golf Outing
2022-09-17 12:00 - 19:00 | Links at Carillon, 21200 S Carillon Dr, Plainfield, 60544
Proceeds from the event benefit LWSRA, which provides recreational programs for individuals with disabilities as an extension of seven member park districts.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
(sponsors may request a 50% discount code to sponsor sponsor the other outing at equal or lesser value.
*Does not include complimentary foursomes)

LWSRF on the Links
Saturday, September, 17, 2022
The Links of Carillon
21200 W. South Carillon Dr.
Plainfield, IL 60544
Check-in: 10:30am
Coffee, donuts and complimentary driving range and putting green available until shotgun start.
Shotgun Start: 12:00pm
18 holes of golf, contests on the course, hot dog lunch to-go at the turn and complimentary beverage carts included.
Dinner: 5:30pm
Contest hole and raffle prize winners announced during dinner.

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the event with prizes to be raffled near the end of dinner.
For additional information, please email foundation@lwsra.org or call 815.320.3513.

Family Day Picnic with SSSRA
2022-09-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Hecht Park, 9310 Birch Ave, Mokena, IL, 60448, United States
LWSRA & SSSRA are teaming up for a Family Picnic to say thank you for your continued support of both of our agencies. Meet your neighboring SRA friends, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Lunch provided by Wiley’s Grill of Flossmoor (hotdogs, hamburgers, baked beans, chips, and dessert). Play bocce ball, corn hole, water balloon toss and more!
Staff supervision is not provided.
Event is Free but please register in CommunityPass:
https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=24315&program_id=1766797

LWSRF 14th Annual Golf Outing
2022-08-12 11:00 - 18:00 | The Sanctuary Golf Course, 485 N Marley Rd, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
The LWSRF will host its 14th Annual Golf Outing at The Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox on Friday, August 12, 2022. Proceeds from the event benefit LWSRA, which provides recreational programs for individuals with disabilities as an extension of seven member park districts.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
(sponsors may request a 50% discount code to sponsor sponsor the other outing at equal or lesser value.
*Does not include complimentary foursomes)

LWSRF 14th Annual Golf Outing
Friday, August, 12, 2022
The Sanctuary Golf Course
485 N. Marley Rd.
New Lenox, IL 60451
Check-in: 9:30am
Coffee, donuts and complimentary driving range and putting green available until shotgun start.
Shotgun Start: 11:00am
18 holes of golf, contests on the course, hot dog lunch to-go at the turn and complimentary beverage carts included.
Dinner: 4:30pm
Pork chop dinner (outdoor seating), contest hole and raffle prize winners announced.

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the event with prizes to be raffled following dinner.
For additional information, please email foundation@lwsra.org or call 815.320.3513.

Ability Awareness Fair
2022-05-22 10:00 - 13:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
Ability Awareness Flyer 2022
Visit the LWSRA ability awareness fair for your one stop shop to learn about disability services.
ATTENDEES (FREE – Please RSVP below) Numerous vendors will be on hand to present valuable resources to the community for those with special needs. Discover new opportunities and services available to support your family needs.
VENDORS ($25 – Please register below) Vendors are needed for this event to help educate parents, guardians, family members, teachers and therapists of the various services and resources available. Bring promotional items/flyers, etc. to pass out to event attendees.

LWSRA Drama Club Presents
2022-04-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
Take part in an amazing evening of
entertainment, brought to you by
LWSRA’s Drama Club!
Move and groove as our performers sing
and dance to several big screen hits.
Doors Open: 6:30pm
First Show: 6:45pm
Intermission
Second Show: Approx. 7:30pm

Bunny Breakfast and Bunny Baskets
2022-04-16 09:00 - 12:30 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
Spend the spring weekend visiting with the Easter bunny!

In-person Bunny Breakfast on Saturday, April 16th
This year’s activities include taking pictures with the Easter bunny, eating a delicious breakfast, going on an egg hunt, playing with petting zoo animals, face painting, and participating in holiday crafts and games.

Purchase tickets for the whole family at one of the following timeslots:
9-10am
10:15-11:15am
11:30am-12:30pm
Consider adding a bunny basket to your order (see below).
If you purchase a bunny basket, pick-up your activity kit on April 16th from 9:30am – 2pm

Bunny Baskets:
Take the fun home! For those interested in adding a bunny basket to their bunny breakfast ticket or looking to solely purchase a bunny basket and not attending the in-person event, baskets can be picked up on Saturday, April 16th from 9am-12pm.
Bunny Baskets include activities like making a sock bunny, eating s’mores with your peeps, creating shaving cream playdough, playing jelly bean beanboozled game, experimenting with elephant toothpaste, and so much more!

St. Patrick's Activity Kit Pick-up
2022-03-13 09:00 - 11:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
LWSRA’s popular activity kits are back for St. Patrick’s Day!

Purchase your kit here: lwsra.square.site (Local Pick-up only).
Drive-Thru pick-up Sunday, March 13th from 9am-11am
Lincolnway Special Recreation Center (1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL)
Sponsorship opportunities available at: https://bit.ly/st-pats2022

Each kit includes hands-on activities and scavenger set up instructions for 1 individual. Follow the booklet and complete the scavenger hunt to find the pot of gold.
(Instructions and all items provided. Parents may make the scavenger hunt more interactive by setting up throughout their home.)

Double Good Popcorn Sale
2022-02-24 17:00 - 2022-02-28 17:00 | Double Good – Virtual Fundraiser
Double Good popcorn is back! This virtual fundraiser is filled with deliciousness! It’s 100% contactless, and LWSRA keeps 50% of the profit….plus the product ships directly to the buyer.
To support LWSRA, you can create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good gourmet popcorn by sharing with family, friends and your social media platforms!
Prices range from $18-$59. The popcorn is award-winning and really delicious! Our fundraising window begins on February 24, 2022, at 5:00 PM and sales close February 28, 2022, at 5:00 PM.

To create your store, before the fundraiser begins:

Download the Double Good app
Enter our Event Code CIGBVQ in the app
Create your Pop-Up Store

The app is available for free on iOS and Android.
Bonus: Participants/Families that create a store can earn HAWKS BUCKS for their future program fees! A portion of the money LWSRA earns from your store’s sales will be added to your Hawks Bucks account or applied towards your existing balance.
