Sensory Friendly Hour-Trunk or Treat 2023
2023-10-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Trunk or Treat 2023
2023-10-29 11:00 - 13:00 | 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

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

Trunk or Treat 2024
2024-10-27 11:00 - 13:00 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States

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)

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.

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.

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

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

I Can Du It! Adaptive Duathlon
2025-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | 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/

Day with the Grinch 2025
2025-12-14 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 14, 2025:
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:
Purchase a Grinchy Face Paint Voucher.
Pre-purchase a take home stuff-your-own Grinch Bear activity.
Sponsorship Opportunities available once you select a timeslot (sponsorships cover the all day event, not just that time slot)

Bunny Breakfast
2026-04-04 08:30 - 12:45 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Foundation’s annual Bunny Breakfast on Saturday, April 4 2026.
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 Lamb ($20)
Purchase your lamb online and pick-up the day of the event. The “build-a-lamb” comes with the lamb, stuffing, heart, and certificate for children to assemble at home. *Orders must be placed by March 20th. They will not be available for purchase day of event.
Take Home Bunny Bags ($10)
Purchase your Bunny Bag online and pick-up the day of the event. Bunny Bags include a variety of simple holiday activities and toys.
*Bunny Bags may be available for purchase day of while supplies last.
Sponsorships:
Sponsorships are available. Please select the 8:30am timeslot then click sponsorships to see all options.

Imagination Cultural Arts Weekend 2026
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-18 | LWSRC, 1900 Heather Glen Dr, New Lenox, IL, 60451, United States
Imagination Weekend is a celebration of creativity, talent, and self-expression at LWSRA! The weekend kicks off on Thursday with our Titans Art Gala, where participants in our Titans Adult Day Program showcase and sell their handmade crafts and artwork—highlighting their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
The excitement continues on Friday and Saturday as our Hawks Production takes the stage with performances of Sing and Sing 2. These high-energy shows feature our talented participants bringing music, dance, and storytelling to life in a fun and entertaining production for all to enjoy.
Join us for a weekend filled with art, performance, and imagination! 🎭✨
