Program Description
Event Details
Wondering where your next adventure should take you? Are you asking yourself, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Why not both!
Join us for a community fair celebrating all the ways you can “getaway from your day-to-day” right here at the Library, around town, or at other destinations, near and far.
Celebrate the grand finale of our Wish You Were Here! Winter Series and find inspiration for your next outing, whether it is a local staycation, an everyday celebration or a far-flung vacation.
Drop in to explore booths packed with ideas for things to do in New Lenox and beyond, including right at your library:
- BOOK Your Trip with Adult & Teen Services and Youth Services: Learn how to access the Library’s digital platforms from anywhere and explore materials to take with you on the go from both Adult & Teen and Youth Services. Discover collections like eBooks, playaways, travel books, and services like Travel Kits for kids.
- MAKE Your Mark with The Studio: Make your own “celebration buttons” to wear on your trip. Personalize them to mark milestones like an anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, family reunion, first vacation, or any special occasion in the Conference Room with staff from The Studio.
- CHECK OUT New Destinations with Patron Services: Plan your next adventure with access to Museum Passes, Explore More Illinois and passport appointments through the Library. Get information on these programs and services with staff from Patron Services.
- Featuring Community & Local Partners: Connect with local businesses, travel agents, and community organizations to learn tips for planning trips, discover ideas for staycations, and find out how to make travel accessible for everyone. A complete list of participating organizations coming soon... See below!
Be sure to enter our GRAND PRIZE drawings for a chance to win a hotel stay* or an DIY international culinary adventure! Plus door prizes and giveaways throughout the event including a duffel bag, Windy City Bulls tickets, gift certificates to local experiences and more.
Wherever you're going, the Library can help you get there. Whether you stay or go, you are invited to join the fun, excitement, and adventure for the whole family.
No registration required. Adult supervision required for children.
*Hotel Stay Grand Prize drawing open to ages 18+.
Participating Organizations & Partners
The following organizations will be in attendance and hosting booths at the event. Stop by to learn more about their programs and services!
Contributing Community Partners
The following organizations have generously donated door prizes for the event. The Library thanks these featured sponsors for their support of the Library’s mission. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day thanks to their contributions!
Resource Partners
The following organizations have contributed materials or resources. Visit our resource station to browse brochures, guides, and other information to help plan local, regional and even international adventures for everyone.
Thank you to our all our donors and partners!
**Any Windy City Bulls merchandise acquired in the Vacations, Staycations & Celebrations on 1/31/2026 is for personal use only. The merchandise may not be used for advertising, promotional (including contests and sweepstakes) or other commercial purposes.