Events
Looking for a special experience to share with your significant other or a loved one?
We are offering a February special for a 30-minute private ride for 2!
Gals celebrating the gals they love the most!
Ladies: Bring a friend (or 2) and spend some time together riding, and then enjoy some light snacks and a champagne toast to celebrate friendship (and horses!)
BINGO!
The Legacy Ranch Junior Board is hosting a bingo night on Sunday, February 16th at 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
All proceeds go to therapeutic programming at the ranch.
Each game is a “Split the Pot” payout.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
This is a 21+ painting class. No art experience necessary!
Get inspiration from our horses while you paint!
Saturday, January 18th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages 14+
Join us for this gentle and meditative yoga experience with yoga instructor, JoAnn, and one of our horses.
No horse or yoga experience necessary.
Saturday, December 21st
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Ages 14+
Join us for this gentle and meditative yoga experience with yoga instructor, JoAnn, and one of our horses. After yoga, relax and enjoy a sound bath. Hot chocolate will be served, and we will provide lavender towels for further relaxation.
No horse or yoga experience necessary.
Is a horse on their Christmas wish list?
How about gifting them an unforgettable experience with the horses at The Legacy Ranch?!
Purchase a gift certificate and your loved one can apply it towards any of our available services!
Come see our holiday herd and have a family photo taken with Santa and his horse!
Saturday, December 7th between 2:30 - 4:30 pm.
Schedule your photo time (first photo is 2:30 pm and last photo is 4:25 pm) and drop in to listen to Mrs. Claus read a holiday story, create a holiday craft, and visit our hot chocolate station between 2:30 - 4:30 pm. We will also have baked goods available for purchase! We only have a limited number of photo slots available, so get your tickets now! $75.00 for a family of up to 5 people (adults and children.) Families of more than 5 can purchase additional tickets for $5.00 per person to have them included in the photo.
For more information and to purchase your ticket, please use this link: Christmas at The Legacy Ranch
Boo Bash at The Legacy Ranch
Saturday, October 26th
2:30 - 4:30 pm
The Thriving You PLLC is hosting a Boo Bash at The Legacy Ranch! Proceeds will go towards scholarships for Equine-Assisted Mental Health Services.
Our horses will be giving out candy at the sensory-friendly trick-or-treat station! Come paint pumpkins and play Halloween themed carnival games and arts and crafts. Enjoy face painting, music, food, a photo op with some of our horses, and a costume parade. (Please note - there will be no pony rides at this event.)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Ages 16+
Explore an evening of breathwork, meditation, and a fire ceremony to let go of emotions, ideals, energies, etc. that no longer serve you to make room for the new. Enjoy the Full Hunter Moon and reset your mind and body.
We have over 60 logo wear items available for purchase on our online store! We have ladies, unisex, and youth sizes, as well as some cozy winter hats and other accessories. Take a look at what’s available and show off your support for The Legacy Ranch: The Legacy Ranch Online Store.
Online store closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 17th. Items can be picked up at The Legacy Ranch, Eich’s Sports, or shipped directly to you. Please allow 3 weeks after the store’s closing date for orders to be ready.
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Ages 16+
Explore an evening of breathwork, meditation, and a fire ceremony to let go of emotions, ideals, energies, etc. that no longer serve you to make room for the new. Enjoy the Full Harvest Moon and reset your mind and body.
Sponsored by the Lockport Woman’s Club
Saturday, September 14th
7:00 - 11:00 pm
at HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport
The Lockport Woman’s Club is hosting a Spooky Night Out at HellsGate Haunted House to raise funds for us! This event is 21+. There will be a costume contest with a cash prize! Live music will be provided by The Simple Remedy. In addition to the live entertainment, you can have a spooky good time enjoying games, selfie stations, bonfires, food trucks, drinks, raffles, and a sneak peak preview tour of what’s new at HellsGate for their 2024 season! Eat, Drink, and Be Scary!
Tickets available through Eventbrite: Spooky Night Out
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Ages 16+
Explore an evening of breathwork, meditation, and a fire ceremony to let go of emotions, ideals, energies, etc. that no longer serve you to make room for the new. Bask in the glow of the Full Sturgeon Moon and reset your mind and body.
Sunday, June 30th at 8:00 am (gates open at 7:15 am)
at Francis Field in New Lenox
This horse show is open to the public.
All proceeds support The Legacy Ranch and it’s therapeutic programming.
(If you are a current or past rider at The Legacy Ranch or a youth interested in participating in the Horse Show, we offer a horse show camp for ages 7+ on June 24 - 28. Horse show fees (including use of horses and trailering to Francis Field) are included in the camp fee. The Legacy Ranch will only be taking our Special Olympics team and the Horse Show Camp participants to this show. If you are interested, please see our Classes/Camps page for more information.)
Support The Legacy Ranch by sponsoring a class during our horse show. Class sponsors can be a business or individual/family. Class sponsors will receive name recognition before their sponsored class (business name, family’s name, birthday/graduation wishes, in memory of, etc.)
Friday, June 7th
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont
This outing will feature a fun day of golf, dinner, music, and a silent auction. All proceeds will help The Legacy Ranch continue to provide Equine-Assisted Therapy to children and adults in the Chicagoland area.
Please help us take our Special Olympics Equestrian Team to this year’s Illinois State Games in October!
Your support will allow our team to attend two qualifying horse shows and assist us with overall team expenses. All donations are tax-deductible through the Legacy Equine-Assisted Services NFP, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Donate by June 10th to be featured on our Special Olympics T-Shirt! Donations after June 10th will still receive recognition at our horse shows during announcements, in our newsletters, and on our social media and website.
Monday, February 12th at 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Couples Only - Must Be 21+
Looking for a fun and unique Valentine’s date night? You and your significant other can ride horses and mingle with other couples while enjoying a light snack and a glass of champagne.
No horse experience needed!
We still have open childcare spots available during this event! If you have registered for the event and would like childcare, please click the link below to register your child.
Thursday, December 21st
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Ages 10 - 18
This social group is led by licensed therapist, Beth Frantz, LCPC and Certified Animal-Assisted Therapist. Through festive and fun activities with our “reindeer” horses, participants can gain confidence by creating positive social skills and strengthening interpersonal interactions.
Unmounted work only - no riding is involved. Horse experience is not necessary.
Please contact Beth at beth.frantz@yahoo.com for more questions and to register.
Thursday, December 14th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
For women 21+
Licensed therapist, Beth Frantz, LCPC and certified animal-assisted therapist, will be facilitating this Women Supporting Women Group. The intent of this group is to offer connection, conversation, and positivity while discussing the issues and conflicts that women face.
For questions or to register, please contact Beth Frantz at beth.frantz@yahoo.com.
Come see our holiday herd and have a family photo taken with Santa and his horse!
Sunday, December 3rd between 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Schedule your photo time (first photo is 1:00 pm and last photo is 2:55 pm) and drop in to see our horses, create a holiday craft, and visit our hot chocolate station between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. We will also have baked goods available for purchase! We only have a limited number of photo slots available, so get your tickets now! $20.00 for a family of up to 5 people (adults and children.) Families of more than 5 can purchase additional tickets for $5.00 per person to have them included in the photo.
For more information and to purchase your ticket, please use this link: Christmas at The Legacy Ranch
The Lockport Chamber of Commerce is encouraging you to support Lockport’s small businesses! Keep your receipts (goods and/or services) from any Lockport Chamber member business next week, November 19th - 25th, and submit them by December 5th to enter into their cash prize drawing!
The Legacy Ranch is a Chamber member, so next week would be a great time to register for any upcoming events, camps, classes, or lessons. You can also purchase any of the logo items (shirts, hats, drinkware) that we have available in the office or purchase a gift certificate to give as gifts this year! (Our online store items may not count, as the store is stocked through Eich’s Sports.)
We have over 60 logo wear items available for purchase on our online store! We have ladies, unisex, and youth sizes, as well as some cozy winter hats and other accessories. Take a look at what’s available and show off your support for The Legacy Ranch: The Legacy Ranch Online Store.
Online store closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 26th. Items can be picked up at The Legacy Ranch (items shipped directly to you cannot be guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.)
Cleaning out your closets? Please consider donating your items to The Legacy Ranch! Your items will help us raise funds for our programs and our participants! We are able to accept any soft goods (please see below) in tall (13 gallon) trash bags. Donations can be dropped off in our office during business hours or left on our front porch after hours. Thank you for your support!
Please check our Facebook for updates!
This horse show is open to the public.
All proceeds support The Legacy Ranch and it’s therapeutic programming.
(If you do not own your own horse and have always been interested in riding in a horse show, Legacy offers a horse show camp June 5-9 for current and prospective riders who would like to participate in this show. If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out for more information).
2nd Annual Legacy Ranch Charity Golf Event
Friday, June 2nd
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont
This outing will feature a fun day of golf, dinner, music, and a silent auction. All proceeds will help The Legacy Ranch continue to provide Equine-Assisted Therapy to children and adults in the Chicagoland area.
CLICK HERE TO BE AN EVENT SPONSOR
BINGO!
The Legacy Ranch Junior Board is hosting a bingo night on Monday, May 22nd at 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
All proceeds go to therapeutic programming at the ranch.
Each game is a “Split the Pot” payout.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Join us for Easter at the Farm!
Saturday, April 1st
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All ages
Pictures with the Easter bunny - Egg hunts - Story time - Crafts
Ladies: Bring a friend (or 2) for some bonding time while riding, and then enjoy some light snacks and a champagne toast to celebrate friendship (and horses!)
BINGO!
The Legacy Ranch Junior Board is hosting a bingo night on Monday, March 20th at 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
All proceeds go to therapeutic programming at the ranch.
Each game is a “Split the Pot” payout.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Unicorn Minis Photoshoot
March 11th - spots available from 12:30 - 4:30 pm
The Legacy Ranch and the Lemont Junior Woman’s Club are hosting a Unicorn Minis Photoshoot Fundraiser. This fundraiser will help provide scholarships and financial assistance to participants in need of therapeutic services at the ranch.
Receive 5 digital photos taken by Allison Fudacz Photography.
Our Therapy Partners: Beyond Speech Therapy Specialists, LLC Elizabeth Frantz
