Calendar of Events

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Bald Eagle Trolley Tour   11:00AM - 2:30PM
Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride the trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Includes your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU during the week and Brunch on Sun...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Rock Star Competition   
Thursdays February 2nd through March 1st NEW this year any type of music welcome! Local vocalists will sing their hearts out at our annual “Rock Star” Competition, which begins February 2nd in the Main Dining Room. Dinner specials begin at 5:00pm w...more info »

Walkers' Club   9:00AM
Weekly guided hike through Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. PLEASE NOTE: We will not hike on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day. ...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Acoustic music   8:00PM - 11:00PM
Local musicians perform in the laid-back setting of the Back Door Lounge. Enjoy your favorite cocktail (Starved Rock Signature Ale-- a craft beer-- is on tap) and an appetizer or late dinner, too. ...more info »

Bald Eagle Trolley Tour   
There will be two tours. First tour departs at 9:00am and will return for lunch at 11:30am. The second tour will begin at 11:00am and return at 2:30pm. Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride the trolley to the Illinois W...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Bald Eagle Trolley Tour   11:00AM - 2:30PM
Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride the trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Includes your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU during the week and Brunch on Sun...more info »

Sunday Program at Starved Rock Visitor Center   1:00PM - 2:00PM
Ice Age Beasts of Illinois by Chris Widga (Assistant Curator of Geology, Illinois State Museum) A wide variety of Ice Age animals are present in the fossil record of Illinois. How did mammoths and mastodons go extinct? Where did Saber-toothed cats...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Bald Eagle Trolley Tour   11:00AM - 2:30PM
Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride the trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Includes your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU during the week and Brunch on Sun...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Art in the Park   
"Art in the Park" is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the "Art in the Park" collection i...more info »

Bald Eagle Trolley Tour   11:00AM - 2:30PM
Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride the trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Includes your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU during the week and Brunch on Sun...more info »