Event Category Archives: Family Events

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, September 22

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2    July 21   August 25    September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, September 1

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2    July 21   August 25    September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, August 25

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2    July 21   August 25    September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, July 21

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2, July 21, August 25, September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

Music & Wine Under the PinesMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, June 2

Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2    July 21   August 25    September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the soft sound of the wind through the towering pines isn’t enough for you on a Sunday afternoon, head to Fox Ridge at Starved Rock Lodge for outdoor concerts and a chance to sample and purchase Starved Rock wines. Sunday concerts at Fox Ridge are great for all ages and audience members Read More

dueling pianosDueling Pianos at Starved Rock Lodge

Dueling Pianos in the Great Hall on Friday, May 10, 2013 Appetizers will be served from 6:00- to 7:00 p.m. followed by the performance from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is an Experience like no other!  Don’t miss this wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show. Appetizer Bar begins at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. We will have a cash bar that will be open throughout the evening.  Our interactive Read More

FEATURED IMAGE 225x175 bill jamersonBill Jamerson’s Stories of the CCC

“Dollar-a-Day Boys” was the nickname for workers in the CCC. Don’t miss “Stories & Songs of the CCC” with Bill Jamerson on Sunday, October 6 at Fox Ridge. Two performances: 11am & 2pm. Historian and documentary filmmaker Bill Jamerson will perform stories and songs sharing the history of the Civilan Conservation Corps and its importance to Staved Rock State Park.  This is a free event.

FEATURED IMAGE 225x175 FOX RIDGE FALCONRYFalconry Program

Join Falconry expert, Rich Escutia on June 23 at 3pm at Fox Ridge (our outdoor venue at Starved Rock Lodge) as he shares his expertise in falconry.  Learn about the types of birds he has studied and meet some of his feathered friends during your visit.  This is a free event.  Donations are welcome.  For more information call 815-220-7386.

FEATURED IMAGE 225x175 WILDFLOWERWildflower Pilgrimage (Canceled)

SORRY! THIS EVENT has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. SPRING WILDFLOWER WEEKEND at Starved Rock State Park. Volunteers from the Starved Rock Foundation will lead (free) guided hikes in the annual Wildflower Pilgrimage! Hikes depart from the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9:00 am & 1:00 pm both days to go in search of the numerous flowers found in the Park. It also should be a good time for waterfalls as well!

FEATURED IMAGE 225x175 drum circleDrum Circle at Starved Rock Lodge

Join us on Sunday June 16, 2013 under the Pines at Fox Ridge for a Drum Circle with Dave Peterson. This moving event begins at 3pm. If you’ve never been to a drum circle, just come and watch. Before you know it, you’ll want to join in the fun. You’ll enjoy the musical talent of local musician Dave Peterson and friends as they lead an outdoor drum circle surrounded by the beauty of nature at Starved Read More