Event Category Archives: Family Events

Falconry PhotoOther Events

Starved Rock is more than just a great State Park, the Lodge and Park offer a variety of special events to enhance a guest’s experience. These events range from Teddy Bear Tea’s for the children, to musical Tribute to the Stars shows for the older crowd. If you’re looking for educational activities we’ve got ‘em, if you’re looking for memorable events that touch your heart, we have that too. As much as Starved Rock makes Read More

Fireside Stories at Starved RockStorytelling

Many different storytelling events are held under the serenity of the pines at Fox Ridge, our outdoor education & entertainment venue, across from the main doors of the Lodge. Campfire Stories are every Saturday night from July through October. Storytime starts at 7 pm. Come and sit around a campfire and share your own stories as well as listen to stories told by professionals. Don’t worry about the snacks, popcorn and supplies for s’mores will Read More

Wilderness WednesdayWilderness Wednesdays

Wilderness Wednesdays are  environmental awareness workshops for guests of all ages that will take place in our outdoor education venue, Fox Ridge. These events will be held on Wednesdays at 3pm from June 5 to August 28, 2013.  A Wide range of topics will be highlighted including birds, butterflies, plant & geology. Included in each workshop will be many interactive experiences and most likely, a make-and-take project for participants. Admission: Voluntary donation 2013 Wilderness Wednesday Read More

HISTORIC TROLLEY TOURS Offered:   March – December (Sundays) Price: $12.00 per adult/$10.00 senior/$8.00 children under 10 There are two tours: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm & 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. (Due to the Burgoo Festival in Utica, there will be NO Historic Trolley Tours on Sunday, October 13, 2013). Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where Read More

SLED DOG FEATURED IMAGEHusky Seminar & Sled Demo

Park roads have been salted and the hill from the Visitor Center to the Lodge is open! We are pleased to welcome back Free Spirit Siberian Rescue  for two sled dog demos in 2013. Dogs will run in the grassy area by the parking lot located just west of the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center. For more information on Husky Rescue, visit www.huskyrescue.org Sunday-January 13, 2013 AND Sunday-February 3, 2013 Outdoor Demos with Sled Dogs Read More

Oktoberfest at Starved Rock LodgeOktoberfest at Starved Rock Lodge (October 19 & 20, 2013)

Oktoberfest Dinners: October 19 & 20, 2013 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm in the Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge. Celebrate October German-style at Starved Rock Lodge. The beauty of fall will be mixed with an impressive buffet of German food, plus the flavor of ten Oktoberfest beers and there will be wine tasting, too!  It’s just $25.00 for the Authentic German Buffet (tax & gratuity included.) Children 10 & under: $12.00.  If you want the whole package of Read More

CHUCK WAGON DINNER & SHOWChuck Wagon Dinner & Cowboy Show (June 30, 2013)

Slide out of the saddle, listen for the clang of the dinner bell and pull up a spoon… Once again, this, summer we will offer our Chuck Wagon Dinner & Cowboy Show. Choose from any of these dates: June 30, July 14 & 28, August 11 & 18 or September 8. Plan for an evening of tasty vittles and ole’ fashioned fun for the family at Starved Rock Lodge’s Chuck Wagon Dinner & Cowboy Show. You’ll enjoy a Read More

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FEATURED IMAGEBreakfast with Santa – 2013

Join the jolliest man of the season for a breakfast buffet right here at Starved Rock Lodge.  Following breakfast, you’ll be treated to “Magic by Cory”.  Also attending will be “Grace,” a white tailed deer from the Furry Friends.  Children may take turns sitting on Santa’s lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and receive a chocolate treat. Adults: $13.50  Under 10: $9.95 Early reservations are a must. 800-868-7625 ext. 386

Fireside Stories at Starved RockSaturday Night Storytelling at Fox Ridge

  Every Saturday night June 8 – October 26 There’s no better place to spin a yarn or tell a tall tale than around the campfire! Make time each Saturday night from June 8 through October 26 at 7pm for Storytelling at Fox Ridge. The campfire will be roaring, the popcorn will be popped and the storytellers with be telling their tales – some of them true and some with a little bit of exaggeration peppered Read More

activiy-kidsKids Corner

Hey kids! Looking for fun and facts to help plan your visit to Starved Rock State Park? You have come to the right place. Explore our fun online resources & get to Starved Rock for endless activities & Educational Programs. The information below is provided thanks to the Illinois Natural History Survey, a division of the Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. UPCOMING EVENTS Search for Read More