Located less than two hours away from most Chicagoland locations, Starved Rock Lodge has a wonderful variety of ways to make the most of this special time of year. Whether you want the perfect place to bring your family together for a holiday party, casual dinner or mulit-generational getaway, this historic Lodge is waiting to welcome you.
You won’t have a “Blue Christmas” if you attend the Christmas Spectacular with Ronnie B. Elvis on December 2nd or 3rd or the “Sweet Reminders of Christmas” Show set for December 9th and 10th. Tickets are $60 per person and include a hot lunch buffet. Matinees take place in the beautifully decorated Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge.
Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners will take place on November 19th, December 19th, and January 23rd. Guests board the Starved Rock Trolley and are escorted to August Hill Winery for the first stop with a flight of wine and appetizers. Camp Aramoni is the setting for dinner and drinks. The final stop is in the Main Dining Room of Starved Rock Lodge where after-dinner drinks and dessert is served. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Details and additional dates can be found on the Lodge’s website at: starvedrocklodge.com.
Starved Rock apparel and souvenirs make great holiday gifts. The Lodge’s Gift Shop has a wide assortment of coffee mugs, ornaments, books, jewelry, toys and more! Gift cards are available for purchase at: www.shopstarvedrock.com.
Breakfast with Santa will take place on Saturday, December 21st. Santa & Mrs. Claus will greet guests in the Great Hall and where everyone will enjoy a breakfast buffet. Following breakfast, there will be a fantastic magic show called “Magic by Cory.” Reservations are required. Tickets are $26 for adults, children (ages 4-10) are $17 each and children under 7 are $7. This events runs from 8:30-11:30am.
Christmas Trolley Lights Tours run Sunday through Thursday, December 8-12 and December 15-19 from 6:00-8:00pm. Let our staff do the driving so you can enjoy some of the area’s most stunning holiday displays. While aboard the trolley, our guide will share holiday trivia, jokes and riddles while listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 10 & under.
Our annual Wedding Expo will be held in the Great Hall on Sunday, January 5, 2025 from Noon to 3pm. Meet with our preferred vendors, explore our wedding venues, sample delicious cuisine and enjoy a sample of Starved Rock Bubbly. This is a free event, no RSVP needed.
Reservations are required for most special events at Starved Rock Lodge. Our Activities Department is happy to help you book an event, guided hike or historic trolley tour. Reservations are required for most events. Please call (815) 220-7386 or book online at: www.starvedrocklodge.com
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