Calendar of Events
Starved Rock State Park is one of the best and most beautiful destinations for hiking in the Midwest. We know that our guests love to come here to see the natural beauty of the park, but there’s so much more to see and do. First time at Starved Rock? We suggest a guided hike and a historic trolley tour to learn about the area. We offer seasonal trolley tours, year ’round guided hikes, musical tribute shows, special events, educational programs, children’s activities and so much more! Come explore this jewel in the crown of LaSalle County and see why we attract more than two million visitors each year!
Take a look at our Calendar of Events to see what activities are going on at Starved Rock Lodge:
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Results // July 22nd - 25th
Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Land & Water Cruises
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Trolley Schedule » Land & Water Cruise June-September Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11am – 3pm Ticket price: $41/person Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11am: Tours begin with lunch and trolley/boat ride follow Tour begins with lunch in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, “The Eagle I” where you will see the east end of the Starved Rock State Park area by water. There are restrooms available throughout the tour and minimal walking is involved. Reservations are required. Please call 815-220-7386 to register. *Please note: Late arrivals will not be refunded. Wednesday July 17 @ 11am Friday…Read more
Historic Trolley Tours
(Mon, Wed & Fri 3pm Departure)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Trolley Schedule » March: Saturday: 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm Sunday: 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm April-May: Saturday: 3-4:30pm Sunday: 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3-4:30pm June: Monday-Friday: 3-4:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3-4:30pm July & August: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3-4:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3-4:30pm September-October: Monday-Friday: 3-4:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3-4:30pm November-December: Saturday: 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm Sunday: 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm Pricing $12/adult $10/seniors (60 & over) $8/children (10 & under) Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to…Read more
Dinner & Evening Cruise
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Trolley Schedule » June – September Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5pm-8pm $41/person Board a Starved Rock Trolley and travel to Lone Point Shelter where you’ll board the new river boat, “The Eagle I” for a leisurely, scenic cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise, the trolley returns you to the Lodge where you’ll enjoy dinner from our special menu, served with dessert, in our historic Main Dining Room. Reservations are required. For more information and to make reservations call 815-220-7386. Please note: This tour needs a minimum of 10 people to run Tuesday July 16 @ 5pm Thursday July 18 @ 5pm Monday July 22 @ 5pm Tuesday July 23 @ 5pm Thursday July 25 @ 5pm Monday July 29…Read more
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
Tuesday on the River
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Tuesday on the River 3pm – 4:30pm $18/person in July $20/person in August Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge at 3pm. The Trolley takes you to Lone Point Shelter to enjoy an hour long boat ride on The Eagle I. Arrive back at the Lodge at 4:30pm. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386. Please note: Late arrivals will not be refunded. Tuesday July 16 – Click here to register Tuesday July 23 – Click here to register Tuesday July 30 – Click here to register Tuesday August 6 – Click here to register Tuesday August 13 – Call for more information Tuesday August 20 – Click here to register Tuesday August 27 – Click here…Read more
Dinner & Evening Cruise
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Trolley Schedule » June – September Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5pm-8pm $41/person Board a Starved Rock Trolley and travel to Lone Point Shelter where you’ll board the new river boat, “The Eagle I” for a leisurely, scenic cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise, the trolley returns you to the Lodge where you’ll enjoy dinner from our special menu, served with dessert, in our historic Main Dining Room. Reservations are required. For more information and to make reservations call 815-220-7386. Please note: This tour needs a minimum of 10 people to run Tuesday July 16 @ 5pm Thursday July 18 @ 5pm Monday July 22 @ 5pm Tuesday July 23 @ 5pm Thursday July 25 @ 5pm Monday July 29…Read more
Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
Land & Water Cruises
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Trolley Schedule » Land & Water Cruise June-September Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11am – 3pm Ticket price: $41/person Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11am: Tours begin with lunch and trolley/boat ride follow Tour begins with lunch in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, “The Eagle I” where you will see the east end of the Starved Rock State Park area by water. There are restrooms available throughout the tour and minimal walking is involved. Reservations are required. Please call 815-220-7386 to register. *Please note: Late arrivals will not be refunded. Wednesday July 17 @ 11am Friday…Read more
Historic Trolley Tours
(Mon, Wed & Fri 3pm Departure)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Trolley Schedule » March: Saturday: 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm Sunday: 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm April-May: Saturday: 3-4:30pm Sunday: 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3-4:30pm June: Monday-Friday: 3-4:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3-4:30pm July & August: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3-4:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3-4:30pm September-October: Monday-Friday: 3-4:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3-4:30pm November-December: Saturday: 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm Sunday: 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm Pricing $12/adult $10/seniors (60 & over) $8/children (10 & under) Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to…Read more
Thursday, July 25th, 2019
Starved Rock Walker’s Club
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Thursdays, 9am Free – Open to the Public Would you like someone to hike with you? Don’t know where to hike? Come one, come all! Meet us on Thursdays at 9am in the Lodge lobby for pre-planned group hikes. These hikes take a few hours and usually end around noon. The best part is the hiking schedule changes each week and repeats itself each quarter so you get to see each part of the park in every season of the year! Some hikes head to Matthiessen or Buffalo Rock State Parks. Hike 12 times and earn a free lunch in the Main Dining Room! No pre-registration is required. Please wear appropriate clothing, shoes and bring a water bottle! Ask for a full schedule…Read more
Thursday on the River
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Thursday on the River 3pm – 4:30pm $18/person in July $20/person in August Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge at 3pm. The Trolley takes you to Lone Point Shelter to enjoy an hour long boat ride on The Eagle I. Arrive back at the Lodge at 4:30pm. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386. Please note: Late arrivals will not be refunded. Thursday July 18 – Click here to register Thursday July 25 – Click here to register Thursday August 1 – Click here to register Thursday August 8 – Click here to register Thursday August 15 – Click here to register Thursday August 22 – Click here to register Thursday August 29 – Click here to register
Dinner & Evening Cruise
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Trolley Schedule » June – September Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5pm-8pm $41/person Board a Starved Rock Trolley and travel to Lone Point Shelter where you’ll board the new river boat, “The Eagle I” for a leisurely, scenic cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise, the trolley returns you to the Lodge where you’ll enjoy dinner from our special menu, served with dessert, in our historic Main Dining Room. Reservations are required. For more information and to make reservations call 815-220-7386. Please note: This tour needs a minimum of 10 people to run Tuesday July 16 @ 5pm Thursday July 18 @ 5pm Monday July 22 @ 5pm Tuesday July 23 @ 5pm Thursday July 25 @ 5pm Monday July 29…Read more
