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Starved Rock Lodge hosts special events throughout the year. We can't wait to schedule seasonal events such as our annual Oktoberfest Dinners, Breakfast with Santa, Yoga & Hike and more. For more information and to make reservations, please contact our Activities Department at (815) 220-7386.

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Father’s Day Special

Join us on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a special menu for Father's Day. This special menu will be available all day on the Veranda and in the Back Door Lounge with regular menus available. Also available in the Main Dining Room for dinner with Main Dining Room dinner menu. Click here to see the menu.

Brews with a View and Food, too!

Join us on the Veranda for Brews with a View and Food too! This is a fun event featuring hot and cold appetizers, brick oven pizza, beer and wine tastings and live music by KevRoy and Eddie T! Tastings from Obscurity Brewing, Starved Rock Wines and Noon Whistle. Must be 21 or older to attend. Reservations required. Click here to view the menu.

Lock and Lunch – Ottawa to Starved Rock

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Ottawa to Starved Rock: 9:00am – Boat departs Ottawa 11:30am – Boat docks at Starved Rock 12:00pm – Trolley picks up group at boat ramp 12:30pm – Lunch in the Main Dining Room (Explore the historic Lodge &...

Lock and Lunch – Starved Rock to Ottawa

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am – Lunch in the Main Dining Room 12:00pm – Trolley down to boat ramp 12:30pm – Boat departs Starved Rock 2:45pm – Boat arrives back in Ottawa 3:00pm – Trolley travels back to...

Mega-Hike

Sold out. Have you ever wanted to hike all the canyons in the park? Well now you can do it in one day. Hikes leave the Lodge at 8:30am and expected time for lunch is 1pm. Return to the Lodge at 4pm. Board a trolley with a pair of guides and be taken to the east end of the park where you will begin your trek. Included is trolley transportation, guides, boxed lunch (1/2 way) and a specially designed shirt....

Lock and Lunch – Ottawa to Starved Rock

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Ottawa to Starved Rock: 9:00am – Boat departs Ottawa 11:30am – Boat docks at Starved Rock 12:00pm – Trolley picks up group at boat ramp 12:30pm – Lunch in the Main Dining Room (Explore the historic Lodge &...

Lock and Lunch – Starved Rock to Ottawa

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am – Lunch in the Main Dining Room 12:00pm – Trolley down to boat ramp 12:30pm – Boat departs Starved Rock 2:45pm – Boat arrives back in Ottawa 3:00pm – Trolley travels back to...

Lock and Lunch – Ottawa to Starved Rock

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Ottawa to Starved Rock: 9:00am – Boat departs Ottawa 11:30am – Boat docks at Starved Rock 12:00pm – Trolley picks up group at boat ramp 12:30pm – Lunch in the Main Dining Room (Explore the historic Lodge &...

Lock and Lunch – Starved Rock to Ottawa

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am – Lunch in the Main Dining Room 12:00pm – Trolley down to boat ramp 12:30pm – Boat departs Starved Rock 2:45pm – Boat arrives back in Ottawa 3:00pm – Trolley travels back to...

Mega-Hike

Have you ever wanted to hike all the canyons in the park? Well now you can do it in one day. Hikes leave the Lodge at either 8:30am and expected time for lunch is 1pm. Return to the Lodge at 4pm. Board a trolley with a pair of guides and be taken to the east end of the park where you will begin your trek. Included is trolley transportation, guides, boxed lunch (1/2 way) and a specially designed shirt. Limited...

Mega-Hike

Have you ever wanted to hike all the canyons in the park? Well now you can do it in one day. Hikes leave the Lodge at 9am and expected time for lunch is 1:30pm. Return to the Lodge at 4:30pm. Board a trolley with a pair of guides and be taken to the east end of the park where you will begin your trek. Included is trolley transportation, guides, boxed lunch (1/2 way) and a specially designed shirt. Limited spots...

Lock and Lunch – Ottawa to Starved Rock

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Ottawa to Starved Rock: 9:00am – Boat departs Ottawa 11:30am – Boat docks at Starved Rock 12:00pm – Trolley picks up group at boat ramp 12:30pm – Lunch in the Main Dining Room (Explore the historic Lodge &...

Lock and Lunch – Starved Rock to Ottawa

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am – Lunch in the Main Dining Room 12:00pm – Trolley down to boat ramp 12:30pm – Boat departs Starved Rock 2:45pm – Boat arrives back in Ottawa 3:00pm – Trolley travels back to...

Lock and Lunch – Ottawa to Starved Rock

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Ottawa to Starved Rock: 9:00am – Boat departs Ottawa 11:30am – Boat docks at Starved Rock 12:00pm – Trolley picks up group at boat ramp 12:30pm – Lunch in the Main Dining Room (Explore the historic Lodge &...

Lock and Lunch – Starved Rock to Ottawa

Experience something new and fun when you’re a passenger aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock on the Illinois Waterway. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation are included. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am – Lunch in the Main Dining Room 12:00pm – Trolley down to boat ramp 12:30pm – Boat departs Starved Rock 2:45pm – Boat arrives back in Ottawa 3:00pm – Trolley travels back to...

Oktoberfest Dinner

A celebration of Germany! Food, beer, wine and music. Join the fun! Sample German wine and beer. Enjoy a buffet of German foods and listen to authentic German music by the Duseldorfers German Band. Reservations are required for this event. *Price subject to change*

Oktoberfest Matinee

A celebration of Germany! Food, beer, wine and music. Join the fun! Sample German wine and beer. Enjoy a buffet of German foods and listen to authentic German music by the Duseldorfers German Band. *Price subject to change*

Oktoberfest Matinee

A celebration of Germany! Food, beer, wine and music. Join the fun! Sample German wine and beer. Enjoy a buffet of German foods and listen to authentic German music by the Duseldorfers German Band. *Price subject to change* **Call 815-220-7386 for tickets**

Yoga and Hike – 10am

Matt Hancock has taught over 14,000 classes and teaches regularly in the Illinois Valley area. Matt teaches a very dynamic yoga practice that will make you sweat, stretch and balance your way to mental and physical bliss. This event features a 75 minute yoga class and a 3 mile hike to St. Louis Canyon. Please bring your own yoga mat. Reservations required. This event will take place rain or shine! Cancellation policy is 3 days prior to event for a...

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