EVENTS | Starved Rock Hikers

Park Events

Discover engaging and free nature/history themed events!

All events are hosted by the Starved Rock Foundation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

August Nature Quest for Young Explorers

It’s summer break, time to explore the great outdoors with our park naturalists.

Date

Time of Day

Aug 1, 2026

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

Journey Through the Tallgrass: Prairie Hike

Soak in the sunshine in the expanse of the tallgrass prairie and discover what makes this habitat so special!

Date

Time of Day

Aug 9, 2026

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

Art in the Park: Nature’s Palette

Create your own masterpiece using inks and paints made out of natural flower and plant materials.

Date

Time of Day

Aug 16, 2026

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

Bats in the Spotlight Program and Night Hike

Learn about the 13 bat species in Illinois and how they are studied.

Date

Time of Day

Aug 29, 2026

Evening

Yes

Preregistration?

Honoring the Hands That Built Our Parks: Holiday Hike

Join one of our park naturalists to celebrate Labor Day and those who built trails, buildings, and structures at the par...

Date

Time of Day

Sep 7, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

3 Hots and a Cot! The CCC at Starved Rock

Who were the Civilian Conservation Corps?

Date

Time of Day

Sep 12, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

2026 EVENTS BROCHURE

Download the 2026 park events brochure by clicking on the .pdf file.

All events are hosted by the Starved Rock Foundation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Please note that each event requiring registration online opens exactly 1 month before.