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.

Starved Rock Art Show

The Art Show will be open to the public starting February 7.

Date

Time of Day

Feb 7, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

Owl Prowl

Come join us for a thrilling night of owl watching at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center!

Date

Time of Day

Feb 14, 2026

Evening

Yes

Preregistration?

Owl You Need is Love: Live Owl Program

Experience a lovely evening with ambassador owls this Valentine’s Day.

Date

Time of Day

Feb 14, 2026

Evening

Preregistration?

Art in the Park Workshop: Zentangles

Winter blahs?

Date

Time of Day

Feb 28, 2026

Afternoon

Yes

Preregistration?

Starved Rock Art Show Award Reception

Please join us in congratulating our award winners of this year's Starved Rock Art Show during with an artist reception...

Date

Time of Day

Mar 7, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

Exploring Starved Rock’s Past

Discover the turn of the 20th century events that created the foundation for the second state park in Illinois-Starved R...

Date

Time of Day

Mar 14, 2026

Afternoon

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.