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.

Junior Ranger Day

Explore different nature, history, outdoor, and safety stations from 10 a.m.

Date

Time of Day

Jun 27, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

Casting Memories Family Fishing Clinic

earn about river fishing tactics, Illinois river fish species, and ethical angling practices.

Date

Time of Day

Jun 28, 2026

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

From Quarry to Conservation Holiday Hike

Join one of our park naturalists for a hike to celebrate Independence Day and the fight to create the 2nd state park in...

Date

Time of Day

Jul 4, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

July Nature Quest for Young Explorers

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

Date

Time of Day

Jul 11, 2026

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

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?

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.