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.

Eagle Watch Weekend

Eagle Watch Weekend has returned for another year in Starved Rock Country!

Date

Time of Day

Jan 24, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

Starved Rock Art Show Entries Due

Submit art show entires from January 3rd to 1/31 at the Starved Rock Visitor Center.

Date

Time of Day

Jan 31, 2026

Morning

Preregistration?

Trek Through Time: Ice Age and Icefall Hike

Join us for a journey through the icy wonders of the past.

Date

Time of Day

Jan 31, 2026

Morning

Yes

Preregistration?

Hogging the Spotlight: Meet Wanda the Groundhog

Join us for a special Groundhog Day celebration where we explore the science and stories behind this famous tradition.

Date

Time of Day

Feb 1, 2026

Afternoon

Preregistration?

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?

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.