Upcoming Events
We have year-round activities related to nature, history, music, and more. See what is happening at the Rock!
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Visitors to Starved Rock State Park can now take a guided hike on the park’s most popular trails by using this new smartphone app. Download the Prairie State Hike App for just 99 cents.
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Making plans for the weekend? Look what we have going on at the park this spring and summer!
Please visit the IDNR webpage at www2.illinois.gov/dnr to view the Calendar of Events as well as registration information. Some programs require pre-registrations.
All programs, special events, workshops, and guided hikes are FREE!
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Don't know what to do with the kiddos on a Saturday? Come out to the park and join us for a fun nature program just for kids!
Starved Rock Saplings is suitable for children ages 3-10 years old and their chaperon.
Please email lisa.sons@illinois.gov at least 1 week ahead of time to register so naturalists can purchase the supplies needed for all of the program fun!
July=Totally Turtles!
August= Incredible Insects!
September= Magical Monarchs!
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