Upcoming Events Near Starved Rock

Venture aboard a 149-passenger sternwheel riverboat for a tour of the scenic waterways of Starved Rock Country. Enjoy delicious dining, a full bar, and occasional live music. Just a short 25-minute drive from our cabins, trips last 2 – 3 hours, and tickets can be purchased online. For more information, visit the company website.

Get excited for the annual Fall Fest & Parade in downtown Ottawa. Expect vendors, food trucks, and more! For more information, visit the event page.

Head to Buffalo Range & Gun Co. for the annual Pumpkin Shoot, from 9am-4pm. It’s a “festival-like” gathering complete with full auto, free targets, games, raffles, food trucks, exploding pumpkins and of course, guns. ​For more info, visit the Buffalo Range & Gun Co. website.

Get into the Oktoberfest spirit at Camp Aramoni’s Oktoberfest Brunch, with seatings from 9am – 12:45pm. A cash bar is available featuring themed cocktails, Bloody Marys, mimosas and nonalcoholic drinks. Reservations are required – visit the Camp Aramoni website for details.

Celebrate the season in nearby La Salle with a day of festive Halloween fun for all ages! The event kicks off in the morning with a dance performance, followed by a costume parade with prizes. Afterward, head into downtown La Salle for trick-or-treating at participating local businesses. It’s the perfect, spooktacular way to enjoy Halloween! For more information, visit the event website.

Frosty on First is La Salle’s festive two-day winter celebration on First Street, packed with family fun—live music, inflatables, an ice rink, food trucks, reindeer, and fireworks. Bundle up and make some holiday memories downtown! For more information, visit the event website.

Experience a dazzling display of holiday lights and colors at this annual event in the city of La Salle. Just a short 20-minute drive from our cabins, this free drive-thru display is open every night at Rotary Park. For more information, visit the event page.

Experience a charming European-style Christmas market in historic downtown Ottawa! Wander along Jackson Street’s cozy wooden huts for artisan gifts, holiday decor, and seasonal treats. Sip mulled wine or hot cocoa by the firepits, and enjoy live carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and festive family fun all season long. For more information, visit the event website.

Experience a dazzling display of holiday lights and colors at this annual event in the city of La Salle. Just a short 20-minute drive from our cabins, this free drive-thru display is open every night at Rotary Park. For more information, visit the event page.

Experience a charming European-style Christmas market in historic downtown Ottawa! Wander along Jackson Street’s cozy wooden huts for artisan gifts, holiday decor, and seasonal treats. Sip mulled wine or hot cocoa by the firepits, and enjoy live carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and festive family fun all season long. For more information, visit the event website.

Celebrate the season in Downtown La Salle with a day of festive holiday fun! Enjoy Breakfast with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, fire truck rides, s’mores, and Santa’s Workshop. With photo ops, family bingo, and holiday snacks throughout the day, it’s a perfect holiday getaway event for all ages. For more information, visit the event website.

Experience a charming European-style Christmas market in historic downtown Ottawa! Wander along Jackson Street’s cozy wooden huts for artisan gifts, holiday decor, and seasonal treats. Sip mulled wine or hot cocoa by the firepits, and enjoy live carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and festive family fun all season long. For more information, visit the event website.

Experience a charming European-style Christmas market in historic downtown Ottawa! Wander along Jackson Street’s cozy wooden huts for artisan gifts, holiday decor, and seasonal treats. Sip mulled wine or hot cocoa by the firepits, and enjoy live carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and festive family fun all season long. For more information, visit the event website.

Experience a dazzling display of holiday lights and colors at this annual event in the city of La Salle. Just a short 20-minute drive from our cabins, this free drive-thru display is open every night at Rotary Park. For more information, visit the event page.