• Groundhog Day Dinner Dance

    Woodstock Moose Lodge #1329 406 Clay St, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Come for a night of fun at the Woodstock Moose.  The bachelor auction and dance scenes in the movie ‘Groundhog Day’ were filmed here.  It is a convenient location across from the Metra train station and 2 blocks north of the Woodstock Square. Tickets for the entire evening are $40 per person. Raffles and silent [...]

    $40
  • Groundhog Day 5K

    Metra Station Parking Lot 90 Church Street, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Woodstock Groundhog Day 5K Race will take place in Woodstock, Illinois. This chip-timed, USATF certified 5K race has become a fun and festive community tradition, celebrating the spirit of Groundhog Day while supporting a great cause — Woodstock High School athletics. Run through Woodstock and go past some of the places in the movie. Run [...]

  • “Groundhog Day” the Movie

    “Groundhog Day” the Movie
    Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre 209 Main Street, Woodstock, IL, United States

    View the movie in the theater featured in the movie! Classic Cinemas is providing many opportunities to do just that during Groundhog Days weekend. Saturday, January 30th - 10:00 am Sunday, January 31st - 10:00 am Tuesday, February 2nd - Starting every 1/2 hour from 8 am to 10:30 am Purchase your tickets here: classicsinemas.com/groundhogday [...]

    $9
  • Groundhog Day Bags Tournament

    Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern 101 East Church St., Woodstock, IL, United States

    Join the competition in the beer garden. Do you play bags in the backyard? Are you in a summer league? Why not play in the cold and snow? Cash prizes. Cash Bar. For those of you who love tossing bags in the summer, here is a new twist. There will be a Bags Tournament outside [...]

    $42
  • Walking Tour of Filming Sites

    Walking Tour of Filming Sites
    Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Gather at the Opera House for a fun and informative tour of the “Groundhog Day” filming sites.  Dress warm and don’t forget your booties ‘cuz it’s cold out there! The tour will end at the B & B where Bill Murray woke up every morning.  You are invited inside to see the Cherry Tree Inn [...]

    Free
  • Movie Memorabilia Open House

    Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock, IL, United States

    Visit the Woodstock Public Library to see photos taken during the shooting of the movie and other artifacts. During the Memorabilia Open House special items from the library’s Groundhog Day Archive are out on display so that fans can enjoy seeing the scripts, location files, and scrapbooks close-up. Committee members will be on hand to [...]

  • Groundhog Day Pub Crawl

    Courthouse Center on the Square 101 N. Johnson St, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Join Woodstock Willie for the Annual Groundhog Days Pub Crawl Presented by Terrabis Dispensary Saturday, January 3oth | 6:00 PM Historic Woodstock Square The party kicks off in the Old Courthouse Center lobby! CHECK-IN is open from 6:00–7:30 PM only. 🎁 The first 300 ticket purchasers receive a FREE Groundhog Day SWAG ITEM! 🎟️ Tickets: [...]

    $25
  • “Groundhog Day” the Movie

    “Groundhog Day” the Movie
    Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre 209 Main Street, Woodstock, IL, United States

    View the movie in the theater featured in the movie! Classic Cinemas is providing many opportunities to do just that during Groundhog Days weekend. Saturday, January 30th - 10:00 am Sunday, January 31st - 10:00 am Tuesday, February 2nd - Starting every 1/2 hour from 8 am to 10:30 am Purchase your tickets here: http://classiccinemas.com/groundhogday [...]

    $9
  • Walking Tour of Filming Sites

    Walking Tour of Filming Sites
    Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Gather at the Opera House for a fun and informative tour of the “Groundhog Day” filming sites.  Dress warm and don’t forget your booties ‘cuz it’s cold out there! The tour will end at the B & B where Bill Murray woke up every morning.  You are invited inside to see the Cherry Tree Inn [...]

    Free
  • Chili Cook-Off

    McHenry County College 8900 Northwest Hwy #14, Crystal Lake, IL

    Woodstock Groundhog Days: A Beloved Tradition Returns—with Chili! After a five-year break, the Chili Cook Off is back by popular demand, bringing together community pride, culinary creativity, and a whole lot of warm comfort. This event isn’t just about tasting great chili—it’s about celebrating the people and traditions that make Woodstock such a special place. On January [...]

  • Children’s Groundhog Storytime

    Courthouse Center on the Square 101 N. Johnson St, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Bring the kids! They will enjoy hearing stories about groundhogs and making a groundhog craft. Woodstock Public Library is presenting the event in the Courthouse Center on the Square This event is FREE.  

  • Welcoming of the Groundhog

    Courthouse Center on the Square 101 N. Johnson St, Woodstock, IL, United States

      Woodstock Willie will be making a grand appearance to kick off the weekend’s festivities. This FREE event will be in the Event Center on the top floor of the Courthouse Center on the Square. Elevator entrance is on the west side on Throop Street. Hosted in part by the Bucciferro Family McDonald's of Woodstock [...]

  • Groundhog Day Trivia

    Courthouse Center on the Square 101 N. Johnson St, Woodstock, IL, United States

    How well do you know the movie Groundhog Day? Craig Krandel will test your knowledge for fun and prizes. Join us in the Event Center on the top floor of the Courthouse Center on the Woodstock Square. There is an elevator on the west side of the building on Throop Street. The event is FREE, but [...]

    Free
  • Groundhog Day Prognostication

    Will he see his shadow or won’t he? Will we have 6 more weeks of winter, or is spring right around the corner? Gather in the park in the town square for Woodstock Willie’s Prognostication. Come for all the festivities with our own Groundhog Day polka band. It’s all free but don’t forget your booties [...]

    Free
  • Drink to World Peace

    Squire on the Square 101 N. Johnson St, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Come to the bar where Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell ‘Drink to World Peace’ in the movie. Drink to World Peace and get a souvenir shot glass.

  • Pictures with the Groundhog

    Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock, IL, United States

    After the ceremony step inside the Woodstock Opera House and have your picture taken with Woodstock Willie indoors instead of taking pictures in the park. Meet our live groundhog up close and personal. Bring your phone and smile.  

  • Moose Breakfast

    Woodstock Moose Lodge #1329 406 Clay St, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Groundhog Day Breakfast on Monday, February 2nd from 7:30 to 9:00 am! $18 for adults, children ages 4-12 $10. Children 3 and under are free. Tickets available online only through eventbrite This event is produced and hosted by the Woodstock Moose lodge.  The festival committee is not involved.

  • “Groundhog Day” the Movie

    “Groundhog Day” the Movie
    Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre 209 Main Street, Woodstock, IL, United States

    View the movie in the theater featured in the movie! Classic Cinemas is providing many opportunities to do just that during Groundhog Days weekend. Saturday, January 30th - 10:00 am Sunday, January 31st - 10:00 am Tuesday, February 2nd - Starting every 1/2 hour from 8 am to 10:30 am Purchase your tickets here: http://classiccinemas.com/groundhogday [...]

    $9
  • Groundhog Wood Carving Demonstration

    Groundhog Wood Carving Demonstration
    Park in the Square 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Wander into the park in the Woodstock Square and watch our wood carver turn a log into a groundhog. If you just have to have this groundhog on display at your home you can bid to win it. Other wood carvings will be available for sale. Wood carving demonstration is sponsored by EMTECH Machining.  

  • Walking Tour of Filming Sites

    Walking Tour of Filming Sites
    Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock, IL, United States

    Gather at the Opera House for a fun and informative tour of the “Groundhog Day” filming sites.  Dress warm and don’t forget your booties ‘cuz it’s cold out there! The tour will end at the B & B where Bill Murray woke up every morning.  You are invited inside to see the Cherry Tree Inn [...]

    Free