Family Nature Bingo and Trivia Get ready to use your nature knowledge to win ultimate bragging rights and a unique gift for your family during this game night! One family gift will be given out during trivia, with smaller prizes for the bingo portion for individuals. It will sure be an eventful evening with family, […]

Bring your family and friends to the 18th Annual Hertz Trout Valley Turkey Trot. Kick start your Thanksgiving with a run, walk or stroll around the grounds of Trout Valley. Create memories and make room for dinner. Packet Pickup & Registration @ 7:30am / Kids @ 8:30am / 5k @ 9:00am

Henry’s Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & 1/2 Mile Kids Dash Presented by Kopf Running: Kopf Running presents the 12th Annual Henry’s Hustle 5K benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of our friend, Henry Betts! This year’s race will be held on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 8:15am. We are collecting monetary donations for the […]

Happy Holiday Railway Embark on a magical 40 minute train ride through the winter countryside with Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a 40-minute train ride for the whole family See and visit with Santa Claus on the train Treats and hot chocolate will be served An animated light show and holiday song presentation entertain you during […]

Mistletoe & Martinis – A Festive Christmas Market, an enchanting collaboration of holiday cheer, festive drinks, and unique shopping! Start your adventure by Filling the Jeep with Joy! Jeeps on the Run will be parked in front to collect unwrapped toys for their Toys for Tots drive! Bring the kids to make a FREE Gingerbread […]

Grinch ‘n Greet Drop in and meet the Grinch before heading to the Lighting of the Square. A great photo opportunity for the upcoming Holiday!

Lighting of the Square 2024 Celebrate the start of the holiday season in downtown Woodstock, Illinois, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch as tens of thousands of white lights illuminate the Square with this treasured tradition! Woodstock, voted one of the TODAY show’s “Merriest Main Streets” in the country in 2022, ushers in the magic of […]

Cocoa, Carols & Christmas Tales Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of the season with us before the magical Lighting of the Square! Join in for an evening of cozy holiday cheer, complete with heartwarming stories, carols to ring in the season, and a special Create Your Own Hot Chocolate Bar where you can add […]

Light up the Holidays/Tree Lighting Join in for our first ever Christmas Tree Lighting! They will have Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5 to 7 pm Harmony Strolling Carolers will be there to bring the sounds of the holidays from 6 to 7 pm Tree lighting will commence between 6-6:30pm There will be hot chocolate, […]

Christmas Movies at the Outdoor Theatre Bundle up with those you love and share the cinematic memories that bring you back to a different time. It’s what our theater does best! It’s a Wonderful Life and White Christmas back to back. Just $15 for your ENTIRE CARLOAD to get in. Find more info and FAQ […]

2024 Festival of Lights Parade Theme: Wish You Were Here, an Island Christmas  

Come out in your PJs and treat the whole family to a magical morning with Santa! The morning will be filled with a yummy breakfast, a festive hot cocoa bar, cookie decorating, and an ornament craft. Santa, the guest of honor, will also make an appearance to take pictures with all the kids. Don’t forget […]