Our Residents Welcome Visitors Your Government Doing Business How Do I... Events/Arts/Entertainment Challenger Learning Center for Science and Technology Not-for-profit facility dedicated to the enhancement of math, science and technology education. Interactive simulated space missions transform participants into astronauts, scientists, and engineers while they work together towards a common goal. Programs include missions for 5th grade classes, families, corporations, summer camps, and more. Complete details available on their website. Read more Woodstock's Annual Christmas Parade If you love parades (and who doesn't!) and are in the holiday spirit, be sure to join in welcoming Santa and Mrs. Claus as they join our Christmas Parade beginning at 2:00 PM on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. NEW ROUTE IN 2021 beginning at the Woodstock Water Works and traveling East on Jackson Street. The parade will enter and move around the Square, exiting on Cass and Throop. See picture below for the path. If you or your group would like to participate in the Christmas Parade, fill out the online form and contact the Woodstock Opera House at 815-338-4212. Read more City Band Concerts in the Square Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the Historic Woodstock Square and enjoy one of Woodstock’s longest summertime traditions - City Band Concerts and Ice Cream Socials on the Square, every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM in July. One of the oldest City Bands in the country, Woodstock City Band celebrates its 136th performing season in 2020! Call (815) 338-5300 for more information or CLICK HERE. Read more Fair Diddley Craft Show A registered trademark of the McHenry County Mental Health Resource League, this juried arts and crafts show is held the third Sunday in May on the beautiful Historic Woodstock Square featuring over 300 crafters. Visit www.mhrl.org for more information. Read more Farmer's Market Named the best producer Farmer's Market in the state of Illinois, area farmers offer an outstanding array of fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses, honey, eggs, meats, baked goods, perennials, woven items, and more, every Tuesday and Saturday, May through October, from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM on the wonderful Woodstock Square. So much to see, smell and taste! Live music presented by Off Square Music. Read more Gavers Barndance For 20 years, a devoted group of Woodstock citizens has organized this annual fundraising party, held the third Saturday evening in July, donating proceeds in excess of $6 million to area medical facilities to fight cancer. The event is located in Emricson Park under the big tent. For more information, visit their website. Read more Golf and Games Amusement center featuring outdoor mini golf, go-karts, batting cages for baseball and softball, and arcade. For more information, contact (815)338-7990 or visit their website. Read more Groundhog Days Thanks to Bill Murray and the "Groundhog Day" movie, every day is Groundhog Day in Woodstock! Beginning on Friday, 1/28/22 with Welcoming of the Groundhog, and culminating on 2/2/22 with the Official Prognostication at 7:00am, come to the beautiful Woodstock Square and help us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this family-favorite cinematic classic! Each year, Woodstock celebrates the movie, which was filmed here in 1992, with a chili cook-off, breakfast, dances, special showings of the movie, and a tour of filming sites, leading up to, of course, Woodstock Willie's progn Read more Harvest Fest & Fiddlers' Contest Day-long celebration held each September on the Historic Woodstock Square featuring a farmers market, old-time crafts people, vintage farm equipment, wagon rides, and a Fiddlers' Contest for youth and adults. Call (815) 338-5164 for more information. Read more Kingston Lanes Entertainment Center Bowling and Sports Lounge. For more information, contact (815)338-2105 or visit their website. Read more Ladies Night Out on the Square Come out to the historic Woodstock Square on this special night just for the ladies! The Square will be a wonder to behold with thousands of twinkling lights illuminating the trees and buildings. The retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues will be offering specials designed just for this special occasion. Read more Lighting of the Square Lighting of the Square A Magical Night of Giving, Celebration, and Tradition Read more McHenry County Fair Held each August on the Fairgrounds at the corner of IL Route 47 and Country Club Road in Woodstock, featuring carnival rides, food booths, entertainment, animal and antique competitions, talent and queen contests, demolition derby, livestock judging, exhibits, and more. For information, call (815) 338-5315. Read more Midwest Mozart Festival The Midwest Mozart Festival features talented musicians from McHenry County’s only resident professional orchestra who provide classical performances featuring music from the works of the great composer Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart. Concerts and programs are presented locally at the Woodstock Opera House and other Midwest venues. For more information and schedules see the organization’s website. Read more Off Square Music Not-for-profit organization sponsors twice monthly Open Mic Nights at Stage Left Cafe, on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (except for November, when it moves to the fourth Saturday, and December, when the fourth Friday is replaced by December 31st for a New Year's Eve concert). In addition, they co-sponsor monthly folk concerts the first Saturday of the month at Unity Spiritual Center (225 W. Calhoun Street). Many of the musicians also often perform during Farmer's Markets, May through October. Read more Old Courthouse Arts Center Currently open Thursday - Sunday in the original historic Old McHenry County Courthouse at 101 N. Johnson Street, this space offers rotating exhibitions featuring local fine artists and artisans, with selected works for sale in the Art Shop. For more information contact Northwest Area Arts Council at (815) 338-4525. Read more Stage Left Cafe Decorated in a back-stage motif and adjacent to, and operated by, the regionally-renowned Woodstock Opera House, Stage Left Cafe offers a variety of beverages, souvenirs, and entertainment...all presented in a unique atmosphere of theatrical tradition. Read more Summer in the Park Woodstock's signature event, Summer in the Park, will be held July 14-18, 2021 throughout Woodstock. Sponsored by the City of Woodstock, this five-day festival has something for everyone...music and concerts, children's entertainment, food court carnival rides and other children's activities, pool party, bags tournament, Movie in the Park, and much more! Read more Theatre 121 Theater 121 Theater 121 is a consolidation of two historic Opera House resident theatre companies, TownSquare Players Incorporated (TSP) and Woodstock Musical Theatre Company (WMTC). As a new 501c(3) non-profit organization, Theatre 121 will provide high caliber community based theatre performances - just as TSP & WMTC did for more than 50 years. The primary focus of Theatre 121 is to retain the extensive legacy of both of the former organizations while optimizing resources and pushing towards a more progressive and prestigious future. By promoting, sponsoring, supporting, producing, instructing, and engaging in all aspects of theatrical performing arts, Theatre 121 carries on a rich performance history as the newest resident theatre company of the Woodstock Opera House. Read more Victorian Christmas 'Tis the season in Woodstock! A place where history, art, and music surround the Town Square and brick-lined streets connect upscale shops, fine dining, live entertainment, and luxurious accommodations. Enjoy holiday shopping on the Square, Route 47, and throughout the City, as merchants display their holiday treasures. Enjoy the many holiday events at the Woodstock Opera House, the annual Lighting of the Square, the Christmas Parade, strolling carolers, and FREE carriage rides on selected days. Read more Wayne's Lanes There's nothing like spending the evening at an old-fashioned bowling alley, located right downtown in Woodstock. Bowl on the same lanes where Bill Murray bowled in the classic movie Groundhog Day. For more information, contact (815) 337-2811 or visit their website. Read more Woodstock Ale Fest The annual Woodstock Ale Fest takes place in October each year. The Woodstock Ale Fest is a celebration of Craft Beer, Bacon & Bluegrass. The fest features over 80 unique beers from craft breweries around the country. So grab a brew, munch on some sizzlin’ bacon, and get your jam on with live Bluegrass music at the Woodstock Ale Fest. The event take places on the corner of Clay & Bartlett Streets (401 Clay Street) in Downtown Woodstock. Read more Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre Annual summer production of hit “junior” musicals, directed by local music professionals, and featuring talented Woodstock students that have completed 4th through 8th grades. For more information, message them or visit their website. Read more Woodstock Folk Festival The Festival is always held the 3rd Sunday in July. Periodic concerts are held throughout the year and are announced on their website. Read more Woodstock Opera House Built in 1889, this majestic historic landmark building began as the focal point of the downtown area, housing the City Hall, Library, Auditorium, Police and Fire Departments. It remains the heart of the Woodstock community today, offering high-quality, professionally-produced, year-round concerts and performances, along with rotating art exhibitions. In addition to hosting nationally-renowned actors, speakers, and musicians, the Opera House is home to three local acting troupes: Woodstock Musical Theater Company, TownSquare Players, and the Woodstock Children's Summer Theater. Read more Woodstock Theatre Classic Cinemas This Classic Cinemas movie theater, located in downtown Woodstock, was beautifully restored and expanded in 2014. The state-of-the-art theater boasts 8 screens, with a full schedule of affordable, first-run and special-showing cinematic selections. The main auditorium is named after the late Harold Ramis, in remembrance of his affection for Woodstock while directing the hit movie Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, that was filmed in and around the Woodstock Square in 1992. Read more Woodstock on the Square Benefit Car Show Held the third Saturday of August each summer on the beautiful and historic Woodstock Square, this event draws hundreds of vintage hot rods and custom cars. Food, contest, DJ...come have some fun! Read more Community Overview Area Resources BE OUR FRIEND! 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Calhoun Street Woodstock, Illinois 60098 Phone (815) 338-4300 Fax (815) 334-2269 Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M,W,Th,F 8:30am - 7:00pm Tuesdays unless otherwise posted View Full Contact Details Upcoming Events Lighting of the Square 11/26/2021 - 4:00pm Woodstock's Annual Christmas Parade 11/28/2021 - 2:00pm Groundhog Days 02/02/2022 - 7:00am View the Calendar Home Contact Us Sitemap Staff Login Website Policy Selecteer een taal▼ Site Design by Aha Consulting