Our events run from Thursday, January 30th until Sunday, February 2nd. Meet our special guest, Stephen Tobolowsky aka Ned Ryerson – BING! New events this year include the inaugural 5K run past many of the familiar places in the movie, the Broadway musical ‘Groundhog Day’ live on stage in the Woodstock Opera House, and Storybook Players for kids. Theatre 121, the Woodstock Opera House resident production company is proud to present ‘Groundhog Day the Musical' in the Woodstock Opera House. 7 Tony Award nominations and winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical this production is based on the iconic film. Newsday called it “an ingenious, witty, joyously offbeat musical.” Woodstock, Illinois celebrates Groundhog Day 2025 where Bill Murray filmed 1993 movie. The home of the Groundhog Days movie is celebrating 33 years with its annual celebration. The charming town of Woodstock, IL, is set to come alive once again as it hosts the annual Woodstock Groundhog Days celebration from February 1st to February 4th, 2024. Unlike any other Groundhog Day event, Woodstock, the cinematic backdrop of the beloved film, invites enthusiasts from around the world to join in the festivities that transcend time and space. Celebrate the magic with us at these unforgettable events with Groundhog Day festivities kick off in Woodstock!: 📅 Jan 30, 2025 Children’s Groundhog Storytime @ Old Courthouse Center Welcoming of the Groundhog @ Old Courthouse Center 📅 Jan 31, 2025 Groundhog Day Movie Memorabilia Open House Groundhog Day Dinner Dance “Groundhog Day” the Movie Groundhog Day the Musical @ Woodstock Woodstock, Illinois, home site of filming for the 1993 classic “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Stephen Tobolowski, is hosting a Groundhog Days celebration with a Theatre 121, the Woodstock Opera House resident production company is proud to present ‘Groundhog Day the Musical' in the Woodstock Opera House. 7 Tony Award nominations and winner of the [] January 31 @ 7:30 pm Groundhog Day Prognostication February 2 at 6:30 AM "Don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there!" Mark your calendars for the most exciting weekend of the winter — Woodstock’s Groundhog Days, happening January 30–February 2! The highlight of the celebration is the annual prognostication at 7 AM on February 2! The day before Willie’s weather report, you can also catch Groundhog Storytime at Makety Make in the Old Courthouse Center at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, and a free Welcoming of the Groundhog, with a performance by the Woodstock Community Choir, at a new location this year, the Event Center at the Courthouse Center on the Square. Woodstock, Illinois - Home of Annual Groundhog Days Groundhog Days FestivalThis quirky annual festival celebrates the iconic filming locations of the cult classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. In 1992, Woodstock, Illinois, was chosen as the backdrop for the film, and ever since, thousands of visitors from around the world have descended upon the historic Woodstock Downtown Square for The Brief. Woodstock, Illinois, became the filming location for "Groundhog Day" (1993), and the town now celebrates the movie with an annual festival that attracts visitors from around the world. Coming in 2025 – For the first time there will be a 5K Groundhog Day Run. Run through Woodstock and go past some of the places in the movie. Run past the bowling alley, piano teacher’s house, movie theater and Pennsylvanian Hotel. Join Woodstock Willie for a walk around town and a little fun with locals and visitors to celebrate Groundhog Day. Join Woodstock Willie for the Annual Groundhog Days Pub Crawl on Saturday, February 1, at 6 PM on the Historic Woodstock Square. The charming town of Woodstock, IL, is set to come alive once again as it hosts the annual Woodstock Groundhog Days celebration from February 1st to February 4th, 2024. Unlike any other Groundhog Day event, Woodstock, the cinematic backdrop of the beloved film, invites enthusiasts from around the world to join in the festivities that transcend time and space. A Brief History of Woodstock’s Groundhog Days. 1992 Filming of the movie; 1993 Groundhog Day movie released; Feb.2, 1994 Cheryl Wormley and Mike Palmquist cross paths, and decide that Woodstock needs to celebrate Groundhog Day in honor of the movie’s filming in Woodstock. Woodstock, Illinois - Home of Annual Groundhog Days Groundhog Days FestivalThis quirky annual festival celebrates the iconic filming locations of the cult classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. In 1992, Woodstock, Illinois, was chosen as the backdrop for the film, and ever since, thousands of visitors from around the world have descended upon the historic Woodstock Downtown Square for Woodstock, IL 60098 United States + Google « Groundhog Day Dinner Dance; This celebration could not take place each year without the generous contributions This is the 33rd anniversary of the filming, and Woodstock is filling the celebration with events for everyone. The 2025 schedule begins Jan. 30 and includes groundhog trivia, a Groundhog Day 5K Theatre 121 cast will premiere a few songs from Groundhog Day the Musical. Woodstock, IL 60098 United This celebration could not take place each year without Gather at the Opera House for a fun and informative tour of the “Groundhog Day” filming sites. Woodstock, IL 60098 This celebration could not take place
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