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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. 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. This event is being put on by the Woodstock High School Backers Club. Groundhog Day: Gear up for all the festivities during Groundhog Day season from Thursday through Sunday in Woodstock. The city will have numerous events, including a movie memorabilia open house, a 5K, a cocktail party, storytelling and walking tours. Celebrate the day during the prognostication starting at 6:30 a.m. Sunday to see if Woodstock The main event for Groundhog Day is the annual prognostication at 7:00 on February 2nd. Hundreds will brave the weather and gather on the Woodstock Square to see Woodstock Willie emerge from his tree trunk home. 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 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! This annual event began in 1992 when the filming of "Groundhog Day" took place in the Woodstock area, which is 61 miles away from Chicago and about 568 miles from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, home 4 p.m. – Groundhog Day Bingo at the Woodstock Moose Lodge 1329; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Groundhog Day Pub Crawl on the historic Woodstock Square; Feb. 5. 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Groundhog Day Pancake Breakfast at the Woodstock Moose Lodge 1329; 10 a.m. – Showing of “Groundhog Day” movie in the Harold Remus Auditorium at Woodstock Theatre 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 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. 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. “Official” Groundhog Day Breakfast 02 February 2024 7:30 am - 9:30 am Immediately following the ceremony on the town square the official Groundhog Day breakfast will be held at the Woodstock Moose Lodge on Clay Street. Groundhog Day Movie Memorabilia & Memories; Groundhog Day Dinner Dance; Willie’s Cocktail Party; Groundhog Day the Movie; Groundhog Day the Musical; Saturday, February 1st. Groundhog Day 5K; Groundhog Day the Movie; Groundhog Tales with Jim May; Storybook Players; Storybook Players; Stephen Tobolowsky Meet & Greet; Groundhog Day Bags Tournament Events. Thursday, January 30th One of Woodstock’s best features for Groundhog Day movie enthusiasts is the Walking Tour that the Groundhog Days Committee has The main event for Groundhog Day is the annual prognostication at 7 am, February 2nd.Hundreds will brave the weather and gather on the Woodstock Square to see Woodstock Willie emerge from his tree trunk home. 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. View the movie in the theater featured in the movie! Classic Cinemas is providing many opportunities to do just that during Groundhog Days weekend. Groundhog Day Movie Memorabilia & Memories; Groundhog Day Dinner Dance; Willie’s Cocktail Party; Groundhog Day the Movie; Groundhog Day the Musical; Saturday, February 1st. Groundhog Day 5K; Groundhog Day the Movie; Groundhog Tales with Jim May; Storybook Players; Storybook Players; Stephen Tobolowsky Meet & Greet; Groundhog Day Bags Tournament 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. Woodstock Willie will be making a grand appearance to kick off the weekend’s festivities. Theatre 121 cast will premiere a few songs from Groundhog Day the Musical.
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