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Groundhog Days

January 30, 2020 - January 31, 2020 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Photo credit: City of Woodstock

Location

City of Woodstock

Woodstock, IL

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Description

Festivities include the Woodstock Willie's Family Fun Day, Groundhog Day movie showings, walking tours of filming sites, Groundhog Trivia, chili cook-off, bowling tournament, Rotary bag toss tournament, "Groundhog Tales" by Storyteller Jim May and Groundhog Willie's official Groundhog Day prognostication.

Event Cost: Varies based on activity. Check website.

Event times: Jan. 30-Feb. 2. Check website for schedule.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.woodstockgroundhog.org/

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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