February at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

February 1 - 3
Groundhog Days, Woodstock, 
In celebration of the movie Groundhog Day, which was filmed in Woodstock, and Woodstock's own Groundhog, Woodstock Willie! Come join in the fun. Complete schedule click here.  More information call 815-338-2436.

March  at the Opera House
For a current listing of plays and performances at the Historic Opera House go to: 
www.WoodstockOperaHouse.com

March at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

Downtown Woodstock Easter Egg Hunt
Contact Cobblestones on the Square for information at  815-337-1750

April at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

Woodstock Folk Festival 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Stage Left Cafe
Suggested donation $5. .
For more information or to sign up and share your talent at this special event contact Annemarie Serra at 815-479-9933 or visit www.woodstockfolkmusic.com.

Woodstock Mozart Festival's Annual Chefs' Showcase Brunch
11:00 am to 2:00 PM
Sample the finest offerings of up to 18 restaurants. Between samplings, you can participate in the Festival's Silent Auction. 

May at the Opera House
For a current listing of plays and performances at the Historic Opera House go to: 
www.WoodstockOperaHouse.com

May at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

Old Court House Arts Center Annual  Studio Sale & Artist Equipment Sale
Arts Center hours are Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. The Old Courthouse Arts Center is located at the top of the Square, 101 N. Johnson Street, in Woodstock, Illinois. 
For further information please contact the Arts Center at 815-338-4525 or oldcourthouse@msn.com

Fair Didley on the Square
The historic Woodstock Square bustles with crafters, food vendors, music and other events all day long.  Join the festivities of an old time Fair Didley.  Sponsored by the Mental Health Resource League. For additional information, call (815) 385-5745

Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.  Ceremony at 10:00 on the Square.  Parade and floats.  By the American Legion and VFW.

Band Concerts on the Square.  Begins June 3rd through July 29th, every Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for a perfect summer evening of enjoyment.  Ice-Cream Socials.

June at the Opera House
For a current listing of plays and performances at the Historic Opera House go to: 
www.WoodstockOperaHouse.com

June at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

Ruben's Run
Motorcycle Run begins at Woodstock Harley Davidson - 8am Registration. POST RUN PARTY @ Galt Airport - Gates open at NOON.  For more information go to www.GaltFestivals.com or www.rubensrun.com

Woodstock Music Fest

Live Music, Food, Beer Garden

Woodstock Professional and Business Women's  (WPBW) Garden Walk 
What a way to spend the first day of summer!  Tour and enjoy the most fantastic garden's in the Woodstock area to usher in your "gardening bug"!   Stroll through the gardens and get inspired. Woodstock has been named one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2007 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Enjoy Woodstock’s historic downtown district before or after the walk! 

Chain O' Lakes Eagles 2008 Air Show - Radio Controlled Airplanes
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
5707 Pioneer Road - Ringwood, IL

Come see what Radio Controlled Flying is all about and give it a try!

Sponsor/Participant:   Woodstock Hobbies, Ltd.  - 124 Cass Street on the Square
For more information visit www.coleagles.com

Band Concerts on the Square.  Every Wednesday through July 29th.  Begins 7:30 PM.  Bring your lawn chair and settle in for a perfect summer evening of enjoyment.

July  at the Opera House
For a current listing of plays and performances at the Historic Opera House go to: 
www.WoodstockOperaHouse.com

July at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

4th of July Celebrations at Emricson Park

24th Annual Folk Festival on the Square
Oh what a day!  What could be better than enjoying folk, blues, Latin and Celtic tunes on a summer day in Woodstock's own beautiful park in the Square?  Bring your lawn chairs or stroll the beautiful Square, enjoying shopping and dining on "America's Best Town Square".
For more information visit www.woodstockfolkmusic.com

Sidewalk Days on the Square
Old fashioned?  You bet!  Live the memory and get in the spirit of Woodstock's historic market town as shopkeepers display their wears and sale items on America's Best Town Square.

Music Fest 4
Two day free musical event from 5:00 pm  - 11:00 pm each day.  From rock to blues to swing.  For complete list of musical lineup and activities click here.

4th Annual Gallery in the Garden 
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
600 Lawndale Avenue - Woodstock (Near the historic downtown Square)
A showcase event exhibiting over 30 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelry designers, and potters in a private garden in Woodstock.  Come and experience the synthesis of art in nature, while enjoying a variety of live music.  This is a fundraiser event and this year's charities are Turning Point's battered women's shelter and Direct Assistance Program, helping those in need.
For more information visit www.galleryinthegarden.org

Band Concerts on the Square.  Begins 7:00 PM.  during August. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for a perfect summer evening of enjoyment.8/2 & 8/3, 8/9 & 8/10, 8/16 & 8/17)

August at the Opera House
For a current listing of plays and performances at the Historic Opera House go to: 
www.WoodstockOperaHouse.com

August at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

Woodstock Mozart Festival,  
Woodstock Opera House Performances Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm
In its twenty second season and set in the Woodstock Opera House's intimate concert hall, recognized conductors and artist perform orchestral and chamber works of Mozart and other composers. Contact the Opera House Box Office at 815/338-5300 for subscription and ticket information.  Anita Whalen, General Director; Mark Peskanov, Artistic Advisor. For more information visit the Woodstock Mozart Festival website at www.mozartfest.org

Tenth Annual Flyers & Tires sponsored by Galt Festivals
AIR SHOW and hot rods, classic cars, & motorcycles; Galt's famous burn outs on the runway!  For more information go to www.GaltFestivals.com

Kroosers Kars for Kids on the Woodstock Square:  "Dig" those antique and classic cars, food, music on the Square.  This is truly a fun and festive walk back in time on a warm summer evening!  Hours 5 pm to 10 pm.  sponsored by the Youth Service Bureau.  For more information contact the Youth Service Bureau at  http://www.YSB4kids.org

Woodstock Square Art Walk:  An exceptional evening of art, music and food. America's Best Town Square provides the ideal backdrop for this evening of art exhibits, artist demonstrations and participatory events.  An event you won't soon forget.  6:00 - 9:30 pm.  For more information contact Cobblestones on the Square at 815-337-1750

Beginning May 5th through October 31st Farmer's Market On the Square - Tues & Saturdays

September at the Opera House
For a current listing of plays and performances at the Historic Opera House go to: 
www.WoodstockOperaHouse.com

September at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

A Night at the Opera House
Begins at 6:00 PM - Woodstock Opera House
Cocktails and Silent Auction at 6:00 PM.  Dinner served at 7:15 PM.  Dessert and entertainment to follow featuring an Opera House Musical Revue.  Black tie optional.  Limited seating available.  Proceeds benefit The Woodstock Opera House.  Sponsored by The Friends of the Opera House, a 501(c)(3).  Tickets $150.00 per person.
For more information call the Opera House Box Office at 815-338-5300.

13th Annual Harvest Fest/Fiddlers Contest and Fair on America's Best Town Square
10 AM - 5 PM
How better to celebrate Woodstock's history as a historic market town?  A day long celebration featuring farmer's market, old-time craft demonstrations including weavers, spinners, quilters, blacksmithing, woodworking, children's activities and a fiddler's contest for youth and adults.  Top all of this off with the Fair on Square craft show featuring crafters from all over the Midwest.  

October at the Opera House
For a current listing of plays and performances at the Historic Opera House go to: 
www.WoodstockOperaHouse.com

October at Off Square Music
For a current listing of musical events go to:  www.offsquaremusic.com

2009 Complete Event Schedule To Be Announced

November and December at the Opera House
For a current listing of plays and performances at the Historic Opera House go to: 
www.WoodstockOperaHouse.com

Lighting of the Historic Square
America's Best Town Square comes alive with hundreds of thousands twinkling lights at the lighting of the Square.  Festivities begin at 6:30 with lighting at 7:00 pm.  Shopkeepers open their doors to the holiday season....there is no better Home for the Holidays atmosphere than on America's Best Town Square.

Woodstock Christmas Parade - 2:00 PM  welcoming Santa and the holiday spirit. After the parade, join Santa for cookies & milk!! 815-338-2436

Victorian Christmas and Home for the Holidays
Old fashion Christmas beauty on the historic square.  Unique shops, dining, theatre, movies, Various events.  For a real Home for the Holidays atmosphere, there's no better place than America's Best Town Square.

Ladies Night Out
On the Woodstock Square and Main Street 5 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry as part of the Victorian Christmas celebration. There will be limousine rides providing transportation to restaurants and merchants. While supplies last, a free long-stem red rose will be handed out from gentlemen stationed around the square to honor women. Participating restaurants will be offering dinner and drink specials, entertainment, open houses and appetizers.