A groundhog statue and bench is coming to Woodstock Square, close to the bandstand where Woodstock Willie prognosticates each Feb. 2.

The Cherry Tree in, where Bill Murray's character stayed in "Groundhog Day" the film, has a wait list of several years to stay at the inn during the festivities.

Woodstock Willie doe not see his shadow when he emerged on Woodstock Square early Sunday, meaning an early spring according to Groundhog Day lore.

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Woodstock Willie makes his prognostication Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, during Woodstock's annual Groundhog Day event on the Woodstock Square.

The weather is expected to be relatively balmy but somewhat windy for Woodstock Willie's big Groundhog Day reveal Sunday. This year's festivities include the local debut of the musical take on the locally shot film.

Hundreds of people lined up outside a bookstore in the Woodstock Square Saturday afternoon with hopes to meet with actor and “Groundhog Day” star Stephen Tobolowsky.

Here's a look at just a few of the items for sale in Woodstock to commemorate and celebrate Groundhog Days festivities.

Returning to the stage in mid-November, the community theater troupe has an exciting season ahead at the newly revitalized Woodstock Opera House.

Woodstock Willie announced a contest for art to be featured in next year's Groundhog Day festivities.

Woodstock Willie makes his prognostication Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, during Woodstock's annual Groundhog Day event on the Woodstock Square.

Woodstock Willie makes his prognostication of six more weeks of winter Thursday, Feb, 2, 2023, during the annual Groundhog Day Prognostication on the Woodstock Square.

Woodstock Willie saw his shadow Thursday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter.

Making predictions about the future, Joe Diamond will be part of the kickoff festivities for Groundhog Days in Woodstock on Feb. 1.

Here are the events taking place across Woodstock to celebrate Groundhog Day, starting Feb. 1 and running through Feb. 5.

Woodstock is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of "Groundhog Day" in theaters this year, the bulk of which was filmed in the city.

Put a little spring in your step and head to the Paramount Theatre for an enjoyable show – without a shadow of a doubt.

The critically acclaimed 2016 stage adaptation of the beloved 1993 fantasy film comedy “Groundhog Day” receives its Midwest premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora from now through March 13.