Activities at Fox River Resort at Sheridan

Enjoy a Woodland Adventure

Ready to get into the great outdoors and have “perfect for the whole family” kind of fun? At our Fox River Resort at Sheridan, you can do some grilling on one of our many barbecues, hit the course for long drives or wild putts or take a scenic journey along the river.

Mini Golf

If putting is more your speed, not to worry, because we’ve got a course designed just for you. With its quaint cottages, flowing streams, cascading waterfalls and wooden bridges, our 18-hole mini golf course is like a hidden cove in the middle of the forest. Even better, it’s the perfect spot for you and your family to make some awesome new memories. Head over to the Activity Center to pick up golf balls, clubs and score cards and hit the course!

Hours:
Mon-Thurs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fri-Sun from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: At the front of the Registration Building

*Open weather permitting.

Dad and son playing mini golf at Fox River Resort in Sheridan, Illinois.

Movie Theater

Got any movie buffs in the family? You’re in luck! Head on over to the Activity Center for a mini-cinema experience! Relax and unwind in movie theater-style seating and enjoy a movie with the whole family. After all of those awesome adventures you’ve been on, you know you need a little downtime, and this is the perfect place to get some.

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Activity Center

Movie theater with two rows of seats at Fox River Resort in Sheridan, Illinois.

Special Activities

Calling all singers, artists, and scavengers! Have we got some activities for you! Head on over to the Activity Center for a little karaoke, some cool arts and crafts or a fun scavenger hunt. Looking for something a bit more athletic and competitive? How about participating in a basketball or pool tournament? C’mon... you know you want to!

Special Activities include:*

Basketball, pool tournaments
Scavenger hunts
Bingo
Karaoke
Crafts
Build your own bear

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Varies based on activity. Most amenities are conducted outdoors, and season and weather permitting.

*Activities are subject to change.

Arcade

Even adventurers need a little break from the outdoors, and the perfect place for it is our arcade. Help the little ones scoop up some prizes with our machine or battle your way to victory on one of our video arcade games. Feeling extra competitive? Why not test your skills on one of the billiards tables located in the common area directly through the doors to the arcade. Win or lose, just promise not to get salty.

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Activity Center

Variety of activities available, including:

Arcade games
Claw machine
Billiards (free) tables available directly outside doors of Arcade in common area

*Cost varies per game, please use credit card or cash to purchase arcade gamecard.

Barbecue Grills

Can’t you just envision it now... the fresh air, the tall pines and you doing your best Bobby Flay as you grill up some tasty burgers, corn or Chicago-style hot dogs on one of our barbecue grills? Did we mention we’ve got 50 on property? (Yeah, we said 50, so no excuses from you!) What about the utensils, you ask? We’ve got you covered. Just ask! Get those meats seasoned and get that grill fired up!

Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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