Groundhog Day 2026 Celebrations
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Looking for a Groundhog Day celebration to attend on Groundhog Day 2026? We've compiled a list of 61 Groundhog Day 2026 events, which you can find below. This list is still being updated, so check back again soon. If you think we've missed something, send us an email!
| Name | Forecaster Type | Date | Time | Event Information | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny the Bass | Bass | Benny the Bass (Bass) | 01/31/26 | 6:30am EST | Date:01/31/26 Time:6:30am EST Location:North Shore Boat Ramp Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 | North Shore Boat Ramp Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 | |
| South Shore Sally | Groundhog | South Shore Sally (Groundhog) | 01/31/26 | 9:00am - 2:00pm EST | Date:01/31/26 Time:9:00am EST Location:Indiana Welcome Center (South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority) 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, Indiana 46323 | Indiana Welcome Center (South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority) 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, Indiana 46323 | Tickets required. |
| Tinicum Tim | Groundhog Puppet | Tinicum Tim (Groundhog Puppet) | 01/31/26 | 10:00am - 12:15pm EST | Date:01/31/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153 | John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153 | Tinicum Tim's prediction is at noon. |
| Bowman Bill | Groundhog Puppet | Bowman Bill (Groundhog Puppet) | 01/31/26 | 10:00am - 12:30pm EST | Date:01/31/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:Bowman Library 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City, Virginia 22655 | Bowman Library 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City, Virginia 22655 | |
| Buffalo Bert | Groundhog | Buffalo Bert (Groundhog) | 01/31/26 | 12:00pm EST | Date:01/31/26 Time:12:00pm EST Location:The Banshee Irish Pub 257 Franklin St, Buffalo, New York 14202 | The Banshee Irish Pub 257 Franklin St, Buffalo, New York 14202 | Tickets are required. Prediction is at 2:30 PM. |
| Jessup Giuseppe | Ferret | Jessup Giuseppe (Ferret) | 02/01/26 | 8:00am EST | Date:02/01/26 Time:8:00am EST Location:Station Park 103 Church Street, Jessup, Pennsylvania 18434 | Station Park 103 Church Street, Jessup, Pennsylvania 18434 | Following the ceremony there is an official afterparty at Jak's Pub and Eatery with food, drinks, and music. |
| Cincinnati Sammy | Stuffed Groundhog Plushie | Cincinnati Sammy (Stuffed Groundhog Plushie) | 02/01/26 | 11:00am - 4:00pm EST | Date:02/01/26 Time:11:00am EST Location:McHarper Manor Art Studio 1011 Business 28, Suite E, Day Heights, Ohio 45150 | McHarper Manor Art Studio 1011 Business 28, Suite E, Day Heights, Ohio 45150 | Learn more about the event. |
| Buda's Ground Dog Day Honorary Ground Dog | Dog | Buda's Ground Dog Day Honorary Ground Dog (Dog) | 02/01/26 | 12:00pm CST | Date:02/01/26 Time:12:00pm CST Location:Buda City Park Pavilion 204 San Antonio, Buda, Texas 78610 | Buda City Park Pavilion 204 San Antonio, Buda, Texas 78610 | |
| Fig Newton | Groundhog | Fig Newton (Groundhog) | 02/01/26 | 2:00pm EST | Date:02/01/26 Time:2:00pm EST Location:The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 | The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 | Groundhog Day event is included with price of museum admission. |
| Punxsutawney Phil | Groundhog | Punxsutawney Phil (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 3:00am - 7:20am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:3:00am EST Location:Gobbler's Knob 1548 Woodland Ave Ext, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767 | Gobbler's Knob 1548 Woodland Ave Ext, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767 View Stream | |
| General Beauregard Lee | Groundhog | General Beauregard Lee (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 6:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:6:00am EST Location:Dauset Trails Nature Center 360 Mt Vernon Church Rd, Jackson, Georgia 30233 | Dauset Trails Nature Center 360 Mt Vernon Church Rd, Jackson, Georgia 30233 | |
| Fred la marmotte | Groundhog | Fred la marmotte (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 6:30am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:6:30am EST Location:Val d'Espoir Quebec G0C 3G0 | Val d'Espoir Quebec G0C 3G0 View Stream | |
| Chuckles | Groundhog | Chuckles (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 6:30am - 8:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:6:30am EST Location:Lutz Children's Museum 247 S Main St, Manchester, Connecticut 06040 | Lutz Children's Museum 247 S Main St, Manchester, Connecticut 06040 | Space is limited. Reservations are required. |
| Harleysville Hank | Stuffed Groundhog Plushie | Harleysville Hank (Stuffed Groundhog Plushie) | 02/02/26 | 6:45am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:6:45am EST Location:Mennonite Heritage Center barn 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville, Pennsylvania 19438 | Mennonite Heritage Center barn 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville, Pennsylvania 19438 | |
| Queen City Charlie | Groundhog Mascot | Queen City Charlie (Groundhog Mascot) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am EST Location:City Hall 57 N. Liberty St., Cumberland, Maryland 21502 | City Hall 57 N. Liberty St., Cumberland, Maryland 21502 | |
| Polk County Paula | Groundhog mascot | Polk County Paula (Groundhog mascot) | 02/02/26 | 6:00am CST | Date:02/02/26 Time:6:00am CST Location:High Life Lounge 200 SW 2nd St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309 | High Life Lounge 200 SW 2nd St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309 | |
| Dover Doug | Groundhog mascot | Dover Doug (Groundhog mascot) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am EST Location:Lehr Park 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover, Pennsylvania 17315 | Lehr Park 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover, Pennsylvania 17315 | |
| Wiarton Willie | Albino Groundhog | Wiarton Willie (Albino Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am EST Location:Future Wiarton Town Hall 370 William St, South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario N0H 2T0 | Future Wiarton Town Hall 370 William St, South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario N0H 2T0 | Willie's prediction is at 8:07 a.m. |
| Yahdee | Stuffed groundhog | Yahdee (Stuffed groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am EST Location:Wehr's Dam Orefield, Pennsylvania 18069 | Wehr's Dam Orefield, Pennsylvania 18069 | |
| Mount Joy Minnie | Groundhog puppet | Mount Joy Minnie (Groundhog puppet) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am EST Location:Rotary Clock 50 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania 17552 | Rotary Clock 50 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania 17552 | |
| Shubenacadie Sam | Groundhog | Shubenacadie Sam (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 8:00am AST | Date:02/02/26 Time:8:00am AST Location:Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park 149 Creighton Rd, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia | Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park 149 Creighton Rd, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia | |
| MT Parker | Stuffed Groundhog Plushie | MT Parker (Stuffed Groundhog Plushie) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am EST Location:Stauffer Park - Carriage House 1241 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601 | Stauffer Park - Carriage House 1241 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601 | |
| Gertie the Groundhog | Groundhog | Gertie the Groundhog (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 6:00am - 9:00am CST | Date:02/02/26 Time:6:00am CST Location:Wildlife Prairie Park 3826 N Taylor Rd., Hanna City, Illinois 61536 | Wildlife Prairie Park 3826 N Taylor Rd., Hanna City, Illinois 61536 | |
| Buckeye Chuck | Groundhog | Buckeye Chuck (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am - 8:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am EST Location:Marion County Fairgrounds & Veterans Memorial Coliseum 220 E Fairground St, Marion, Ohio 43302 | Marion County Fairgrounds & Veterans Memorial Coliseum 220 E Fairground St, Marion, Ohio 43302 View Stream | |
| Lucy the Lobster | Lobster | Lucy the Lobster (Lobster) | 02/02/26 | 8:00am AST | Date:02/02/26 Time:8:00am AST Location:Cape Sable Island Causeway McGray Avenue 33, North East Point, Barrington, Nova Scotia B0W 2P0 | Cape Sable Island Causeway McGray Avenue 33, North East Point, Barrington, Nova Scotia B0W 2P0 | |
| Malverne Mel | Groundhog | Malverne Mel (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am EST Location:Malverne Gazebo 34-40 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 | Malverne Gazebo 34-40 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 | |
| Grover the Groundhog and Sweet Arrow Sue | Stuffed groundhog | Grover the Groundhog and Sweet Arrow Sue (Stuffed groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:30am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:30am EST Location:Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse 108 Clubhouse Rd, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963 | Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse 108 Clubhouse Rd, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963 | Grover's prediction is at 9:00 a.m. |
| Woodstock Willie | Groundhog | Woodstock Willie (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 6:30am - 7:30am CST | Date:02/02/26 Time:6:30am CST Location:Woodstock Square Woodstock, Illinois 60098 | Woodstock Square Woodstock, Illinois 60098 | |
| Woody | Groundhog | Woody (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:30am - 8:30am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:30am EST Location:Howell Nature Center 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, Michigan 48843 | Howell Nature Center 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, Michigan 48843 | |
| Poppy the Skunk | Skunk | Poppy the Skunk (Skunk) | 02/02/26 | 7:30am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:30am EST Location:Downtown Gazebo 104 North Broad Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 | Downtown Gazebo 104 North Broad Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 | |
| Staten Island Chuck | Groundhog | Staten Island Chuck (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:30am - 8:30am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:30am EST Location:Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway, Staten Island, New York 10310 | Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway, Staten Island, New York 10310 | |
| Cedar | Groundhog | Cedar (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am - 7:30am CST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am CST Location:Randall Oaks Zoo 1180 N Randall Rd, West Dundee, Illinois 60118 | Randall Oaks Zoo 1180 N Randall Rd, West Dundee, Illinois 60118 | |
| Jimmy the Groundhog | Groundhog | Jimmy the Groundhog (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am CST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am CST Location:Cannery Square 1 Cannery Square, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590 | Cannery Square 1 Cannery Square, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590 | |
| Concord Charlie | Unseen Groundhog | Concord Charlie (Unseen Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 8:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:8:00am EST Location:Concord University 1000 Vermillion St, Athens, West Virginia 24712 | Concord University 1000 Vermillion St, Athens, West Virginia 24712 | $20 Registration required per attendee. |
| Hope the Groundhog | Groundhog | Hope the Groundhog (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 8:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:8:00am EST Location:Hope Town Square Hope, Indiana 47246 | Hope Town Square Hope, Indiana 47246 | Hope's prediction is at 8:30 a.m. |
| Uni | Taxidermy mount Groundhog | Uni (Taxidermy mount Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 8:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:8:00am EST Location:Myerstown Recreation Park corner of Railroad Street and Route 501, Myerstown, Pennsylvania 17067 | Myerstown Recreation Park corner of Railroad Street and Route 501, Myerstown, Pennsylvania 17067 | |
| Middlemiss Mike and family | Stuffed groundhog | Middlemiss Mike and family (Stuffed groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 8:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:8:00am EST Location:Royal Canadian Legion Branch #510 21884 Melbourne Rd, Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario N0L | Royal Canadian Legion Branch #510 21884 Melbourne Rd, Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario N0L | |
| Chilly Charlie | Groundhog mascot | Chilly Charlie (Groundhog mascot) | 02/02/26 | 8:10am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:8:10am EST Location:South Gate Centre 191 Old Wellington St S, Woodstock, Ontario | South Gate Centre 191 Old Wellington St S, Woodstock, Ontario | Breakfast will also be served from 0730-0900. |
| Sand Mountain Sam | Opossum | Sand Mountain Sam (Opossum) | 02/02/26 | 7:30am - 9:00am CST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:30am CST Location:WQSB 3770 US HWY 431, Albertville, Alabama 35951 | WQSB 3770 US HWY 431, Albertville, Alabama 35951 | |
| Potomac Phil | Taxidermied Groundhog | Potomac Phil (Taxidermied Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 8:30am - 9:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:8:30am EST Location:Dupont Circle Dupont Circle, District of Columbia 20009 | Dupont Circle Dupont Circle, District of Columbia 20009 | |
| Ms. G | Groundhog | Ms. G (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 9:00am - 12:00pm EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:9:00am EST Location:Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773 | Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773 View Stream | |
| Elliott the Groundhog | Groundhog | Elliott the Groundhog (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 9:00am - 11:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:9:00am EST Location:Conestoga House & Gardens 1608 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 | Conestoga House & Gardens 1608 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 | |
| Balzac Billy | Gopher mascot | Balzac Billy (Gopher mascot) | 02/02/26 | 7:00am - 9:00am MST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:00am MST Location:Blue Grass Garden Centre Calgary 260130B Writing Creek Cres, Rocky View County, Alberta T4A 0M9 | Blue Grass Garden Centre Calgary 260130B Writing Creek Cres, Rocky View County, Alberta T4A 0M9 View Stream | Space is limited. Reserve your spot. |
| Virginia Living Museum animals | Unknown | Virginia Living Museum animals (Unknown) | 02/02/26 | 9:30am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:9:30am EST Location:The Virginia Living Museum 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, Virginia 23601 | The Virginia Living Museum 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, Virginia 23601 | Museum admission required. |
| Flatiron Freddy | Stuffed yellow-bellied marmot | Flatiron Freddy (Stuffed yellow-bellied marmot) | 02/02/26 | 7:30am - 9:00am MST | Date:02/02/26 Time:7:30am MST Location:Chautauqua Ranger Cottage Kinnikinnick Rd, Boulder, Colorado 80302 | Chautauqua Ranger Cottage Kinnikinnick Rd, Boulder, Colorado 80302 View Stream | |
| Athene | Burrowing owl mascot | Athene (Burrowing owl mascot) | 02/02/26 | 10:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:Pelican Baseball Complex 4128 Pelican Blvd, Cape Coral, Florida 33914 | Pelican Baseball Complex 4128 Pelican Blvd, Cape Coral, Florida 33914 | |
| Wildwood Willie | Stuffed Groundhog | Wildwood Willie (Stuffed Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 10:00am - 11:30am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:Wildwood Preserve Metropark 5100 W Central Ave, Ottawa Hills, Ohio 43615 | Wildwood Preserve Metropark 5100 W Central Ave, Ottawa Hills, Ohio 43615 | Registration and $3 fee are required. |
| Cluxatawney Henrietta | Faverolles Chicken | Cluxatawney Henrietta (Faverolles Chicken) | 02/02/26 | 10:00am - 11:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100, Katonah, New York 10536 | Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100, Katonah, New York 10536 | |
| Tater | Groundhog | Tater (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 10:00am - 2:00pm EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, Highway 64/74A, Chimney Rock, North Carolina 28720 | Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, Highway 64/74A, Chimney Rock, North Carolina 28720 | |
| Snerd | Groundhog | Snerd (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 10:00am - 12:15pm EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:White Deer Park 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, North Carolina 27529 | White Deer Park 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, North Carolina 27529 | |
| Lady Edwina of Essex | Groundhog | Lady Edwina of Essex (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 10:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 | Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 | |
| Walnut | Hedgehog | Walnut (Hedgehog) | 02/02/26 | 10:00am - 11:00am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:00am EST Location:Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 2600 DeWeese Pkwy, Dayton, Ohio 45414 | Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 2600 DeWeese Pkwy, Dayton, Ohio 45414 | Event is included with price of museum admission. |
| Two Rivers Tunnel | Groundhog | Two Rivers Tunnel (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 11:22am AST | Date:02/02/26 Time:11:22am AST Location:Two Rivers Wildlife Park 4581 Grand Mira North Road, Mira, Nova Scotia | Two Rivers Wildlife Park 4581 Grand Mira North Road, Mira, Nova Scotia | |
| Bristol Bob | Taxidermy Groundhog | Bristol Bob (Taxidermy Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 9:30am CST | Date:02/02/26 Time:9:30am CST Location:Pringle Nature Center 9800 160th Avenue, Bristol, Wisconsin 53104 | Pringle Nature Center 9800 160th Avenue, Bristol, Wisconsin 53104 | |
| Wynonna the Wild Hearts Woodchuck | Groundhog | Wynonna the Wild Hearts Woodchuck (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 10:30am EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:30am EST Location:Brown Memorial Library 101 S Commerce St Lewisburg, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338 | Brown Memorial Library 101 S Commerce St Lewisburg, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338 | |
| Pisgah Piper | White Squirrel | Pisgah Piper (White Squirrel) | 02/02/26 | 11:00am - 1:00pm EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:11:00am EST Location:White Squirrel Shoppe 6 W. Main St, Brevard, North Carolina 28712 | White Squirrel Shoppe 6 W. Main St, Brevard, North Carolina 28712 | |
| Okie the Mascot | Marmot mascot | Okie the Mascot (Marmot mascot) | 02/02/26 | 10:00am PST | Date:02/02/26 Time:10:00am PST Location:Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon, British Columbia V1H 1G2 | Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon, British Columbia V1H 1G2 View Stream | |
| Chicago Harry | Groundhog | Chicago Harry (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 3:00pm EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:3:00pm EST Location:Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611 | Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611 | |
| Sam Champion | Groundhog | Sam Champion (Groundhog) | 02/02/26 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST | Date:02/02/26 Time:3:00pm EST Location:Quogue Library 90 Quogue Street, Quogue, New York 11959 | Quogue Library 90 Quogue Street, Quogue, New York 11959 | |
| Mount Gretna Grady | Groundhog puppet | Mount Gretna Grady (Groundhog puppet) | 02/07/26 | 8:00am - 10:15am EST | Date:02/07/26 Time:8:00am EST Location:Mt. Gretna Volunteer Fire Department 41 Boulevard Ave, Mt Gretna, Pennsylvania 17064 | Mt. Gretna Volunteer Fire Department 41 Boulevard Ave, Mt Gretna, Pennsylvania 17064 | A pancake breakfast will be held from 8-10, followed by Mt. Gretna Grady's prediction at 10:15. |
| Chuck Wood | Animatronic groundhog puppet | Chuck Wood (Animatronic groundhog puppet) | 02/07/26 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST | Date:02/07/26 Time:12:00pm PST Location:Plumas County Courthouse 520 Main Street, Quincy, California 95971 | Plumas County Courthouse 520 Main Street, Quincy, California 95971 |
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