An annual favorite all-you-can-eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast! Come hungry and bring your family to this fun event promoting the love of the Illinois river and the wildlife. So much to see and do at this event.
To celebrate and promote awareness of the remarkable American Bald Eagles and wildlife along the Illinois River, the Rotary Club of Chillicothe and the Lions Club will host their annual Eagle Watch Breakfast on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 am at Shore Acres Clubhouse, 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe, Illinois.
At this pancake and sausage breakfast families can enjoy a children’s storytelling session and a captivating live Zoomobile exhibit presented by the Peoria Zoo. The Audubon Society will be on-site with spotting scopes, binoculars, and educational materials to enhance your eagle-watching experience. Illinois River wildlife photographer Jami Haffner will share eagle facts, along with stunning photographs showcasing the river’s vibrant ecosystem.
The Chillicothe Public Library is holding an “Eagles” & “Life on the Illinois River” photo and art contest. The contest winners will be displayed during the breakfast and winners announced at 10:00am. All entries will be on display at the Chillicothe Public Library from February 3-February 27, 2026.
The event is sponsored by CEFCU, Riverside Chevrolet, Illinois River Road Scenic Byway, Arc at Chillicothe, Chillicothe Park District and the City of Chillicothe Marketing & Tourism Commission.
If you are looking for a fun family outing, the Eagle Watch Breakfast provides a perfect blend of food, education, nature and community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the beauty of Illinois River wildlife. Printed Tickets for this event are available in advance from the Rotary and Lions club members and at the door for $10/adults, $5/children 6-10 years of age and children age 5 and under will be free.
THERE IS NO ONLINE ORDERING OF TICKETS. PRINTED TICKETS ONLY. AVAILABLE FROM CLUB MEMBERS OR AT THE DOOR.
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