Bettendorf Castle

03/17/2026

08/04/2025

A must have!😀

My dream bed!

04/25/2025

Dear Friends of Bettendorf Castle,

It is with heavy hearts that we share some unfortunate news regarding two of our upcoming events. Following the recent passing of our beloved mother, who along with our late father, lovingly cared for and shared Bettendorf Castle with the community, we have encountered an unexpected challenge.

The Village of Fox River Grove has informed us that our existing special use permit is no longer valid, as it was originally issued under our parents’ names. They are now requiring us to go through the full process of reapplying for a new special use permit in order to continue hosting tours and events at the Castle.

While we respectfully disagree with this interpretation—believing, along with our legal counsel, that zoning applies to property, not individuals—we must comply with the Village’s directive to cancel all scheduled events until further notice.

As a result, refunds for the affected events will be processed back to your original payment method within the next few days, minus the standard payment processing fee, which is out of our control.

We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause. Bettendorf Castle has always been a place of joy, imagination, and cherished memories—not just for our family, but for the many families who have walked through its gates.

We remain committed to resolving this matter as quickly as possible so that we can continue to open the Castle gates and bring smiles to the faces of children and parents alike.

Thank you for your understanding, your support, and your continued positivity during this difficult time.

With sincere gratitude,
William & Daniel Strohl

04/10/2025

Tickets to our afternoon Easter Egg Hunt are almost sold out! Be sure to grab yours today!
To view event details and to purchase tickets, visit: https://ticketbud.com/events/5a2af12a-d219-11ef-b3a9-42010a71703b

03/19/2025

Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunts!!
Tickets are on sale now.

To purchase tickets or learn more about the event please visit:

Morning Easter Egg Hunt 2025 - April 19, 2025 at 418 Concord Ave, Fox River Grove, IL 60021, USA. Find event and ticket information on Ticketbud.

02/10/2025

Stocking up on prizes for annual Easter egg hunts. Buy your tickets while you still can. These events always sell out! 😀🏰🐰For tickets go to Bettendorfcastle.com or our page.

12/24/2024

🎄✨ Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, peace, and cherished memories. Happy Holidays from all of us!

12/09/2024

Hello everyone! The 2025 event and tour schedule will be posted within the next few weeks. Please stay in touch on Facebook and our website. A lot of new events happening next season, along with our annual favorites😀🏰