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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Virden, IL
The goal of VACC is to promote our member businesses as well as the City of Virden. Whether you are traveling Historic Route 66, just passing through town or specifically here to visit Virden we welcome and encourage you to stop in our Visitors Center located inside the member business Showtime Lanes at the North end of town on Illinois Route 4/Route 66. Sign our visitors guest book, pick up information on local history and attractions and Virden souvenirs. Visit the new mural honoring Virden’s drag racing history along Route 66!
Virden Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 252
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-6139
Events on Illinois Route 66
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Area 66 Haunted School : HOLIDAY EDITION
Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesEvery Christmas, the old school is gets a sinister makeover, transforming into a terrifying holiday experience like no other. Forget the warmth of glowing lights and the comfort of carols echoing through the air—this year, Christmas has taken a horrifying turn. The halls aren’t decked with cheerful boughs of holly or bright ornaments, but with…
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Christmas at the Mansions
David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL, United StatesExperience a special self-guided tour of three historic houses decorated in period Christmas finery: the David Davis Mansion, Ewing Manor, and new this year...Broadview Mansion, our 2025 Bonus Home! Take in the architecture, the historic holiday postcard settings, and hosts dressed in period costumes as you walk back in time to the late 1800s and…
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Toys For Tots @ The Curve Inn
The Curve Inn 3219 S. 6th Street Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesSunday December 14th, 5-8pm. Doors open at 4pm. Live music with Tom Hart's new project “ Claudey Blue” - Rock songs to Country. Bring a gift for all ages (…
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Christmas at White Fence Farm with Paula Williams
White Fence Farm 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville, IL, United StatesPaula Williams is back at White Fence Farm on December 17th! Paula brings joy, laughter and interactive entertainment to every show. Her spectacular voice and stage presence is a treat for all who attend and many come back for more! FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 815.378.0726 mestasmusicalsinfo@gmail.com (Special thanks to Mestas Musicals at mestasmusicals.com for the updates!)…
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2025 Winter Solstice at Cahokia Mounds
Cahokia Mounds 30 Ramey St, Collinsville, IL, United StatesCahokia Mounds celebrates the Winter Solstice 2025 on Sunday, December 21. It marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, as the sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky. From this point forward, daylight hours gradually begin to increase.