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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Normal, IL
Located in the heart of Uptown Normal, this historic theater is an authentically restored 1937 cinema offering a curated mix of vintage and contemporary films, including international titles. On September 6th, celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of Route 66: The Main Street of America - a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. Following the film, stay for conversation with director John Paget. Click here for event info.
Normal Theater
209 N Street
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 433-9910
Events on Illinois Route 66
Events
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Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
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Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2026
Downtown Lincoln 101 North Chicago St, Lincoln, IL, United StatesThe Balloons Over 66 Weekend in Lincoln, Illinois, is August 28–29, 2026, including hot air balloon flights and night glows for this year's 100th Route 66 anniversary celebration. The festival…
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GROW Gillespie Fourth Friday August: Cottage Core Street Fair
Grow Gillespie Colonial Giving Garden 107 Montgomery St, Gillespie, IL, United StatesBring your family and friends for a night out in town at the Cottage Core Street Fair, part of Gillespie's Fourth Fridays series. Enjoy local artisans, restaurant specials, and local…
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2026 WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show
Berwyn Route 66 Ogden Avenue Ogden Ave between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL, United StatesThe WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show returns on August 29, 2026. Sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria and Bar. We look forward to having everyone back on the mother road and…
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4th Annual Route 66 Centennial UFO Festival
Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL UFO FESTIVAL Saturday, August 29th 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, August 30th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Rain or shine. The truth is out there… and…