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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Lawndale Pop-Up Spot
Lawndale/Chicago, IL
Lawndale Pop-Up Spot hosts between 6-8 exhibitions per year, predominantly featuring work by and with West Side artists, curators, and community organizations. We also provide training on exhibition making, installation, programming, and promotion. We are a community museum featuring exhibits by and for the North Lawndale community.
Lawndale Pop-Up Spot
Love Blooms Here Plaza
Douglas Blvd. & Central Park Ave.
(3601 W. Douglas Blvd.)
Chicago, IL 60623
(312) 420-2558
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…
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Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Ewing Theatre on the grounds of Ewing Manor 48 Sunset Rd, Bloomington, IL, United StatesEstablished in 1978, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory company that produces mainstage productions, free family-friendly performances, and numerous community events over the summer. The Festival brings a new…
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Exit 82 Summer Festival
Exit 82 Divernon/Auburn 14335 Frazee Rd, Divernon, IL, United States4 Malls at one Exit - Antiques, Vintage and Home Decor at Tammi's Treasures Antiques & More, Hilda's Antique Mall, Nickorbobs Home & Gifts, and Sweet Pea's Antiques & More.…
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Girard Festival Days 2026 – Rolling Through 100 Years!
Downtown Girard 130 S. 2nd St, Girard, IL, United StatesWe’re gearing up for one of the biggest celebrations our community has ever seen — honoring 100 years of memories, milestones, and the magic of Route 66. This year’s Festival…
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2026 Litchfield Pickers Market
Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, ILThe 2026 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This popular regional market features a juried antique sale with live music all day and plenty of street food. You'll also enjoy the adjoining Monroe Street market area with talented artisan and farmers market vendors. Plus,…