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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Springfield, IL
Knight’s Action Park opened in 1930 as a golf driving range by George Knight Sr. It has evolved into a diverse family fun park with water slides, wave pool, go karts, pedal boats, bumper boats, miniature golf courses, batting cages and more.
Restored in 2002 as the Route 66 Drive-In, it now shows double features on Weekends April and May then nightly from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day and on weekends through October. The drive-in is located right next to Knight’s Action Park.
Knight’s Action Park & Splash Kingdom
1700 Recreation Drive
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-8881
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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“Route 66: Main Street of America” Documentary Film by John Paget World Premier in Illinois
Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesRoute 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a moving celebration: a cross-country film screening tour down Historic Route 66. Partnering with local entities along the historic highway (Main Street…
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Route 66: Main Street of America – Skyview Drive In, Litchfield IL
Litchfield Skyview Drive-In 1500 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield, IL, United StatesGet your kicks on Route 66 with an awesome movie about the Mother Road From the mind of John Paget, come out to the Drive-In to see "Route 66 The…
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2026 September Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
Farmersville City Park/Farmersville Square 513 Elevator St., Farmersville, IL, United States2026 Small Town Dreamers Market on the Square in Farmersville, IL Hosted by @shoptherootedhome “Let’s root for each other & watch each other grow.” 2026 Dates September 12th 9am-1pm Vendors-Live…
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PaintFest in Normal
Normandy Village 1100 N. Beech Street, Normal, IL, United StatesIntroducing PaintFest! A collaboration between Strong Towns Blono, Derp Enterprises, & Normandy Village made possible by support from BLICK Art Materials, VisitBN, and Town of Normal. Saturday, September 12 8:30am Artist…