WHERE THE MOTHER ROAD BEGINS

Since 1926

Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nation’s history – and it lives on today in Illinois' many Route 66 roadside attractions, museums, and restaurants – it's the shining ribbon of blacktop we call 'The Mother Road'.

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Knight’s Action Park & Splash Kingdom

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.

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Knight’s Action Park & Splash Kingdom
1700 Recreation Drive
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-8881

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  • Route 66 Submerged

    Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.

    Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Step 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…

  • 2026 Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville

    2026 September Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville

    Farmersville City Park/Farmersville Square 513 Elevator St., Farmersville, IL, United States

    2026 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 Music-Food We are located just a couple minutes off of I-55, exit 72, on Farmersville’s charming square. You will find us on Elevator St right…

  • PaintFest in Normal

    PaintFest in Normal

    Normandy Village 1100 N. Beech Street, Normal, IL, United States

    Introducing 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 Load In 9:00am Live Painting Starts 10:00am-4:00pm PaintFest Open to the General Public (Free admission. No registration required.) Artist Vendors - 10:00am-4:00pm Bay Area Mexicana…

  • Litchfield pickers market

    2026 Litchfield Pickers Market

    Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, IL

    The 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,…

  • Dwight Harvest Days/Basset Bash & Waddle

    Dwight Harvest Days/Basset Bash & Waddle

    Downtown Dwight 417 W. Waupansie, Dwight, IL, United States

    Red, White, and Blue-Hundred Fifty Years! Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. ​Join us September 17-20, 2026, for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in…