Events
Javapalooza
Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City ILTake your sweet time to savor the smells, revel in the flavors – and immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers and Routes region.…
2024 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, SpringfieldThe 22nd Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 27-29, 2024. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for…
Twister & Twisters at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
Litchfield Skyview Drive-In 1500 Old Rte 66 N, LitchfieldThe original Twister movie and the new Twisters movie at Skyview Drive-In. Gates open at 6pm, Sept 27 & 28 at the historic Skyview Drive-In movie theater in Litchfield. Join…
Lincoln Memorial Garden Forest Therapy
Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, SpringfieldForest Bathing, also called Forest Therapy, is a practice of deepening a sense of connection or relationship with nature through a 1.5- 2-hour walk. It is typically a slow wander…
Get Your Flicks at Route 66 Film Festival
Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, SpringfieldThe Route 66 Film Festival, in partnership with the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, is hosting "Get Your Flicks at Route 66" on Saturday, September 28, from 10am-6pm, in…
National First Responder Appreciation Day – “Touch A Vehicle” Event
Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., LivingstonCome & enjoy the day with our FREE "Touch a Vehicle Event" at The Pink Elephant Antique Mall! Discounts on Food & Drinks for all First Responders!
Four Rivers Enviromental Education Center Pelican Party
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 W Walnut Ln, ChannahonThe migrating American white pelicans are coming in for a landing here at Four Rivers! Enjoy seeing a pelican close up at one of the 45-minute live-bird presentations, scheduled for…
Harvest Festival Celebration 75
North Island Park, Route 66 at the Kankakee River IL-53 &, N Park St., WilmingtonJoin us in celebrating 75 years of the Wilmington Park District on September 28th. We want to thank you for 75 years and looking forward to the future of Wilmington.…
Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tour at Old Joliet Prison
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, JolietFinal September Tour! Prison After Dark: Guided Night Tours at Old Joliet Prison - September ONLY! These tours are not offered after September. Secure your tickets now! These are the…
MAJOR EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.