Events

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Ongoing

Javapalooza

Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL

Take 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, Springfield

The 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, Litchfield

The 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, Springfield

Forest 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, Springfield

The 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…

Four Rivers Enviromental Education Center Pelican Party

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 W Walnut Ln, Channahon

The 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., Wilmington

Join 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, Joliet

Final 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 final guided night tours of the season and will not be available again until next summer! Limited tickets available. The truth about Old Joliet Prison…

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