Events
16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Experience
Springfield, IL SpringfieldFollowing a successful Spring Edition in March, the 16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Edition experience continues in Springfield, Illinois on June 6-August 9, 2025. Join us this summer as…
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, SpringfieldIn celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was…
2025 Logan County Fair
Logan County Fairgrounds 1408 Short 11th St., LincolnThe Logan County Fair Association welcomes you to "Illinois' Cleanest and Best County Fair." This year, we are celebrating our 89th Logan County Fair. All of our fair events begin…
12th Annual Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular
Cherry Hills Church 2125 Woodside Rd., SpringfieldGet ready for a great weekend of Stars, Cars and great memories with the POWERLIGHT ABE LINCOLN CAR SHOW SPECTACULAR August 1st-2nd at Cherry Hills Church! Lots of NEWS! AIR…
Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In 75th Birthday!
Litchfield Skyview Drive-In 1500 Old Rte 66 N, LitchfieldAugust 1st and 2nd we'll be celebrating our 75th birthday in style!!! We will be showing Bad Guys 2, we'll have a fireworks show on Aug 2nd, special treats and…
ALPLM Back to School Bash
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldAnyone who thinks learning is boring clearly hasn’t been to the ALPLM’s Back to School Bash! Join our education team and community partners in Union Square Park on Saturday, August…
Pollinator Palooza at Illinois Art Station
Illinois Art Station 101 E Vernon Ave, NormalPollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, and beetles are crucial to our ecosystem, helping produce nearly a third of the food we eat and sustaining over 80% of flowering plants. Celebrate…
Young Mr. Lincoln at The Marvel Theatre
Marvel Theatre 228 W Main St., CarlinvilleStep Back in Time at the Marvel Theatre! Join us Saturday, August 2 at 1:00 PM for an afternoon of history, storytelling, in the cool, nostalgic comfort of Carlinville’s Marvel…
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