Events


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.…

Javapalooza 2025
Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City ILTake the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing…

Down on the Farm with Yogi and Friends
Rustic Acres Jellystone Park™ 12246 Binney Rd, New DouglasGet ready for a barn-load of fun here at Rustic Acres Jellystone Park™! Spend the weekend enjoying farm-themed games, crafts, and activities with Yogi Bear™, Cindy Bear™, and Boo Boo™.…

3rd Annual Route 66 UFO Festival
Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., LivingstonMark your calendars! Our 3rd Annual Route 66 UFO Festival & 5K Alien Chase are officially on the books! Fun for all ages for THREE WHOLE DAYS! Check out the…

Yea Big’s Neuroplasticity featuring Nonlinear Field and Gerrit Hatcher and Erez Dessel
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, BloomingtonThe McLean County Museum of History is pleased to host local musician Stefen Robinson, who performs at Yea Big, for a Neuroplasticity concert on Saturday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m.…
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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.