Events
Events for September 20, 2025
Vitale’s Hideaway Comedy Night
Come out to our Live Comedy show on September 20th! Every third Sat we have 4 new comedians come out and put on an amazing show!
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
In 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
Take 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 great brews, a Latte Art Competition and the popular Coffee Connoisseur giveaway. A total of 16 participating coffee shops will serve up a signature Javapalooza…
Collinsville Italian Fest 2025
Everyone is Italian in Collinsville during the annual Italian Fest Sept. 19-20. The festival takes place in Uptown Collinsville and is free to attend. Events include a Grape Stomp Contest, Bocce Ball Tournament, 5K Race, Parade along with free kids activities and live music. More than 30 food and drink vendors will also take part.…
Toy Story 30 Years & Beyond at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
Toy Story 30 Years & Beyond Movie Event continues this weekend at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In. Don't forget to come hungry and enjoy our concession stand! We have pizzas, hamburgers, chicken strips, horseshoes, candy, popcorn, drinks and so much more! Make it a meal and a night out at the drive in! You can see all…
Route 66 Drive In Theater Weekend Double Features
This Weekend's Double Features at Route 66 Drive In Theater! Playing Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 ● Open captioning is available on Friday nights. ● Gates open at 7:00 PM. Screen 1 (91.3 FM) ● Him (R) - 7:45 PM ● The Conjuring: Last Rites (R) - 9:35 PM Screen 2 (106.3 FM)…
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…
GTOAA All Pontiac Regional Car Cruise & Show
Cruise into Pontiac for the GTOAA All Pontiac Car Cruise and Show held on September 20-21. Hosted by the Heart of Illinois GTO Club and Gateway GTO Club, the show runs from 9:00AM to 5:00PM Saturday & Sunday and will be held outside the Pontiac-Oakland Auto Museum. Admission for both days is $30 per person, with…
Lincoln Memorial Garden Forest Therapy
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 through nature, but it can be adapted in many ways for different groups and abilities. A Forest Bathing walk is not a naturalist walk, a…
Route 66 Kite Festival
The annual Route 66 Kite Festival hosted by Route 66 Kites is Saturday, September 20th from 10am-4pm in Pontiac IL. This event is a free family friendly event. The event is at the Rec Plex on the south side. address is 2104 Old Airport Road, Pontiac, IL 61764 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xv1gJ8UYyrfCxV5Z8
2025 Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
This event was a chore once upon a time, as Abraham Lincoln knew, and now you will be able to watch men and women alike split logs into beautiful rails. The fierce competition between the contenders will keep you on the edge of your seat. The contest is divided up into four categories: Junior, Team,…
Buzz Bomb Oktoberfest 2025
As we always say, if it's worth doing it's worth over doing so with that in mind we are shutting down the street and throwing an outdoor music festival on Saturday 9/20/2025! It's also September...which means Oktoberfest! We will be serving several German styles and have invited other local breweries to come and bring their…
2025 Pontiac Cruise Night Featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff
The final 2025 Pontiac Cruise Night is on Saturday, September 20th, featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be featuring our new hosts; Dustin & Donna Cook and the Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club with the return of JD's DJ Service! The National…
2025 Pontiac Summer Sendoff Featuring Rockin’ at the River, Pontiac Cruise Night, Route 66 Kite Festival & GTOAA Car Cruise!
It's the finale of the Summer Season on Saturday & Sunday, September 20th! As a farewell to the summer season, join the City of Pontiac for live music & entertainment, food, and the final cruise night of the year on Saturday. This event will be held in the Humiston – Riverside Park, with the Pontiac…
Rockin’ at the River Concert Series 2025 Finale featuring Cadillac Groove
Mark your calendars for the finale of the summer season on Saturday, September 20th! As a farewell to the summer season, join us for live music & entertainment, food, and the final cruise night of the year. This event will be held in the Humiston – Riverside Park, with the Pontiac Cruise Night taking place…
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