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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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