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Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space

The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield

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. 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…

Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz

The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield

Route 66: The Road That Takes You — Springfield Edition is a photography exhibition by Lakewood, Ohio photographer David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for the official USPS Route 66 Centennial commemorative stamps. For more than two decades, Schwartz has traveled the length of Route 66, documenting the people, places, and quiet moments that…

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“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum

Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring St., Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit May 23, 2026 - April 4, 2027. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the…

Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.

Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield

Step aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of…

Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market

Recurring
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington

Market Day is calling! The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a vibrant, community-centered market that brings together local farmers, artisans, and small businesses in the heart of the city. Held…

2026 Berwyn Rt.66 Car Show

Berwyn Route 66 Ogden Avenue Ogden Ave between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn

The Berwyn Rt.66 Car Show returns on August 29, 2026. Construction along Ogden Avenue is expected to be completed in time for the annual car show. We look forward to…

4th Annual Route 66 Centennial UFO Festival

Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston

ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL UFO FESTIVAL Saturday, August 29th 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, August 30th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Rain or shine. The truth is out there… and…

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