Events
Events for October 2, 2026
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.…
Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
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…
“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum
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…
Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
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 Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday
BLOOMINGTON, IL — Local artist galleries and studios will host a free Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Designed for children ages 4 through junior high, the event encourages young participants to explore participating downtown galleries and match specific art forms…
Witches & Wizards Night Out on Route 66
BLOOMINGTON-A Witches and Wizards Night Out: Witches and Wizards Night Out will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Historic Downtown Bloomington, IL DANCING DOWN… Old Route 66. Guests, (Young & Old) are asked to dress up in their best witches and wizards costumes for our fourth annual family-friendly event. A dance and…
Area 66 Haunted School Haunts
OCTOBER 2nd - OCTOBER 31st Fridays & Saturdays Only AREA 66 HAUNTED SCHOOL HAUNTS HOSTED BY: THE PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUE MALL EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT 7PM - 11PM | $20.00 -PHOTO OPS -MERCH -FREE PARKING TICKETS: area66hauntedschool.fearticket.com Dare to enter the spookiest school in town! Area 66 Haunted School brings chills, thrills, and hair-raising…
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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.