Events
Events for November 1, 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 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…
Javapalooza 2026
Take your sweet time savoring the smells, reveling in the flavors and immersing yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers & Routes region during Javapalooza 2026, coming Sept. 1-Nov. 30, 2026! Javapalooza celebrates the bean, the baristas and the people who create the beautiful, delicious coffee experiences that make our…
Orange Crush and First Responders Day at Rader Family Farms
ORANGE CRUSH – THE GRAND FINALE OF FALL! Join us at Rader Family Farms on Sunday, November 1st for the final day of our Fall Season and help us send those pumpkins out with a SMASH! A SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO OUR HEROES First Responders and members of our Military receive FREE admission with a valid…
Vitale’s Hideaway Laughs on 66 Open Mic Comedy Show
This will be Vitale's first open mic show. Free to enter so call up and reserve your spot! Winner gets a spot in our shows we put on once a month. The third Thursday each month. These comedians our hand pick by our producer Brian Mason. So it’s not everyday an opportunity like this comes…
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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.