Arts & Culture
Events for May 24, 2026
72nd Benld Italian-American Days
BENLD, Ill. — A beloved community tradition returns this Memorial Day weekend as the 72nd Annual Benld Italian-American Days brings three days of food, music, and family fun to Benld City Park from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24. Hosted by the Benld Italian-American Club, the long-running festival celebrates the area’s rich Italian heritage…
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. 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
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…
ALPLM ‘Pillars of Democracy’ Women’s Role in Democracy Art Exhibit Opens May 15
SPRINGFIELD – An art exhibition celebrating women’s vital role in democracy – and the hard work it took to get there – opens May 15 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum with a presentation…
64th Annual International Carillon Festival
The 64th International Carillon Festival, held in the beautiful Washington Park, in Springfield, IL, will be moving to Memorial Day Weekend in 2025! Make plans now to be in Springfield May 21, 2026 - May 24, 2026, Concert Every Night: 6 pm. Listen to Carilloneurs from around the world, enjoy family friendly fun, feast on…
American Giants Museum Memorial Day Weekend
AGM hopes to see you this coming weekend at the American Giants Museum! Schedule is as follows - May 22 Friday is Open Museum Day come check out the new figures inside and the Giants Route 66 Stop across the street with even more figures and Route 66 décor and merch! May 23 Saturday is…
“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…