Arts & Culture
Events for July 25, 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. 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…
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…
2026 History Comes Alive Summer Experience
History Comes Alive — “Celebrate America — Stories that Built America! Experience the spirit of Lincoln’s hometown, where history comes alive through unforgettable costumed reenactors, Route 66 treasures, and inspiring…
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, BloomingtonMarket 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…
Carlinville Car Show 2026
Hello car show peeps, we are gearing up for another great year and who could forget it is the 100 year Anniversary of Rt 66. With this year expecting to…