Arts & Culture
Events for August 28, 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…
“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…
Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2026
The Balloons Over 66 Weekend in Lincoln, Illinois, is August 28–29, 2026, including hot air balloon flights and night glows for this year's 100th Route 66 anniversary celebration. The festival spans multiple locations in Lincoln, combining aerial entertainment with community traditions. The Balloon Glow & Flights: on Illinois Route 10. The weekend features localized balloon…
Relive the True Mother Road: The Edward’s Trace – Anna Sielaff
The Elkhart Illinois Historical Society invites the public to Relive the True Mother Road: The Edwards Trace, a dinner lecture presented by Anna Sielaff, exploring one of Illinois’ oldest and most historically significant trails. This presentation takes audience members on a journey back in time, to an era when Illinois was not yet a state…
GROW Gillespie Fourth Friday August: Cottage Core Street Fair
Bring your family and friends for a night out in town at the Cottage Core Street Fair, part of Gillespie's Fourth Fridays series. Enjoy local artisans, restaurant specials, and local shopping along East Chestnut St between Main St and Montgomery St, plus garden activities and a movie night at the Colonial Giving Garden (co-presenting this…