Arts & Culture

2025 Pontiac Cruise Night Featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, Pontiac, IL, United StatesThe final 2025 Pontiac Cruise Night is on Saturday, September 20th, featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be…

2025 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 24th Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 26-28, 2025. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for…

History of the Underground Railroad in Illinois – John Ackerman & Susan Helm
Elkhart Christian Church Fellowship Community Center 206 S. Gillett St., Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe Elkhart Historical Society proudly introduces two guest speakers for our Friday, September 26, 2025, Dinner Lecture program. Susan Helm is past president of the Sangamon County Historical Society. Currently,…

2025 Edwardsville Art Fair
Edwardsville's City Park 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL, United StatesMore than 80 artists from across the U.S. will showcase their talents during the three-day Edwardsville Art Fair Sept. 26-28. The free event features artist stalls with work available for…

Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held Thursday – Saturday, October 9-11, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois, with the theme “Road to the Centennial.” The main…