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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 Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering… |
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SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer a double dose of Mary Lincoln on Oct. 1 when best-selling author Lois Romano discusses her Mary Lincoln biography in the afternoon at the Conference on Illinois History and then again for a general audience in the evening. Romano, a former columnist for The… |
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BLOOMINGTON, IL — Local artist galleries and studios will host a free Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Designed for children ages 4 through junior high, the event encourages young participants to explore participating downtown galleries and match specific art forms…
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BLOOMINGTON-A Witches and Wizards Night Out: Witches and Wizards Night Out will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Historic Downtown Bloomington, IL DANCING DOWN… Old Route 66. Guests, (Young & Old) are asked to dress up in their best witches and wizards costumes for our fourth annual family-friendly event. A dance and… |
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Celebrating 100 Years. Elevating the Possibilities! Save the Date: October 8-11, 2026, Click Here to Register! Get ready — the 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is taking the Mother Road celebration to a whole new level! As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, this landmark event will be a premier centennial summit, uniting… |
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There's a party brewing in southwest Illinois. Plan a weekend of festival fun along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 Oct. 9-10. Local communities are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the centennial of the Mother Road and that includes lots of live music, food and Route 66 memories. Check out these great… |
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SOMETHING FUN FOR EVERYONE AT FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL! Enjoy live music, kids activities, vendors and more! October 10, 2026 - October 11, 2026 Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-4pm Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr Springfield, IL 62712 217-529-1111 There is an Admission for this event.
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Main Street Mingle season is officially ready for vendor sign-ups — and trust us, this year is going to be BIG. With themed events, our Renaissance edition, and the massive Route 66 Centennial Celebration closing out the season, you’re going to want in on this one. Location: Old Route 66 – Virden Town Square 9…
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Route 66 Jubelt's Bakery & Restaurant Celebration Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 Our 104th Anniversary! (44 years on Route 66) Address & Contact: 303 N. Old Route 66, Litchfield 217-324-5314 www.jubelts.com Look for us on Facebook & Instagram Event Highlights: Giveaways All Day! We're bringing back some oldies! Restaurant Price Specials! Free Halloween Bag… |
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The 2026 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This popular regional market features a juried antique sale with live music all day and plenty of street food. You'll also enjoy the adjoining Monroe Street market area with talented artisan and farmers market vendors. Plus,… |
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Geocoinfest is a FREE four-day event that celebrates geocaching and trackables. Meet other geocachers from all over the United States and the world, trade or purchase trackables, play in the geocoin poker challenge or learn about minting your own geocoin, trackable.
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Get ready for a full day of German food, cold beer, and live music this Saturday, October 17th, from 3–11 PM! ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT AUTHENTIC GERMAN CUISINE BUFFET! Enjoy a delicious spread of traditional German favorites from 3–7 PM! Come hungry! AUTHENTIC GERMAN BEERS! Plus, our Beer Garden will feature a beer trailer loaded with a huge… |
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