Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield
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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 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…
2026 Logan County Fair
Fun for the whole family and a wide variety of daily events. Music Night Concert, Fair Queen Pageant and all of your favorite Grandstand events! 2026 Music Night Presents: LAUREN ALAINA with Opening Act: Josh Ross. Sat Aug 8th, 7:30pm 2026 Logan County Fair Queen Pageant. This year's pageant will be held on Tuesday, August…
DeadHead Daze 2026
Two days. Three bands. One seriously heady weekend. DeadHead Daze is DESTIHL's celebration of the DeadHead IPA Series, our award-winning lineup of hop-forward beers, and the music that inspired them. Join us August 7-8 on the Beer Hall lawn for free live music, local vendors, and food worth sticking around for. Free Live Music by…
Monday, August 3, 2026
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Red Raccoon Games 20th Anniversary Party & Ribbon Cutting
Red Raccoon Games 20th Anniversary Party & Ribbon Cutting
Ok, Red Raccooners.....can you BELIEVE we have been open for 20 years?!? WOW! Ken started Gryfalia's Aerie and built this beast for eight years! Jamie has taken the helm for the last twelve...and now we get to come together to celebrate TWENTY years! You KNOW we love to put on a celebratory party....plan on some…
Friday, August 7, 2026
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Illinois State Historical Society Marker Dedication Recognizing 134 Years of Innovation at Funks Research Acres
Illinois State Historical Society Marker Dedication Recognizing 134 Years of Innovation at Funks Research Acres
The Illinois State Historical Society, in partnership with the Paul A. Funk Foundation and McLean County Museum of History, will dedicate a new historic marker on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. The marker is located a quarter mile south of the Funk Prairie Home and Gem & Mineral Museum in Shirley, Illinois. It…
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026 -2026 Litchfield Pickers Market
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August 9, 2026 -Inside Out Accessible Art Family Activity Fair
2026 Litchfield Pickers Market
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,…
Inside Out Accessible Art Family Activity Fair
Arts & crafts activities will be provided by Inside Out Accessible Art (IOAA) and other community organizations. Face painting, temporary tattoos, a family scavenger hunt and hula hooping will also be provided. This is a free event held at the Miller Park Pavilion, Bloomington, main level.