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Events for October 11, 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.…
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…
Area 66 Haunted School Haunts
OCTOBER 2nd - OCTOBER 31st Fridays & Saturdays Only AREA 66 HAUNTED SCHOOL HAUNTS HOSTED BY: THE PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUE MALL EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT 7PM - 11PM | $20.00 -PHOTO OPS -MERCH -FREE PARKING TICKETS: area66hauntedschool.fearticket.com Dare to enter the spookiest school in town! Area 66 Haunted School brings chills, thrills, and hair-raising…
2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference to be held in Springfield for Centennial
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…
The Last 100 Miles Festival: A Celebration of the Mother Road in Illinois
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…
2026 Litchfield Pickers Market Season Finale
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,…