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  • Historic Route 66 Flea Market Spring Fling Sale

    Historic Route 66 Flea Market Spring Fling Sale

    Historic Route 66 Flea Market/Route 66 Diner/Kickstand Bar 3121 & 3123 W. Chain of Rocks Rd., Granite City, IL, United States

    Celebrate Spring with a great sale! Featured Vendors with sales up to 90% off! Stuff-a-bag Clothing Sales! And check the diner for some amazing food! Daily Specials!

    Free
  • Elkhart Illinois Historical Society

    America’s 250: Independence Won – And Almost Lost – Rick Klinedinst

    Elkhart Christian Church Fellowship Community Center 206 S. Gillett St., Elkhart, IL, United States

    Elkhart Illinois Historical Society Announces Dinner Lecture “America 250: Independence Won—And Almost Lost” The Elkhart Illinois Historical Society will present a dinner lecture titled “America 250: Independence Won—And Almost Lost” on April 17 at 206…

  • Main Street Mingle in Virden

    Main Street Mingle in Virden

    Virden on the Square 175 E Jackson, Virden, IL, United States

    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…

  • The Big House Ballgame

    Joliet Slammers Baseball Team Historic Exhibition – Centennial Kick-off Celebration at Old Joliet Prison

    Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL, United States

    The Joliet Area Historical Museum, in coordination with the City of Joliet, announced today that the Joliet Slammers will take the field for a one-of-a-kind Frontier League exhibition game inside the walls of the Old Joliet Prison (1125 Collins St.) on April 30, 2026 as part of the official Route 66 Centennial Kickoff celebration. The…

  • Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor

    2026 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival

    Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United States

    This two-day festival, May 2nd & 3rd, 2026, is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fifteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane. Each…

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