Outdoor
Events for August 28, 2026
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…
Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2026
The Balloons Over 66 Weekend in Lincoln, Illinois, is August 28–29, 2026, including hot air balloon flights and night glows for this year's 100th Route 66 anniversary celebration. The festival…
GROW Gillespie Fourth Friday August: Cottage Core Street Fair
Bring your family and friends for a night out in town at the Cottage Core Street Fair, part of Gillespie's Fourth Fridays series. Enjoy local artisans, restaurant specials, and local shopping along East Chestnut St between Main St and Montgomery St, plus garden activities and a movie night at the Colonial Giving Garden (co-presenting this…