Events
“How Raccoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other Frontier Tales” – Janet Roney
Elkhart Christian Church’s Fellowship Community Center 206 S. Gillett St., Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe Elkhart Historical Society is excited to introduce Janet Roney as the featured speaker for our Friday, April 25th dinner lecture. Her presentation, "How Racoons Saved Illinois from Canada, and Other…
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Virden on the Square 175 E Jackson, Virden, IL, United StatesWelcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66.…
Cross Pollinated Lovers Sculpture on the Square Dedication Ceremony at McLean County Museum
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesJoin us to celebrate the installation of Herb Eaton's Cross Pollinated Lovers sculpture on the Museum Square during the First Friday festivities in Downtown Bloomington on Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m. This 10 ft. fiber glass corn sculpture, initially created for Bloomington's Sesquicentennial celebration in 2000, recently underwent restoration thanks to a Creative Catalyst…
2025 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThis two-day festival, May 3rd & 4th, 2025, 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…
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing Derby Day
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing 9301 Collinsville Rd., Collinsville, IL, United StatesCome join us at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing for a thrilling Derby Day event! Get ready for a day filled with excitement, horse races, and casino fun. Dress to impress in your best Derby attire and place your bets on the winning horses. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while watching the races or trying your luck…
MAJOR EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
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