Events
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Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesIn 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. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was…
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Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesRoute 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…
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“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum
Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring St., Springfield, IL, United StatesSPRINGFIELD – 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 4, 2027. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the…
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Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep 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…
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Dwight Harvest Days/Basset Bash & Waddle
Downtown Dwight 417 W. Waupansie, Dwight, IL, United StatesRed, White, and Blue-Hundred Fifty Years! Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. Join us September 17-20, 2026, for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in…
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.