Events
Grand Opening Joliet Railroad Museum
Joliet Railroad Museum at Gateway Transportation Center 90 E. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United StatesJoin us for the grand opening of our newest museum - The Joliet Railroad Museum at Gateway Transportation Center, 90 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet. The Railroad Museum is a former circa 1913 interlocking signal tower, known locally as Union Depot Tower, that was preserved and incorporated into the new Gateway Center Train Station. The…
Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
Historic Downtown Springfield 117 S 7th Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity was invented on a napkin at Celtic Mist Pub on St. Patrick’s Day in 2008. The race route runs through Downtown Springfield, Illinois. We have donated over $2 million since 2008. The race includes beer, corn dog, donut, and ice cream stops along with live music…
Illinois Native Plant Society Central Chapter Native Plant Sale
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesBe sure to put the annual Central Chapter Native Plant Sale on your calendar-- Saturday, May 11th. We will be back at the Reisch Pavilion (AKA Food-o-Rama) at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. You can expect the area's largest native plant sale in both diversity and quantity! A great selection of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous…
2nd Annual Spring Vendor Market at Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesJoin us in the sideyard for our Annual Spring Vendor Market. There will be a variety of vendors selling diverse items such as antiques, collectibles, handmade items, art, plants, jewelry, flea market finds, blacksmiths, new and old items, and much more. You won’t want to miss the fun. Be sure to go inside and look…
Dinner on the Diamond
Robin Roberts Stadium 1415 N Grand Ave E., Springfield, IL, United StatesJoin the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes for a spectacular evening under the stars at our ‘Dinner on the Diamond’ event, where history meets the baseball diamond. Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins will be the distinguished guest of honor for this unforgettable experience that combines a night of elegance and the rich history…
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