Events

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Route 66 Celebration at Lincoln Library

Lincoln Library 326 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Join Lincoln Library in Downtown Springfield to celebrate the Mother Road with Dwight Cannon, president of the Route 66 Association of Illinois. He'll share stories and lore about our part of the road, and the part that Central Illinois played in the legendary trips from Chicago to LA.

Illinois Local with Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Small Business Saturday Holiday Market 2024

Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United States

Join Illinois Local and the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway for the fourth annual Illinois Local Small Business Saturday Holiday Market. 
Support local independent businesses and causes from across the state, and shop small. We can't wait to see everyone on Saturday, November 30th 2024 in the Expo Building at the IL State Fairgrounds in…

Iconic Livingston Santa Statue Dedication

McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United States

The McLean County Museum of History will dedicate its largest preservation project yet on Saturday, November 30th at 11:30 a.m. on the Museum Square, adjacent to Rt. 66 in Downtown Bloomington. Join in the dedication of the iconic 14-ft. Livingston Santa statue. Festivities will include music, commemorative event token, recognition of all project contributors; and…

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Gemini Giant Homecoming

South Island Park 201 Bridge St., Wilmington, IL, United States

After 60+ years of looking over Route 66 in Wilmington the Gemini Giant is getting ready for his return to town. He's in the last days of his vacation and will be on his way back...and we're going to throw him one heck of a party! The public unveiling of the Gemini Giant will take…

2024 Holiday Open Studio at David Schwartz Photography

David Schwartz Photography 17010 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH, United States

Photographer David Schwartz is excited to invite you to the 2024 Holiday Open Studio! This special 11th annual event showcases over 150 photographs David captured on Route 66 during his…

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