Events
Blind Date with a Book
Doc's Just Off 66 133 South Second Street, Girard, United StatesBlind Date with a Book! Skip the awkward small talk—your perfect match is waiting for you between the covers! Join us for our Blind Date with a Book event, where you’ll pick a mystery book based on the genre and first sentence of the book, both written on the cover. No judging by the cover—just…
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration at the David Davis Mansion
David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington, IL, United StatesCelebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 215th birthday with a meet and greet with “President Lincoln” at the David Davis Mansion! At this free event, children and their families will get to meet Mr. Lincoln (portrayed by Randy Duncan), take pictures with him, and enjoy birthday cake at the home of one of Lincoln’s closest friends and political…
Curve Inn Big Game Sunday with Darts Tournament
The Curve Inn 3219 S. 6th Street Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesThis Sunday is the Big Football Game, and Curve Inn will feature Free wings, chili, and hot dogs with toppings (while they last). Full sound on all 14 TVs. Drawings every quarter for prizes including gift card and Big Game Merchandise. Full kitchen till 9pm. Pre game with us with a $1,000 ADD MPRT Blind…
John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesJohn Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band concert - Friday, Feb. 14th, 7pm - Indoor Auditorium at Joliet Area Historical Museum. From the John Primer website: "As the bandleader…
Lunch & Learn: Doing Oral Histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBring your lunch and join us Join us for an engaging talk on doing oral histories and the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project during our Lunch & Learn on Thursday, February 13, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. with Andrew Thomas, chairperson of the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project. Doing an oral history is not a “one-size-fits-all” project.…
MAJOR EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
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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.