Events

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Holiday Edition of Area 66 Haunted School

Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United States

We're back again for a new holiday of fright - December 13 & 14 from 6-10pm. Come join us for 2 nights only for our Holiday Edition of Area 66 Haunted School. Are you on the naughty or nice list? The Christmas goblins, ghouls and gremlins are waiting to show you around the halls. Rain…

New Year’s Eve-EVE at Joliet Area Historical Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United States

This year, bring your little ones to the most exciting, family-friendly New Year’s event in Joliet – the Ultimate Kids’ New Year’s Eve EVE Party! The clock may strike midnight for adults, but for the kids, the celebration begins early with a packed schedule of fun-filled activities, games, and entertainment that will make them feel…

Springfield Area Arts Council Annual First Night Springfield

Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) celebrates its annual First Night Springfield on New Year's Eve in downtown Springfield. This family-friendly, celebration of the arts features talented local and regional artists & performers across multiple stages at multiple venues. There is a free admission children's stage and activity area from 1 pm-4 pm. All other…

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 States

Bring 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.…

4th Annual Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction Award Ceremony – New Date!

Rialto Square Theatre 102 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction 2024 Rescheduled! The Hall of Fame has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 30th 2025. All tickets purchased for the October date will be honored. Illinois' strong contribution to the world of music and entertainment will be on stage at the Rialto Square Theatre…

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