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Downtown Bloomington – First Friday
First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month in Downtown Bloomington from 5 PM -8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to shop late at local participating businesses, see what's new in the local galleries, and cap it all off with a bite to eat…
2023 Old Joliet Prison Tours
The Old Joliet Prison tour program is primarily managed by the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity, in partnership with the City of Joliet. The proceeds from activities will be used to expand the Museum’s mission to preserve and disseminate the history of Joliet, as well as to fund much-needed measures to secure and stabilize…
History Makers to Honor Six Community Leaders
Bloomington – The McLean County Museum of History will reveal the names of six recipients of the 2023 History Makers award at a press conference at the Museum on Thursday, March 30th at 11:00 a.m. in the historic Governor Fifer courtroom. The awards will be presented during the Museum’s History Makers Gala on Wednesday, June…
2023 Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
2023 Small Town Dreamers Market in May. These are Outdoor Markets on Farmersville's Charming Square - 9am-3pm, May 13th, June 10th, Sept 9th, Oct 14th Small businesses coming together creating an outdoor shopping experience featuring live entertainment, food, children's activities and vendor shopping. Grab your family and friends and come enjoy the charm of our…
2023 Litchfield Pickers Market
The Litchfield Pickers Market will return Every Second Sunday of the Month: May to October (Exact 2022 dates are May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, and October 8), from 9 AM – 3 PM in Downtown Litchfield, which will start at 400 North State Street. This vintage and antique market is…
2023 Litchfield Skyview Movie Season
The 2023 Litchfield Skyview movie season is From May 18th - October 21st. Visit https://litchfieldskyview.com/schedule for updates. Updated list of upcoming shows: Barbie Barbie August 18 & 19 with Magic Mike Barbie Party: August 25 & 26 We will be having a Barbie Party! Live Barbies from 7-8:30 Giveaways and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk4NYhWNMM Teenage Mutant Ninja…
2023 Route 66 Drive In Movie Season
The 2023 Route 66 Drive In movie season is From May 19th - October 21st. Visit https://www.route66-drivein.com/films for updates. Updated list of upcoming shows:
2023 3rd Fridays in Downtown Lincoln
The City of Lincoln is hosting Third Fridays Downtown is a free, family-friendly, Summer event series that offers fun, entertainment, and affordable food options for the entire community. The only items that cost money would be food and vendor offerings. All participating vendors (food or otherwise) are asked to keep prices as low as possible…
Atlanta Car Cruise-In Kick-off the Summer
Atlanta Car Cruise-In Kick-off the Summer
The public is invited to Atlanta’s first car cruise-in of the season on May 29 from 10am-2:30pm at Atlanta’s new Dairy Queen land Truck Stop located at 102 Empire Street. Check-in will be under the big blue tent and begin promptly at 10am. Participants are welcome to drive in and join the cruise-in at any…
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2023 Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball
While the history of baseball in Springfield dates back to 1925, this iteration of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes franchise was founded in 2008 as the Springfield Sliders. Following a championship season in the final year of the Central Illinois Collegiate League, the franchise joined the Prospect League prior to the 2009 season where they have…
Village of Bolingbrook Wednesday Night Summer Concerts
The Village of Bolingbrook Wednesday Night Summer Concerts are back! Bring your chairs, blankets, and refreshments to the Roger C. Clark Performing Arts Center behind Town Center for FREE outdoor concerts all summer long. Concerts are scheduled for Wednesday nights starting May 31st and running through September 6th. Music begins at 7:30pm! Click HERE for a printable…
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Irish Days Celebration in Farmersville
The 112th Annual Irish Days Celebration is Farmersville's Annual Town Celebration festival in Farmersville Park, June 1st through the 3rd. The event is produced by the Irish Days Association in conjunction with the Village of Farmersville.
Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series 4th Season
Free, live music for all in the heart of downtown Springfield! Join us on the North Mansion Block every Thursday night for music, food, local vendors, and good vibes all around. *ASL interpreters provided* Thursdays | June 1 - August 3 6:00 - 9:30 pm 4th & Jackson Check the lineup 2019 concert series -…
Rockin’ At The River Presents: Matthew Curry
Rockin’ At The River Presents: Matthew Curry
Don’t miss the first Rockin’ at the River concert for 2023 featuring Matthew Curry! Join us at the Humiston-Riverside Band Shell on Thursday, June 1st from 7 - 9PM for another fantastic concert in our Rockin' at the River Summer Concert Series! These concerts are supported by generous grants from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation…
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Springfield’s History Comes Alive 14th Season
This summer History Comes Alive returns for its 14th Season as Abraham and Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time! Meet the Lincolns at historic sites throughout the city and learn about their lives in Springfield. From historic portrayals at locations such as the Lincoln Home National Historic Site,…
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Darien Garden Club’s Garden Bazaar and Plant Sale
Darien Garden Club’s Garden Bazaar and Plant Sale
Kick off National Garden Week at the Darien Garden Club's Garden Bazaar and Plant Sale! Includes tours of Route 66 Flyway Pollinator Garden in Parking Lot Island. Shop this fun event to bring home a locally grown plant, one-of-a-kind item or hand-crafted artwork for a special spot in your garden or home. Get advice from…
Country Classic Cars 1st Annual Summer Classic Car Show
Country Classic Cars 1st Annual Summer Classic Car Show
Don't Miss The Event of The Summer! All registered vehicles will receive a free dash plaque and a Country Classic Cars decal. KSHE 95 will be here for a live remote. Klose Kuarters band will be playing 11 am-2 pm. We will have Off the Wall Chef Service food truck, Rise & Grind coffee truck…
Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center 10th Anniversary
Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center 10th Anniversary
Celebrate the Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center 10th anniversary! Giveaways Raffle Special sales Door prizes Free Jubelt cookies Creekstone Kettle Works Popcorn Sales Appearance by Electus Bachus Litchfield Weather permitting there will be an ambulance, police car, fire truck, and helicopter to visit, as well as A & G’s Kookin Kitchen food truck…
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Champagne British Car Festival
Champagne British Car Festival
The Festival weekend includes the Champagne British Car Show on beautiful Clover Lawn of David Davis Mansion, Bloomington, IL. The David Davis Mansion provides a wonderful backdrop to display over 125 British cars at this popular annual event, organized by members of the Illinois Flat Land British Car Club. Along with the usual influx of…
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Darien Garden Club – Bring Back the Pollinators Presentation
Darien Garden Club – Bring Back the Pollinators Presentation
We will welcome Carol Elkins; Xerces Society Great Lakes Region Ambassador for our special National Garden Week program that will be held in collaboration with Indian Prairie Public Library. Carol Elkins, University of Wisconsin Master Naturalist and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener will take us though a fun evening of pollinator education. She will…
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Lockport Old Canal Days 2023 Festival
Lockport Old Canal Days 2023 Festival features an Artisan Market, Carnival, Main Stage Entertainment, Parade, Fireworks Show, Cemetery Tours, Trolley Tours, Petting Zoo, World Dance Spectacular and great food and beverages. Brought to you by Lockport Chamber of Commerce & City of Lockport.
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Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale Days
Route 66 Garage Sale Days! June 9 - 10 - 11, 2023 Lincoln Printers and Logan County Tourism are excited to announce they are making LARGE PRINTED MAPS this year! As well as the ONLINE MAP! The fee is only $5.00 to be included on the map, plus you get a pink sign for your…
Route 66 Association of Illinois Motor Tour 2023
The Route 66 Association of Illinois Motor Tour for 2023 is right around the corner: this year’s theme is Remember When... You can now pre-register for this fun-filled weekend event. You get a lot of fun for only $35 per registered vehicle – any year, any model, and motorcycles, too! South to North tour direction for…
Edwardsville West End Station Visitor Center Grand Opening
Edwardsville West End Station Visitor Center Grand Opening
Come to Edwardsville and watch the Grand Opening ceremony for West End Station! This former Route 66 service station turned dental office is being retooled as an interpretive center about Route 66, which originally traversed Edwardsville and wound its way past the station. The Grand Opening is on Friday, June 9th, from 9-10am. The newly…
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Edwardsville 25th Annual Route 66 Festival
Edwardsville 25th Annual Route 66 Festival
Edwardsville 25th Annual Route 66 Festival is on June 10th for all to enjoy. Between the food, drinks, music, shopping and family zone, you will not want to miss it! The City of Edwardsville is excited to welcome the community back to the park to enjoy great food, live music, the classic car cruise through…
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Atlanta Car Cruise-in on Route 66
Atlanta Car Cruise-in on Route 66
Join us for a cruise-in on Route 66! The location will be on Arch Street, between Race and Vine Street. June 11, 10am-2pm. Chubby's Bar & Grill will have a cruise-in burger special. Stop by Missy's Sweet Shoppe at the Palms Grill Café. Enjoy Atlanta's local shops at Arch Street Artisans and The Gift Box,…
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McLean County Museum of History’s Futures in History Camp
Are you looking for a fun and unique opportunity for your kiddos this summer? Then look no further than the McLean County Museum of History’s Futures in History Camp! Registration for the 2023 FiHC is now open! The Museum will be offering two, out-of-this-world day camp sessions this year. Each 5-day camp experience includes facilitation…
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Storytime at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum
Spark your imagination with stories, songs, fun and a take-home craft. After this drop-in storytime, stick around to explore the museum and learn more about our village. Storytime includes free museum admission. Tuesdays, June 13, July 11 & August 8, from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. The Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission's mission is to collect…
Cars & Guitars on 66!
Cars & Guitars on 66! This family friendly FREE event is gonna Rev’em up and Rock’ on to the sounds of the JunkYard Dawgs! Located in the VanBuren Street Plaza parking lot across from the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet. Car club participants please enter the show area at the Clinton & Chicago Street…
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Elkhart’s Summer Fling
Elkhart’s Summer Fling
Elkhart’s Summer Fling is a day-long event that will feature plenty of activities including kiddie tractor pulls, a festive décor bike, walk and pet parade, antique tractors, live music and vendors, all set up on Governor Oglesby street. The event is focused on bringing communities together, connecting neighbors, and highlighting the charms of small rural…
Rockin’ At The River Presents: Union Avenue
Rockin’ At The River Presents: Union Avenue
Please join us at the Humiston-Riverside Band Shell on Saturday, June 17th from 7 - 9PM for another fantastic concert in our Rockin' at the River Summer Concert Series! We are featuring the rockabilly band, Union Avenue! These concerts are supported by generous grants from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation and the Yost Trust, as…
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Illinois Monarch Project’s Wings of Dreams BioBlitz 2023
It’s time for the Illinois Monarch Project’s second annual Wings of Dreams BioBlitz! The Illinois Monarch Project’s Community Engagement Committee is preparing to roll out the summer engagement BioBlitz campaign for Pollinator Week in June (June 19 – 25). The purpose of the BioBlitz is to encourage participants to submit sightings of monarchs (and other wildlife) across the state via…
ALPLM to celebrate Juneteenth by displaying Emancipation Proclamation
SPRINGFIELD – As America celebrates Juneteenth, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will give everyone a chance to see a rare copy of the document that played a key role in this historic day of freedom, the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation, which bears the signature of Abraham Lincoln, will be displayed June 19-23 and…
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Brooklyn, IL, One of the Last Remaining Freedom Towns in America
Brooklyn, IL, One of the Last Remaining Freedom Towns in America
Join us for an informative and in-depth discussion on the historic town of Brooklyn, Illinois. Established in 1829 and formally incorporated in 1873, the small town located across the river from St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the last remaining majority-Black incorporated towns in the country. This Freedom Town is not only important to black…
History Happy Hour at the Joliet Area Historical Museum
History Happy Hour at the Joliet Area Historical Museum
Join us after work for a little bit of history! History Happy Hour is a monthly program hosted by the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Join us as experts present short programs on a variety of local historical topics while enjoying libations. Admission is free and open to the public. Wednesday June 21st, doors open at…
Pollinator Week Project Wingspan Volunteer Certification – Virtual Event
Pollinator Week Project Wingspan Volunteer Certification – Virtual Event
Want to save pollinators during Pollinator Week? It’s more important than ever! June 19-25 is the time to learn how YOU can make a difference! Here’s one event with a lot of impact: Volunteer to scout native wildflowers and collect native wildflower seeds at a local prairie with Project Wingspan. Illinois has close to 30 native…
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Bird Banding at the Elkhart Oasis presented by Professor Tony Rothering
Bird Banding at the Elkhart Oasis presented by Professor Tony Rothering
The Elkhart Historical Society will welcome Professor Tony Rothering of LLCC to the Friday June 23, 2023, dinner lecture podium to present, “Bird Banding at the Elkhart Oasis.” Rothering will discuss the process and purpose of bird banding and the significance of a high biodiverse “island” (oasis) to migrating birds. Elkhart Hill’s Forest measures approximately…
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The Mill on 66 Cruise-In
The Mill on 66 Cruise-In
Come out to the Mill on June 24th from 2-5pm for a Cruise-In! All antique, classic, modern performance cars, trucks, and jeeps are welcome! The car entry fee is $5 and all proceeds go towards the Mill Museum on 66! https://fb.me/e/YabjjNGI
Brews at the Zoo
Brews at the Zoo
Tap into your wild side at our beer sampling event, including regional and local breweries! Feast on food from local restaurants, while enjoying a walk throughout the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, IL! Enjoy beer tastings from local and regional breweries, hearty snacks from local restaurants and live entertainment! Admission ticket includes entry into the…
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Darien Garden Club Pollinator Party
Darien Garden Club Pollinator Party
Learn how to welcome pollinators to your gardens by building habitat and providing for their lifecycle in your garden when Darien Garden Club partners with Indian Prairie Public Library to celebrate National Pollinator Week. We hope to encourage you to provide habitat for pollinators. There will be guidance about plant and bloom types that are…
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44th Annual GTOAA Nationals
The GTO Association of America (GTOAA) will hold its 44th Annual International Meet June 27-July 1 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. The event will be hosted by the Gateway GTO Association, one of over 30 GTOAA chapters. The annual GTOAA National Convention is more than just a car show. It is our multi-day…
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Wing’d Rider Rally 2023
Please join Illinois Wing'd Rider at the very FIRST WING'D RIDER Rally at Niehaus Cycle Sales in Litchfield, IL. There will be Vendors, Promotions, Attractions and Activities galore! Wing'd Riders and Wing'd Rider Magazine is dedicated to riders of the Honda Gold Wing worldwide. Wing’d Rider was formed in July of 2022 by John Lazzeroni…
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NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
NASCAR's most premier race weekend will be taking place on the streets of Downtown Chicago, July 1-2, 2023. The Chicago Street Race Weekend will provide a luxury race experience with premium hospitality and upgrades. The two-day race weekend will boast a festival like atmosphere all centered in the heart of downtown. With exclusive access, an…
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Atlanta 4th of July Cruise-in on Route 66
Atlanta 4th of July Cruise-in on Route 66
Join us for a cruise-in on Route 66! The location will be on Arch Street, between Race and Vine Street. Chubby's Bar & Grill will have a cruise-in burger special. Stop by Missy's Sweet Shoppe at the Palms Grill Café. Enjoy Atlanta's local shops at Arch Street Artisans and The Gift Box, both walking distance…
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