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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…
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 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…
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 -…
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,…
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…
2023 Logan County Fair
The Logan County Fair Association welcomes you to "Illinois' Cleanest and Best County Fair." This year, we are celebrating our 87th Logan County Fair. All of our fair events begin on Sunday, July 30th and continue through Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Please come join us and enjoy our wide variety of events. 2023 Music Night…
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Springfield Lucky Horseshoes – ShoetoberFest
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes – ShoetoberFest
ShoetoberFest is back and better than ever! From 12 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, October 14th, adults aged 21 and over can enjoy an afternoon filled with craft beer and live music! Featured vendors include Springfield Beer Company, Anvil & Forge, Buzz Bomb, and others as the local breweries will have a variety of brews for…
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes – What Might Have Been Night
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes – What Might Have Been Night
Join the Lucky Horseshoes State Fair Butter Cows for What Might have Been Night as Springfield celebrates what they might have been named had it not been the 'Shoes. There will be specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off during Thursday's game with proceeds benefiting the State Fair Foundation, merchandise specials, and so much more!…
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Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular & Super Cruise
The 10th Annual Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show is set for Saturday, August 5th (Cruise fun Friday, August 4th). The new location is at Cherry Hills Church at 2125 Woodside Rd. in Springfield. This year, Butch Patrick from The Munsters will make an appearance at the car show. JUST ADDED to cruise night Friday, August…
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Twistee Treats/Pink Elephant Antique Mall Car Cruise-Ins
Every other Saturday in August and September from 5pm-8pm are Twistee Treats/Pink Elephant Antique Mall Car Cruise-Ins! Dates are: August 5th (with The Whiskey River Band) August 19th September 2nd September 16th September 30th (part of the Route 66 UFO Festival) On stage 1-4pm - Frankie & the Houseshakers and 5-8pm - Just Be Drawings…
27th Annual Antique Auto Show at David Davis Mansion
27th Annual Antique Auto Show at David Davis Mansion
The 27th Annual Antique Auto Show at David Davis Mansion is Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10am-3pm. Beautiful, historic cars in a beautiful, historic setting – that’s the promise of the 27th Annual Antique Auto Show. More than 75 cars from the 1900s through the 1980s will be displayed on the mansion grounds from 10am…
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Project Wingspan Illinois’ Pollinator Habitat Opportunities for Volunteers and Landowners
Project Wingspan Illinois’ Pollinator Habitat Opportunities for Volunteers and Landowners
Attention Pollinators Habitat Enthusiasts - would you be interested in joining a native wildflower seed collection team this fall or applying for a native wildflower seed award? Pollinator Partnership’s Project Wingspan is offering an online training and certification event to ready volunteers for local native wildflower seed collection events starting in a couple of weeks.…
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2023 Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair returns for 2023, August 10 -20, with an all star concert lineup and the return of a new Route 66 presence. Grandstand acts include: Doobie Brothers, Alanis Morissette, REO Speedwagon, Tim McGraw, Nelly and more. Also, USAC Bettenhausen 100 and ARCA Menards Series Atlas 100 + Sportsman Nationals. Gate 2 of…
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Rusty Star Marketplace Customer Appreciation Sale
Rusty Star Marketplace Customer Appreciation Sale - Receive at least a 10% discount on everything, however, many vendors will be offering deeper discounts! August 12 & 13 from 10am - 5pm. Discover a unique and charming marketplace with 80 small business shoppes under one roof. You will be pleasantly surprised at the fabulous lobby displays…
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Springfield Lucky Horseshoes – Cheese Ball
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes – Cheese Ball
Cheese Ball is a brand new way to experience baseball! With seven wacky rules and themes for each inning including anything but a glove, a dance party inning, and bring your glove for the backwards inning where we'll be hitting from center field and you have a chance to catch a home run ball! Don't…
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Illinois Grooves Vinyl Records Show
Illinois Grooves Vinyl Records Show
The Illinois Grooves Vinyl Records Show is hosted by the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66, and will be held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Joliet, IL on September 16th. Tickets Available at the door Early Bird Tickets 7:00AM-9:00AM $10.00 General Admission 9:00AM-4:00PM $3.00 Vendor online registration details: Registration fee…
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Downtown Pontiac Farmers Market
The Downtown Pontiac Farmers Market is an "eat fresh, eat local" market where everything sold is grown, produced, or created locally! Join us weekly on the courthouse lawn for fresh produce, plants, meats, and hand created items from 7-11AM or until sold out. For more information, visit their website.
Downtown Pontiac Cruise Night
Cruise to Downtown Pontiac the 3rd weekend of the month for our last two cruises of the season - August 19 & September 16 from 5-8pm. There will be no fee to enter this year. Classic car owners are invited to bring their cars to display them and car enthusiasts are invited to come take…
Pontiac Third Saturday Market
Pontiac Third Saturday Market
Join the Shoppes on Howard Street the 3rd Saturday of the month for their monthly vintage market! Vendors will set up in the parking lots and every month will feature new treasures. Don't miss out! More info: https://downtownpontiacil.com/howard-street-flea-market/ The 3rd Saturday Howard Street Vintage Market is an outdoor market located at Pop’s Pop Up (517…
Pontiac Historic Home Tours
Pontiac Historic Home Tours
From 1 pm to 3 pm on Saturday August 19th, the Yost, Strevell, and Jones historic homes will be open to the public and available for tours!
Front St. Music Fest 2023
Front St. Music Fest 2023
Jazz UpFront is bringing back Front St. Music Fest for another amazing year! They've got a killer lineup of incredibly talented artists coming to Downtown Bloomington on August 19th starting at 1 pm. This event is free, open to the public, and will have alcohol available for purchase for guests 21 and over! Visit their…
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22nd Annual Car Show presented by the Thunder Car Club
22nd Annual Car Show presented by the Thunder Car Club
Please stop by to visit the 22 Annual Top 30 Benefit hosted by the Midwest Thunder Car Club! This unique car show will feature a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles that will be on display in Chatauqua Park on Sunday, August 20. There will be many prizes to win at the 50/50 show, and…
22nd Annual Car Show presented by the Thunder Car Club
22nd Annual Car Show presented by the Thunder Car Club
Please stop by to visit the 22 Annual Top 30 Benefit hosted by the Midwest Thunder Car Club! This unique car show will feature a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles that will be on display in Chautauqua Park on Sunday, August 20. There will be many prizes to win at the 50/50 show, and…
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McLean County Habitat Workshop – Pollinator Habitat Conversions
McLean County Habitat Workshop – Pollinator Habitat Conversions
The McLean County Habitat Workshop is August 24, 2023 at Leroy Sportsman Club 5:30pm, and it includes a session on Pollinator Habitat Conversions. Speakers to include our local Farm Bill Biologist at Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever of Illinois and Private Lands Biologist at US Fish and Wildlife Service! Registration required, more details below! A…
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Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2023
Lincoln has had a long history with Hot Air Ballooning beginning with the Art and Balloon Festival that began in 1988. Later the Balloon Festival was separated from the Art Festival and continued on until 2017. In 2019, Balloons Over 66 began. As with the Art and Balloon Festival, balloon pilots travel from around the…
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10th Annual Get Your 6.6 on Route 66 run/walk
10th Annual Get Your 6.6 on Route 66 run/walk
McLean, IL – Participants can get their kicks on Route 66 in this much-anticipated 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk from Funks Grove to McLean on Saturday, August 26, 2023! Registrants receive a super-soft cotton t-shirt with this year’s unique design, brunch and drink tickets, a commemorative shot glass, and other gifts from sponsors. Participants are shuttled by…
2023 WeatherTech Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
2023 WeatherTech Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
Take in a beautiful, family-friendly day on our stretch of the Mother Road. Invite co-workers, friends and family for a world class event on Sat, Aug 26 from 7AM-4PM on Berwyn’s Historic Route 66! Berwyn has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its heart. The Route…
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Javapalooza
Take your sweet time to savor the smells, revel in the flavors – and immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers and Routes region. Javapalooza celebrates the bean and the people who create that beautiful, and delightful coffee experience. Get ready to take part and discover your new coffee…
The Rooted Home Fall Open House
Join The Rooted Home in Farmersville on September 1st & 2nd for our Fall Open House! Special Sales Free Gift w/Purchase Complimentary Refreshments Enter to Win Prizes Shop New Fall Decor Extended Store Hours Guest Pop Up- Luxe Linx by Jess Shop Cleveland Street Apparel at their temporary location inside Strandz Salon next door! *Extended…
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The Springfield Mile
The 2023 Progressive American Flat season will conclude in epic fashion on Labor Day weekend with the Springfield Mile I & II on September 2-3. Long considered the crown jewel of the Progressive AFT schedule, the Springfield Mile offers up the perfect blend of speed and strategy tied to history and tradition. If possible, this…
2023 Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival (SOB Festival)
2023 Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival (SOB Festival)
The 2023 Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival (SOB Festival) will be held at the Inn at 835 in Downtown Springfield on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend from 12-5pm. It will be held rain or shine, because attendees will be covered by the two 100' tents we've secured. Over 150 beers and ciders from over…