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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…
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26th Conference on Illinois History
The 26th Conference on Illinois History is an annual conference hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, highlighting the research of any aspect of Illinois’s history, culture, politics, geography, or archaeology. Full details of the Conference, including schedule of speakers/topics for panels, information on the luncheon keynote speakers, and links for discounted room…
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Wizarding Weekend at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
Come join us October 4-5 at the Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In for our Wizarding Weekend! We will be having a Harry Potter weekend where we'll be showing Harry Potter 5-8 over the weekend (Friday night will be Order of the Phoenix followed by Half Blood Prince and then Saturday will be Deathly Hallows 1 followed…
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2024 Sugar Creek Arts Festival
The 41st Annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival, presented by McLean County Arts Center, will be in Uptown Normal on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 in beautiful Uptown Normal, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The Sugar Creek Arts Festival is a juried show of fine art and fine craft featuring 130 exhibitors from…
2024 Carlinville Market Days
2024 Carlinville Market Days
Come shop on Carlinville Market Days every first Saturday of the month April - November! Locally-made goods, crafts, antiques, vintage and new clothing, jewelry, tools, home décor, baked goods, produce, and more are all on sale at this small business market- come down to Carlinville's downtown square and take a stroll among the vendors! The…
Apple Barn 1st Annual Fall Festival
Apple Barn 1st Annual Fall Festival
The Apple Barn 1st Annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 5th, from 9am - 5pm in Chatham. Featuring live music, food vendors, kids area, seasonal products and fun for everyone.
Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market brings the community together to create, shop, and explore downtown. Peruse a bustling market featuring diverse vendors- from charming thrift stores to unique furniture boutiques, captivating bookshops to enchanting crystal stores- each booth is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Engage with…
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Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival
Enjoy live music, kids activities, vendors and more! Back By Popular Demand - The Crowd-pleasing Fairy Woodlands. Volunteers are crazy-busy collecting materials for Fall Harvest Festival attendees to turn into creative abodes for Lincoln Memorial Garden’s woodland fairies. Bark, gourds, dried leaves, okra, dried and fresh flowers, acorns, buckeyes, lotus seed pods and more will…
Museum Announces 30th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk to be Grand Finale
Bloomington, IL – This October, actors will take their spots at center grave for the grand finale of the Evergreen Cemetery Walk. An annual tradition for the last three decades, “Cem Walk” brings local history to life. The award-winning program is a collaboration between the McLean County Museum of History, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, and Illinois…
Grease Weekend at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
Grease Movie Event with special guest appearances from stars of the movie - Barry Pearl (Doddy), Lorenzo Lamas (Tom), and Jamie Donnelly (Jan) - meet and greet from 5-8pm, followed by the movie at dusk. Grease Lightning car will also be there. Oct 12 & 13. Don't forget to come hungry and enjoy our concession…
Cherry and Jerry at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Cherry and Jerry at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Ragtime era duo from St. Louis, Cherry and Jerry return to Buzz Bomb! Come back in time for some ragtime, early blues and jazz! Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including Tuesday Happy Hour, Friday Happier Happy Hour, Open Mic with ZAK, Handmade Trivia, Music Bingo, Buzz Bomb Board Games, Brew…
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Litchfield Pickers Market – October 2024
Litchfield Pickers Market – October 2024
The 2024 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2024 Final Date: October 13. Downtown Litchfield- 400 N. State St. (Intersection of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street) Are you a fan of vintage items, antiques, and collectibles? If so, you do not want to…
Mother Jones Miner’s Day Celebration 2024
Mother Jones Miner’s Day Celebration 2024
Celebrate labor rights in Mount Olive at the Union Miner's Cemetery and Mother Jones Burial Site with guest speaker Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers of America. This 125th anniversary event will review the history of the Miner's Angel Mary Harris 'Mother' Jones and the impact of the labor rights movement on the…
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Hat Burning at Docs
Hat Burning at Docs
In this DIY event, you will be burning designs in to the hat of your choice! We offer wide brim fedoras, cowboy hats, and baseball hats. You can choose from over 150 stencils, or draw free-hand! Once your design is burned in, you will make a custom hat band. Your ticket includes the hat, materials…
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3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In October 17th
3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In October 17th
Come out every 3rd Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm May - October for our Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-Ins at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall complex. Free to enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. All makes & models are welcome. 2024 Final Date: October 17.
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Last Weekend of the Season at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
All good things must come to an end and this season is no exception......We will be having our last weekend of the season on October 18-19 at the RT 66 Skyview Drive-In. We will be showing Hotel Transylvania with IT on Friday and The Addams Family with the Shining on Saturday evening! Gates will open…
The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Construction – Lee-Ann Burgener
The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Construction – Lee-Ann Burgener
The year’s final Dinner Lecture presentation from the Elkhart Historical Society promises to be unique as it will give new insights concerning the creation of some of the most beautiful stone buildings in the Springfield area. “The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Chronicles”, will be presented by Lee Ann Burgener, on Friday…
Witches & Wizards Walk
Witches & Wizards Walk
Get ready for a magical night out! Grab your favorite witches and wizards and head downtown for a spook-tacular evening. Show off your best witches and wizards costumes, enjoy a special dance, and sip on spooky cocktails at local bars! Witches and Wizards' Walk magical night out in downtown Bloomington, October 18, 5-9pm. Show off…
Downtown Bloomington Gallery Walk: Ask An Artist
Downtown Bloomington Gallery Walk: Ask An Artist
Downtown Bloomington Art Galleries and Studios will be open 5-9 p.m. on Friday, October 18 to welcome the public and art teachers from around the state who are attending the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) conference. Visitors are invited to "Ask An Artist" about their medium, subject matter, education, favorite art teachers, and more! October…
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DESTIHL Brewery Autumn Fest
DESTIHL Brewery Autumn Fest
Dress up in your costumes and join us on the lawn for Autumn Fest on Saturday, October 19th! We're excited to host this FREE family-friendly event that will bring all the Fall feels! 10:00am: Autumn Fest opens11:00am: Fall story time & yoga with Yoga Lab1:00pm: Kids costume contest3:00pm: Autumn Fest ends CONFIRMED VENDORS & ACTIVITIES•…
Area 66 Haunted School: Low Scare Haunted School & Youth Egg “Haunt”
Area 66 Haunted School: Low Scare Haunted School & Youth Egg “Haunt”
Saturday October 19th is our Low Scare Haunted School and Youth Egg "Haunt" Hunt! Low Scare: 3pm - 5pm * 12 & Under must be accompanied by an adult (up to 2 adults per child) *All adults must be accompanied by at least 1 child (up to 2 adults per child) * Admission: 2 cans…
Area 66 Haunted School: Low Scare Haunted School & Youth Egg “Haunt”
Area 66 Haunted School: Low Scare Haunted School & Youth Egg “Haunt”
Saturday October 19th is our Low Scare Haunted School and Youth Egg "Haunt" Hunt! Low Scare: 3pm - 5pm * 12 & Under must be accompanied by an adult (up to 2 adults per child) *All adults must be accompanied by at least 1 child (up to 2 adults per child) * Admission: 2 cans…
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A Tribute To Musicals Lunch Show
A Tribute To Musicals Lunch Show
Enjoy a White Fence Farm 4 piece chicken dinner with all the trimmings and then enjoy vocalist Denny Diamond's tribute to popular songs from stage, screen and TV. Call 815.893.9202 to receive a cash discount for paying the full amount by check. White Fence Farm lunch tickets are all inclusive. All tickets include your meal,…
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Area 66 Haunted School at Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Have you ever wondered what happens in the old Livingston High School after the Pink Elephant Antique Mall closes? Now is your chance to get a peek! The school ran normally for 75 years, but what caused it to close? Are there teachers and students still roaming the halls? Are there spirits attached to the…
6 events,
Area 66 Low Scare Haunted School & Trunk or Treat
Area 66 Low Scare Haunted School & Trunk or Treat
Saturday October 26th is our Low Scare Haunted School and Trunk or Treat! Prizes for the best decorated trunk! * 12 & Under must be accompanied by an adult (up to 2 adults per child) *All adults must be accompanied by at least 1 child (up to 2 adults per child) * Admission: 2 cans…
Family Fall Fest 2024
Family Fall Fest 2024
The Annual Family Fall Fest, held by the Pontiac Parks & Rec Department, is the perfect family-friendly event featuring a trunk-or-treat, balloon artist, live DJ, hayrack rides, inflatables, and more - all in celebration of the fall season! This FREE event will take place at the Oaks at Rivers Edge Golf Course at 429 S…
Happy Fall Ya’ll Street Festival
Happy Fall Ya’ll Street Festival
Celebrate the fall season in Pontiac at Downtown Pontiac's Happy Fall Ya'll Street Festival on Saturday, October 26th! This festival will be held in the 300 N Block of Plum Street and will feature live music by the acoustic rock duo Jim & Tommy PLUS the Nashville Singer/Songwriter Kaylyn Pace at the Eagle Theater! The…
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Grave Rave
Grave Rave
WOW !! What a party this will be! The absolute best Halloween Party ever. THE GRAVE RAVE!!!!! There are sweet grooves, good grooves, and great grooves – and then there’s the Cadillac Groove. Jump into the purple caddy for a fun ride through Southern Rock, Blues, Funk, R&B, Soul, and all points in between. You’ll…
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2024 Route 66 Miles of Possibility Conference
Mark Your Calendars for the Ninth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference Thursday-Sunday, October 31 - November 3, 2024, at the fabulous Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, Illinois, presented by the Great Rivers & Routes Convention & Visitors Bureau. More announcements coming soon! https://route66milesofpossibility.com
Area 66 Haunted School at Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Have you ever wondered what happens in the old Livingston High School after the Pink Elephant Antique Mall closes? Now is your chance to get a peek! The school ran normally for 75 years, but what caused it to close? Are there teachers and students still roaming the halls? Are there spirits attached to the…
4 events,
24th Annual Art Walk in Historic Downtown Bloomington
Delve into Downtown Bloomington’s rich art scene during the 24th Annual Art Walk Weekend in Historic Downtown Bloomington Nov. 1 & 2! With 12 unique art studios and galleries within eight blocks of each other, visitors can explore a wide variety of art mediums and styles. This art-filled weekend kicks off early at 4 p.m.…
23rd Annual Route 66 International Film Festival
Welcome to the captivating world of the Rt. 66 Film Festival – an event that seamlessly merges the allure of cinema with the spirit of adventure. This festival stands as a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and cultural exploration, drawing filmmakers, enthusiasts, and cinephiles from all corners of the globe. With a nod to the legendary…
6 events,
2024 Carlinville Market Days
2024 Carlinville Market Days
Come shop on Carlinville Market Days every first Saturday of the month April - November! Locally-made goods, crafts, antiques, vintage and new clothing, jewelry, tools, home décor, baked goods, produce, and more are all on sale at this small business market- come down to Carlinville's downtown square and take a stroll among the vendors! The…
Illinois Heroes of Rock with Skip Griparis
Illinois Heroes of Rock with Skip Griparis
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum presents the Premier Debut of The Illinois Heroes of Rock by the one-and only Skip Griparis! Saturday November 2nd 6:30 Cocktails 7:30 Show Clarion Hotel & Convention Center 411 S. Larkin Ave Joliet, IL Skip Griparis is a lifelong dynamic stage performer. His widely popular “Heroes of Rock” Series…
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