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Star Crossed Pollinators Sculpture on the Square Dedication Ceremony at McLean County Museum
Star Crossed Pollinators Sculpture on the Square Dedication Ceremony at McLean County Museum
Join us to celebrate the installation of Herb Eaton's Star Crossed Pollinators sculpture on the Museum Square during the First Friday festivities in Downtown Bloomington on Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m. This 10 ft. fiber glass corn sculpture, initially created for Bloomington's Sesquicentennial celebration in 2000, recently underwent restoration thanks to a Creative Catalyst…
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Red Carpet Corridor – BN Art Trail on 66
The Red Carpet Corridor is Sat., May 3 and Sun., May 4 The Bloomington-Normal Art Trail on Route 66 is participating for the third year in which the Red Carpet has extended to Bloomington-Normal. Check the locations and times to visit your favorite BN Artists during Red Carpet Corridor:
2025 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
This two-day festival, May 3rd & 4th, 2025, is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fifteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane. Each…
Springfield Parks Foundation Milkweed Giveaway
Celebrate Your Neighborhood Park Pollinator Garden with a Milkweed Giveaway on May 3rd & May 10th, 2025 at five different park locations. You'll be able to...- Meet your neighborhood pollinator garden & Parks foundation volunteers- Learn all about planting milkweed & importance of pollinator gardens- Take home your free milkweed!- Learn how you can help…
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing Derby Day
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing Derby Day
Come join us at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing for a thrilling Derby Day event! Get ready for a day filled with excitement, horse races, and casino fun. Dress to impress in your best Derby attire and place your bets on the winning horses. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while watching the races or trying your luck…
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Lexington’s Annual City Picnic
Lexington’s Annual City Picnic
Experience a little 'Taste of Country' at the Lexington Annual City Picnic! City Hall's lot will be filled with delicious food from our local restaurants, picnic games, bumper cars, live…
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Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
The Small Town Dreamers Market was founded in 2020 by Cassie & Brad Rovey, of The Rooted Home. "We were in the midst of renovations of the Opera House to…
Bigfoot Festival and Annual Spring Vendor/Young Entrepreneur Market At The Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Bigfoot Festival and Annual Spring Vendor/Young Entrepreneur Market At The Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Join Us for the Bigfoot Festival – A Day of Discovery, Fun, and Shopping! We’re thrilled to announce the Bigfoot Festival, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the mystery and lore of…
Knit In at Illinois Art Station
Knit In at Illinois Art Station
Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit! The second Knit In for 2025 will be Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Illinois Art Station. This event will be held on the patio at the Art…
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2025 Litchfield Pickers Market
2025 Litchfield Pickers Market
The 2025 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2025 Dates: May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14 and October 12. Downtown Litchfield- 400 N. State St. (Intersection of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street) Are you a fan of vintage items,…
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First 2025 Cruise-In to Docs Just Off 66
First 2025 Cruise-In to Docs Just Off 66
Join us at Docs Just Off 66 for our monthly Classic Car Cruise-Ins, where vintage rides, great food, and a love for Route 66 come together! Enjoy a fun evening filled with classic cars, music, and good company while celebrating the nostalgia of America’s most famous highway. Whether you're showing off your own classic or…
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2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Second Annual Dinner for the Diamond with Vince Coleman
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Second Annual Dinner for the Diamond with Vince Coleman
Join the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes for a spectacular upscale evening at the Ace Sign Company Sign Museum for the second annual Dinner for the Diamond. Two-time MLB All Star, 1985 National League Rookie of the Year, and St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Member, Vince Coleman, will be the guest of honor! Walk the red…
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Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon
Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon
Join us for the inaugural Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon in Litchfield, Illinois! With multiple race options available, athletes will kick off with a beach start in the beautiful Lake Lou Yaeger, followed by a scenic bike ride through flat, picturesque country roads. The run portion takes you on a stunning tour of the lake area,…
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Abraham Lincoln on Screen: From Silent Films to the 21st Century
Abraham Lincoln on Screen: From Silent Films to the 21st Century
Considering President Lincoln is widely recognized as the most written about person in American history, it should come as no surprise that he’s the most frequently portrayed American historical figure in the history of movies and television. Lincoln has appeared onscreen as a character in more than 250 productions since the birth of motion pictures.…
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63rd Annual International Carillon Festival
The 63rd International Carillon Festival, held in the beautiful Washington Park, in Springfield, IL, will be moving to Memorial Day Weekend in 2025! Make plans now to be in Springfield May 22, 2025 - May 25, 2025, Concert Every Night: 6 pm. Listen to Carilloneurs from around the world, enjoy family friendly fun, feast on…
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Lincoln’s “Lost Speech” Mural Dedication
Lincoln’s “Lost Speech” Mural Dedication
On Thursday, May 29 at 5:25 p.m., the Museum will dedicate a mural in downtown Bloomington that will celebrate Lincoln and his famous "Lost Speech." The Illinois 33rd Regimental Band will perform a concert beginning at 4:45 p.m. on the east steps of the Museum. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show with the…
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series Kick-Off Event
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series Kick-Off Event
Dates for Levitt AMP Springfield 2025 are set. Starting on Thursday, May 29 - we will be back rocking the block with FREE live music, community and nonstop fun for ten straight weeks through Thursday, July 31, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable summer! We are thrilled to soon announce the 2025 Levitt AMP Springfield…
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