Events
History Makers to Honor Six Community Leaders
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington2023 Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
Farmersville City Park 513 Elevator St., FarmersvilleVillage of Bolingbrook Wednesday Night Summer Concerts
Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center 375 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookLevitt AMP Springfield Music Series 4th Season
Downtown Springfield Inc. 3 W Old State Capitol Plaza, SpringfieldDarien Garden Club – Bring Back the Pollinators Presentation
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, DarienWeek of Events
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…
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,…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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