Events
2023 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, SpringfieldStorytime at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum
Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookWeek 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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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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