Events
Twistee Treats/Pink Elephant Antique Mall Car Cruise-Ins
Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston
Volunteer for Project Wingspan – Collect Seeds – Save Pollinators!
Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, SpringfieldWeek 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 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:
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…
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…
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…
Volunteer for Project Wingspan – Collect Seeds – Save Pollinators!
Volunteer for Project Wingspan! Collect Seeds! Save Pollinators! Pollinator Partnership’s Project Wingspan has never been stronger! Join one of 30 teams of trained, certified native wildflower seed collectors to harvest seeds at local prairies around Illinois. o Seeds are cleaned through an IDNR partnership and redistributed to local pollinator habitat projects. o The last three volunteer training and…
Route 66 Association of Missouri Motor Tour
Join the Route 66 Association of Missouri Motor Tour on their 2023 motor tour. This year it starts in Illinois! The tour begins in Litchfield, IL with a complimentary visit to the Skyview Drive In on the night night before kickoff. The Route 66 Association of Missouri 2023 Motor Tour officially kicks off the next…
35th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
The 35th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair in Springfield is Saturday, September 16, 2023 10 AM - 5 PM & Sunday, September 17, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM. Artwork from artists across the country. Support them, as well as the SAA, by coming out to shop at the best fall art fair in…
Classic Car Show at Litchfield Skyview
Classic Car Show at Litchfield Skyview
Litchfield Skyview is hosting a Classic Car Show on Thursday, September 14th at the famous drive-in movie theater in Litchfield. The event also includes a Parade of Lights, with classic cars starting at the Skyview, driving through downtown Litchfield, and returning for the movie showing of "Grease". Free entry to the event is provided by…
MAJOR EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.