Events
2023 Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
Farmersville City Park 513 Elevator St., Farmersville
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 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 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.
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…
Downtown Pontiac Retailers Fall Open Houses
On Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, be sure to visit Downtown Pontiac, IL and stop by participating retailers for the Colors of Fall Open Houses!
Route 66 UFO Festival
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall is hosting a Route 66 UFO Festival - Three day event celebrating Route 66 and UFOs! Live bands, cornhole tournaments, alien costume contests, vendors and more. 9/29 5-8pm 9/30 11-8pm 10/1 Noon-5pm On Stage 9/29 5-8pm The Whiskey River Band 9/30 1-4pm Frankie & the "Houseshakers" 9/30 5-8pm The Silver…
2023 Sugar Creek Arts Festival
The 40th Annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival will be in Uptown Normal on Saturday, Sept. 30th, and Sunday, October 1st, 2023, 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 across the nation in a variety of disciplines. This…
29th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk Bringing Local History to Life this Weekend (and Next)
McLean County Museum of History, Illinois Voices Theatre and Evergreen Memorial Cemetery present the 29th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk, September 30, October 1, 7, 8, with performances at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (302 E. Miller St. Bloomington, IL 61701). The Evergreen Cemetery Walk brings local history to life with…
Team Victory Lane Car Show at Litchfield Skyview
Team Victory Lane Car Show at Litchfield Skyview
Come on out to the Team Victory Lane Car Show at Litchfield Skyview on Saturday, September 30th at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In!
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