Events

Week of Events
Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Join Landmarks Illinois on Tuesday, May 7th at Noon CDT, for a virtual public presentation of the 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Bonnie McDonald, Landmarks Illinois President & CEO, will lead a virtual press conference on this year's top threatened historic and/or culturally significant sites across the state. Members of the public and…
Grand Opening Joliet Railroad Museum
Grand Opening Joliet Railroad Museum
Join us for the grand opening of our newest museum - The Joliet Railroad Museum at Gateway Transportation Center, 90 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet. The Railroad Museum is a former circa 1913 interlocking signal tower, known locally as Union Depot Tower, that was preserved and incorporated into the new Gateway Center Train Station. The…
Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
The Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity was invented on a napkin at Celtic Mist Pub on St. Patrick’s Day in 2008. The race route runs through Downtown Springfield, Illinois. We have donated over $2 million since 2008. The race includes beer, corn dog, donut, and ice cream stops along with live music…
Illinois Native Plant Society Central Chapter Native Plant Sale
Illinois Native Plant Society Central Chapter Native Plant Sale
Be sure to put the annual Central Chapter Native Plant Sale on your calendar-- Saturday, May 11th. We will be back at the Reisch Pavilion (AKA Food-o-Rama) at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. You can expect the area's largest native plant sale in both diversity and quantity! A great selection of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous…
2nd Annual Spring Vendor Market at Pink Elephant Antique Mall
2nd Annual Spring Vendor Market at Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Join us in the sideyard for our Annual Spring Vendor Market. There will be a variety of vendors selling diverse items such as antiques, collectibles, handmade items, art, plants, jewelry, flea market finds, blacksmiths, new and old items, and much more. You won’t want to miss the fun. Be sure to go inside and look…
Dinner on the Diamond
Dinner on the Diamond
Join the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes for a spectacular evening under the stars at our ‘Dinner on the Diamond’ event, where history meets the baseball diamond. Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins will be the distinguished guest of honor for this unforgettable experience that combines a night of elegance and the rich history…
Litchfield Pickers Market – May 2024
Litchfield Pickers Market – May 2024
The 2024 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2024 Dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8 and October 13. 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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