Events
Week of Events
Last Weekend of the Season at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
All good things must come to an end and this season is no exception......We will be having our last weekend of the season on October 18-19 at the RT 66 Skyview Drive-In. We will be showing Hotel Transylvania with IT on Friday and The Addams Family with the Shining on Saturday evening! Gates will open…
Hat Burning at Docs
Hat Burning at Docs
In this DIY event, you will be burning designs in to the hat of your choice! We offer wide brim fedoras, cowboy hats, and baseball hats. You can choose from over 150 stencils, or draw free-hand! Once your design is burned in, you will make a custom hat band. Your ticket includes the hat, materials…
3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In October 17th
3rd Thursday Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-In October 17th
Come out every 3rd Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm May - October for our Twistee Treat Diner Car Cruise-Ins at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall complex. Free to enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. All makes & models are welcome. 2024 Final Date: October 17.
The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Construction – Lee-Ann Burgener
The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Construction – Lee-Ann Burgener
The year’s final Dinner Lecture presentation from the Elkhart Historical Society promises to be unique as it will give new insights concerning the creation of some of the most beautiful stone buildings in the Springfield area. “The Culver Chronicles: The Story of Col. Culver and Culver Chronicles”, will be presented by Lee Ann Burgener, on Friday…
Downtown Bloomington Gallery Walk: Ask An Artist
Downtown Bloomington Gallery Walk: Ask An Artist
Downtown Bloomington Art Galleries and Studios will be open 5-9 p.m. on Friday, October 18 to welcome the public and art teachers from around the state who are attending the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) conference. Visitors are invited to "Ask An Artist" about their medium, subject matter, education, favorite art teachers, and more! October…
Witches & Wizards Walk
Witches & Wizards Walk
Get ready for a magical night out! Grab your favorite witches and wizards and head downtown for a spook-tacular evening. Show off your best witches and wizards costumes, enjoy a special dance, and sip on spooky cocktails at local bars! Witches and Wizards' Walk magical night out in downtown Bloomington, October 18, 5-9pm. Show off…
2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards Ceremony
2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards Ceremony
Join Landmarks Illinois on Friday, October 18 for our annual awards ceremony recognizing exceptional efforts in preserving, restoring and revitalizing historic places in Illinois! The event, which is open to the public, will take place at the historic Apollo’s 2000 theater in Chicago and will feature a sit-down awards ceremony and cocktail reception. 2024 Landmarks…
DESTIHL Brewery Autumn Fest
DESTIHL Brewery Autumn Fest
Dress up in your costumes and join us on the lawn for Autumn Fest on Saturday, October 19th! We're excited to host this FREE family-friendly event that will bring all the Fall feels! 10:00am: Autumn Fest opens11:00am: Fall story time & yoga with Yoga Lab1:00pm: Kids costume contest3:00pm: Autumn Fest ends CONFIRMED VENDORS & ACTIVITIES•…
Area 66 Haunted School: Low Scare Haunted School & Youth Egg “Haunt”
Area 66 Haunted School: Low Scare Haunted School & Youth Egg “Haunt”
Saturday October 19th is our Low Scare Haunted School and Youth Egg "Haunt" Hunt! Low Scare: 3pm - 5pm * 12 & Under must be accompanied by an adult (up to 2 adults per child) *All adults must be accompanied by at least 1 child (up to 2 adults per child) * Admission: 2 cans…
Area 66 Haunted School: Low Scare Haunted School & Youth Egg “Haunt”
Area 66 Haunted School: Low Scare Haunted School & Youth Egg “Haunt”
Saturday October 19th is our Low Scare Haunted School and Youth Egg "Haunt" Hunt! Low Scare: 3pm - 5pm * 12 & Under must be accompanied by an adult (up to 2 adults per child) *All adults must be accompanied by at least 1 child (up to 2 adults per child) * Admission: 2 cans…
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