Events
American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum
American Giants Museum 100 NW Arch Street, Atlanta
Week of Events
Visit BN McLean County Route 66 Photography Contest
Capture the spirit of Route 66! Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week by entering the Visit BN photography contest. Snap a photo of a McLean County Route 66 location, email it to Visit BN, and you could win dinner for two. Share your love for the Mother Road by May 31st and see if you…
American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum
American Giants Museum is excited to announce American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum (AGM) in Atlanta, IL! Last year’s grand opening was a huge success, so we’re bringing it back—bigger and with more giants! Join us from May 22–26 for a celebration of these roadside legends! What’s in store? Meet Joel Baker…
2025 Irish Days Celebration in Farmersville
Join us at the Center of the Universe for the 114th Irish Days Celebration, May 29-31 in Farmersville! We have live bands, carnival rides, pageants, great food and so much more!!
Hop on the Road: A Celebration of Route 66
Join us for a nostalgic journey down America’s most iconic highway! Hop on the Road: A Celebration of Route 66 brings together classic cars, live music, delicious food, and Route 66-inspired vendors for an unforgettable Memorial Day celebration. From antique cars to muscle machines, the car show will showcase the best of automotive history. Enjoy…
Lincoln’s “Lost Speech” Mural Dedication
On Thursday, May 29 at 5:25 p.m., the Museum will dedicate a mural in downtown Bloomington that will celebrate Lincoln and his famous "Lost Speech." The Illinois 33rd Regimental Band will perform a concert beginning at 4:45 p.m. on the east steps of the Museum. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show with the…
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series Kick-Off Event – Janet Evra
Dates for Levitt AMP Springfield 2025 are set. Starting on Thursday, May 29 - we will be back rocking the block with FREE live music, community and nonstop fun for ten straight weeks through Thursday, July 31, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable summer! We are thrilled to soon announce the 2025 Levitt AMP Springfield…
Jambalaya Jazz with Frank Parker at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Join local Springfield legend Frank Parker for a jazz jam night AND featuring jambalaya (and other food) from A Taste of Seoul! Buzz Bomb now has cocktails and wine in addition to beer too. Show is free and musicians welcome to sit in. Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including Tuesday…
Stone + Steeples: The Joliet Limestone Tour
Joliet, Illinois is a city where the past is carved in stone and the future is grounded in its heritage. Throughout the 19th Century, “Joliet Limestone” characterized grand public buildings and sacred spaces not only in Joliet, but throughout the State of Illinois and the greater Midwest. Backed by popular demand, the Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM)…
The Hoyt Clagwell Band Debuts at DeCamp Station
The Hoyt Clagwell Band debuts at DeCamp Station on Saturday, May 31st. Live from 6 to 9pm! Outside Bar open from 12-10 that day!
OB’s Cervezaria Beer Can Comedy Stand Up Show!
OB’s Cervezaria Beer Can Comedy Stand Up Show is Saturday, May 31st in Chenoa. Eric Pennell and Friends are coming back and it’s always a good time! Great for a date night or just a night out with friends! OB's is a family friendly Brewery Restaurant in Chenoa IL, along Route 24 and a mile…
Champagne British Car Show Festival
Beautiful Clover Lawn at David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, IL is the site of the 34th Annual Champagne British Car Show, Sunday, June 1, 2025. The Festival’s car show is open to the public from 9:00 am and holds its awards ceremony at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 1st, 2025. The public are encouraged to…
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