Events

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16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Experience
Following a successful Spring Edition in March, the 16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Edition experience continues in Springfield, Illinois on June 6-August 9, 2025. Join us this summer as we bring history to life with our most talented cast of historical reenactors yet! Experience the thrill of Lincoln’s iconic speeches with reenactments at the…
2025 Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale Days
Route 66 Garage Sale Days! June 13-14-15, 2025 WLCN is your headquarters for the 2025 Route 66 Garage Sale in and around the Lincoln/Logan County Area! The sale takes place the second full weekend in June: Friday, June 13 Saturday, June 14 Sunday, June 15 Click here to register your garage sale to be included on…
U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025 in Chicago
U.S. Travel Association's IPW 2025 will be held June 14-18 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. IPW showcases U.S. suppliers of USA travel products and destinations, and attracts international and domestic travel buyers and journalists representing more than 70 countries. U.S. Travel Association’s IPW provides a valuable in-person platform to conduct business and strengthen relationships around the…
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series – Emily Nenni
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series – Emily Nenni
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…
Welcome Summer Dance Party with Live Music from Dance Monkey
Welcome Summer Dance Party with Live Music from Dance Monkey
It’s time to shake off the cold and welcome the warmer weather at the Curve Inn in Springfield, with ice cold drinks and an unforgettable night of music! Come Dance,…
Isle a la Cache Pollinator Party
Isle a la Cache Pollinator Party
Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2025 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that…
First Annual Elkhart Community Firefly Walk and Picnic
First Annual Elkhart Community Firefly Walk and Picnic
On Saturday, June 14th (rain date June 21st) at 5:30p.m. the community is invited to the Nancy Jane Moore Community Park, located at 109 Stellar St. in Elkhart, Illinois, for a BYO picnic dinner, with time for the children to run and play. If you choose not to take part in the picnic dinner, you can…
2nd Chance Band at Route 66 MotorHeads
2nd Chance Band at Route 66 MotorHeads
2nd Chance makes their debut at Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill in Springfield on Saturday, June 14th. This is an amazing venue and if you have not been there, you need to go now. Book your hotels and make plans to stay the night. Come and see the boys rocking out to your favorite…
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