Events
“Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” New Exhibit Opening at ALPLM
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield
U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025 in Chicago
McCormick Place Convention Center 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago
Week of Events
“Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” New Exhibit Opening at ALPLM
SPRINGFIELD – A new exhibit coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will let visitors explore history using their eyes, ears and hands. It transforms images from Lincoln’s life into three-dimensional objects that visitors can touch while listening to audio presentations explaining his accomplishments and enduring legacy. “Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” opens May…
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…
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 National Pollinator Week Project Wingspan
Pollinator Week is June 16-22, 2025! Project Wingspan Illinois has a call to action to help pollinators. You can make a big difference! Here’s the info: Volunteer to scout native wildflowers and collect native wildflower seeds at a local prairie with Project Wingspan. Illinois has over 30 native wildflower seed collection teams throughout the state. These teams collect from a…
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series – The Rumble
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series – The Rumble
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.
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…
Goat Yoga | Hosted by: The Twistee Treat Diner
Goat Yoga | Hosted by: The Twistee Treat Diner
Join us for a fun morning of stretching your body and snuggling baby goats! $35 per person. Advance tickets will be available closer to event date.
Jeep Run “Duck Hunt” | Hosted By: The Twistee Treat Diner
Jeep Run “Duck Hunt” | Hosted By: The Twistee Treat Diner
Join us Saturday, June 21st at Twistee Treat Diner as we embark on another "Duck Hunting" adventure, visiting 5 different locations along Old Route 66! We will meet at Twistee Treat at 1PM for registration and start our journey at 2PM. (Should be finished by 5PM) Entry: $5 per person Meet back at the Twistee…
Route 66 Car Cruise Extravaganza! | Hosted by The Twistee Treat Diner
Route 66 Car Cruise Extravaganza! | Hosted by The Twistee Treat Diner
Rev up your engines and cruise on over to the Route 66 Car Cruise Extravaganza! Whether you're a car enthusiast, a collector, or just someone who appreciates the beauty of finely crafted automobiles, this event is for you. Our Car Cruise Extravaganza will feature a stunning array of classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and…
2025 Pontiac Cruise Night Featuring The Taste of Pontiac
2025 Pontiac Cruise Night Featuring The Taste of Pontiac
Pontiac Cruise Nights are in swing! On Saturday, June 21st, check out the cruise night featuring The Taste of Pontiac at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be featuring our new hosts; Dustin & Donna Cook and the Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club with the return of JD's…
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.