Events
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield
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Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was…
Javapalooza 2025
Take the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing great brews, a Latte Art Competition and the popular Coffee Connoisseur giveaway. A total of 16 participating coffee shops will serve up a signature Javapalooza…
Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
The Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held Thursday – Saturday, October 9-11, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois, with the theme “Road to the Centennial.” The main conference activities will take place at the Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM) on Route 66. The keynote speaker is Rhys Martin, author and photographer from…
Area 66 Haunted School at The Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Dare to enter the spookiest school in town! Area 66 Haunted School brings chills, thrills, and hair-raising scares every Friday and Saturday night throughout October 3rd - November 1st. From eerie classrooms to haunted hallways, experience a fright-filled adventure perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages. 2025 Remaining Dates: 10/10-10/11, 7-11pm 10/17-10/18, 7-11pm 10/24-10/25, 7-11pm 10/31-11/1,…
Monday, October 6, 2025
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Friday, October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025 -October Party with Soul Experience Band at The Curve
October Party with Soul Experience Band at The Curve
Saturday night dance party with Soul Experience Band as we will be playing Soul, R&B, and Funk tunes with our personal flair and style!!!Come to the Curve as Ami, Ray, Ric, and the rest of the staff as they will be serving up delicious food as well as adult beverages!!We look forward to a fun,…
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 -Apple Barn Fall Festival
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October 11, 2025 -2025 Sugar Creek Arts Festival
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October 11, 2025 -Keith Daniel’s Psycho Swamp Stomp Band at Buzz Bomb
Apple Barn Fall Festival
The Apple Barn in Chatham, Illinois Annual Fall Festival is Saturday, October 11th, from 9am - 4pm. Join us this Saturday, October 11 from 9 AM to 5 PM for a full day of autumn fun! Live music from 10 AM–2 PM Delicious food & treats Pumpkin painting and face painting Special offers in-store and…
2025 Sugar Creek Arts Festival
The Sugar Creek Arts Festival is a free community event featuring more than 100 locally and nationally acclaimed artists, two live music stages, food trucks and much more! Presented by the McLean County Arts Center and the Town of Normal.
Keith Daniel’s Psycho Swamp Stomp Band at Buzz Bomb
Keith Daniel’s Psycho Swamp Stomp Band - Wisconsin’s Wildest One-Man Show! Keith is a one-man dynamo: Forget anything you know about “one-man bands.” This is a one-man, voodoo-grunge, blues-rock spectacle! Keith loops, stomps, and conjures the kind of music you’d find on a haunted Delta highway— Ghostly voodoo-infused beats, haunting blues guitar fury, and a…
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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October 12, 2025 -2025 Litchfield Pickers Market Season Finale
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October 12, 2025 -Roadwork Ahead: The Exhibition – David J. Schwartz Public Reception
2025 Litchfield Pickers Market Season Finale
The 2025 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2025 Dates: Season Finale - October 12. Downtown Litchfield- 400 N. State St. (Intersection of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street) Are you a fan of vintage items, antiques, and collectibles? If so, you do not…
Roadwork Ahead: The Exhibition – David J. Schwartz Public Reception
Wilmington, IL - Photographer and storyteller David J. Schwartz will premiere his new Route 66 exhibition, Roadwork Ahead: The Exhibition – A Future for the Mother Road, at Art On 66 Gallery in Wilmington, Illinois. The show opens with a public reception on Sunday, October 12, from 11 AM to 3 PM, and will remain…
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