Events
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield
Week of Events
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…
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: 10/24-10/25, 7-11pm 10/31-11/1, 7-11pm
Monday, October 20, 2025
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Friday, October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 -Project Wingspan Seed Collection Event in Springfield
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October 24, 2025 -How the Illinois Grande Prairie Helped Save the World from Hunger – Janet Roney
Project Wingspan Seed Collection Event in Springfield
Collect Native Wildflower Seeds at a Local Prairie with Project Wingspan! Project Wingspan is a multi-year, Midwestern initiative to expand and enhance pollinator habitat with volunteer-collected, local native wildflower seeds. This project is conducted by Pollinator Partnership and funded by a grant from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Every year, Project Wingspan Illinois awards locally…
How the Illinois Grande Prairie Helped Save the World from Hunger – Janet Roney
The Elkhart Historical Society is excited to introduce Janet Roney as the featured guest speaker for our Friday, October 24, 2025 dinner lecture program. Janet is a multi-faceted individual with a background steeped in history, farming and writes a column for her local paper. She is an accomplished artist as well. Her realistic and detailed watercolors,…
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 -2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
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October 25, 2025 -Abe’s Haunted Hollow at ALPLM
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…
Abe’s Haunted Hollow at ALPLM
SPRINGFIELD – Spooky fun takes center stage at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on Saturday, Oct. 25, when the museum transforms into Abe’s Haunted Hollow, a Halloween wonderland filled with free games, music, and costumes for all ages. Guests can explore exhibits “haunted” by creepy characters, experience spooky lighting and special effects, walk…
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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October 26, 2025 -A Nightmare on Adams Street
A Nightmare on Adams Street
Something wicked this way comes! Join us on the 2nd floor of Buzz Bomb as we celebrate the debut of author Christopher Ruíz's horror short story collection. This is a…
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