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: 10/31-11/1, 7-11pm
Monday, October 27, 2025
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Friday, October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 -Buzz Bomb Halloween Spooktacular
Buzz Bomb Halloween Spooktacular
It's a Halloween throwdown at Buzz Bomb featuring live music from local favorites, Scarlet's Darling and Buzz Bomb's very own Zach Karraker! Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including Tuesday Happy Hour, Friday Happier Happy Hour, Handmade Trivia, Music Bingo, Buzz Bomb Board Games, Brew Ha Ha Comedy Open Mic Night,…
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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November 1, 2025 -Lincoln Memorial Garden Forest Therapy
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November 1, 2025 -Reenacted Wedding of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd
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November 1, 2025 -Celebrate Día de Muertos During Free Event on Saturday
Lincoln Memorial Garden Forest Therapy
Forest Bathing, also called Forest Therapy, is a practice of deepening a sense of connection or relationship with nature through a 1.5- 2-hour walk. It is typically a slow wander…
Reenacted Wedding of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd
Step inside the very church where Reverend Dresser once pastored and witness a heartfelt reenactment of the Lincoln wedding. Featuring a period-costumed wedding couple and a specially recreated gown inspired by Mary Lincoln’s imagined attire—meticulously crafted using historical references and fashion details of the day. Candlelight and live music evoke the warmth of a 19th-century…
Celebrate Día de Muertos During Free Event on Saturday
The McLean County Museum of History is hosting a free, community event to celebrate Día de Muertos on Saturday, November 1, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. People of all ages are welcome. Stop by to discover something new, listen to live music, make some art, and add a deceased loved one’s photo to the community…
Sunday, November 2, 2025
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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.