Events
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield
Rare Mary Lincoln Dress on Display at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldWeek 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…
Rare Mary Lincoln Dress on Display at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
SPRINGFIELD – One of the few surviving dresses worn by Mary Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, offering visitors their first chance to see the fragile garment in 15 years. Known as the “strawberry dress” for its decorative pattern of berries and leaves, the dress can be seen in the special…
Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
Route 66: The Road That Takes You — Springfield Edition is a photography exhibition by Lakewood, Ohio photographer David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for the official USPS Route 66 Centennial commemorative stamps. For more than two decades, Schwartz has traveled the length of Route 66, documenting the people, places, and quiet moments that…
Monday, March 23, 2026
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 -Dedication Ceremony for Historic Route 66 New Starting Point at Navy Pier
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March 25, 2026 -28th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray
Dedication Ceremony for Historic Route 66 New Starting Point at Navy Pier
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. “This move symbolizes how…
28th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray
Chicago marks a new beginning for an iconic American journey with the official designation of Navy Pier as the new starting point of historic Route 66, commemorating the Mother Road’s…
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Friday, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 -Route 66: The Road That Takes You – Springfield Edition – A Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
Route 66: The Road That Takes You – Springfield Edition – A Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
Route 66: The Road That Takes You — Springfield Edition is a photography exhibition by Lakewood, Ohio photographer David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for the official USPS Route 66 Centennial commemorative stamps. For more than two decades, Schwartz has traveled the length of Route 66, documenting the people, places, and quiet moments that…
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Sunday, March 29, 2026
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March 29, 2026 -Route 66 Eggstravaganza at The Twistee Treat Diner
Route 66 Eggstravaganza at The Twistee Treat Diner
The Route 66 Eggstravaganza at The Twistee Treat Diner is Sunday - March 29, 2026 from 1:30-4pm. Rain or shine event. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Drive Livingston, IL 62058 3PM: Youth (Ages 0-12) Hunt - FREE 3PM: Accessible Hunt for Disabled (All Ages) - FREE 3:30PM: Teen/Young Adult (Ages…
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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.