Events
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield
Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield
“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum
Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring St., 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…
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…
“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit May 23, 2026 - April 4, 2027. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the…
Javapalooza 2026
Take your sweet time savoring the smells, reveling in the flavors and immersing yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers & Routes region during Javapalooza 2026, coming Sept. 1-Nov. 30, 2026! Javapalooza celebrates the bean, the baristas and the people who create the beautiful, delicious coffee experiences that make our…
Monday, November 30, 2026
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Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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Thursday, December 3, 2026
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Friday, December 4, 2026
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December 4, 2026 -December First Friday – Once Upon A Holiday / Live Window Vignettes
December First Friday – Once Upon A Holiday / Live Window Vignettes
Step into the sparkle of the season as the magic begins in the heart of Downtown Bloomington! Gather around the Downtown Square at 4:30pm for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring community groups and a live holiday performance sure to fill the evening air with wonder and cheer. Then, watch the Downtown tree shimmer to…
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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December 5, 2026 -Elkhart Historical Society’s 2026 Christmas Candlelight Services at St. John the Baptist Chapel
Elkhart Historical Society’s 2026 Christmas Candlelight Services at St. John the Baptist Chapel
Celebrate the wonder of the Christmas season with the Elkhart Historical Society’s 36th annual Candlelight Service titled, “Christmas at Valley Forge” on December 5. The historic St. John the Baptist Chapel in Elkhart will glow with candlelight as we gather for this treasured holiday tradition. Choose from services at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.,…
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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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.