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
16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Experience
Following a successful Spring Edition in March, the 16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Edition experience continues in Springfield, Illinois on June 6-August 9, 2025. Join us this summer as we bring history to life with our most talented cast of historical reenactors yet! Experience the thrill of Lincoln’s iconic speeches with reenactments at the…
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…
Official Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest
The Annual Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest, Sponsored & Hosted by the Atlanta Public Museum during their Christmas in July event, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Sunday, June 29, 2025, with the entries remaining on display for visitors to view from June 30, 2025 - July 31, 2025. Gingerbread Artists of all…
Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement Ribbon Cutting
Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement Ribbon Cutting
Visit Springfield is excited to unveil a hidden gem from the past: the Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement. Nestled beside the Sangamon River, this quarter-mile stretch of road has been hidden away, untouched and overgrown, for nearly 90 years. Initially part of the original stretch of Route 66, this segment was only in use…
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series – Parker Barrow
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series – Parker Barrow
Dates for Levitt AMP Springfield 2025 are set. Starting on Thursday, May 29 - we will be back rocking the block with FREE live music, community and nonstop fun for ten straight weeks through Thursday, July 31, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable summer! We are thrilled to soon announce the 2025 Levitt AMP Springfield…
4th of July with “Grounded” at The Curve Inn
4th of July with “Grounded” at The Curve Inn
Celebrate the 4th of July with Grounded and the Curve Inn! FREE Hot dogs and hamburgers, courtesy of the Curve! Grounded plays your favorites from bands like Sheryl Crow, No Doubt, Oasis, RHCP, Creed, Green Day with a few classic hits too!
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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.