Events

State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A special exhibit telling the story of Illinois music opened Friday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, with stunning artifacts from legends like Miles Davis, Howlin’ Wolf, Cheap Trick and Earth, Wind & Fire. “State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois” explores the state’s impact on musical genres…
27th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery 302 E Miller St, BloomingtonBloomington, IL- The McLean County Museum is proud to announce tickets go on sale for this year’s Evergreen Cemetery Walk on Tuesday, August 31. Twenty-seven years ago, the Museum, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, and Illinois Voices Theatre—Echoes came together to solve a growing problem in our community—cemetery vandalism. Leaders at these entities realized that there was…
Pontiac Historic Homes Tours
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, PontiacHave you been to our Historic Homes here in Pontiac? Each one is a wonderful step back in the past, and a great lesson in the history of Pontiac. We…
Downtown Springfield Holiday Walks
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, SpringfieldDSI's Holiday Walks start up on Saturday Nov. 27th (small business Saturday), and go through Wednesday Dec. 22nd. Times are Wednesdays: 4-7pm, Saturdays 10am- 7pm. Memorial's Holiday Fest will be joining us this year. Each year, DSI and all of our unique, locally-owned shops pull out all of the stops for the most magical time…
Winter Nights at the Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldExperience the Season in Historic Downtown Springfield ● Extended hours and free admission to enjoy exhibits and performances in a night setting. ● See performances of "Ghosts of the Library"…
SCHEELS Holiday Shopping Spree!
SCHEELS of Springfield 3801 S MacArthur Blvd; Suite 500, SpringfieldVisit SCHEELS In Springfield, Illinois and Register to win a SCHEELS Holiday Shopping Spree! 🎁 We've partnered with Under Armour to treat 7 lucky winners to a SCHEELS shopping spree! Enter now through December 19th. Each Monday during our giveaway, we'll announce a $1,000 gift card winner. At the end of our giveaway on December…
Wild Lights at the Zoo – Sponsored by T-Mobile
Miller Park/Miller Park Zoo 1020 S Morris Ave, BloomingtonHow does the Miller Park Zoo look at night lit up with candles are the Zoo? Come to this 8th annual event and witness over hundreds of luminaries around the entire Zoo. COST: $3 per person (ages 3 and up) for members, $8 per person (ages 3 and up) for non-members, under 3 free. Face…
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