Events
2022 Old Joliet Prison Tours
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, JolietThe Old Joliet Prison tour program is primarily managed by the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity, in partnership with the City of Joliet. The proceeds from activities will be…
2022 Cool Cruisers Cruise Ins at Motorheads
Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, SpringfieldJoin the Cool Cruisers at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar, Grill, & Museum for the 2022 cruise-in season! The Cool Cruisers are a group of Central Illinois car enthusiasts who enjoy having cruise…
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum “For the People” Series
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – It’s no simple thing to bring together family treasures, painful memories and beautiful photographs, but Arielle Weininger and Jim Lommasson managed it when they created the “Stories of Survival” exhibit now at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The duo will explain why they took on the challenge and how they…
DSI First Fridays Sidewalk Sales
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, SpringfieldDowntown Springfield Inc. is continuing our First Fridays — themed nights that take place every first Friday February through October from 4-8pm — We are combining May's First Friday with our popular Sidewalk Sales to get folks outside and exploring downtown. The first weekend in May is also the Fat Ass 5k. The traditional Street…
Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, BloomingtonCome celebrate 25 years of cultivating community with the Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market! Visit us around the Downtown Square every Saturday, May 7 – October 29 from 7:30am-12:00pm. We have…
Castle Home and Garden Tours at Castle Gardens
Castle Gardens 1280 P J Keller Highway, LexingtonWith professional ease and enthusiasm, the Wrights take you on a tour that gives a glimpse of Victorian culture and shares the history of their family home, the Castle at…
Litchfield Pickers Market Launches Seventh Season
Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield2022 Litchfield Pickers Market: Every Second Sunday of the Month: May to October (Exact 2022 dates are May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, and October 9)…
Cruisin’ to the Slammer 2022 Old Joliet Prison Car Shows
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, JolietThe Monday evening Cruisin' to the Slammer 2022 Old Joliet Prison Car Show schedule has been announced. Come on out for an evening of prison tours, cars, food, music, and fun! The car shows run from 4pm-8pm on Monday May 9th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th & September 12th. The Old Joliet Prison (Collins…
3rd Sunday Market in Bloomington
Interstate Center 1106 Interstate Dr., BloomingtonFrom May to October, thousands of Midwestern collectors clear their calendars to shop the 3rd Sunday Market, an event devoted exclusively to the finest in antiques, collectibles, crafts, and garden. A Bloomington tradition since 1988, the indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers, representing 17 states. Whether you’re looking for the finest in antique furniture,…
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Launches New Exhibit of Lincoln Treasures
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has launched a new exhibit of Lincoln treasures – one that will be updated monthly – to reward the public after two years of turmoil created by the Covid pandemic. “The pandemic turned life upside down and demanded sacrifices from everyone. Now that life is…
2022 3rd Fridays in Downtown Lincoln
Downtown Lincoln 101 North Chicago St, LincolnThe City of Lincoln is hosting the 3rd Fridays in Downtown Lincoln family-friendly evenings in downtown with an array of affordable fun for all. Held on the 3rd Friday May 20 - June 17 -July 15 - 5:30-8:30pm FREE Fun for the entire family! Bounce houses, activities, and games for kids Water games Vendor market…
Third Saturday Vintage Market in Pontiac
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, PontiacShoppes On Howard presents Third Saturday Vintage Market in Pontiac. The Third Saturday vintage market is a specialty shop market featuring the Children’s Art Gallery, antique shops, a quilting fabric shop, bath boutique, & a variety of unique and one of a kind items, as well as, craft vendors and activities. Event runs Third Saturdays…
Tom Cruise-in Two weekend Event! New Top Gun with Two Different Throwbacks!
Litchfield Skyview Drive-In 1500 Old Rte 66 N, LitchfieldWEEKEND #1: Join Litchfield Skyview Drive In for a Tom Cruise-in Weekend double feature: NEW Top Gun & (Throwback) Days of Thunder Gates open at 7:00 pm Top Gun Start Time: 8:30 pm Days of Thunder Start Time: 10:45 pm Playing TWO nights: Friday, May 27th & Saturday, May 28th Tickets available at the gate…
International Carillon Festival
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W. Fayette Ave, SpringfieldThe Festival is presented by the Springfield Park District with the support of The Rees Carillon Society and The Carillon Belles. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner as well as lawn chairs and blankets. Several monitors will be positioned around the tower to view the playing keyboard and carillonists during the…
Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series 3rd Season
Downtown Springfield Inc. 3 W Old State Capitol Plaza, SpringfieldThe third season of Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series presented by PNC Bank and the Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD), a ten-week series of free, live music on the Y Block, is upon us! The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & MimiLevitt Foundation, a private foundation that partners with…
Springfield’s History Comes Alive Returns for a 13th Season
Springfield, IL SpringfieldSpringfield, IL - The 13th Annual History Comes Alive program is about to kick off in Springfield, Illinois! Starting June 3 through August 7, 2022 Abraham & Mary Lincoln lead a…
Getting a Tour in Edgewise: An Interactive Art and History Experience
Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring St., SpringfieldHow have Illinoisans from marginalized groups gotten a word in edgewise? How have they expressed themselves and championed causes they cared about? Take a guided tour of Illinois State Museum's fascinating art and history exhibitions. Hear and discuss stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things. This program is Part of Downtown Springfield’s History Comes Alive…
Lincoln Memorial Garden 8K Trail Race
Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, SpringfieldThe latest edition of the 8K Trail Race and associated Kids Fun Run at Lincoln Memorial Garden in Springfield, Illinois is scheduled to be held on Saturday June 4, 2022. Eight kilometers (4.97 miles) of trails – with the course now entirely situated within the Garden (0.5 miles of the course was previously on Forest…
Livingston County Butterfly Festival
Block 59 in downtown Pontiac 116 N Mill St, PontiacSummer is here and many residents and families are looking for ways to get outdoors and connect with one another. Join us to celebrate and learn about one of our favorite insects - the butterfly! We are hosting a FREE outdoor educational event for ALL ages with plenty of activities for everyone. Some of the…
Odell Illinois “Get Your Kicks On Route 66” Car Show
Odell Gas Station 400 South West Street, OdellReturning this year to Odell Illinois at the Historic Standard Oil Gas Station, is the Route 66 Lenore Weiss/Craig Parrish Memorial Car Show. June 4 2022 from 9am-2pm. $20.00 Vehicle Registration - pay at the show. Event free to public - donations. welcome. There will be "unique raffle items". 100% of proceeds to Cancer Support…
Joliet Star Wars Day
Downtown Joliet 302 N Chicago St, JolietReturning for the 11th year, Star Wars Day is back full throttle in a whole new way. Join us on June 4, 2022 from 11 am-4 pm for Star Wars fun. No tickets are required for Star Wars Day and the event is free! Parade Route Schedule Special Guests Sponsors Vendors Map of Downtown
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball
Robin Roberts Stadium 1415 N Grand Ave E., SpringfieldWhile the history of baseball in Springfield dates back to 1925, this iteration of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes franchise was founded in 2008 as the Springfield Sliders. Following a championship…
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