Events

Downtown Bloomington – First Friday
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, BloomingtonFirst Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month in Downtown Bloomington from 5 PM -8 PM! First Friday is an…
2023 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…
History Makers to Honor Six Community Leaders
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, BloomingtonBloomington – The McLean County Museum of History will reveal the names of six recipients of the 2023 History Makers award at a press conference at the Museum on Thursday,…
Pops Pop Up Shop Red Carpet Corridor Shopping Season Kickoff
Pops Pop Up Shop 517 W. Howard St., PontiacPops Pop Up Shop is having a shopping season kickoff, May 5-8, featuring antiques, woodcrafts, art and more from over 10 different vendors, as well as Route 66 merchandise and…
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Ballyard Sale
Robin Roberts Stadium 1415 N Grand Ave E., SpringfieldThe largest Yard Sale Springfield has ever seen is coming to Robin Roberts Stadium on Saturday, May 6th! Shop at local vendors or sign up to become a vendor yourself!…
2023 Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Red Carpet Corridor 204 N Ottawa St, JolietThe 16th Annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor has expanded to Saturday and Sunday on the first weekend in May. The event has also added Bloomington-Normal, expanding the event…
Swinging Bridges Arts Festival
The Art Center 209 W. Madison, PontiacThe Art Center by Greater Livingston County Arts Council is hosting its 4th annual Swinging Bridges Arts Festival in partnership with Red Carpet Corridor weekend. Two days of live music,…
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