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Breaking Bread in McLean County
Beginning February 9, 2021, the McLean County Museum of History, in partnership with BN Welcoming (a coalition of the Immigration Project, Not In Our Town/Not In Our Schools, and West Bloomington Revitalization Project together creating a supportive environment for immigrants to McLean County), and Design Streak at Illinois State University, will launch a 10-part program…
Carlinville Market Days
In the heart of Macoupin County is Carlinville and in the heart of Carlinville is the square. That's where you'll find Carlinville's Market Days! Come shop all the treasures the first Saturday of every month, April through November. Caravan of vendors offering hundreds of hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind items! Come for the treasures... Stay for the day!…
2021 Cool Cruisers Cruise Ins at Motorheads
Join the Cool Cruisers at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar, Grill, & Museum for the 2021 cruise-in season! The Cool Cruisers are a group of Central Illinois car enthusiasts who enjoy having cruise ins to show off their cars and gathering to share stories and kick a few tires. They have several events this year at Motorheads and…
State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, 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…
The Litchfield Pickers Market Returns in 2021 – Concert List Announced!
The Litchfield Tourism Office and Prairie Pickers are excited to announce the return of the Litchfield Pickers Market in 2021. The 2021 Litchfield Pickers Market will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM on the second Sunday of the month: from May to October in downtown Litchfield, IL (400 N. State Street). The exact…
27th Annual Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Bloomington, 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…
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Logan County Fall Pickers Market
The Logan County Fall Pickers Market will be held on October 2/3 at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, IL. "A true one of a kind Experience." Art, Craft, Vintage, Antiques and specialty booths will fill the Logan County Fairgrounds with some of the best products available in the area. This ain't your Granny's Craft…
1st Annual Sherman October Brewfest w/ “The Boat Drunks” Jimmy Buffett Tribute
1st Annual Sherman October Brewfest w/ “The Boat Drunks” Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Sherman Village Park Amphitheater has teamed up with our friends at Hickory River Smokehouse and Robert Chick Fritz Distributors to provide a new annual event at Sherman Village Park. The 1st Annual Sherman October Brewfest w/ "The Boat Drunks" Jimmy Buffett Tribute is Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 1pm to 5pm. $30 entry fee includes…
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#Route66onthe6th – Chicago’s Route Center Part 2: An Affair of Character
#Route66onthe6th – Chicago’s Route Center Part 2: An Affair of Character
Windy City Road Warrior, InSites To Go, and Route66Chicago.com present host David Clark in a "virtual" presentation: Chicago's Route Center Part 2: An Affair of Character Get your kicks as we tell the stories of the makers of the Mother Road! Route 66--on the 6th! Date: October 6th, 2021 Time: 7:06 PM CDT ...or 66 Minutes…
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Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
The Fat Ass 5K race route for this is one-of-a-kind charity event includes beer, ice cream, donut and corndog stations as well as live entertainment and surprises throughout. You can run this entire course, or take the 1/10 mile detour straight to the Celtic Mist Pub. The 5K is followed by a street party that…
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Sugar Creek Arts Festival
Sugar Creek will once again be held on the beautiful streets of Uptown Normal! The Sugar Creek Arts Festival is a juried show of fine art and fine craft featuring over one hundred exhibitors from across the nation in a variety of disciplines. This outdoor festival is October 9 & 10 in Uptown Normal, Illinois.…
Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival
Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival family activities will include crafts, face painting, puppet shows, and pumpkin decorating. Also returning to the festival is the popular fairy house building using natural materials such as acorns, twigs, bark, leaves, and grasses as well as our troll trail. Adults can enjoy shopping for handmade items such as…
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Season Finale of the Litchfield Pickers Market
Season Finale of the Litchfield Pickers Market
This Sunday is the grand season finale for the Litchfield Pickers Market. The Litchfield Pickers Market returns this week on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 9 AM – 3 PM in Downtown Litchfield (Starting at 400 N. State Street). This is the last market of the 2021 season, and we are excited to welcome visitors…
Autumn Festival of Crafts in Wilmington
Autumn Festival of Crafts in Wilmington
The Wilmington Illinois Chamber of Commerce & Industry is hosting the first Autumn Festival of Crafts on Sunday, October 10 from 10am to 4pm at the North Island Park, Route 66 at the Kankakee River. The festival includes a juried craft show, food vendors, live music, pumpkin and face painting, and a split the pot…
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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Enjoy the sparking splendor of illuminated hand-carved jack-o-lanterns that are displayed at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular around the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon and the Washington Park Botanical Garden. Admission fee. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular October 15, 2021 - October 16, 2021 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W. Fayette Ave Springfield, IL 62704 217-546-3853
Litchfield Skyview Closing Weekend – 20th Anniversary Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone
Litchfield Skyview Closing Weekend - 20th Anniversary Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone Friday, October 15th Saturday, October 16th Join us for our closing weekend! Wear your wizard gear! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Gets 20th Anniversary Magical Movie Mode Re-Release (cbr.com) Gates open at 6:30 pm Movie starts at 7:30 pm TICKETS $7…
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13 Nights of Halloween in Atlanta, IL
City of Atlanta and Atlanta Public Library & Museum present 13 Nights of Halloween from October 19-31. Every night will be a new event. The downtown will be decorated for Halloween and themed. We recommend visiting at dusk. The 13 Nights of Halloween will culminate with the Haunted Museum. The events marked TBA will be…
7 events,
2021 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is back this year with its sixth annual event, to be held virtually Thursday – Sunday, October 21 – 24, 2021. This year's theme is “A Worldwide Celebration of Route 66,” emphasizing the love of Route 66 and its collegiality that is truly an international phenomenon. To that…
Celebration of Illinois Music continues at ALPLM with Two Amazing Blues Musicians
Celebration of Illinois Music continues at ALPLM with Two Amazing Blues Musicians
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is proud to present an evening with two of Chicago’s premier blues musicians, Brother John Kattke and Dave Specter, on Thursday, Oct. 21. Their free concert continues the ALPLM’s celebration of Illinois music centered around our special exhibit “The State of Sound: A World of…
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2021 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards Ceremony
2021 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards Ceremony
Join us for our 2021 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. The evening celebration at the historic Davis Theater in Chicago will include an awards ceremony honoring the nine, 2021 preservation award-winning projects and the people who made them possible. A reception with food and beverage will follow. The awards ceremony will also…
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Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Comunitaria
Visit the first floor of the McLean County Museum of History from Saturday, October 23 through Saturday, November 6 to view a community ofrenda in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Ofrenda (Spanish for offering) is a tiered altar created to honor deceased loved ones and celebrate life. Ofrendas include items significant to those loved…
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Edwardsville Downtown Halloween Community Candy Walk 2021
Edwardsville Downtown Halloween Community Candy Walk 2021
Enjoy the holiday downtown Edwardsville on Vandalia and Main Street. Trick-or-treat outside the great shops, restaurants and offices as they greet the little ones with candy and goodies. The City…
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