Events
Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
2 events,
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…
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…
3 events,
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to display original Gettysburg Address
SPRINGFIELD – An original, handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address is going on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, which has also launched a new web tool that makes it easy for anyone to study Lincoln’s famous speech in detail. The presidential library’s copy of the Gettysburg Address will be exhibited in…
7 events,
City of Atlanta Christmas Weekend
Do you have plans for next weekend? Now you do! Check out Atlanta's Christmas Weekend featuring an indoor holiday market, Christmas parade, and Christmas tree lighting. Indoor Holiday Market is Saturday, November 27th from 10am to 3pm, and Sunday, November 28th from 11am to 4pm. The Christmas Parade is Sunday the 28th at 4:30pm. Here's…
Pontiac Historic Homes Tours
Have 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 are excited to announce that all three Historic Homes will be open in November and December! In November, instead of the third Saturday, the historic…
Downtown Springfield Holiday Walks
DSI'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
Experience 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" at 5:15pm and 6:15pm and "Lincoln's Eyes" at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. ● Free Parking in Museum Parking Garage (corner of 6th and Madison St.) ●…
8 events,
City of Atlanta Christmas Parade
City of Atlanta Christmas Parade
Tis' the season! The City of Atlanta is excited to announce this year's Christmas Parade on November 28 at 4:30pm. The theme is "Christmas on Route 66." The parade will be in conjunction with our Indoor Holiday Market and Christmas Tree Lighting. We are requesting floats, cars, anything that moves or walks to participate in…
7 events,
SCHEELS Holiday Shopping Spree!
Visit 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…
9 events,
Carlinville Christmas Market 2021
Shopping on the historic Carlinville square, a large heated building with Vendors, Arts, Crafts, Free sleigh rides, Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Street Performers, Carolers, Demonstrations, Free parking, Free Shuttle Bus. Two days of Family Holiday Fun! Carlinville Christmas Market 2021 is open Friday December 3rd 3-9 and Saturday December 4th 9-7. Cost is…
Wild Lights at the Zoo – Sponsored by T-Mobile
How 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…
Downtown Bloomington Holiday Farmers’ Market
Downtown Bloomington Holiday Farmers’ Market
The Holiday Farmers’ Market will take place the Saturday before Christmas, and is your opportunity to. get all of your last-minute holiday gifts and food items. Please remember that clear…
10 events,
Christmas under the Dome
Christmas under the Dome
Christmas Under the Dome & the Bloomington-Normal Jaycee’s Christmas Parade — Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. Join the Museum and our friends as we welcome in the holiday season as the Grand Marshall of the Bloomington-Normal Jaycee’s Christmas Parade! The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at Kingsley Junior High School in Normal…
Christmas Candlelight Service in Elkhart Illinois
Christmas Candlelight Service in Elkhart Illinois
As the last bits of summer fade, and the sweatshirts and long pants reappear in the seasonal clothing cycle, the realization that the holidays are coming hit some of us like a crashing cymbal. Yikes- - so soon- - too soon- - whoosh and its over- - - What just happened? You are just in…
MAJOR EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
Submit Your Event
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.