Events

Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
DSI’s First Fridays – Galentine’s Day
DSI’s First Fridays – Galentine’s Day
You spoke and we listened! DSI (Downtown Springfield Incorporated) is kicking off 2022 First Fridays with a fun Galentine's Day theme! Grab all of the platonic soulmates in your life and…
0 events,
1 event,
Valentine’s Day Indoor Market
Valentine’s Day Indoor Market
Downtown Atlanta is the place this Sunday, February 6th, for a one day Valentine's Day Market to shop for that special someone! Head to Atlanta, Illinois for a fun day…
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Valentine’s Day at Old Herald Brewery & Distillery
Valentine’s Day at Old Herald Brewery & Distillery
Make plans to celebrate Valentine's Day at Old Herald Brewery & Distillery! Enjoy a delicious 4 course dinner fit for the occasion! Reserve your seat today! Tickets can be purchased…
0 events,
1 event,
Joliet Area Historical Museum – Lovin’ the Blues Concert
Joliet Area Historical Museum – Lovin’ the Blues Concert
Joliet Area Historical Museum presents Lovin' the Blues at the museum featuring Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames and John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band on Friday, Feb.…
2 events,
FREE MUSEUM DAY for Lincoln’s Birthday & Lincolns4Lincoln Read-a-Thon for Lincoln’s Birthday
FREE MUSEUM DAY for Lincoln’s Birthday & Lincolns4Lincoln Read-a-Thon for Lincoln’s Birthday
The ALPLM is teaming up the Lincoln Public Library and Compass for Kids to host our first ever live “Lincolns4Lincoln Read-a-Thon and Book Drive!” To celebrate the 213th birthday of…
WTF! Winter-Time Firkin Festival 2022
WTF! Winter-Time Firkin Festival 2022
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 AT 12 PM – 5 PM Local breweries getting together as a community to celebrate craft beer. WTF! Winter Time Firkin Festival 2022 features your favorite local breweries all brewing specialty small casks for this event. Festivities are in a heated tent on Jackson Street in front of the Obeds Beer…
1 event,
Rolling Route 66 Virtual Car Show
Join Two Lane America as we "roll" along Route 66 virtually. The last 8 days of the show will feature videos highlighting various stops on Route 66. IL's daily video will post on Feb. 13th! Feb. 1-12: Pre-registration & early voting | Feb. 13-20: Virtual car show days. Click here to view the Car Corral…
1 event,
2 events,
Remembering Route 66
Remembering Route 66
On Tuesday, February 15th at 6:00 p.m. central, the LaSalle Public Library will virtually host Historian, Leslie Goddard, when she presents a unique program about Route 66 or the Mother Road. The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed program, Leslie Goddard, will…
1 event,
2 events,
Facebook LIVE! – The Life and Legacy of Emmett Till
Facebook LIVE! – The Life and Legacy of Emmett Till
Emmett Till was 14 years old when he traveled by train in the summer of 1955 to visit relatives in the Mississippi Delta. What happened next shocked a nation and would prove to be a focal point for the Civil Rights Movement. His tragic story is being retold by the powerful new television drama, “Women…
1 event,
2 events,
History of the 192nd Tank Batallion
History of the 192nd Tank Batallion
Join the Illinois State Military Museum for History of the 192nd Tank Batallion - to learn about the history of the Illinois National Guard in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. Guest speaker Jim Opolony will talk about the experiences of the men of B Company, 192nd Tank Battalion from Maywood, Illinois. This…
1 event,
0 events,
3 events,
Black History on Route 66
Join State Senator Doris Turner and friends in the Legislature, Febraury 22, 24 & 25, for a special Black History Month learning experience. The Mobile Museum of Tolerance will join with the Route History Institute for three days of programming designed to teach people about civil rights and combating hate in the digital era. The…
Broadway In Chicago – Group Tickets
The Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau has a limited amount of tickets available to the following Broadway In Chicago productions on February 22 and 27. COME FROM AWAY Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 7:30pm The true story of the small town that welcomed the world. Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY has won Best Musical all across North America!…
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Belonging
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales: Belonging
Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales is a story time that incorporates hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and exciting books for children five and younger and their caregivers. This month’s theme is “Belonging!” Join Miss Corinne as we share stories and activities that show us what it means to belong. Whether at school, at home, or in…
3 events,
Tamika Nunley presents At the Threshold of Liberty: Women, Slavery, and Shifting Identities in Washington, D.C.
Tamika Nunley presents At the Threshold of Liberty: Women, Slavery, and Shifting Identities in Washington, D.C.
"For the People Speaker Series" - Tamika Nunley presents At the Threshold of Liberty: Women, Slavery, and Shifting Identities in Washington, D.C. The capital city of a nation founded on the premise of liberty — 19th-century Washington, D.C. — was at the crossroads of urban slavery and abolitionist ferment leading up to the Civil War.…
1 event,
1 event,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Abe for All: World Hearing Day
Abe for All: World Hearing Day
“Abe for all” is a series of learning experiences supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion tied to National Days of Awareness. Intentional activities are planned to engage guests as we…
Tales from the Vault: From Springfield to Hildene: The Women of the Lincoln Family
Tales from the Vault: From Springfield to Hildene: The Women of the Lincoln Family
Join the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in celebrating Women’s History Month with a special edition of Tales of the Vault. Join ALPLM Lincoln Historian Christian McWhirter for “From Springfield to Hildene: The Women of the Lincoln Family.” Using objects from ALPLM’s vast collection, McWhirter will explore five generations of women who shaped and…
2 events,
Elkhart Station General Store Grand Opening
Elkhart Station General Store Grand Opening
On March 4th, Conn’s Hospitality Group will open the doors to Elkhart Station General Store. This property began renovation in Summer of 2021 as part of Conn’s Hospitality’s mission of “Preserving History Through Hospitality.” Far different than modern interstate travel, Route 66 allowed travelers to appreciate what each local community had to offer. Elkhart Station…
First Annual Illinois Rock & Roll Museum “Women Who Rock” at The Forge
First Annual Illinois Rock & Roll Museum “Women Who Rock” at The Forge
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is celebrating Women's History Month on March 4th at The Forge with "WOMEN WHO ROCK"! This is an event you won't want to miss! TV and Radio Personality Dolly McCarthy is the Emcee! With, Ava Morse, Beyond The Blonde, Karen Hart in Vinyl Vixens, Lindsay Kent…
0 events,
0 events,
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.