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2022 Old Joliet Prison Tours
The 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 used to expand the Museum’s mission to preserve and disseminate the history of Joliet, as well as to fund much-needed measures to secure and stabilize…
2022 Cool Cruisers Cruise Ins at Motorheads
Join 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 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…
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum “For the People” Series
SPRINGFIELD, 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 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
Come 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 so many brand new and long-time vendors, so make sure to come out and support local! Located around the Downtown Square, the Downtown Bloomington Farmers’…
Cruisin’ to the Slammer 2022 Old Joliet Prison Car Shows
The 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
From 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
SPRINGFIELD, 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…
Third Saturday Vintage Market in Pontiac
Shoppes 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…
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Cars & Guitars Car Shows
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 presents... Cars & Guitars Car Shows! We're gonna Rev'm Up & Rock On in downtown Joliet across the street from the Rialto Square Theatre in the Van Buren Street Plaza with Chicago & Van Buren Streets closed as additional overflow parking. Tuesday July 26th 5:00-8:00PM - Righteous…
Litchfield Pickers Market Seventh Season
The Litchfield Pickers Market will return Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 9 AM – 3 PM in Downtown Litchfield, which will start at 400 North State Street. This vintage and antique market is a fun and family- friendly event. We cannot wait to see the vendors and visitors back in Litchfield, IL. The Litchfield Pickers…
12 events,
Cruise-in for the NEW Elvis!!
Bring your self and the fam to Litchfield Skyview Drive-In for a great fun evening! Elvis costume contest nightly at 8 pm- two categories - older Elvis and young Elvis! Each classic or show worthy vehicle driver receives one free pass to come see us again! Cruise-in to the Historic Route 66 Litchfield Skyview Dive…
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Speaker Series: Alexander Heffner
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Speaker Series: Alexander Heffner
As part of our “For the People” speaker series, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is proud to welcome PBS host and author Alexander Heffner on Thursday, September 8…
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Back to School Double Feature! 16 Candles & The Breakfast Club
Bring your self and the fam for a great fun evening! Cruise-in to the Historic Route 66 Litchfield Skyview Drive-In for a movie night! Gates open at 7 pm nightly! 16 Candles will start about 8:15 The Breakfast Club will start 9:50 Tickets are $7 each, and only available at the gate the evening of…
13 events,
BN Nuts Festival sponsored by BEER NUTS® Brand Snacks
BN Nuts Festival sponsored by BEER NUTS® Brand Snacks
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 10, 1:00–10:00pm and bring your friends and family to the inaugural BN Nuts Festival sponsored by BEER NUTS® Brand Snacks. This free, family-oriented festival…
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Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission to first responders
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission to first responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is inviting first responders and healthcare workers to visit the museum free of charge on Sept. 11 in recognition of the important work they do. Police and paramedics, soldiers and ER nurses, firefighters and dispatchers – they all work hard to keep people safe. On…
Unplugged Fest – “Monarch Mamas of the Midwest (Papas welcome too!)”
Unplugged Fest – “Monarch Mamas of the Midwest (Papas welcome too!)”
Unplugged Fest was cancelled on August 7th due to the weather. The reschedule date is 9/11/2022. Last summer, many of us emerged from our quarantine, a bit hesitant and cautious, but full of hope that we would find a new normal that included friends and family that we had missed greatly. Twelve-year-old Alexis Alt was…
Chicago’s Route 66 Classic Car Show
Chicago’s Route 66 Classic Car Show
The Route 66 Classic Car Show started in 2008 as a way to bring the community together in celebrating the history of America's most cherished highway and the cars that…
11 events,
Rare Antique Motorcycle Event – Cross Country Chase – Launches from Springfield, IL
Rare Antique Motorcycle Event – Cross Country Chase – Launches from Springfield, IL
The 2022 edition of the Cross Country Chase will be starting at Springfield, Illinois, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. The Chase is a cross-country challenge for riders astride motorcycles that were manufactured…
13 events,
Smith Hat Shop 100th Anniversary at The Sly Fox
Celebrate the opening of The Smith Hat Shop in the Fall of 1922, with the family of founder Ginnie Smith at The Sly Fox Bookstore. Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10-3 and Sunday Sept. 18 from 1-4. Memorabilia display. Guest book. Pease's candy. Just off the press history of the early years of the Smith Hat…
2022 Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
This event was a chore once upon a time, as Abraham Lincoln knew, and now you will be able to watch men and women alike split logs into beautiful rails. The fierce competition between the contenders will keep you on the edge of your seat. The contest is divided up into four categories: Junior, Team,…
RT 66 Cruisers 7th Annual Car Show & Tribute to Luke Bryan Concert
RT 66 Cruisers 7th Annual Car Show & Tribute to Luke Bryan Concert
Route 66 Cruisers is having its 7th Annual Car Show on RT 66 at the Sherman Village Park. This is a judged show with 23 classes. We will have food…
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Route 66 Car Show on the Historic Chain of Rocks Bridge
Route 66 Car Show on the Historic Chain of Rocks Bridge
Route 66 Classic Car Show! Event by Chain of Rocks Community Association - CORCA. Dozens of Classic Cars and Modern Muscle Cars will be displayed across the Historic Old Chain…
11 events,
Dwight Harvest Days & Basset Waddle Weekend
The Dwight Harvest Days & Basset Waddle Weekend includes a craft show, flea marker, parade, bags tournament, axe throwing, carnival, canine in the clouds show, car show, and best food booths around. grab your friends and family for some fun entertainment. The Paradise Bash and Waddle will be our 25th and what a fundraiser event…
15 events,
21st Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
The 21st Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 23-25, 2022. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators. The show will be locally managed by Greg “Coop” and Sue…
Footloose & Dirty Dancing at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
Footloose & Dirty Dancing! Gates open nightly at 7:00 pm Footloose Starts both nights at 8:15 pm Dirty Dancing Starts at 10:00 pm Tickets are $7 per person, and available at the gate only. Kids ages 5 and under are still free. This ticket price covers both movies or whichever you want to join us…
Don’t Worry Darling/Where Crawdads Sing & Ghostbusters/Gremlins at Route 66 Drive In Theater
Route 66 Drive In Theater is open Weekends only at this time, through October. Playing Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24, 2022 Screen 1 – 91.3 FM Don’t Worry Darling R, 8:00 PM Where Crawdads Sing, PG, 10:05 PM Screen 2 – 106.3 FM Ghostbusters(1984), PG, 7:30 PM Gremlins(1984), PG, 9:45 PM Gates open…
DESTIHL Brewery Soundboard Concert Series: River Valley Rangers
DESTIHL Brewery Soundboard Concert Series: River Valley Rangers
Join DESTIHL Brewery on the lawn for a free show Friday, September 23rd featuring River Valley Rangers! Patio & lawn seating will be available on a first-come basis. Bring your…
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2022 Evergreen Cemetery Walk
Over the course of the past two years, the Evergreen Cemetery Walk has been forced to navigate some major challenges, including being forced to go fully remote in 2020, and then last year, reducing capacity through a hybrid format due to the continued COVID 19 pandemic. But the Museum and our partners, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and Illinois Voices Theatre Echoes,…
Edwardsville Art Fair
Bring your creative side to downtown City Park near the public library for a day celebrating art at the annual Edwardsville Art Fair! The juried art competition features approximately 100 accomplished artists displaying, creating, and selling their works. Three days of family-friendly art events, vendors, food and drinks will be at the event, as well…
Children’s Discovery Museum Day of Play
Children’s Discovery Museum Day of Play
Join the Children’s Discovery Museum for Day of Play presented by PNC. More than 60 vendors take over Beaufort Street in Uptown Normal to provide scads of exciting Play activities.…
A Taste of the Castle – Autumn
A Taste of the Castle – Autumn
Join us for a taste of some amazing wines in the beautiful autumnal setting of Castle Gardens. Wine Tasting will be provided by Beyond Normal. You can purchase a glass…
DESTIHL Brewery Soundboard Concert Series: Taylor Steele
DESTIHL Brewery Soundboard Concert Series: Taylor Steele
Join DESTIHL Brewery on the lawn for a free show Saturday, September 24th featuring Taylor Steele! Patio & lawn seating will be available on a first-come basis. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blanket and enjoy the show! Taylor Steele started singing when she was a young girl, joining her family on stage singing old…
11 events,
Landmarks Illinois Fundraising Event at Tribune Tower
Landmarks Illinois Fundraising Event at Tribune Tower
Landmarks Illinois’ Real Estate and Building Industries Council welcomes you to an intimate look inside the transformation of The Tribune Tower. Network with the region’s real estate, design and construction community in the third-floor Great Room while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Reservations are limited.
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Route 66 Litchfield Skyview Carnival
Join Litchfield Skyview for the Route 66 Litchfield Skyview Carnival, featuring vendor booths carnival food and rides! We have all the fun! NO ENTRY FEE! Lots of parking Space! You can register for booth space on line as well! Visit www.litchfieldskyview.com. Event updates on Litchfield Skyview Facebook Page. Carnival Vendor/Booth Info For BOOTH reservations. Food…
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October Weekend Activities at Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site will host a series of seasonal events for the public. With different themes each week, including Halloween literature, harvest traditions, spiritualism, and fall folklore, the site invites visitors to participate in a range of fun and spooky activities on Fridays at 4…
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Chenoa Shop-N-Go Fall Fest
The 4th Annual Chenoa Shop-N-Go Fall Fest will be held at Chenoa City Park. Actual dates and times are....Oct 1st 8am to 4pm and Oct 2nd 8am to 2pm. Vendors, Crafts, Car Show, Food Trucks and Bounce House.
Route 66 Creamery 2nd Annual Fall Market
Route 66 Creamery 2nd Annual Fall Market
We would like to welcome you to the 2nd Annual Route 66 Creamery Fall Market to do some shopping! Look forward to seeing you all there!! 𝑽𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑶𝑹 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑻𝑺 𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑳𝑳 𝑨𝑽𝑨𝑰𝑳𝑨𝑩𝑳𝑬…
Landmarks Illinois Skyline Council Downtown Joliet Pub Crawl
Landmarks Illinois Skyline Council Downtown Joliet Pub Crawl
Join Skyline Council members for a pub crawl and neighborhood tour of Downtown Joliet. Skyline Council member Erica Ruggiero of McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc. and Jayne Bernhard of the…
An Evening with Alice Cooper at BOS Center
An Evening with Alice Cooper at BOS Center
The BOS Center is excited to announce Alice Cooper is returning to the BOS Center, Saturday, October 1st! Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, April 15th at…