
Major Events & Exhibits from North to South
IMPORTANT EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66

Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesIn celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon.…

Docs August Monthly Summer Cruise-In
Doc's Just Off 66 133 South Second Street, Girard, United StatesThe August Monthly Summer Cruise-In at Docs Just Off 66 in Girard is coming right up - Shiny Rides & Soda Fountain Vibes! Join us at Docs Just Off 66…

Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2025
Downtown Lincoln 101 North Chicago St, Lincoln, IL, United StatesLincoln has had a long history with Hot Air Ballooning beginning with the Art and Balloon Festival that began in 1988. Later the Balloon Festival was separated from the Art…

The Dana Thomas House; How a Logan County Name Became a Legacy
Elkhart Christian Church Fellowship Community Center 206 S. Gillett St., Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe Elkhart Historical Society is delighted to announce the return of the Executive Director of the Dana-Thomas House Foundation, Lee-Ann Burgener. Welcome her to the podium on Friday August 22,…

12th Annual Get Your 6.6 on Route 66
Village of McLean 121 S Hamilton St, McLean, IL, United StatesParticipants can get their kicks on Route 66 in this crowd-favorite 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk from Funks Grove to McLean on Saturday, August 23, 2025! Registrants receive a super-soft cotton t-shirt…