Major Events & Exhibits from North to South
IMPORTANT EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Experience
Springfield, IL Springfield, IL, United StatesFollowing a successful Spring Edition in March, the 16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Edition experience continues in Springfield, Illinois on June 6-August 9, 2025. Join us this summer as we bring history to life with our most talented cast of historical reenactors yet! Experience the thrill of Lincoln’s iconic speeches with reenactments at the…
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.…
Official Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest
Atlanta Public Museum 114 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, I, United StatesThe Annual Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest, Sponsored & Hosted by the Atlanta Public Museum during their Christmas in July event, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Sunday,…
Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement Ribbon Cutting
Carpenter Park Route 66 Pavement 1 Carpenter Park Trail, Springfield, IL, United StatesVisit Springfield is excited to unveil a hidden gem from the past: the Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement. Nestled beside the Sangamon River, this quarter-mile stretch of road has…
2025 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series – Parker Barrow
North Mansion Park/Bicentennial Plaza 522 S. 5th St, Springfield, IL, United StatesDates for Levitt AMP Springfield 2025 are set. Starting on Thursday, May 29 - we will be back rocking the block with FREE live music, community and nonstop fun for…