Events
2022 Cool Cruisers Cruise Ins at Motorheads
Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum “For the People” Series
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield
Litchfield Pickers Market Launches Seventh Season
Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Launches New Exhibit of Lincoln Treasures
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield
Lincoln and Logan County: Together from the Start
Elkhart Christian Church Fellowship Community Center 206 S. Gillett St., Elkhart
Route 66 Monarch Flyway Butterfly Habitat Ribbon Cutting
Kickapoo Street Park 120 N Kickapoo St, LincolnWeek of Events
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’…
Castle Home and Garden Tours at Castle Gardens
With professional ease and enthusiasm, the Wrights take you on a tour that gives a glimpse of Victorian culture and shares the history of their family home, the Castle at Castle Gardens. Three tours are planned for May through July (May 7, June 4, July 2). All times are 10am-Noon. This beautiful home, a 1898…
Litchfield Pickers Market Launches Seventh Season
The grand re-opening of the Litchfield Pickers Market is FINALLY here! In conjunction with Mother’s Day, the Litchfield Pickers Market will re-open for 2022 at 9 AM on Sunday, May 8th. This portable vintage and antique market will be open from 9 AM – 3 PM in Downtown Litchfield (use 400 N. State Street for…
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…
2022 3rd Fridays in Downtown Lincoln
The City of Lincoln is hosting the 3rd Fridays in Downtown Lincoln family-friendly evenings in downtown with an array of affordable fun for all. Held on the 3rd Friday May 20 - June 17 -July 15 - 5:30-8:30pm FREE Fun for the entire family! Bounce houses, activities, and games for kids Water games Vendor market…
Destihl Brewery Soundboard Concert Series
Join in on the lawn at Destihl Brewery for a free show Friday, May 20th featuring Nathan Taylor & Friends, a free show Saturday, May 21st featuring Ashley Riley, and a free show Sunday, May 22nd featuring Emily Hope! Patio & lawn seating will be available on a first-come basis. Bring your lawn chairs or…
First Responders Weekend
Join Litchfield Skyview Drive In for a double feature: Kindergarten Cop & Backdraft. More fun details soon! Gates open at 7:00 pm Kindergarten Cop Start Time: 8:25 pm Backdraft Start Time: 10:20 Playing Two nights Only: Friday, May 20nd & Saturday, May 21st Tickets available at the gate only. $7 per person, for everyone age…
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…
Lincoln and Logan County: Together from the Start
Lincoln and Logan County: Together from the Start
The Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to announce that Ian Hunt, Chief of Acquisitions for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, will present “Lincoln and Logan County: Together from the Start” for the May 20, 2022 dinner lecture. This program will explore the early connections that Abraham Lincoln had with the region that would eventually become…
Route 66 Monarch Flyway Butterfly Habitat Ribbon Cutting
Route 66 Monarch Flyway Butterfly Habitat Ribbon Cutting
Join Logan County Tourism Bureau and friends during 3rd Friday in Lincoln, IL for the grand opening of the Scenic Flyway Butterfly Habitat, located at the corner of Kickapoo St and Pekin St! We will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony and other activities! The Route 66 Monarch Flyway, which the Illinois Monarch Project debuted on November…
BN Video Game Con
BN Video Game Con
Illinois’ Biggest Annual Video Game Convention in Bloomington, IL Featuring Hundreds of Tables of Vintage and Modern Video Game Dealers, Regional Artists, Indie Video Game Developers, Special Guests, Cosplay, Tournaments, Free-Play Consoles, Arcades & VR! Get ready for Illinois' biggest annual video game convention! Featuring hundreds of dealer tables of video games & collectables, original…
AFL-CIO for McLean County Trades & Labor Festival
AFL-CIO for McLean County Trades & Labor Festival
To highlight industry and labor in McLean County—both past and present—the McLean County Museum of History, in partnership with the Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO), and Livingston…
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