Events
Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks
Elkhart Cemetery - Gillett Chapel 8 Governor's Dr., ElkhartWeek 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…
Elkhart Historical Society Wildflower Nature Walks
The Elkhart Historical Society is delighted to announce its April events, starting with the much- anticipated Wildflower Nature Walks, each Saturday in April. (2nd ,9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th ). This includes a 10a or 2p walk each Saturday, weather permitting, by reservation only. It is exciting to see the progression of the various flowering…
Clydesdale Breeders of the USA National Show and Sale
Horses will begin arriving at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 20th for the Clydesdale Breeders of the USA National Show and Sale. Maps will be posted in the stables so buyers can locate specific horses and/or farms. There is time throughout the Sale event to visit horses at their stalls. Please feel free…
Route 66 Corner Garage Hosting a flea market this weekend April 22nd -23rd
Route 66 Corner Garage Antiques & Collectables is hosting a flea market this weekend April 22nd -23rd Probably around noon on Friday or when it quits raining and 9-4 Saturday. We also have will have a food vendor on site so come on out and enjoy our first market of the year and grab a…
Logan County Spring Pickers Market
The Logan County Spring Pickers Market will be held on April 23/24 at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, IL. "A true one of a kind Experience." Art, Craft, Vintage, Antiques and specialty booths will fill the Logan County Fairgrounds with some of the best products available in the area. This ain't your Granny's Craft…
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…
2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Live-Virtual Announcement
2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Live-Virtual Announcement
Landmarks Illinois will announce the sites on the 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois at a virtual presentation open to the public and members of the press. WHEN Wednesday, April 20 12 p.m. WHERE Zoom Webinar - Register Here. REGISTRATION Free to attend. Registration required. Guests will receive a custom Zoom link to join…
Lincoln Memorial Garden Forest Therapy
Lincoln Memorial Garden Forest Therapy
Forest Bathing, also called Forest Therapy, is a practice of deepening a sense of connection or relationship with nature through a 1.5- 2-hour walk. It is typically a slow wander…
City of Springfield’s Earth Awareness Fair at Henson Robinson Zoo
City of Springfield’s Earth Awareness Fair at Henson Robinson Zoo
For the second year the Henson Robinson Zoo will be hosting the City of Springfield's Earth Awareness Fair on Saturday, April 23rd and the zoo will be open from 11 am to 4 pm. In honor of Earth Day and Earth Awareness Month, this annual, FREE, all-ages event is meant to bring together city departments,…
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