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
Week 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
2022 Litchfield Pickers Market: Every Second Sunday of the Month: May to October (Exact 2022 dates are May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, and October 9) Downtown Litchfield- 400 North State Street (Intersection of Route 16/Union Ave. and State Street) The grand re-opening of the Litchfield Pickers Market is FINALLY here!…
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…
Friday the 13th – Fright Fest! 2 Nights!
Join Litchfield Skyview Drive-in for Friday the 13th Parts 1, 2 & 3 on May 13 & 14! Gates open at 7:00 pm Part 1 Start Time: 8:25 pm Part 2 Start Time: 10:00 pm Part 3 Start Time: 11:30 pm Playing Two nights Only: Friday, May 13th & Saturday, May 14th Event and Non-RV…
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,…
Stories of Survival: Memory Keepers – Making Stories from our Treasures
Stories of Survival: Memory Keepers – Making Stories from our Treasures
Stories of Survival Memory Keepers - Making Stories from our Treasures. The objects and artifacts we have gathered on our life journeys are scattered throughout our homes. Some of them have great value only because of the emotional investment we have in them. You and your family are invited to join storyteller Susan Stone for…
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