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
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Launches New Exhibit of Lincoln Treasures
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Cars & Guitars Car Shows
Rialto Square Theatre 102 North Chicago Street, Joliet
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’…
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…
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…
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Cars & Guitars Car Shows
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 presents... Cars & Guitars Car Shows! We're gonna Rev'm Up & Rock On in downtown Joliet across the street from the Rialto Square Theatre in the Van Buren Street Plaza with Chicago & Van Buren Streets closed as additional overflow parking. Tuesday July 26th 5:00-8:00PM - Righteous…
Litchfield Pickers Market Seventh Season
The Litchfield Pickers Market will return Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 9 AM – 3 PM in Downtown Litchfield, which will start at 400 North State Street. This vintage and antique market is a fun and family- friendly event. We cannot wait to see the vendors and visitors back in Litchfield, IL. The Litchfield Pickers…
2022 Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
This event was a chore once upon a time, as Abraham Lincoln knew, and now you will be able to watch men and women alike split logs into beautiful rails. The fierce competition between the contenders will keep you on the edge of your seat. The contest is divided up into four categories: Junior, Team,…
Smith Hat Shop 100th Anniversary at The Sly Fox
Celebrate the opening of The Smith Hat Shop in the Fall of 1922, with the family of founder Ginnie Smith at The Sly Fox Bookstore. Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10-3 and Sunday Sept. 18 from 1-4. Memorabilia display. Guest book. Pease's candy. Just off the press history of the early years of the Smith Hat…
Rare Antique Motorcycle Event – Cross Country Chase – Launches from Springfield, IL
Rare Antique Motorcycle Event – Cross Country Chase – Launches from Springfield, IL
The 2022 edition of the Cross Country Chase will be starting at Springfield, Illinois, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. The Chase is a cross-country challenge for riders astride motorcycles that were manufactured between 1930-1960. The Cross Country Chase is a test of endurance, speed, navigation, and knowledge, and will reveal the who’s who of the antique motorcycle…
RT 66 Cruisers 7th Annual Car Show & Tribute to Luke Bryan Concert
RT 66 Cruisers 7th Annual Car Show & Tribute to Luke Bryan Concert
Route 66 Cruisers is having its 7th Annual Car Show on RT 66 at the Sherman Village Park. This is a judged show with 23 classes. We will have food…
Route 66 Car Show on the Historic Chain of Rocks Bridge
Route 66 Car Show on the Historic Chain of Rocks Bridge
Route 66 Classic Car Show! Event by Chain of Rocks Community Association - CORCA. Dozens of Classic Cars and Modern Muscle Cars will be displayed across the Historic Old Chain…
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