Route 66 UFO Festival

Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr, Livingston, IL, United States

Twin City Cruisers Car Show

Towanda Plaza, Bloomington, IL 1210 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL, United States

Free admission! May 13: '49 and older June 10: 50s July 8: 60s August 5: 70s September 9: 80s October 14: 90s and newer. Towanda Plaza Shopping Center, Bloomington, IL

Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

The Eighth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held Thursday – Sunday, October 19 – 22 in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, presented by the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors […]

Funky Little Weekend

Funks Grove Funks Grove, IL, United States

Local artists are teaming up with small businesses and roadside attractions in Funks Grove, McLean, and Atlanta, traversing historic Route 66 the weekend before Thanksgiving, for two full days of […]

Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Light Up Parade

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

Get ready for the holiday season! Celebrate with us at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Light Up Parade on Friday, November 24th! The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held […]

Atlanta Indoor Holiday Market

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

Saturday, November 25: Christmas on Route 66: Indoor Holiday Market and Festivities- Atlanta, IL 10:00am to 3:00pm Sunday, November 26: Christmas on Route 66: Indoor Holiday Market and Festivities- Atlanta, IL 12:00am to 5:00pm […]

Once Upon A Holiday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

Join friends and family in Downtown Bloomington for our annual holiday tree lighting and December First Friday: Live Window Vignettes! Downtown Bloomington will feature live and static decorated windows for […]

Elkhart Historical Society
Christmas Candlelight Services

December 2: 2p, 4p, 5:30p and 8p Elkhart Historical Society Christmas Candlelight Services at Gillett Chapel *Reservations Required* December 3: 2pm Elkhart Historical Society Christmas Candlelight Service Matinee *Reservations Required* […]

Elkhart’s Christmas in the Village

Elkhart Elkhart, IL, United States

8:30a-11a NAG Breakfast with the Grinch, NAG bake sale 10a-12p Library Kids Craft 6pm Elkhart Community Works Christmas Tree Lighting

Retail Therapy: A Chocolate Tour

Join us in Lincoln, Illinois for a chocolate tour perfect for Valentines & Galentines. Shop the unique retail shops & enjoy chocolate treats along the way with purchase.

Seeking the Better Angels of Our Nature

Wild Hare Café 104 Gov. Oglesby Street, Elkhart, IL, United States

Seeking the Better Angels of Our Nature: Leadership and Character Lessons from Abraham Lincoln Ron Keller The Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to announce the kickoff of their 2024 dinner […]

Let’s Start Spring 2024 With A Road Trip!

Funk Prairie Home 10875 Prairie Home Ln, Shirley, IL, United States

WHAT? A Tour of the Funk Prairie Home & Gem Museum WHEN? Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 1:00pm (Tours will end approx. 2:30pm-3:00pm.) WHERE? Funk Prairie Home, 10875 Prairie Home […]

Chain of Rocks Park Opening Celebration

Chain of Rocks Park 10840 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO, United States

Save the Date: Chain of Rocks Park Opening Celebration Join us for Chain of Rocks Park Opening Celebration. Learn more about the new park here: https://greatriversgreenway.org/bridge/ The celebration will include […]

Route 66 Association of Illinois Spring Meeting – Springfield

Motor Heads 600 Toronto Road, Springfield, United States

Join us to witness our Route 66 "passion in action" at our quarterly meetings! Meeting is at Motor Heads, 600 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL. 62711. Board Meeting at 10, break […]

Annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival

The Red Carpet Corridor is a linear 90 mile Route 66 community in Illinois, dedicated to providing hospitality, fun, adventure, and a helping hand to travelers exploring Route 66! Watch […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]

American Giants Museum Grand Opening

American Giants Museum 100 SW Arch St,, Atlanta, IL, United States

Friday, May 24, 2024 *  10am - 4pm American Giants Museum Open *  Installation of the Texaco Big Friend Giant - specific time TBD. *  Installation of the Viking Carpet […]

A Tribute to American Patriotism

Wild Hare Café 104 Gov. Oglesby Street, Elkhart, IL, United States

Elkhart Historical Society May 24, 2024 Dinner Lecture Charles “Chuck” Fricke, a local businessman for over 50 years in Logan County and popular speaker, will be welcomed back to the […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]

Gardner ZIP Code (60424) Day

ZIP Code Day - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Tentative Schedule of Events - Downtown Gardner   6:04:24 AM "Wake Up and Walk" - 1 mile fun walk (meet at Post […]

Cogs and Corsets

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

What is Steampunk? Steampunk can be called “Victorian Science Fiction”. It’s a re-imagining of history —Steampunkers are creative people who immerse themselves in the Victorian era, imagining what life would be […]

Motor Tour 2024
ABC: Asphalt, Bricks & Cicadas

Celebrating Route 66 and some special visitors... This year we are driving north to south... FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH Friday Night Kickoff Registration 5:00-8:00 p.m. 645 Joliet Rd, Willowbrook, IL 60527 […]

First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to […]

Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

Various Locations Throughout Downtown. Click here for more information.

Saturdays on the Square

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/events/saturdays-on-the-square

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin' Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

A Day on the Dixie

16630 Dixie Highway Markham, IL 60428 16630 Dixie Highway, Markham, IL, United States

Save the date, Saturday, June 22, 2024. for the 2024 edition of A Day on the Dixie New route this year, starting with a complimentary pancake/omelet breakfast sponsored by the […]

Saturdays on the Square

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/events/saturdays-on-the-square

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

Various Locations Throughout Downtown. Click here for more information.

Saturdays on the Square

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/events/saturdays-on-the-square

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

Saturdays on the Square

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/events/saturdays-on-the-square

Route 66 Association of Illinois Summer Meeting – Romeoville

Ats A Nice Pizza 334 N. Independence Blvd #A, Romeoville, IL, United States

Join us to witness our Route 66 "passion in action" at our quarterly meetings! Meeting location Ats A Nice Pizza in Romeoville, 135th Street and Independence (IL Route 53) - […]

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

Speeding Slows You Down

Joliet Junior College – City Center Campus 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL, United States

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) is partnering with the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, […]

Cruise-in on Route 66

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

Along the Original Mother Road in Historic Downtown Atlanta, IL The Atlanta Betterment Fund invites the public and all area classic and vintage car owners to a Route 66 Cruise-In […]

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

Brats & Bags

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

Every year 100+ Rotarians host this event to raise money for Rotary projects all over Bloomington-Normal. The brat lunch and bake sale runs from 11am-1pm. Lunch consists of a Johnsonville […]

First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

Various Locations Throughout Downtown. Click here for more information.

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

Another GIANT Coming to Atlanta

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

The public is invited to welcome another new "Giant" to Atlanta, Illinois, when a 19-foot-tall fiberglass statue of a waitress holding an apple pie is installed at the town's Country […]

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!

McLean, IL McLean, IL, United States

Mark your calendar for our 11th annual event: Saturday, August 24, 2024 CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is holding our annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk to benefit the community […]

Cruisin’ Into Lockport

Happy 20th Anniversary, Cruisin’ Into Lockport! Join us for a weekly cruise night when all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]

First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to […]

Moonshine Store/Casey Tour

Moonshine Store 6017 E 300th Rd, Martinsville, IL, United States

66 Centennial Series DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE INTEND TO RESCHEDULE FOR SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE. YOU MAY, OF COURSE, FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED ITINERARY […]

Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

Various Locations Throughout Downtown. Click here for more information.

Mini Car Show

Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 201 E. Falcon Hwy, Flanigan, IL, United States

We are a small nursing home in Flanagan and are putting together a small old car show and motorcycles event for our residents and the public. We are having a […]

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive

Pre-Registration Required https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/drives/united+states/st.+louis+metro The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive is a celebration of classic style. Founded in 2021, the next drive will be taking place on Sunday, September 29, 2024. It is […]

Route 66 Association of Illinois Annual Picnic

Godley Park District 500 S. Kankakee Street , IL, Godley, United States

All are cordially invited to attend our annual Association picnic on Sunday, September 29, 2024 to be held at the main pavilion of the beautiful park in Godley, IL, at […]

First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]

Joliet Family Fall Fest

The Oaks ath Rivers Edge Golf Course 429 Elks Club Road, Pontiac, IL, United States

First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to […]

2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated […]