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13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Haunted Museum

13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]

Celebration Honoring Military Veterans/95th Birthday of Route 66

Wilmington IL, United States

The VFW Malcolm J. Mayo Post 5422, 557 West Baltimore Street, Wilmington, IL, will be rededicating a Blue Star* Memorial Highway plaque. This special location is directly alongside the original Route 66 in front of the VFW building. This will be a solemn - but joyful - fun event honoring our fabulous Military Veterans and […]

A Very Elvis Christmas

Mar Theatre 121 S Main St, Wilmington, IL, United States

In concert at the Mar Theatre in Wilmington, IL starring Rick Saucedo. All ages matinee performance. Tickets available at the Mar Theatre box office or via mail (contact larryt@comcast.net; pay via PayPal)

$10.

Kicks on Route 66: An Archaeological Perspective

Since his father's retirement, archaeologist James Meierhoff and his dad, Jon Meierhoff, have had great fun each year traveling down old Route 66, from its origins in Chicago to its end in sunny Los Angles, and all points in between. Take a journey down Route 66 in a slideshow set to traveling music, and hear […]

Route 66 Monarch Flyway Butterfly Habitat Ribbon Cutting

Join Logan County Tourism Bureau and friends on the 3rd Friday in Lincoln, IL for the grand opening of the Scenic Flyway Butterfly Habitat, located at the corner of Kickapoo Street and Pekin Street. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony and other activities.

Atlanta – Kickoff the Summer Cruise-in + Cars & Coffee

Cars & Coffee at the Atlanta Truck Stop and Dairy Queen (8:00 - 10:00): Kick-off the summer Cars & Coffee! Immediately following the cars & coffee will be the cruise-in. The cruise-in (10:00 - 2:30) at the Atlanta Truck Stop (102 Empire Street) will feature a DJ, pin-up girls, caricatures, 50/50 raffle, and much more!