Tour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.

Movie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM

Movie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM

Movie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM

Movie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM

Car Show - September 18th (evening)

Movie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM

The Blooze Brothers kick off the City of Pontiac’s Rockin’ at the River Concert Series this Saturday, June 5th at Humiston-Riverside Park Bandshell, 612 W Water St. Activities for the evening start at 6:00pm with giant yard games located near the bandshell run by the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department. The Blooze Brothers pull in in […]

“Gone Fishing” is the June 2021 featured gallery show at GLCAC (Greater Livingston County Arts Council) Art Center.  It will open on Friday, June 4 in the Joe Bailey Gallery. The show runs through Wednesday, June 30. The gallery is located upstairs at the Art Center at 209 West Madison Street. An elevator/lift is available.The show […]

Sunday, June 27, will be a day full of car events in Atlanta! We will kick off from 9-11am with Cars & Coffee at Country-Aire (606 E South St). Then, join us from 11am-3pm for a car cruise-in at Dairy Queen (102 Empire St) with live music by Table four 2 from 11:30-2! Then, at […]

Monday, June 28, is National Paul Bunyan Day!!!! Join us in Atlanta as we celebrate with our 19 foot Tall Paul. From 10:30am-12:30pm we will have our Tourism Director by the giant to take photos of you and your cars with Tall Paul and a Route 66 sign. We will have the parking in front […]

The Pontiac Golf Course is the place to be for family fun on the 5th of July! Outdoor fun includes inflatables for the kids and lawn games and open swim for all ages from 4:00-8:00 PM. Rosie and the Rivets: the Premier Retro Rock & Roll Show will be performing from 5:00-8:00 PM on the lawn. […]

Burgers & Suds

The Bash At The Big House! Aug. 7, inside the walls of Old Joliet Prison! 11 hours of live music on two stages, food trucks, beer tent, local vendors, art demonstrations, prison tours... Kids 12 & under free (with paid adult)! Tix $20 at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-bash-at-the-big-house...

Atlanta 1st Annual Block Party and Fundraiser The Atlanta Public Library is excited to announce our 1st Annual Block Party and Fundraiser! Join us on Saturday, August 14th from 1pm-6pm for a fun filled afternoon! We'll have a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, bounce houses, games, cornhole tournament, cook out, and much more! Everyone is welcome […]

Bulldog Strong Back to School

The Joliet Area Historical Museum's "Outdoor Rooftop Music Series" continues Friday, August 27th at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm) featuring Milwaukee's own LISTENING PARTY! Click for complete details.

Atlanta is hosting a CORVETTE Cruise-in on Arch Street from 10am-2pm! From 8:30am-10:00am we will have an informal Cars & Coffee. Head through the @Sip Shack drive-thru on your way in, or park on Arch and walk over, grab your drink and a pastry, and hang out on Arch Street with fellow Corvette enthusiasts. CHUBBY'S […]

1709 2000 Ave, Beason, IL Sunday - Monday;  Wednesday - Friday - Noon to 5:00 PM Tuesday - CLOSED Saturday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 Gail's Pumpkin Patch website The pumpkin patch has lots of outdoor space and family fun! We have over 60 varieties of pumpkins and gourds, popcorn, Nate’s honey and apple cider […]

The City of Atlanta, IL is welcoming the St. Louis Corvette Club Chapter on September 18. We are hosting Cars & Coffee on Arch Street from 8am-10am where fellow Corvette enthusiasts from around the region can show off their cars and talk with other 'Vette lovers. 

Humiston-Riverside Park Bandshell, 612 W Water St Activities for the evening start at 6:00pm with giant yard games located near the bandshell run by the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones will start their show at 7:00 and play until 9:00. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. […]

September 24-26, 2021 Downtown Springfield, Illinois www.Route66Fest.com Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield! Hundreds of cool cars and thousands of spectators will roll into the heart of Springfield’s historic downtown September 24-26, 2021 for a weekend of family fun in the sun and non-stop live music and entertainment! […]

Rockin' Route 66 Celebrating 95 Years of Route 66!

Alfresco Productions presents The Melting Pot Market on the second Saturday of each month from May through October.  The Melting Pot Market is a European style, open air market with an urban flair in historic downtown Granite City.  Previous markets have had over 80 vendors, live music and fabulous food. For more information go to http://www.alfrescoproductions.org or contact Mechelle Smith […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Oktoberfest

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 […]

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 […]