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Corvette Cruise-In – Atlanta, IL

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 […]

Gail’s Pumpkin Patch – Beason, IL

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 […]

Cars & Coffee on Arch Street – Atlanta, IL

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. 

Rockin’ at the River Concert Series – Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones

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. […]

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield

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! […]

The Melting Pot Market – Granite City, IL

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 – Atlanta, IL – Today: Scarecrow Graveyard

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 – Atlanta, IL – Today – Board Games

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 – Atlanta, IL – Today – Movie Night

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 – Atlanta, IL – Today – Movie Night

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 – Atlanta, IL – Today – Pumpkin Painting

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 – Atlanta, IL – Today – Horror Mask Making

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 – Atlanta, IL – Today – Halloween Rock Painting

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 – 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!

Odell Car Show for Charity

Odell Standard Station, Odell, IL 400 S West St, Odell, IL, United States

Annual car show charity to benefit the Cancer Support Center in Mokena, IL in memory of Lenore Weiss and Craig Parrish. $20 registration fee payable at event Unique items for raffle - 100% proceeds will be donated Contact Dan for information 815-915-9070 or digginrt66@yahoo.com    

Motor Tour 2022: Drivin’ the Dream On 66

Our annual Motor Tour for 2022 is shaping up nicely: this year's theme is Drivin' the Dream On 66! You can now pre-register for this fun-filled weekend event. You get a lot of fun for only $35 per registered vehicle - any year, any model, and motorcycles, too!