Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
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Where The Road Begins
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Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Catfish Days
Wilmington IL, United StatesReels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Dwight Harvest Days Car Show
Dwight IllinoisDwight Harvest Days Festival
Dwight IllinoisCar Show - September 18th (evening)
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Rockin’ at the River Concert Series in Pontiac, IL
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” Art Show – Pontiac
“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 […]
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Motor Tour 2021 – Life is a Highway
We're thrilled to be able to hold our 30th Annual Motor Tour this year. Click here for complete details and to register.
Car Events – Atlanta, Illinois
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 […]
National Paul Bunyan Day Festivities in Atlanta, Illinois
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 […]
Pontiac 5th of July Celebration
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. […]
Weatherford, OK Route 66 Nights
Burgers & Suds
The Bash At The Big House! in Joliet, IL
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
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 […]
Weatherford, OK Route 66 Nights
Bulldog Strong Back to School
Outdoor Rooftop Music Series at the JAHM featuring Listening Party
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.
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! […]
Weatherford, OK Route 66 Nights
Rockin' Route 66 Celebrating 95 Years of Route 66!
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 – Make Your Own Trick or Treat Bag
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 […]
Weatherford, OK Route 66 Nights Events for 2021
Oktoberfest
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 StatesThe 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 StatesIn 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)
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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 StatesAnnual 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!
Logan County Route 66 Weekend
Brought to you by the Logan County Tourism Bureau and City of Atlanta Tourism. Come join us for a 2-week event kicking off June 18 & 19! June 18 & 19 we will have designated breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots for the Route 66 enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more details!
Edwardsville 24th Annual Route 66 Festival
The City of Edwardsville is excited to welcome the community back to the park to enjoy great food, live music, the classic car cruise through town, main street marketplace and more.
Wilmington Catfish Days
Catfish have long been a specialty of Wilmington. Why? Because they played a large part in initiating the event, Catfish Days, after Forked Creek spilled over its banks and flooded the cellars of a section of Wilmington called, “Catfish Town”. This section was located in a hollow behind the Chicago and Alton railroad depot before […]