Hummingbird Festival & Pollination Celebration

Sugar Grove Nature Center 4532 N 725 East Road, McLean, IL, United States

Celebrate hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies- the vital pollinators for countless varieties of plant life in Funks Grove! Enjoy entertainment, education, food, and fun! Vern Kleen will return to conduct hummingbird trapping, banding, and releasing. The Honey House will be buzzing with bee excitement. Seminars will feature native plants, attracting hummingbirds to your yard, and other […]

$5.00

Sunflower Days at Rader Family Farms

Rader Family Farms 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, IL, United States

Come walk through more than 4 acres of brilliantly colored sunflowers during our 3rd Annual Sunflower Days Festival at Rader Family Farms. You do not want to miss these special weekends. There will be a variety of sunflowers in different colors, shapes and sizes and a field of zinnias, too. Bloom where you are planted! […]

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Writing Workshop with Janet Quiram Glaser

Atlanta Public Library & Museum 114 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, IL, United States

Have fun as the class explores ways to spark memories and discover an easy way to begin recording life experiences. She will use excerpts from her book, Arranging a Dream: A Memoir, as examples of life storytelling. Her “feel-good” memoir chronicles the first year she and her husband took a chance and purchased a floral […]

Pontiac Third Saturdays

The 3rd Saturday Howard Street Vintage Market is an outdoor market located at Pop’s Pop Up (517 W. Howard St.) and the surrounding businesses. The market features a variety of unique and one-of-a-kind items as well as food vendors and activities. Admission to the market is free for shoppers. Vendors are charged a $15 fee […]

Balloons Over 66 Weekend

Lincoln, IL Lincoln, United States

Over 35 beautiful hot air balloons will grace the skies once again in Lincoln, IL Aug 26-28, 2022! Enjoy the art festival, BBQ competition, dock dogs, music, and more in the downtown area as well. Mark your calendars now for this event!

Elkhart Historical Society: Eric Snodgrass

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

The Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to announce that Eric Snodgrass, who is a Science Fellow, Principal Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions, will be the featured speaker for their August 26, 2022 dinner lecture. Horsefeather’s Wild Hare Café, 104 Gov. Oglesby Street, is the location of the dinner lecture. Reservations are required and must […]

9TH ANNUAL GET YOUR 6.6 ON ROUTE 66

  Register by July 15th for a $5 discount! This annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk is organized by a small group of volunteers to raise funds for the community of McLean, with the primary goal of attracting tourists traveling Route 66 and, consequently, bringing more business, life, and activity into the small town. Past run/walk events […]

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

The WeatherTech Route 66 Car Show

The 30th Annual WeatherTech® Rt 66 Car Show sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar will be held on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn. Berwyn has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its heart. The Route 66 Car Show is the area's best and biggest car show, attracting more than 30,000 […]

Meet Caitlin Abrams

Atlanta Public Library & Museum 114 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, IL, United States

Caitlin Abrams, known as @manicpixiemom on the popular TikTok social media app, believes that each epitaph tells a unique story, whether it be drama, comedy, tragedy, or all of the above. Her grave cleaning allows the stories she uncovers to be preserved for future generations. She has amassed over 2 million followers and 30 million […]

Car Cruise-In – Atlanta, IL

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

Sorry, but this event is canceled: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the August cruise-in will be cancelled. Our last cruise-in of the season will be September 11 from 10am-2pm.

CRUISIN CORN COUNTRY

Funk Farms Trust 5959 N 1100 East Rd, Shirley, IL, United States

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Castle Home and Garden Tours

Castle Gardens, LLC 1290 P.J. Keller Highway, Lexington, IL, United States

Nestled less than one mile from Interstate 55 and historic Route 66 in Lexington, is Castle Gardens, a truly unique estate. Castle Gardens features the nationally recognized David Hyatt Van Dolah house, a MTC 36-passenger train, and a locally restored Allan Herschell 36-horse carousel. With professional ease and enthusiasm, the Wrights will take you on […]

$25.00

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

CRUISE-IN AT THE MANSION HOSTED BY MID STATE CRUISERS

David Davis Mansion 1000 Monroe Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States

Join Mid State Cruisers for a Cruise-In at the David Davis Mansion. Antique, classic, new cars, trucks, and motorcycles..ALL are welcome!

“Never Forget” Cruise-in

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

You are invited you to Atlanta's last cruise-in of the year, our "Never Forget" Cruise-in this Sunday, September 11. All money raised will be donated to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to […]

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Pontiac Third Saturdays

The 3rd Saturday Howard Street Vintage Market is an outdoor market located at Pop’s Pop Up (517 W. Howard St.) and the surrounding businesses. The market features a variety of unique and one-of-a-kind items as well as food vendors and activities. Admission to the market is free for shoppers. Vendors are charged a $15 fee […]

Rock, Walk & Wag 2022

Central State Threshermans 14975 E 2200 North Rd, Pontiac, IL, United States

Join us September 18, 2022 Sign yourself and even your dog up for the 5k Walk/Run for $25 and get family, friends and neighbors to pledge for you. Bring the kids for fun kid’s activities like face painting, rock painting and so much more in our Kid Activities area. When you’re done with your walk, […]

21st Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield. Admission is FREE for spectators.