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    EVENTS

Ongoing Events

Jun 28 -
Dec 19

Event

Route 66 Bob Waldmire Exclusive Art Exhibition

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

Jul 19 -
Dec 31

Event

The Road to Adventure: Exploring Route 66 - NEW EXHIBIT AT KIDZEUM!

Kidzeum

Jan 6 -
Dec 29

Event

Tuesday Night Trivia at Obed & Isaac's The Cidery

Obed & Isaac's The Cidery

Jan 7 -
Jun 30

Event

Art & Crafting Classes at B's Creative Studio

B's Creative Studio

Jan 9 -
Dec 23

Event

2026 Art Exhibits at the M.G. Nelson Family Gallery

M.G Nelson Family Gallery

Jan 11 -
Aug 9

Event

Adult Skate Nights

Skateland South

Jan 13 -
Jun 2

Event

Tuesday Trivia at Engrained

Engrained Brewing Company

Jan 23 -
Dec 19

Event

2026 SAA Underground Gallery Exhibits

SAA Collective

Feb 12 -
Dec 10

Event

The Art of Jazz

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

Feb 18 -
Jun 9

Event

Pillsbury Flour Mills Exhibit at the ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Feb 24 -
Jun 16

Event

Special Performance: "Private Albert"

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Feb 27 -
May 24

Event

Unsinkable Freedom at the ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Mar 1 -
May 24

Event

Art Tours at the Illinois Governor's Mansion

Illinois Governor's Mansion

Mar 11 -
Oct 31

Event

Lincoln's Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore

Old State Capitol Plaza

Mar 14 -
Nov 11

Event

2026 Route 66 Centennial Events in Springfield IL

Springfield Illinois

Mar 19 -
May 26

Event

The Dulcimer Guy - Live! at ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Mar 24 -
Jun 3

Event

Special Performance: "Lilacs and Letters"

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Mar 27 -
Dec 19

Event

Route 66 The Road That Takes You Exhibit

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

Apr 6 -
May 18

Event

Color, Craft, & Create Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Apr 8 -
May 27

Event

Game Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Apr 11 -
May 16

Event

Spring Bird Hike

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Apr 11 -
May 30

Event

History Nights at the Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol

Apr 16 -
Jan 31

Event

250 Years of American Stories

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Apr 25 -
Jun 20

Event

Black History Lecture Series at Lincoln Library

Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield

Apr 28 -
Oct 27

Event

One Day, Tuesday, Free Day

Henson Robinson Zoo

Apr 28 -
May 29

Event

Evening Tours at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

May 1 -
May 29

Event

Friday Night Studio Sessions at Studio on 6th

Studio on 6th

May 1 -
Jul 25

Event

Centennials: The Main Streets of America

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

May 2 -
May 23

Event

Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol

May 6 -
Sep 23

Event

Music in the Beer Garden

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery

May 6 -
Sep 16

Event

Moonlight Market

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery

May 7 -
Sep 24

Event

Illinois Product Farmers Market

The Shed at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

May 7 -
May 28

Event

Art Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

May 11 -
May 16

Event

SMTD "Curb Your Car"

Various Locations

May 13 -
Oct 31

Event

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Downtown Springfield

May 15 -
May 29

Event

Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise Tour

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

May 18 -
Sep 27

Event

National Corvair Museum Summer Schedule

National Corvair Museum

May 21 -
Aug 8

Event

Theatre in the Park at Lincoln's New Salem

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

May 23 -
Apr 4

Event

Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66

Illinois State Museum - 2nd Floor Gallery

May 23 -
Jun 27

Event

Zoo Booth at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

May 27 -
Jul 26

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball

Robin Roberts Stadium

May 28 -
Jul 30

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

May 29 -
Aug 22

Event

Springfield Muni 2026 Season

The Muni

May 31 -
Jun 25

Event

Paint a Pot Classes at the Dana Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Jun 1 -
Oct 2

Event

Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced

Lake Springfield Marina

Jun 4 -
Aug 8

Event

History Comes Alive 2026

Springfield, Illinois

Jun 5 -
Aug 7

Event

History Comes Alive: History Cooks

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Jun 9 -
Jul 28

Event

Family Fun Nights at Comer Cox Park

Comer Cox Park

Jun 9 -
Aug 4

Event

History Comes Alive: Flag Lowering Ceremony at Lincoln's Tomb

Lincoln Tomb

Jun 10 -
Jun 14

Event

Sangamon County Fair

Sangamon County Fairgrounds

Jun 10 -
Aug 6

Event

History Comes Alive: Ice Cream Social with Abe & Mary and the Springfield Municipal Band

Edwards Place

Jun 11 -
Jun 19

Event

2026 Juneteenth Celebration

Comer Cox Park and Other Locations

Jun 14 -
Nov 8

Event

Westside Market

Outside Papo's Cafe

Aug 13 -
Aug 23

Event

Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Sep 4 -
Oct 30

Event

Friday Night Fall Star Parties

PAC Patio/Campus Observatory

Sep 6 -
Oct 25

Event

Sunday Night Accessible Star Parties

PAC Patio/Campus Observatory


Upcoming Events



May
14

Event

The Art of Jazz

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

May
15

Event

Pillars of Democracy: Artist Talk & Opening Reception

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

May
15

Event

Battle of the Sexes Featuring Jocelyn Alo

Robin Roberts Stadium

May
15

Event

Jesus Christ Superstar

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

May
15

Event

An Evening of Radiohead with Android Paranoid

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
16

Event

Girls on the Run 5K Celebration

Lincoln Land Community College

May
16

Event

Lincoln Library Alliance Book Sale

Lincoln Library Plaza

May
16

Event

Old Capitol Art Fair

Old State Capitol Plaza

May
16

Event

Springfield PrideFest

Downtown Springfield

May
16

Event

Park & Play Palooza

Nelson Center

May
16

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

May
16

Event

Big Something at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
17

Event

John Corabi & Friends at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
21

Event

Dinner for the Diamond with Ozzie Smith

Robin Roberts Stadium

May
21

Event

64th Annual International Carillon Festival

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

May
22

Event

Thunder Struck — An AC/DC Tribute! at The Stadium Smokehouse

The Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill

May
22

Event

Route 66 Ramblers

Long Bridge Golf Course

May
22

Event

Children of Eden

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

May
23

Event

Capital City Biathlon. Mini-Biathlon & CCB 5K

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
23

Event

Opening Day at Splash Kingdom at Knight's Action Park

Knight's Action Park

May
23

Event

Nature Walks with the Illinois State Museum at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

Lincoln Memorial Garden

May
23

Event

Progressive Dinner Summer Series: English Edition

Three Different Locations

May
23

Event

A Night to Remember - Senior Prom

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center

May
23

Event

Ptuck Live at The Railyard

The Railyard on Route 66

May
24

Event

Music with David McEathron Trio

It's All About Wine

May
25

Event

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Edwards Place

May
26

Event

Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales: Books

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

May
28

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: Chloe Kimes

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

May
29

Event

Strawberry Fields Fest/Live Music at The Railyard

The Railyard on Route 66

May
29

Event

SATISFACTION - Rolling Stones Tribute

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

May
29

Event

Here Come the Mummies

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
29

Event

Mama Mia at The Muni

The Muni

May
30

Event

8K Trail Race & Fun Run

Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center

May
30

Event

Dr. Dolittle Day

Henson Robinson Zoo

May
30

Event

Springfield Cultural Arts Festival

Union Square Park by Union Station

May
30

Event

Clayville Classic Car Cruise Inn

Clayville Historic Site

May
30

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

May
30

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

May
30

Event

Decade of Decadence at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jun
1

Event

Spirit Tasting

Edwards Place

Jun
3

Event

Stella Cole in Concert

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
3

Event

Mama Mia at The Muni

The Muni

Jun
4

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: Anita Michelle Jackson

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jun
5

Event

Grateful Dub at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jun
6

Event

Centennial Route 66 5K

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Route 66 Experience

Jun
6

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jun
6

Event

An Evening of Magic

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
7

Event

Springfield IL Comic & Toy Show

Crowne Plaza Springfield

Jun
10

Event

Equal Daughters, Equal Sons Featuring Springfield Poets and Writers

Edwards Place

Jun
11

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: The Matchsellers

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jun
12

Event

Scotty McCreery & Josh Turner at the Sangamon County Fair Grandstand

Sangamon County Fairgrounds

Jun
12

Event

Springfield Theatre Company presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered...

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
13

Event

World War II Event

Illinois State Military Museum

Jun
13

Event

Juneteenth Celebration Unity Parade

Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Comer Cox Park

Jun
13

Event

Abes’ Ancient Athletics

Downtown Y Block

Jun
13

Event

Henson Robinson Zoo Day

Henson Robinson Zoo

Jun
13

Event

Juneteenth 2026 Park Celebration

Comer Cox Park

Jun
13

Event

Dance Arts Studio: Monsters & Magic

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
13

Event

Taylor Swift at The Railyard on Route 66

The Railyard on Route 66

Jun
13

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Jun
13

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jun
13

Event

Dexter & The Moonrocks (Sold Out)

Boondocks

Jun
13

Event

Sangamon County Fair Rodeo

Sangamon County Fairgrounds

Jun
14

Event

Friends of the Farmers Market Brunch

Union Square Park

Jun
14

Event

Sangamon County Fair Demolition Derby

Sangamon County Fairgrounds

Jun
17

Event

Silverada

Boondocks

Jun
18

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: The Psychodelics

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jun
19

Event

Juneteenth - Free Admission Day

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Jun
19

Event

Foodees Fest

White Oaks Mall

Jun
19

Event

Springfield Theatre Company presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered...

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
19

Event

All Shook Up at The Muni

The Muni

Jun
20

Event

2026 Great Race Kicks Off in Springfield

Downtown Springfield

Jun
20

Event

Legends Classic 5

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jun
21

Event

DAYCO presents Beauty and the Beast

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
22

Event

Memorial Health Championship, presented by LRS

Panther Creek Country Club

Jun
24

Event

All Shook Up at The Muni

The Muni

Jun
25

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: The Ruben Moreno & The Zydeco Re-Evolution

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jun
26

Event

An Evening in Step: An American Fold Dance Experience

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Jun
26

Event

Me and My Girl

The Legacy Theatre

Jun
26

Event

Ozzy REbourne: Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jun
27

Event

SAA Paint the Street presented by PNC

Downtown Springfield

Jun
27

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Jun
27

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
1

Event

The Founding Mothers

Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield

Jul
1

Event

HCFTA presents 1776

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jul
2

Event

Independence Day Celebration

Lincoln's New Salem

Jul
2

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: Shawn Holt & The Teardrops

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jul
3

Event

Sponge at The Stadium Smokehouse

The Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill

Jul
3

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
4

Event

Freedom Run 2025

Centennial Park

Jul
4

Event

250th Celebration - Free Admission Day

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Jul
4

Event

Happy Birthday USA at the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
4

Event

4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Knight's Action Park/Trade Winds

Jul
8

Event

Me and My Girl

The Legacy Theatre

Jul
9

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: LowDown Brass Band

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jul
10

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Route 66 Night & Drone Show

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
10

Event

ACTT presents Alice By Heart

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jul
10

Event

The Prince of Egypt at The Muni

The Muni

Jul
11

Event

The Fortunate Sons: The World's Premier Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jul
15

Event

Me and My Girl

The Legacy Theatre

Jul
15

Event

The Prince of Egypt at The Muni

The Muni

Jul
16

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: Esso Funk

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jul
17

Event

Annual Chatham Jaycess Sweet Corn Festival

Chatham Community Park

Jul
18

Event

Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 on Display

Amtrak Station

Jul
18

Event

Lake Press Club Summerfest

Lake Press Club

Jul
18

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
18

Event

Chicago Farmer at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jul
21

Event

Illinois in the Revolutionary War

Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield

Jul
22

Event

Me and My Girl

The Legacy Theatre

Jul
23

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: Carver Commodore

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jul
24

Event

Saving Abel at The Stadium Smokehouse

The Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill

Jul
25

Event

Lake Springfield Triathlon

Lake Springfield Beach House

Jul
25

Event

2026 Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree

Jul
25

Event

The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jul
27

Event

Palette to Palate

Springfield Art Association-M.G. Nelson Family Gallery.

Jul
30

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: Doc Robinson

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jul
31

Event

Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular & Super Cruise

Cherry Hills Church

Jul
31

Event

Icons of Country Tribute Show at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jul
31

Event

Frozen at The Muni

The Muni

Aug
5

Event

Frozen at The Muni

The Muni

Aug
7

Event

Everclear at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Aug
8

Event

The Ex-Faces at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Aug
12

Event

Star Party at Cawley Meadow

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Aug
14

Event

HCFTA presents Dual Piano in Concert

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Aug
14

Event

Outraged

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Aug
14

Event

Bailey Zimmerman Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
15

Event

Yart Sale

Springfield Art Association

Aug
15

Event

Lainey Wilson Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
16

Event

Matchbox Twenty Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
17

Event

Truck & Tractor Pulls at the Illinos State Fair

Illinois State Fair - Multi Purpose Arena

Aug
17

Event

38 Special at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
20

Event

Disney's The Lion King Jr at The Muni

The Muni

Aug
21

Event

Hairspray!

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Aug
21

Event

Demolition Derby

Illinois State Fair - Multi Purpose Arena

Aug
21

Event

Monsters of Destruction

Illinois State Fairgrounds-The Arena

Aug
21

Event

Ella Langley Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
22

Event

Land of Lincoln House Music Festival

Lincoln Park Pavilion

Aug
22

Event

250 Years of Fashion: Historical Fashion Show

Edwards Place

Aug
22

Event

USAC Silver Crown Series

Illinois State Fair

Aug
22

Event

The Chicks at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
23

Event

Abe's Amble 10k/5k

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Aug
23

Event

ARCA Super Series

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
23

Event

34th Annual Powerlight Festival at the Lincoln Stage

Illinois State Fair Grand Central Stage

Aug
23

Event

Shinedown Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
28

Event

217 Foodies Festival at The Railyard on 66

The Railyard on Route 66

Aug
28

Event

Hairspray!

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Aug
28

Event

Thunderstruck - America's AC/DC Tribute

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Aug
29

Event

A Tribute to The Bee Gees: You Should Be Dancing

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Sep
3

Event

Sister Sadie at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Sep
5

Event

The Springfield Mile

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Sep
5

Event

Springfield Oyster & Beer Feztival

Ansar Shrine

Sep
5

Event

Jake Hoot in Concert: Winner of The Voice Season 17!

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Sep
8

Event

Route 66 Main Street of America Screening

Motorheads Bar & Grill

Sep
12

Event

Armed Forces Day Military Vehicle Show

Illinois State Military Museum

Sep
12

Event

Annual Art Spectacular at the Carillon

Washington Park - Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Sep
12

Event

Route 66 Monarch Butterfly Festival

The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience

Sep
12

Event

World History Game Night

Edwards Place

Sep
19

Event

Capital City Century

Sherman Athletic Club

Sep
19

Event

Clayville Fall Festival

Clayville Historic Site

Sep
19

Event

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Edwards Place

Sep
24

Event

Richrath Project REO

Motorheads Bar & Grill

Sep
25

Event

25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Downtown Springfield

Sep
25

Event

Revel in Red at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

2026 Artisan Market

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Orr Building

Sep
26

Event

World Championship Cozy Dog Eating Contest

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

Sugar Davis Band at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

Rubber Biscuit Band at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

RT66 Rockabilly Jam at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

Rockhouse at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
29

Event

Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park

Erin's Pavilion

Oct
3

Event

Wings & Wheels Fly in / Car show

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

Oct
8

Event

Miles of Possibility: 11th Annual Route 66 Conference

President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel

Oct
9

Event

Spencer Theatre Company presents Misery

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
10

Event

Carve for the Carillon

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Oct
16

Event

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Oct
16

Event

Spencer Theatre Company presents Misery

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
17

Event

Murder Mystery Dinner at Edwards Place (sold out)

Edwards Place

Oct
23

Event

Come From Away

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
29

Event

Come From Away

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Nov
7

Event

World War One Event

Illinois State Military Museum

Nov
11

Event

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Statewide Conference and Centennial Celebration

Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum

Nov
15

Event

Bored Teachers: “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour

UIS Performing Arts Center

Dec
12

Event

Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party

UIS Performing Arts Center

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