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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 9 -
Dec 23

Event

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

M.G Nelson Family Gallery

Jan 11 -
Jul 26

Event

Adult Skate Nights

Skateland South

Jan 13 -
Aug 11

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

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 27 -
Dec 19

Event

Route 66 The Road That Takes You Exhibit

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

Apr 6 -
Aug 3

Event

Read, Reflect, & Create Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Apr 8 -
Aug 5

Event

Game Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Apr 16 -
Jan 31

Event

250 Years of American Stories

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Apr 28 -
Oct 27

Event

One Day, Tuesday, Free Day

Henson Robinson Zoo

May 1 -
Jul 25

Event

Centennials: The Main Streets of America

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

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 13 -
Oct 31

Event

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Downtown Springfield

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 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 -
Jul 31

Event

Artist in the Park - Food Truck Fridays

Union Square Park

May 29 -
Aug 22

Event

Springfield Muni 2026 Season

The Muni

May 30 -
Aug 8

Event

Living History Nights at the Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol

Jun 1 -
Oct 2

Event

Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced

Lake Springfield Marina

Jun 2 -
Aug 4

Event

Springfield Municipal Band Tuesday Night Concerts - Duncan Park

Duncan Park

Jun 4 -
Aug 8

Event

History Comes Alive 2026

Springfield, Illinois

Jun 4 -
Aug 8

Event

History Comes Alive: Summer Downtown Trolley Service

Downtown Springfield

Jun 4 -
Aug 8

Event

History Comes Alive: Events at the Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol

Jun 4 -
Aug 8

Event

History Comes Alive — “Celebrate America — Stories that Built America!”

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Jun 4 -
Aug 6

Event

History Comes Alive - Pints with a Poet: Walt Whitman Walking Craft Beer Tour

Lincoln-Herndon Law Office

Jun 4 -
Aug 6

Event

History Comes Alive-Neon Glow & Tell

Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Jun 5 -
Jan 17

Event

The Second American Revolution at the ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Illinois Gallery

Jun 5 -
Aug 7

Event

History Comes Alive: History Cooks -A Trip Across America With Extra Stops in Springfield

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Jun 5 -
Aug 28

Event

Summer Sanctuary Tours-Lincoln Family Pew

First Presbyterian Church

Jun 5 -
Jul 31

Event

History Comes Alive-Date Night at the Dana

Dana-Thomas House

Jun 6 -
Jul 25

Event

Springfield Muni Band Free Summer Concerts at ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Jun 9 -
Aug 4

Event

History Comes Alive: Illinois State Museum Presentations

Illinois State Museum

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 -
Aug 6

Event

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

Edwards Place

Jun 10 -
Aug 5

Event

History Comes Alive: Freedom Night at Lincoln Tomb

Lincoln Tomb

Jun 12 -
Oct 16

Event

Juneteenth Art Exhibition - NOIR 6

Old State Capitol

Jun 13 -
Aug 8

Event

Tie-Dye Shirt Making at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Jun 14 -
Nov 8

Event

Westside Market

Outside Papo's Cafe

Jun 16 -
Dec 8

Event

Circus History Exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Jun 20 -
Aug 1

Event

Thematic Summer Concert Series

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Jun 25 -
Sep 27

Event

Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 at the ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Jul 1 -
Dec 31

Event

Art & Crafting Classes at B's Creative Studio

B's Creative Studio

Jul 2 -
Jul 30

Event

Create IN History at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Jul 4 -
Jul 25

Event

Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol

Jul 8 -
Jan 1

Event

Events Hosted by Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library

Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield

Jul 9 -
Sep 7

Event

America 250: Land of Lincoln Exhibit

Illinois State Capitol

Jul 11 -
Jul 31

Event

Friday Night Live at Arlington's

Arlington's

Jul 23 -
Aug 6

Event

Botanical Cocktails

Washington Park Botanical Garden

Jul 23 -
Dec 31

Event

Thursday Pub Quiz at Anvil & Forge

Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling

Aug 1 -
Dec 5

Event

Attention to Detail: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tour

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Aug 1 -
Dec 5

Event

Off Glass & Wood: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tour

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Aug 1 -
Sep 22

Event

Women's Pro Baseball League Inaugural Season

Robin Roberts Stadium

Aug 13 -
Aug 23

Event

Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Aug 13 -
Aug 23

Event

Illinois Wine Experience at the Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Aug 13 -
Aug 23

Event

Miles of Smiles Car Show

Route 66 Experience at the 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



Jul
13

Event

89th Annual Drysdale Junior Golf Tournament

Bergen & Bunn Golf Courses

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

Pre-Levitt Mansion Guided Walk-Through

Illinois Governor's Mansion

Jul
16

Event

Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series: Esso Funk

Downtown Springfield - Y Block

Jul
17

Event

America 250 2-Day Celebration Highlighting Illinois’ Lasting Impact on the Nation

Illinois State Capitol Complex

Jul
17

Event

Annual Chatham Jaycess Sweet Corn Festival

Chatham Community Park

Jul
17

Event

Downtown Prom

Downtown Springvield

Jul
17

Event

America 250 Movie Series: Hamilton

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Jul
17

Event

REM Tribute - Dead Letter Office at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jul
18

Event

Route 66 Kidzeum Birthday Celebration Presented by Horace Mann

Kidzeum

Jul
18

Event

Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 on Display

Amtrak Station

Jul
18

Event

House in the Field

Duncan Park

Jul
18

Event

Progressive Dinner Summer Series: American Edition

Three Different Locations

Jul
18

Event

Free Outdoor Screening: Cars Presented by Horace Mann (Sold Out)

Old State Capitol Lawn

Jul
18

Event

Lake Press Club Summerfest

Lake Press Club

Jul
18

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Jul
18

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
18

Event

Chicago Farmer at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jul
19

Event

Music with Johnnie Owens

It's All About Wine

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