Category: History

The Sweet Corn Circus: A Celebration of Bloomington-Normal’s Unique Heritage

Downtown Bloomington, Entertainment, Events, Festival, History, Outdoors, Uncategorized, Uptown Normal

This weekend, Uptown Normal hosts the Sweet Corn Circus, an annual tradition that brings the community together to celebrate Bloomington-Normal’s…

What’s Happening the weekend of August 23-25

Agritourism, Constitution Trail, Downtown Bloomington, Entertainment, Events, Festival, History, Outdoors, Restaurants, Route 66, shopping, Sports, Theater, Uptown Normal

Weekend of August 23-25

Weekend of August 2-4, 2024

Agritourism, Biking, Car Show, Constitution Trail, Downtown Bloomington, Entertainment, Events, Festival, History, Outdoors, Restaurants, Route 66, Shakespeare, shopping, Sports, Theater, Uptown Normal

What’s Happening in Bloomington-Normal August 2-4, 2024

Weekend of July 26-28, 2024

Agritourism, Constitution Trail, Downtown Bloomington, Entertainment, Events, Festival, History, Outdoors, Restaurants, Route 66, Shakespeare, shopping, Sports, Theater, Tours, Uptown Normal

What’s Happening in Bloomington-Normal July 26-28, 2024

Weekend of July 19-21, 2024

Car Show, Downtown Bloomington, Entertainment, Events, Festival, History, Outdoors, Restaurants, Route 66, Shakespeare, shopping, Sports, Theater, Uptown Normal

What’s Happening in Bloomington-Normal July 19-21, 2024

Route 66 Murals

Abraham Lincoln, Downtown Bloomington, History, Outdoors, Restaurants, Route 66, Tours, Uptown Normal

We’re excited to show off the beautiful new Route 66 murals located in the Village of McLean, McLean County Museum…

Weekend of July 12-14, 2024

Abraham Lincoln, Agritourism, Biking, Car Show, Constitution Trail, Downtown Bloomington, Entertainment, Events, Festival, Golf, History, Holiday, Outdoors, Restaurants, Route 66, Shakespeare, shopping, Sports, Theater, Tours, Uptown Normal

Weekend of June 14-16, 2024

Abraham Lincoln, Agritourism, Biking, Car Show, Constitution Trail, Downtown Bloomington, Entertainment, Events, Festival, Golf, History, Holiday, Outdoors, Restaurants, Route 66, Shakespeare, shopping, Sports, Theater, Tours, Uncategorized, Uptown Normal

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL Weekend of June 14-16, 2024

Preserving the Magic: A Journey through McLean County’s Historical Theatres

Downtown Bloomington, History, Theater, Uptown Normal

In the heart of Illinois lies McLean County, a region steeped in history and culture, where time seems to stand…

15 Free Summer Activities in the Bloomington-Normal Area

Agritourism, Biking, Car Show, Constitution Trail, Downtown Bloomington, Entertainment, Events, Festival, History, Outdoors, Route 66, shopping, Uptown Normal

McLean County, located in the heart of Illinois, offers a rich array of activities for residents and visitors alike, many…