December 07, 2025
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Classical Blast! to play ‘Dark Side of the Yule’ on Route 66

Christmas meets classic rock at this Joliet Area Historical Museum holiday show

By Ryan Searl●

Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part one

Home for the Holidays, the Rialto Square Theatre’s annual season of festive special events, kicks off Nov. 21 in downtown Joliet.

By Ryan Searl●

Holiday fun at the Rialto Square Theatre - Part Two

7 more family-friendly holiday events on Route 66

By Ryan Searl●

Explore museums along Joliet’s Route 66

Travel back in time with these can’t-miss collections and historic sites

By Ryan Searl●

Boo! at the Zoo to bring family-friendly Halloween fun to Brookfield

Celebrate the spooky season at one of The First Hundred Miles’ top attractions

By Ryan Searl●

Take a guided tour of the historic Joliet Iron Works

Explore 100+ year old industrial foundations, located just off of Route 66

By Ryan Searl●

Your final days to join ‘Mission: 1895′ immersive scavenger hunt

Join Lockport’s historical collector card game before it concludes on September 27

By Ryan Searl●

Explore parks and prairie along The First Hundred Miles

8 scenic outdoor activities to visit this autumn near Route 66

By Ryan Searl●

Celebrate 45th anniversary of ‘The Blues Brothers’ with a special screening at Old Joliet Prison

Cult classic film to screen at original filming location along Rt. 66

By Ryan Searl●

Experience The Gemini Giant (and more Route 66 photo-ops)

10+ can’t-miss roadside attractions

By Ryan Searl●