The Weekender: Route 66 Nights, Summer Shows & Christmas in July

Everything you need to plan your weekend — fast.

Summer is in full swing, and this weekend’s lineup is packed with live music, community events, theater, baseball, family activities, and even a little Christmas spirit. Whether you’re looking for a night out, a family-friendly adventure, or a chance to enjoy some local entertainment, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.

Top Picks This Weekend

• Route 66 Night & Drone Show with the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
• Christmas in July at The Railyard
• The Prince of Egypt at The Muni
• Morgan County Fair Concerts featuring Ian Munsick and Cole Swindell

Friday

Me & My Girl
📍 The Legacy Theatre
🕖 7:00 PM
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Christmas in July at The Railyard
📍 The Railyard
🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎄 Shopping, vendors, and holiday fun in the middle of summer.
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Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Route 66 Night & Drone Show
📍 Robin Roberts Stadium
🕡 6:30 PM
⚾ Baseball, Route 66-themed fun, and a postgame drone show.
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ACTT Presents Alice by Heart
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕢 7:30 PM
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Taylorville – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
📍 Danenberger Family Vineyards
🕗 8:00 PM
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The Prince of Egypt
📍 The Muni
🕣 8:30 PM
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Morgan County Fair
📍 Jacksonville
🎤 Ian Munsick at the Grandstand – 7:30 PM
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Saturday

Tropical Bonsai Workshop
📍 Washington Park Botanical Garden
🕘 9:00 AM – Noon
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Unplug Illinois Day
📍 Springfield Park District Locations
🎟️ FREE Family Fun Day

• Henson Robinson Zoo: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Nelson Center Pool: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Nelson Center Ice Rink: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Christmas in July at The Railyard
📍 The Railyard
🕚 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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They Fought Too: Black Revolutionaries
📍 Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum
🕓 4:00 PM
🎟️ FREE Event
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Me & My Girl
📍 The Legacy Theatre
🕖 7:00 PM
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ACTT Presents Alice by Heart
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕢 7:30 PM
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The Fortunate Sons: The World’s Premier Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
📍 Danenberger Family Vineyards
🕗 8:00 PM
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The Prince of Egypt
📍 The Muni
🕣 8:30 PM
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Morgan County Fair
📍 Jacksonville
🎤 Cole Swindell at the Grandstand
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Sunday

Me & My Girl
📍 The Legacy Theatre
🕑 2:00 PM
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ACTT Presents Alice by Heart
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕑 2:00 PM
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The Prince of Egypt
📍 The Muni
🕣 8:30 PM
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Morgan County Fair
📍 Jacksonville
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Wrap-Up

From baseball and a drone show to live theater, tribute concerts, family activities, and summer festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the weekend. Get out, explore something new, and make the most of another great summer weekend in Central Illinois.