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10/14/2026

The weekend starts early in Bloomington-Normal, and there’s no shortage of ways to make it a good one. From fall outings and Halloween haunts, the next few days are shaping up to be a fun mix of local favorites and new experiences. Where will the weekend take you?

10/12/2026

We made it to the finals! Thanks to everyone who voted for our Route 66 destinations. Public voting has wrapped, and we’re honored to have Sprague’s Super Service nominated for the Preservation Powerhouse Award, Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL for the Next Generation Navigator Award, Visit BN (that's us!) for the Mother Road Maverick Award, and Carl's Ice Cream for the Sweetest Miles Award. Winners will be announced at the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Mother Road Gala on November 10!

10/08/2026

It’s here! We’re excited to welcome our DMO peers to Bloomington-Normal for this year’s IL Destinations Association Fall Member Meeting.

We’re looking forward to sharing ideas and showing our guests what makes our community special. Here’s to a great few days and plenty of opportunities to here!

10/07/2026

Make a weekend of discovering a new favorite or revisiting an old one in Bloomington-Normal. Learn about Monarch butterflies at Día de las Mariposas Monarcas at Miller Park Zoo, rock out with Hairbangers Ball live at The Castle Theatre, or enjoy fall fun for the whole family at Rader Family Farms. What will you get into?

10/05/2026

The IHSA Illinois High School Association Boys Golf State Finals are this weekend!

A few volunteer spots are still open. Sign up for a two-hour golf cart shuttle shift and receive a free round of golf at the course where you volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BAAAC2AA13-65543762-2026 #/

10/02/2026

It takes a community to bring Sugar Creek Arts Festival to life. Experience it this weekend, October 3-4, in Uptown Normal.

09/30/2026

Ready for a fun fall weekend in Bloomington-Normal? The Sugar Creek Arts Festival is back, Illinois Wesleyan University is celebrating Homecoming, and the Downtown Bloomington IL artists have put together an art scavenger hunt for First Friday. What will you get into?

09/28/2026

Don’t miss Route 66 coming to life this weekend with a drone show during halftime! In partnership with Illinois State University Athletics, we’re excited to keep celebrating 100 years of the Mother Road.

A show you don't want to miss 🤩

Stay in your seats at halftime during the October 3rd game to see the Route 66 Drone Show, presented by Visit BN and Illinois State University Athletics!

09/23/2026

Ready, set, play! Day of Play brings hands-on fun, activities, and plenty of ways for the whole family to enjoy the day in Uptown Normal. Come see what’s in store and make a little room for play this weekend.

09/22/2026

The IHSA Boys Golf State Finals return to Bloomington-Normal October 9–10! Help us make the event a success by volunteering for a two-hour golf cart shuttle shift at Prairie Vista Golf Course, Weibring Golf Club, or The Den at Fox Creek. Volunteers receive a free round of golf at the course where they volunteer. Sign up through the link in the comments!