Upcoming Route 66 Centennial Events
In California
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Street Rods Forever 35th Annual Monrovia Car Show
Join Street Rods Forever for our Annual Car Show in Old Town Monrovia, celebrating classic cars and Route 66! Stroll Myrtle Avenue and enjoy an incredible display of pre-1980 vehicles in the heart of historic downtown. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM. Come celebrate Route 66 with us!
Main Street Block Party / Day of the Dog Festival
Bring your pups and your party vibes to Main Street, Santa Monica, for a fun day filled with music, food and furry friends on Sunday, October 18, from 12 pm - 6 pm!
COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL CELEBRATE RT 66
CITY OF NEEDLES CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF RT66
SANTA FE PARK , NEEDLES CA OHMV CAR SHOW FOOD TRUCKS BEER GARDEN AT RED DOG SALOON
CRAFT FESTIVAL DJ AND LIVE MUSIC
National Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Join the national Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series on the second Tuesday of every month where notable authors, historians and advocates come together to share their stories. This webinar series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the nation’s beloved Mother Road. (11:00 PT/12:00 MT/1:00 CT/2:00 ET)
SCA Route 66 Celebration: The Afterlife of Route 66
Celebrate Route 66 with the Society for Commercial Archeology and author and Route 66 expert Jamie Jensen! Join us on Zoom, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific for The Afterlife of Route 66, exploring the highway’s enduring legacy. Register today to join this special celebration!
National Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Join the national Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series on the second Tuesday of every month where notable authors, historians and advocates come together to share their stories. This webinar series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the nation’s beloved Mother Road. (11:00 PT/12:00 MT/1:00 CT/2:00 ET)