Upcoming Route 66 Centennial Events Timeline

The Long Way Home convoy makes its final public stop at the Petersen Automotive Museum: three American cars from the 1960s, revealed in St. Louis on September 25, finish Route 66’s last 1,990 miles and are displayed during the day. Standard museum admission and hours apply. Details: thelongway.co/itinerary/

On the second Thursday of every month the State Historical Society of Missouri will be talking Route 66 in Missouri. Join us ONLINE as we tell the stories of people and places in Missouri that helped make Route 66 into a national icon—and a lens to understand the history and myths of the United States. This series is a Route 66 Centennial Certified Project.

Celebrate this EPIC YEAR at the 11th Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference in Springfield, Illinois. Includes 2 full days of exciting programming and workshops designed to celebrate, educate, and inspire. Included evening events as well! This year's keynote is Jerry McClanahan, the author of the famous EZ 66 Guide for travelers. Don't delay- Lock in your seat by Registering today!

The Main Street USA Festival in Barstow celebrates the Route 66 Centennial with cars, culture, music, and community. This festival will be October 9 & 10, 2026- located Downtown Main Street of Barstow, CA.

🚗✨ **13th Annual Rendezvous Back to Route 66 Car Show** revs into **Downtown San Bernardino** on **Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 AM to 9 PM**! Celebrate **100 years of the Mother Road** with classic cars, music, and community pride — *“Where It All Began!”*

Join us at Brooklyn Park for our vibrant Community Festival from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM! Enjoy a spectacular day packed with free food, vital community resources, family-friendly activities, and a live free concert. Don't miss out on the fun—bring your neighbors and celebrate with us on Route 66!

Celebrate National Seafood Month at the 8th annual OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival on the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, from 4 pm - 7:30 pm!

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)

A 2-day festival with live music, Route 66 displays, a pinup contest, vendors, live art displays, and so much more!

Y’all ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time? On October 17 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, mosey on down to the Chisholm Trail Festival at Mollie Spencer Farm, where the spirit of the Old West comes alive!

Powered by the Citizens Bank of Edmond, Heard on Hurd is a free, family‑friendly street festival in downtown Edmond held every third Saturday from March through October, 6–10 p.m. Enjoy 70+ local vendors, food trucks, pop‑up shops, live music, and an October Route 66 Centennial celebration.

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!

Route 66 West Fest Will take place at the Route 66 Visitor Center from 11 am to 4pm on Saturday October 17th, 2026. This event is a free event featuring Live bands, food trucks, vendors and a Lowrider car exhibit!

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!

Lebanon Laclede County Route 66 Society presents: Annual Lebanon Route 66 Trunk or Treat Cruise In
Laclede County Fairgrounds
gates open at 5pm
No registration required, bring the whole family!
FREE EVENT!

Join us at the Depew, OK Route 66 Fall Fest & Car Show for a day of community fun, classic cars, vendors, and family activities. The event runs 9 AM–4:00 PM on 10/24/26. Don't miss out—mark your calendars and come party on historic 1926 Route 66 concrete!

The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway
3200 S. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60433

Chicagolands Largest Outdoor Halloween Event

Gates open 3:00 PM Trunk Or Treat

Show Time 5:00PM

Live band,Costume contest $1500 overall winner!
Kids power wheels racing,
RV Demo Derby, School Bus Racing, Trailer Racing, Lawn Mower Demo Derby, Fireworks Finale!

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present two coinciding solo exhibitions to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Route 66. Presented in the main gallery, is a selection of photographs by Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli from the artist’s series Seventh and Central: Lowriders. A selection of paintings from the Route 66 Centennial Collection, by Jeffrey L. Newmann are featured in the back gallery. Gallery hours are Thursday–Saturday 11–4 or by appointment. Artists Reception: Friday, November 6, 6–8pm

PhotoCon OKC at the Embassy Suites OKC Northwest is a three‑day photography convention featuring classes, photowalks, and a full trade show. Open daily 8am–5pm, it brings creators and industry leaders together. Join us to learn, connect, and elevate your craft.

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

HROME & NEON AT 100 kicks off with a variety of classic cars, music, and food. We are celebrating the 100th birthday of Route 66 with photos at the iconic Hubcap Tree, burying a time capsule filled with meaningful and historic items, a neon lighting ceremony, cruising to a new neon park, then taking a Neon Cruise along Albuquerque's 18-mile stretch along the Mother Road.

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)

Lebanon Laclede County Route 66 Society presents Lebanon Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Hosted by the Lebanon Laclede County Library & Route 66 Museum
Various Route 66 dignitaries, speakers, authors, teachers, and guides to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66!
7 events each with various dates and times throughout 2026
Visit www.lebanonroute66.com for more details or find us on Facebook!