Joey McLaughlin talks with Michelle Ownbey with the Illinois Times about things to do this weekend in the Springfield area.

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
The Route 66 Night Cruise begins at 6 p.m. from the Capital City Shopping Center. The burnout competition is Saturday at 3 p.m. and “My Classic Car” host Dennis Gage will check out the vehicles on Saturday.

Steam Show and Fall Festival
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Horse-powered equipment, antique tractors – including Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment – baling demonstrations, blacksmithing and more.
Prairie Land Heritage Museum in Jacksonville

1908 Community Conversations
SATURDAY: 10:30 a.m.
The Illinois State Museum has partnered with Sangamon County for an exhibit of artifacts and materials from archeological excavations of homes burned during the 1908 Race Riots. Join the conversation about the presence proposed for the Sangamon County Transportation Hub.
Union Baptist Church

Nick Griffin
SATURDAY: 8 p.m.
Nick Griffin brings his unique brand of comedy to Petersburg.
Broadgauge

Paws-a-Palooza/Kite Up the Park
SUNDAY: 12-5 p.m.
Live music, food and drinks, pet-themed vendors and pet costume contest. Kite Up the Park with pro stunt kites at the adjacent soccer fields. Benefit Chatham Friends of the Parks for ongoing improvements to the community dog park.