Downtown Pontiac Cruise Nights are back! Cruise Nights are held every third Saturday from 5:00PM - 8:00PM in Block 59 - Downtown Pontiac (parking lot south of the historic county courthouse.) This year each Cruise Night will have a different theme/feature and will have a few unique activities. Stay in the loop by following their […]
Join us for the Red Carpet Corridor Sunday Car Cruise on May 3rd, 2026! The festivities kick off in Pontiac from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM with open tours of the Route 66 Hall of Fame, the Livingston County War Museum, and the Pontiac-Oakland Auto Museum—including an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour at the auto museum starting […]
Join us in Downtown Pontiac for the first-ever Skoolie Swarm during Red Carpet Corridor Weekend, May 2–3, 2026. In honor of the beloved Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire and his Road Yacht, what better way to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial than with a gathering of conversion vehicles? Explore 50+ unique rigs displayed throughout downtown […]
Join us for the 19th Annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd as we celebrate 100 miles of Route 66 through Illinois! This exciting event spans 14 communities, each hosting their own unique activities and attractions. Pontiac is packed with exciting events you won’t want to miss! The celebration […]
Hop into spring with one of Downtown Pontiac’s most fun Saturday events — the Bunny Hop Sip & Shop! Join us on March 28th from 12–3 PM for an afternoon of sipping, shopping, and celebrating the season with friends. Check in and register at The Eagle, where you’ll receive your bunny ears, a special day-of […]
Warm up Downtown Pontiac this winter by shopping local and joining our Winter Warmup Retail Challenge! Running from February 1 through March 31, this challenge rewards you for shopping at participating downtown businesses. How it works: For every $10 spent, you’ll receive a punch on your card at the business you’re shopping in. Once you […]
Join us on December 31st in Downtown Pontiac for the first annual Last Nite NYE Celebration! We’re thrilled to bring this community celebration back to life. Enjoy a night full of live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community spirit with events happening across multiple local businesses and venues. All participants will need a Last Nite Button […]
Enjoy the twinkle of our holiday lights in festive downtown Pontiac while on our trolley! Enjoy a FREE trolley light tour from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on the following Thursdays this December: December 4, December 11, December 18. The trolley will pick up passengers on the northeast side of Block 59 (make sure to look for […]
Enjoy the joyful sounds of the 2nd Annual Nathan Joerndt Caroling Walk, happening downtown from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Shop local on December 13th - 24th, 2025, to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with our participating downtown retailers! Enjoy festive fun, promotions, and holiday cheer during these events - updates and more information can be found on www.downtownpontiacil.com and the Downtown Pontiac Facebook Page.