Free Outdoor Screening: Cars Presented by Horace Mann

Free Outdoor Screening: Cars Presented by Horace Mann Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Old State Capitol Lawn | Downtown Springfield To cap off Kidzeum's 8th Birthday Celebration, we're bringing the classic Pixar film Cars to the Old State Capitol lawn for a free outdoor screening -- right in the heart of Route 66 Centennial celebrations. Bring a blanket, bring the family, and settle in for a summer night downtown. A featured pre-show reading begins at 5:30 PM, with the film starting at 6:00 PM. This event is free and open to the whole community. Get there early to enjoy local food trucks and restaurants! 5:30 PM -- Pre-show & featured reading 6:00 PM -- Outdoor screening of Cars Presented by Horace Mann. Part of the Route 66 Kidzeum Birthday Celebration.