The chill in the air and the days getting shorter means Autumn is here. Whether you are looking to experience the beautiful colors of Fall, seeking some scary Halloween thrills, or something in-between...Springfield has you covered with so many fun events!
And if you are looking for Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Haunted Houses, Hayrides, etc...check out our Pumpkin Patches & Haunts blog for a listing of attractions for a fun Fall experience.
Click on the event for more details (Remember to keep checking back with us as the event list is updated throughout the season!)
(SP-Shopping Event, FF-Family Fun, PF-Performance/Concert, FC-Fall Crafts, HS-Historic, 21+-Adults 21 & Over)
9/4-10/30 Friday Night Star Parties at the UIS Observatory
9/6-10/25 Sunday Night Accessible Star Parties at the UIS Observatory
9/5-10/31 Wednesday & Saturday Old Capitol Farmer's Markets in Downtown Springfield (SP)
9/19-9/20 Clayville Fall Festival (HS, FF)
9/26 Artisan Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)
9/26 Leaf Identification Hikes at the Washington Park Botanical Garden (FF)
9/29 Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park (FF)
10/2-10/4 Candlelight Walks at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (FF, HS)
10/3 Fall Artisan & Antique Market at The Brinkerhoff (SP)
10/2 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC)
10/3 Magic Moon Witches Market at Magic Moon Crystals (SP)
10/4 Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery (HS)
10/4 Grand Market at BJ Grand Salon (SP)
10/9-10/11 Candlelight Walks at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (FF, HS)
10/9-10/11 Misery at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)
10/10 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC)
10/10-10/11 Carve for the Carillon at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FC, FF)
10/10-10/11 Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens (FC, FF)
10/10 The Vampire's Ball at The Pasfield House Inn (21+)
10/10 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show at Maldaner's (PF)
10/11 Westside Market at Papo's Cafe (SP)
10/16-10/17 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FF)
10/16-10/18 Candlelight Walks at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (FF, HS)
10/16-10/18 Misery at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)
10/17 HallowThankMas Artisan Market at The Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)
10/17 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC)
10/17 Hard Cider Fest at West of Wise Winery (21+)
10/17 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show at Maldaner's (PF)
10/17-10/18 Murder Mystery Dinner at Edwards Place (21+)
10/23-10/24 Zoolie Ghoulie at Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)
10/24 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC)
10/24 9th Annual Halloween Parade in Downtown Springfield (FF)
10/28 Critter Crafts at Henson Robinson Zoo (FC)
10/30 Monster Mash Halloween Dance at Erin's Pavilion (FF)
10/31 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC)
10/31 Queer Pride Halloween Bash at The Pasfield House Inn (21+)
10/31 DFV Halloween Bash at Danenberger Family Vineyards (21+)
For more events in Springfield throughout the year click here
Looking for a place to rest your weary bones from all this Fall fun? Check out our Hotel section.
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