Fall Things to Do in Springfield IL | Springfield, Illinois | Visit Springfield

  • August 21, 2024
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  • Mike Riefler

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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

(SP-Shopping Event, FF-Family Fun, PF-Performance/Concert, FC-Fall Crafts, HS-Historic, 21+-Adults 21 & Over)


Check back with us in August of 2025


For more events in Springfield throughout the year click here





(Remember to keep checking back with us as the event list is updated throughout the season!)


Looking for a place to rest your weary bones from all this Fall fun?  Check out our Hotel section.



-------------------------Past Events---------------------

9/20: Witchcraft & Wonder: A Local Art Show at Ad Astra (21+)

9/20: Moonlight Meander: Harvest Moon Walk at Lincoln Memorial Gardens (21+)

9/21-9/22: Clayville Fall Festival at Clayville Historic Site (FF, HS, FC)

9/21: Fall Fungi Workshop at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

9/21: Oktoberfest at Buzz Bomb Brewing Company (PF)

9/21: A Summer in Miami: Immersive Murder Mystery Dinner at The Pasfield House (PF)

9/23: Blood, Bruises, & Scars: The Art of Basic Horror Makeup at Dabble

9/25: Paint & Sip, Pumpkin Painting at B's Creative Studio (FC)

9/26: Autumn at Alive! Sip & Shop (21+, SP)

9/28: Leaf Identification Hikes at Washington Park Botanical Garden (FF)

9/28: The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show at Maldaner's (PF)

9/28: Forest Therapy at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

9/29: Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk Through Oak Ridge Cemetery (HS)

10/4: Friday Night at the Farm at Bomke's Patch (FF)

10/4: Halloween Scavanger Hunt at Various Springfield Parks (FF)

10/4-10/5: New Salem Candlelight Walk at Lincoln's New Salem (HS, FF)

10/4-10/6: STC Presents Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/5: Fall Artisan & Antique Market at The Brinkerhoff Mansion (SP)

10/5: Crochet Pumpkins at Edwards Place (FC)

10/5-10/6: Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Bomke's Patch (FF, SP)

10/8: Potion Bottles with Dabble at 7th Street Cidery (21+, FC)

9/14-10/12: Saturday Morning Bird Hikes at Lincoln Memorial Gardens 

10/10-10/12: STC Presents Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/11-10/13: Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/11-10/12: Frights Action Park at Knights Action Park

10/12: Illinois Product Fall Market at The Shed-Illinos State Fairgrounds (SP)

10/12: The Glow Up at Illinois State Fairgrounds-Conservation World (FF, FC)

10/12-10/13: Carve For The Carillon at Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FF, FC)

10/12-10/13: Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Garden (FF, FC)

10/13: Grand Market at BJ Grand Salon (SP)

10/13: Oak Ridge Cemetery Tree Tour (HS, FF)

10/13: Classic Car Show at Bomke's Patch (FF)

9/6-10/18: Friday Night Fall Star Parties at UIS Observatory 

9/8-10/20: Sunday Night Accessible Star Parties at UIS Observatory 

10/18: Full Moon Trail Run at Lewis Park (FF)

10/18-10/19: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FF)

10/18-10/19: Frights Action Park at Knights Action Park

10/19: Civil War Encampment at the Illinois State Military Museum (HS)

10/19: Boo Bark at Stuart Park (FF)

10/19: The Dinner Detective Muder Mystery Dinner Show at Maldaners (PF)

10/19: The Vampire's Ball at The Pasfield House (21+) (Sold out)

10/20: Paint & Sip Whimsical Witch with B's Creative Studio at Bomke's Patch (FC)

10/20: Unsolved at the Edward Soiree: Murder Mystery Dinner at Edwards Place (21+)

10/25: Monster Mash Halloween Dance at Erin's Pavilion (FF)

10/25: Halloween Ice Jamz at the Nelson Center (FF)

10/25: Witches Night Out at Wild Rose (SP)

10/25: Not So Freaky Friday Downtown Springfield (SP)

10/25: The Dinner Detective Muder Mystery Dinner Show at Maldaners (PF)

10/25-10/26: Zoolie Ghoulie at Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)

10/25-10/26: Frights Action Park at Knights Action Park

10/25-10/26: Spooktacular Weekend at Springfield Vintage (SP)

10/25-10/27: Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/26: Halloween at the Market in Downtown Springfield (FF, SP)

10/26: Hallowpalooza at Kidzeum (FF)

10/26: Forest Therapy at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

10/26: Fall Festival at Lincoln's New Salem (HS, FF)

10/26: Trick or Treat Event at Lincoln Home National Historic Site (FF)

10/26: Trick or Treat at the Illinois Govenor's Mansion (FF)

10/26: 7th Annual Halloween Parade in Downtown Springfield (FF)

10/27: Haunted Paint Challenge at Dabble (FC)

10/28: Halloween at SCHEELS (FF)

10/28: Halloween Safety Event by the Springfield Police Department Building (FF)

10/31: The Dinner Detective Muder Mystery Halloween Show at Maldaners (PF)

10/31: Samhain Celebration at Ad Astra (21+)

11/1-11/2: Frights Action Park at Knights Action Park

11/1-11/3: Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

11/2: Day of the Dead Celebration at the Kidzeum of Health and Science (FF)

11/2: Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead - Family Day presented by the Illinois State Museum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (FF)

11/2-11/3: Great War Encampment at the Illinois State Military Museum (HS)