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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.


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


For more events in Springfield throughout the year click here


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

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

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


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)


9/27: Friday Night at the Farm at Bomke's Patch (FF)

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

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

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


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

10/4-10/5: 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)


10/10-10/12: 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 (SP)

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)

10/12: Widjiwagan Haunted Trails at Camp Widgiwagan (FF)

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)


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

10/18-10/20: Unsolved at the Edward Soiree: Murder Myster Dinner at Edwards Place (21+)

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

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)



(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.



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