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

  • August 4, 2026
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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.

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(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)

9/29 Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park (FF)


10/3 Fall Artisan & Antique Market at The Brinkerhoff (SP)

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 Misery at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/10-10/11 Carve for the Carillon at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FC, FF)

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

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 Misery at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/17 HallowThankMas Artisan Market at The Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)

10/17 Hard Cider Fest at West of Wise Winery (21+)

10/17-10/18 Murder Mystery Dinner at Edwards Place (21+)


10/31 Queer Pride Halloween Bash at The Pasfield House Inn (21+)



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.




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