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    EVENTS

Ongoing Events

Jan 6 -
Dec 29

Event

Friday Night Jazz

Boone's

Feb 4 -
Dec 2

Event

Springfield Beer School 101

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery

Feb 5 -
Dec 3

Event

Sensory Friendly Visit Time

Kidzeum

Mar 14 -
Oct 28

Event

Lincoln's Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore

Old State Capitol Plaza

Mar 17 -
Oct 20

Event

Parents WILD Night Out

Henson Robinson Zoo

Mar 23 -
Jan 21

Event

Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Apr 1 -
Dec 31

Event

Free Concerts at the Carillon

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Apr 4 -
Oct 24

Event

One Day, Tuesday, Free Day

Henson Robinson Zoo

May 3 -
Nov 15

Event

Walk, Hike, Bike History Tours 2023

Various starting locations

May 3 -
Sep 27

Event

Music in the Beer Garden

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery

May 14 -
Dec 24

Event

Acoustic Sundays

Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market

May 17 -
Oct 28

Event

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Downtown Springfield

May 18 -
Sep 28

Event

Illinois Product Farmers Market

The Shed at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Jun 7 -
Dec 6

Event

SPW Open Mic at Edwards Place

Edwards Place

Jun 11 -
Oct 22

Event

Dog Days of Summer at Buzz Bomb Brewing Company

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co

Jul 1 -
Dec 31

Event

Events at Buzz Bomb Brewing Company

Buzz Bomb Brewing Company

Jul 12 -
Dec 27

Event

Comedy Open Mic w/ Lance Cain

Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling

Aug 29 -
Oct 17

Event

Tuesday Trivia at Engrained

Engrained Brewing Company

Sep 1 -
Sep 30

Event

Art Exhibit: From Fiber

M.G Nelson Family Gallery

Sep 1 -
Oct 26

Event

TRANSFORMATION

SAA Collective

Sep 3 -
Sep 24

Event

DIY Lava Lamps

Dabble Springfield

Sep 5 -
Dec 15

Event

Botanical Garden Group Tours

Washington Park Botanical Garden

Sep 8 -
Oct 27

Event

Friday Night Fall Star Parties

PAC Patio/Campus Observatory

Sep 10 -
Oct 29

Event

Sunday Night Accessible Star Parties

PAC Patio/Campus Observatory

Sep 16 -
Oct 14

Event

Fall Bird Hikes

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Sep 20 -
Sep 24

Event

Ad Astra Ethereal Evenings: Celebrating the Fall Equinox

Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market

Sep 22 -
Oct 13

Event

FRIDAY NIGHT/MOVIE NIGHT @THE FARM

Bomke's Patch

Sep 22 -
Apr 13

Event

Springfield Jr. Blues Hockey Games

Nelson Center

Sep 27 -
Dec 30

Event

Art & Crafting Classes at B's Creative Studio

B's Creative Studio

Oct 13 -
Oct 28

Event

Frights Action Park

Knight's Action Park

Oct 13 -
Nov 5

Event

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour at the Drive In

Route 66 Twin Drive-In

Oct 19 -
Nov 16

Event

Night Watch (Origin of the World)-Exhibit

UIS Visual Arts Gallery

Nov 24 -
Dec 23

Event

Holiday Zoo Lights

Henson Robinson Zoo

Dec 2 -
Dec 20

Event

Winter Holiday Floral Show

Washington Park Botanical Gardens


Upcoming Events



Sep
21

Event

Inventor of the Future: The Visionary Life of Buckminster Fuller

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Sep
22

Event

Date Night with Improv

UIS Studio Theatre

Sep
22

Event

22nd Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Downtown Springfield

Sep
22

Event

White Tailed Deer in Illinois Program

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Sep
22

Event

Movie Night on the Lawn

Hy-Vee

Sep
22

Event

Vegas McGraw

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Sep
23

Event

Birds of a Feather Bird Banding

Jubilee Farm, Creative Arts Center

Sep
23

Event

Gnome Garden Workshop

Washington Park Botanical Garden

Sep
23

Event

Forest Therapy

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Sep
23

Event

GET YOUR FLICKS AT ROUTE 66

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Sep
23

Event

Hillbilly Hoedown

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Reisch Pavillion

Sep
23

Event

Here Come The Mummies w/ special guest Perpetual Groove

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Sep
23

Event

Thee Fine Lines at Buzz Bomb Brewing Company

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co

Sep
24

Event

Jonnie Concaroo Band at Sheedy Shores

Sheedy Shores WineGarden

Sep
24

Event

Music with Buckhart Road

It's All About Wine

Sep
26

Event

Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales 50th Celebration: An Out of This World Party!

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Sep
27

Event

The Niceties By Eleanor Burgess

UIS Studio Theatre

Sep
29

Event

Stained Glass Suncatcher Class

B's Creative Studio

Sep
29

Event

Moonlight Meander: Harvest Moon Walk

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Sep
29

Event

Rodney Carrington

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Sep
29

Event

Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Dance Party

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Sep
30

Event

Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play at Kidzeum

Kidzeum

Sep
30

Event

LITTLE LINCOLN'S FIRESIDE TALES 50TH CELEBRATION: AN OUT OF THIS WORLD PARTY!

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Sep
30

Event

Wings & Wheels Fly in / Car show

Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport

Sep
30

Event

Halloween Horror Makeup Tutorial

Dabble Springfield

Sep
30

Event

The Abe-mazing Race

Downtown Springfield

Sep
30

Event

Poetry Night

Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market

Sep
30

Event

Thunderstruck AC/DC Tribute

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
1

Event

Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery

Oak Ridge Cemetery

Oct
1

Event

John Drake at Slauterhouse Brewing Company

Slauterhouse Brewing Co.

Oct
2

Event

Whiskey & War Stories - Horse Soldier Bourbon Event

Engrained Brewing Company

Oct
4

Event

A House That Made History: The Illinois Governor's Mansion, Legacy of an Architectural Treasure

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Oct
5

Event

Date Night with Jazz

UIS Studio Theatre

Oct
5

Event

25th Annual Conference on Illinois History

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Oct
5

Event

Art History Happy Hour

Springfield Art Association

Oct
5

Event

Candle Making Class

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
5

Event

The Steve Davis Trio Live

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
6

Event

Springfield Theatre Centre presents A Disney Sing-A-Long

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
6

Event

New Salem Candlelight Walk

Lincoln's New Salem

Oct
6

Event

JAMESON RODGERS

Boondocks

Oct
6

Event

Emo Night w/ All American Throwbacks

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
7

Event

Artisan & Antique Market

The Brinkerhoff

Oct
7

Event

Trick or Treat Crochet

Edwards Place

Oct
7

Event

Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Orr Building

Oct
7

Event

Fall Harvest Festival

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Oct
7

Event

Halloween Horror Makeup Tutorial

Dabble Springfield

Oct
7

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Oct
7

Event

Planets with David Becker

UIS Studio Theatre

Oct
7

Event

This Is Fae Propaganda 2: The Goblin Invasion

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co

Oct
7

Event

LANCO: RUN, RUN, BABY TOUR

Boondocks

Oct
7

Event

Ghoul's Night Out: A Monster Drag Ball

Dumb Records

Oct
7

Event

Josh Meloy

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
8

Event

2023 Harvest Wind Half Marathon & 10K

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
8

Event

Cops and Bobbers Fishing Clinic

Outside Springfield Police Department

Oct
8

Event

Brushville

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
12

Event

FOR THE PEOPLE SPEAKERS SERIES: THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CIVIL WAR WITH DR. JEREMI SURI

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum-Union Theatre

Oct
12

Event

Spencer Theatre presents Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
13

Event

PUNK RAWK FLEA MARKET

DIM Art House

Oct
13

Event

Wakery Spooktacular Soiree

The Wakery

Oct
13

Event

Tom Arnold

Knights of Columbus 364

Oct
13

Event

RIDE THE CYCLONE

The Legacy Theatre

Oct
13

Event

Friday the 13th Haunted Party

Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market

Oct
13

Event

Springfield Centre Theatre presents Civil War Journeys

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
13

Event

Devotional: The Depeche Mode Experience

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
14

Event

Illinois Product Fall Market

The Shed-Illinois State Fairgrounds

Oct
14

Event

Military Vehicle Show

Illinois State Military Museum

Oct
14

Event

Carve for the Carillon

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Oct
14

Event

ROASTED: Hot Pots + Picnic

Springfield Art Association

Oct
14

Event

'Shoetober Fest

Robin Roberts Stadium

Oct
14

Event

Oak Ridge Cemetery Tree Tour

Oak Ridge Cemetery

Oct
14

Event

Wheel of Fortune LIVE!

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Oct
14

Event

Capital City Improv presents HallowTeen

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
14

Event

FEEL

Boondocks

Oct
14

Event

Decade of Decadence 80's Hair Night on Route 66 Live in the Motordome

Motorheads Bar & Grill

Oct
14

Event

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
15

Event

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Oct
15

Event

A Princess Par-Tea

The Pasfield House Inn

Oct
17

Event

Snow White by Grand Kyiv Ballet

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Oct
18

Event

HISTORY HAPPY HOUR: IS IT BAD LUCK, OR JUST THE 19TH CENTURY?

Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling

Oct
18

Event

RIDE THE CYCLONE

The Legacy Theatre

Oct
20

Event

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Oct
20

Event

Showdown at the Edwards Saloon: Murder Mystery Dinner

Edwards Place

Oct
20

Event

Frank Foster

Boondocks

Oct
20

Event

Fire & Fanfare

UIS - Performing Arts Center

Oct
20

Event

A Midsummers Night's Dream

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
20

Event

E 5 C 4 P 3 - Escape - The Journey Tribute

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
21

Event

PARKCX2023

Centennial Park

Oct
21

Event

The Harvest at The Gables

The Gables

Oct
21

Event

Sites of Springfield 2023

Lincoln Park Pavilion

Oct
21

Event

Spooky Trails-Pirates Cove

Springfield YMCA Camp Wa-Kon-Tah

Oct
21

Event

Pumpkin Decorating Contest & Viewing

B's Creative Studio

Oct
21

Event

John Crist: The Emotional Support Tour

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Oct
21

Event

The Vampire’s Ball - Celebrating the 1st Birthday of The Pasfield House

The Pasfield House Inn

Oct
21

Event

The Ultimate Doors

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
22

Event

Grand Market

BJ Grand Salon & Spa

Oct
25

Event

RIDE THE CYCLONE

The Legacy Theatre

Oct
27

Event

Zoolie Ghoulie

Henson Robinson Zoo

Oct
27

Event

A Haunted Halloween Art Show with Severyn Designs

Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market

Oct
27

Event

Monster Mash Halloween Dance

Erin's Pavilion

Oct
27

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Oct
27

Event

The Thanksgiving Play – UIS Theatre

UIS Studio Theatre

Oct
27

Event

Grateful Dub - A Reggae Infused tribute to The Grateful Dead

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Oct
28

Event

Fall Festival at Lincoln's New Salem

Lincoln's New Salem

Oct
28

Event

trick-ART-treat Halloween Art, Candy, Experience

DIM Art House

Oct
28

Event

6th Annual Halloween Parade

Downtown Springfield

Oct
29

Event

The Phantom of the Opera 1925 Silent Film with Live Organ Music

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Nov
2

Event

The Thanksgiving Play – UIS Theatre

UIS Studio Theatre

Nov
3

Event

Hobnob Holiday Market

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Expo Building

Nov
3

Event

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Nov
3

Event

A Man of No Importance

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Nov
3

Event

Wayward Motel

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Nov
4

Event

Newsboys - Let the Music Speak Tour

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Nov
4

Event

Bella Cain: A Country Music Experience Saturday

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Nov
5

Event

Fairytale Ball

Crowne Plaza Springfield

Nov
5

Event

Romantic Rendezvous

UIS - Performing Arts Center

Nov
6

Event

ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence

UIS Studio Theatre

Nov
7

Event

One Night of Queen

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Nov
9

Event

6 x 6 Art Raffle

Springfield Art Association

Nov
10

Event

A Man of No Importance

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Nov
10

Event

Sister Act JR.

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Nov
11

Event

11th Annual Springfield Marathon

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Nov
11

Event

Pop Up At Pasfield Holiday Showcase

The Pasfield House Inn

Nov
11

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Nov
11

Event

Outraged: Terror in Springfield 1908

UIS Studio Theatre

Nov
11

Event

Straight No Chaser Sleighin' It Tour

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Nov
12

Event

Sal Vulcano

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Nov
15

Event

Experience Folk Dance - A Sensory-Friendly Event

UIS Studio Theatre

Nov
16

Event

Art History Happy Hour

Springfield Art Association

Nov
16

Event

Mean Girls

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Nov
17

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Nov
17

Event

An Evening with the Late John Cleese

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Nov
17

Event

Sister Act JR.

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Nov
18

Event

Capital City Improv presents STL vs. SPI

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Nov
19

Event

19th Century Parenting Styles-Historical Lecture Panel

Edwards Place

Nov
19

Event

Brit Floyd – 50 Years of Dark Side

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Nov
25

Event

Illinois Local Holiday Market

Expo Building-Illinois State Fairgrounds

Dec
1

Event

Sizzling Strings

First Presbyterian Church

Dec
1

Event

Holiday Inn

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Dec
2

Event

Fresh Evergreen Wreath Making Workshops

Washington Park Botanical Garden

Dec
2

Event

The Nutcracker - Copper Coin Ballet Company

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Dec
2

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Dec
3

Event

First Sunday Midwest Bazaar

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Orr Building

Dec
8

Event

Holiday Inn

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Dec
10

Event

Holiday Extravaganza

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Orr Bldg

Dec
10

Event

Caroling At The Carillon & Jingle Bells Spectacular

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Dec
12

Event

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Dec
15

Event

Hoogland Center for the Arts presents Dual Piano Christmas

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Dec
15

Event

Holiday Pops in the Heartland

UIS - Performing Arts Center

Dec
16

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Dec
16

Event

Capital City Improv presents Ha Ha Holiday Show

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Dec
21

Event

The Prophecy Show The Music of Trans ~ Siberian Orchestra

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Dec
22

Event

Hoogland Center for the Arts presents Sinatra and Friends Christmas Show

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jan
18

Event

Mania - The Abba Tribute

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Jan
26

Event

Tunes from the Toons!

UIS - Performing Arts Center

Jan
27

Event

Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Feb
17

Event

Jesus Christ Superstar

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Feb
27

Event

Experience Joyful Music with Dan & Claudia Zanes - A Sensory-Friendly Event

UIS Studio Theatre

Feb
27

Event

Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Mar
5

Event

On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

Mar
8

Event

Beautiful- The Carole King Musical

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Mar
15

Event

Beautiful- The Carole King Musical

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Apr
14

Event

Come From Away

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

May
7

Event

Chicago

University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center