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Fall Things to Do in Springfield IL

August 29, 2025
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)

9/3-11/9 Walk, Hike, & Bike History Tours at Various Historic Sites (HS)

9/5-10/24 Friday Night Fall Star Parties at UIS Observatory

9/7-10/26 Sunday Night Accessible Star Parties at UIS Observatory

9/13-10/18 Saturday Fall Bird Hikes at Lincoln Memorial Garden

10/10-10/12: New Salem Candlelight Walks (FF, HS)

10/10 Flannel & Fizz at Bomke's Patch (21+)

10/10 Girls Spooktacular Paint Night Out at B's Creative Studio (FC)

10/10-10/12 Beetlejuice Jr at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (FF, PF)

10/10-10/12 Spencer Theatre Company presents Frankenstein at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/10-10/31(Wed-Sat) 13 Nights of Halloween at Bloom Wine Bar & Florals (21+)

10/11 Illinois Product Fall Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)

10/11 Magic Moon Witches Market at Magic Moon Crystals (SP)

10/11-10/12 Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens (FF)

10/11-10/12: Carve for the Carillon (FF, FC)

10/16 Scout-o-Ween at SCHEELS (FF)

10/16-10/18 Harvest Days at the Gables (SP)

10/17 Hip Hop Halloween at Dumb Records (PF)

10/17 The Duke's Last Dance Live-Action Haunted Gala & Mystery Dinner at The Pasfield House (21+)

10/17-10/19 New Salem Candlelight Walks (FF, HS)

10/17-10/18 Jack-O-Lantern Spectactular at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FF)

10/17-10/19 Murder Myster Dinner at Edwards Place (21+, PF)

10/17-10/19 Spencer Theatre Company presents Frankenstein at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/18 Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival at the Sangamon Co Fair Grounds (HS)

10/18 Trunk-or-Treat at the Route 66 Drive In (FF)

10/18 Hocus Focus Downtown Springfield Witches Walk (FC, SP)

10/18 Oak Ridge Cemetery Tree Tour (HS)

10/18 Saturday Scaries at the Route 66 Drive In

10/18 HALLOTHANKSMAS Artisan Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP, FF)

10/24 Monster Mash Halloween Dance at Erin's Pavilion (FF)

10/24-10/25 Zoolie Ghoulie at Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)

10/24-10/25 Strange Journey: The Rocky Horror Story at The Legacy Theatre (PF)

10/24-10/25 Graveyard Greens at Knights Action Park (FF)

10/24-10/26 Little Shop of Horrors at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

10/25 Hallowpalooza at the Kidzeum of Health & Science (FF)

10/25 Illinois Governor's Mansion Candy Giveaway (FF)

10/25 Abe's Haunted Hollow at The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum (FF)

10/25 8th Annual Halloween Parade in Downtown Springfield (FF)

10/25 CCI Presents HallowTeen at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (FF, PF)

10/25 Saturday Scaries at the Route 66 Drive In

10/26 Mall-O-Ween at White Oaks Mall (FF)

10/26 Dog Days of Summer Dog Halloween Costume Contest at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. (21+)

10/27 Halloween Safety Event outside the Springfield Police Department (FF)

10/31 Neon Rodeo - DFV Halloween Party (21+)

10/31 Rock the Graveyard at The Railyard

10/31 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show: Halloween Costume Show at Maldaner's (PF)

10/31 Buzz Bomb Halloween with Scarlet's Darling (21+)

10/31-11/1 Graveyard Greens at Knights Action Park (FF)

10/31-11/2 Little Shop of Horrors at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

11/1 Forest Therapy at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

11/1 Trick or Treat Inn at Clayville Historic Site (FF, HS)

11/1 Pumpkin Fest at The Railyard

11/1 Day of the Dead 2025 at the Illinois State Museum (FF)

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---------------------

9/13 State Street Autumn Market on South State Street (SP)

9/18 Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park (FF)

9/19 Friday Night at the Farm at Bomke's Patch (FF)

9/20 Buzz Bomb Brewing Co Oktoberfest (21+)

9/20 Leaf Identification Hikes at Washington Park Botanical Garden (FF)

9/20 25th Anniversary Celebration at Jubilee Farms (HS)

9/20 The Glow Up: Water Lantern Festival at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (FF)

9/20-9/21 Clayville Fall Festival at Clayville Historic Site (FF, HS)

9/26 Halloween Park Scavenger Hunt at Select Springfield Park District Parks (FF)

9/26 Friday Night at the Farm at Bomke's Patch (FF)

9/27 Artisan Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)

9/28 Grand Market at BJ Grand Salon (SP)

10/3-10/5 New Salem Candlelight Walks (FF, HS)

10/3-10/5 Beetlejuice Jr at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (FF, PF)

10/3 Full Moon Trail Run at Lewis Park and Trails

10/4 Artisan & Antique Market at The Brinkerhoff Mansion (SP)

10/4-10/5 Oktoberfest at Engrained (FF)

10/5 Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk Through Oak Ridge Cemetery (HS)

10/5 Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Illinois State Museum (FF)

10/5 Westside Fall Market outside Papo's Cafe (SP)

10/5 Fall Market at Golden Hour Bake House (SP, FC)