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!
Our summer History Comes Alive program is back for a limited engagement with fall events October 3rd, 10th, & 17th. Check out the schedule.
And if you are looking for Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Haunted Houses, Hayrides, etc...check out our Pumpkin Patches & Haunts blog.
Click on the event for more details (Remember to keep checking back with us as the event list is updated throughout the season!)
(SP-Shopping Event, FF-Family Fun, PF-Performance/Concert, FC-Fall Crafts, HS-Historic, HCA-History Comes Alive, 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)
9/26 Artisan Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)
9/26 Leaf Identification Hikes at the Washington Park Botanical Garden (FF)
9/26 Saturday History Nights at the Old State Capitol (HCA)
9/29 Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park (FF)
10/2-10/4 Candlelight Walks at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (FF, HCA)
10/2-10/4 Good Witch/Bad Witch at The Legacy Theatre (PF)
10/2 Flannel & Fizz at Bomke's Patch (21+)
10/2 Zoo Booth at the Dana-Thomas House (FF, HCA)
10/3 Fall Artisan & Antique Market at The Brinkerhoff (SP)
10/3 Fall Bird Hike at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
10/3 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC, HCA)
10/3 Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Illinois State Museum (FF, HS)
10/3 Saturday History Nights at the Old State Capitol (HCA)
10/3 Magic Moon Witches Market at Magic Moon Crystals (SP)
10/3 Night at the Farm at Bomke's Patch (FF)
10/4 Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery (HS)
10/4 Grand Market at BJ Grand Salon (SP)
10/8-10/10 Good Witch/Bad Witch at The Legacy Theatre (PF)
10/9-10/11 Candlelight Walks at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (FF, HCA)
10/9-10/11 Misery at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)
10/9 Flannel & Fizz: But Make it Country at Bomke's Patch (21+)
10/9 Pumpkin Carving with JT Elliot at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space (FC)
10/10 Fall Bird Hike at Lincoln Memorial Garden
10/10 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC, HCA)
10/10-10/11 Carve for the Carillon at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FC, FF)
10/10-10/11 Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens (FC, FF)
10/10 Saturday History Nights at the Old State Capitol (HCA)
10/10 The Vampire's Ball at The Pasfield House Inn (21+)
10/10 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show at Maldaner's (PF)
10/11 Westside Market at Papo's Cafe (SP)
10/11 Fall Vendor Market at Indian Creek Farmstead (SP)
10/16-10/17 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FF)
10/16-10/18 Candlelight Walks at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site (FF, HCA)
10/16-10/18 Misery at The Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)
10/16 Zoo Booth at the Dana-Thomas House (FF, HCA)
10/17 Fall Bird Hike at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
10/17 Fall Sip & Shop in Downtown Springfield (SP)
10/17 HallowThankMas Artisan Market at The Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)
10/17 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC, HCA)
10/17 Hard Cider Fest at West of Wise Winery (21+)
10/17 Saturday History Nights at the Old State Capitol (HCA)
10/17 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show at Maldaner's (PF)
10/17-10/18 Murder Mystery Dinner at Edwards Place (21+)
10/18 Clarence's Classics at Bomke's Patch (FF)
10/23-10/24 Zoolie Ghoulie at Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)
10/24 Fall Bird Hike at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
10/24 Forest Therapy at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
10/24 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (HCA)
10/24 Hallowpalooza at the Kidzeum of Health & Science (FF)
10/24 Abe's Haunted Hollow at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum (FF, HS)
10/24 Saturday History Nights at the Old State Capitol (HCA)
10/24 9th Annual Halloween Parade in Downtown Springfield (FF)
10/24 October Fall Fun Day at SCHEELS Sports Park (FF)
10/28 Critter Crafts at Henson Robinson Zoo (FC)
10/30 Monster Mash Halloween Dance at Erin's Pavilion (FF)
10/30 Illinois Symphony Orchestra "Tricks & Treats" at UIS Performing Arts Center (PF)
10/31 Day of the Drag at Bloom Wine Bar & Florals (21+, PF)
10/31 BOO-LITE at Indian Creek Farms (FF)
10/31 Capitol Creations Black Light Saturdays at the Old State Capitol (FC, HCA)
10/31 Trick or Treat Inn at Clayville Historic Site (FF, HS)
10/31 Saturday History Nights at the Old State Capitol (HCA)
10/31 Queer Pride Halloween Bash at The Pasfield House Inn (21+)
10/31 DFV Halloween Bash at Danenberger Family Vineyards (21+)
11/1 Day of the Dead Festival at the Illinois State Museum (FF)
For more events in Springfield throughout the year click here
Looking for a place to rest your weary bones from all this Fall fun? Check out our Hotel section.
-------------------------Past Events---------------------
9/19-9/20 Clayville Fall Festival (HS, FF)
9/19 Forest Therapy at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
9/20 The Glow Up Water Lantern Festival at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (FF)