We’ve earned this weather — and this weekend, it’s finally arriving. With highs in the 70s and low 80s, it’s the perfect excuse to get outside and make the most of it. From concerts and community celebrations to family fun and fireworks, there’s no shortage of ways to fill your weekend.
Top Picks This Weekend
- Scotty McCreery & Josh Turner – Friday night at the Fairgrounds
- Juneteenth Celebrations & Unity Parade – throughout the weekend
- Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks Night – Saturday
- Free Zoo Day at Henson Robinson Zoo – Saturday
Friday
Scotty McCreery and Josh Turner
📍 Sangamon County Fairgrounds, New Berlin
🕢 7:30 PM
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Night Moves – A Bob Seger Tribute
📍 Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill
🕕 6:00 PM
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Juneteenth Family Day
📍 Old State Capitol Grounds
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ FREE – art, history, and more
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Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕢 7:30 PM
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Saturday
Juneteenth Celebration Unity Parade
📍 South Grand & MLK
🕙 10:00 AM
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Juneteenth Park Celebration (Day 1)
📍 Comer Cox Park
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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run
📍 Southwind Park
🕘 9:00 AM
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Y Ninja Obstacle Run
📍 Springfield YMCA (W. Iles Ave.)
🕙 10:00 AM
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Henson Robinson Zoo Day
📍 Henson Robinson Zoo
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission for all ages
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World War II Event
📍 Illinois State Military Museum
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Abe’s Ancient Athletics
📍 4th & Jackson Street
🕓 4:00 PM
💪 $40 to compete | Free to attend
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Sunshine Daydream – A Grateful Dead Tribute
📍 Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill
🕡 6:30 PM
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Sangamon County Fair Rodeo
📍 Sangamon County Fairgrounds
🕖 7:00 PM
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Springfield Lucky Horseshoes + Fireworks Night
📍 Robin Roberts Stadium
⚾ Game + post-game fireworks
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Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕢 7:30 PM
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Sunday
Juneteenth Park Celebration (Day 2)
📍 Comer Cox Park
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Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕒 3:00 PM
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Sangamon County Fair Demolition Derby
📍 Sangamon County Fairgrounds
🕔 5:00 PM
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Wrap-Up
If there’s ever been a weekend to stay busy, this is it. Whether you’re in it for the music, the food, or the community celebrations — get out and enjoy it.
