It’s another great summer weekend, and there’s plenty happening across Springfield and the surrounding area. From Juneteenth celebrations and live theater to food festivals, classic cars, and family-friendly fun — you’ve got a full lineup to choose from.
Top Picks This Weekend
- Juneteenth at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum (FREE admission)
- FoodeesFest at White Oaks Mall
- The Great Race kicks off in Springfield
- All Shook Up at The Muni
Friday
FoodeesFest
📍 White Oaks Mall
🕐 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission — 40+ food trucks, crafts & family fun
👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/1587907932539420/
Circus Days in Petersburg
📍 Historic Petersburg Square
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/1334692821856036/
America 250 Movie Series: Glory
📍 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
🕡 6:30 PM
🎟️ FREE (registration required)
👉 https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/Event/32324/America-250-Movie-Series-Glory/event-details/
Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕢 7:30 PM
👉 https://www.hcfta.org/tickets
All Shook Up (The Muni)
📍 The Muni
🕣 8:30 PM
🎶 Inspired by Elvis Presley and 1950s rock & roll
👉 https://www.themuni.org/2026
Saturday
Juneteenth at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
📍 ALPLM
🎟️ FREE admission during regular hours
👉 https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/visit/promotions/Juneteenth
Henson Robinson Zoo Day
📍 Henson Robinson Zoo
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ FREE for all ages
👉 https://www.facebook.com/HensonRobinsonZoo
Juneteenth Youth Breakfast & Fine Arts Show
📍 Salvation Army of Springfield
🕙 10:00 AM
👉 https://www.juneteenthinc.org/
FoodeesFest (Day 2)
📍 White Oaks Mall
🕚 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/1587907932539420/
Circus Days in Petersburg (Day 2)
📍 Historic Petersburg Square
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/1334692821856036/
The Great Race Kickoff
📍 Downtown Springfield
🚗 Antique & vintage car rally begins its Route 66 journey
🎟️ FREE for spectators
👉 https://www.greatrace.com/rally_details/route/
Walk Your Dog Where Lincoln Walked
📍 Lincoln’s New Salem
🐾 During normal hours
🎟️ FREE
👉 https://dnrhistoric.illinois.gov/experience/sites/site.lincolns-new-salem-state-historic-site.html
Jazz in Bloom
📍 Dana-Thomas House
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎷 Live jazz, food, drinks, silent auction
👉 https://members.dana-thomas.org/event-calendar
Legends Classic 5
📍 Robin Roberts Stadium
🕡 6:30 PM
👉 https://shoesbaseball.com/legends-classic-5-tickets-are-on-sale-now/
Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕢 7:30 PM
👉 https://www.hcfta.org/tickets
All Shook Up (The Muni)
📍 The Muni
🕣 8:30 PM
👉 https://www.themuni.org/2026
Sunday
FoodeesFest (Final Day)
📍 White Oaks Mall
🕚 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/1587907932539420/
Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
📍 Hoogland Center for the Arts
🕒 3:00 PM
👉 https://www.hcfta.org/tickets
All Shook Up (The Muni)
📍 The Muni
🕣 8:30 PM
👉 https://www.themuni.org/2026
Father’s Day at the Zoo
📍 Henson Robinson Zoo
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Dads get in FREE with paid admission
👉 https://www.facebook.com/HensonRobinsonZoo
Wrap-Up
From meaningful Juneteenth celebrations to food festivals, live performances, and Father’s Day fun, this weekend has something for everyone. However you spend it — get out and enjoy everything happening around the Springfield area.
