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Copper Coin Ballet to Offer Free Performances of the Nutcracker at ALPLM
The dates of those performances are Saturday, December 13 and Saturday, December 20 at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Each performance will be a mini-ballet experience.
Nov 25, 2025
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Holiday Movies, Winter Farmer's Market, and Pet Photos with Santa on The Weekender for Friday, November 21, 2025
Friday Night Live Friday in Downtown Springfield starting at 5pm. There will be live music at multiple venues, art galleries open late as well as local shops, restaurants and coffee shops staying open after hours. More Info Holiday Movie Night at the Railyard Kick off the holiday season with Holiday Movie Night featur...
Nov 21, 2025
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Inaugural Season of the Women's Pro Baseball League to be Played at Robin Roberts Stadium
The WPBL season will consist of four teams playing a seven-week schedule beginning in early August.
Nov 17, 2025
Santa Arrives in Style on The Weekender for Friday, November 14, 2025
Santa's Grand Arrival Friday at White Oaks Mall from 6-8pm. Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to White Oaks Mall with bands, choirs, dance performances, and much more holiday fun. More Info Good Witch, Bad Witch: A Wicked and Wonderful Celebration Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm at the Legacy Theatre. You'll hea...
Nov 14, 2025
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Circus Fun, Girls on the Run, and More on The Weekender for Friday, November 7, 2025
Ansar Shrine Circus At the BOS Center Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 11am, 3pm, and 7:30pm, and Sunday at 12:30pm and 4:30pm. More Info Girls on the Run Fall 2025 5K Saturday at Lincolnland Community College. 9am kid friendly activities, 10am race starts. 98.7 WNNS's Rock from the Morning Routine with will be emceeing th...
Nov 07, 2025
Lainey Wilson to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand in 2026
Lainey Wilson will be on the grandstand stage on Saturday, August 15. Wilson also won her third consecutive Female Artist of the Year as well as Album of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year in the latest ACM awards.
Nov 03, 2025
Halloween Fun on The Weekender for October 31, 2025
Happy Halloween - don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night before bed. Neon Rodeo Halloween Party Friday at Danenberger Family Vineyards at 7pm. 21+ only. More Info Little Shop of Horrors Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. More Info Day of the Dead...
Oct 31, 2025
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Candy Giveaway at the Governor's Mansion and more on The Weekender for Friday, October 24, 2025
It's the last weekend before Halloween, and there are so many fun and frightful things to do. Have fun! LLCC Haunted Lab - Spooky Science Fun for Children Friday 5pm - 8:30pm. Free for all ages and shows begin every 30 minutes. Costumes are welcome, and there will be interactve stations with hands-on activities. Mor...
Oct 24, 2025
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Springfield's Only Halloween Party for Dogs and more on The Weekender for October 17, 2025
Looks like we're finally going to get the fall weather we've been hoping for! Harvest Days at The Gables Saturday Trick or Treating and Touch a Truck 1pm - 2:30pm. Kids costume contest starts at 2:30pm with prizes. More Info Friday Night Live - Fall Edition Friday evening in Downtown Springfield celebrates fall with l...
Oct 17, 2025
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Fall Festival, Frankenstein, Flannel and Fizz for The Weekender for October 10, 2025
Now that it actually feels like fall, these events will be even more fun this weekend. New Salem Candelight Walk Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.. 5pm - 7:30pm each night. More Info Flannel & Fizz Friday 6-10pm at Bomke's Patch. $12 admission, 21 and older. Dress in your be...
Oct 10, 2025
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