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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...
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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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Haunted Houses, Candlelight Walks, and Clydesdales on The Weekender for October 3, 2025
The weather may not feel particularly fall-like, but you can celebrate fall anyway with some great festivals, football, haunted houses, and more. New Salem Candlelight Walk At Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5pm - 7:30pm. The walk features the historic village lit entirely by candle...
Oct 03, 2025

Scavenger Hunts, Farm Fun, and Live Music on The Weekender for Friday, September 26, 2025
24th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Friday 6p-10pm Saturday 8a - 10pm Sunday 7:30a - 2pm Downtown Springfield. Spectators are free. More Info Halloween Park Scavenger Hunt Saturday 9/26 9am - 7pm. Four different Halloween Scavenger Hunts will be available in Lincoln Park, Southwind Park, Stuart Pa...
Sep 25, 2025

Jeff Dunham to Perform in Springfield at BOS Center
Dunham is scheduled to perform at the Bank of Springfield Center on April 11th, 2026.
Sep 22, 2025

Fitness, Food, Fine Art, Fashion, and Festivals on The Weekender for Friday, September 19, 2025
There is so much to do this weekend - pick something and have some fun! The Kentucky Headhunters Friday, September 19th at Danenberger Family Vineyards More Info UIS Prairie Star 5k Saturday, September 20th at Unviersity of Illinois Springfield Campus. Race starts at 8:30am. More Info Clayville Fall Festival Saturday ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Harlem Globetrotters Coming to BOS Center in January
Tickets for the event go on sale September 22nd at 10a.
Sep 09, 2025

The Weekender for Friday, September 5, 2025
The Weekender for Friday, September 5, 2025 There's nothing more fall than high school football. Catch a game - there are plenty of them happening Friday at 7pm for all games listed. Alton Marqueette @ QND Bloomington @ U-High Jacksonville @ Eisenhower Lanphier @ East Peoria MacArthur @ Springfield High North County (...
Sep 05, 2025

Comedian Nate Bargatze to Play BOS Center in Springfield
Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 am with presale today with the code "EYES" at Bargatze's website, nateland.com.
Sep 04, 2025

A Benefit For Jared's Keepers Featuring Darryl Worley
TThursday, Deb Martin stopped by New Country Mornings on 104.5 WFMB to talk about an upcoming fundraiser featuring two amazing artists: Chef Alex Belew, season 21 winner of Hell's Kitchen and platinum-selling country artist Darryl Worley. Deb is the president and co-founder of Jarden's Keepers Foundation, Inc., a nonpr...
Aug 28, 2025