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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

Road Closures in Springfield This Weekend Due to International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
The City of Springfield Office of Public Works has announced those closures including, starting at noon on Friday, Sept. 26, 5th Street will be closed between Jefferson and Jackson Street, and 6th Street will be closed between American Legion Drive and Jefferson Street.
Sep 24, 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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Massey Commission to Host Forum This Evening
The community forum begins at 6 o'clock this evening in the Memorial Learning Center on Miller Street in Springfield.
Sep 15, 2025

Ride to Remember 9-11, Art Spectacular at the Carillon and more on The Weekender for September 12, 2025
State Street Autumn Market South State Street, Springfield Saturday 10am - 4pm Free admission More Info Annual Art Spectacular at the Carillon in Washington Park Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am -4pm More Info Party on the Plaza with Kapital Sound Saturday, doors open at 7pm All ages, free admission More info Menard Cou...
Sep 12, 2025

St. Louis Cardinals Legend Ozzie Smith Scheduled to Speak at Fundraiser
St. Louis Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith will be coming to Springfield next year. Smith is scheduled to give the keynote address at the Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium, Dinner for the Diamond fundraising event on Thursday May 21st, 2026.
Sep 11, 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