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Seventh Season of Levitt AMP Concert Series Announced
The Springfield Area Arts Council announced Wednesday that the concerts will be held each Thursday evening through July 30 in the area north of the Governor's Mansion
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19th Season of Illinois Product Farmers Market Begins Thursday
The 19th season of the Illinois Product Farmers Market begins this Thursday from 3:30 to 7 pm at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
May 04, 2026
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Rock for Mental Health & and Heroes at Home Plate on the Weekender for May 1, 2026
Hammer-In & Chuck Wagon Saturday and Sunday 9a - 4pm at Clayville Historic Site. Blacksmiths will be demonstrating and teaching their craft. There will also be campfire cooking and bluegrass music. Free admission. More Info Cereal Cinema Saturday at 9am at the Legacy Theatre. The cereal buffet is at 9am, and t...
May 01, 2026
Live music, star gazing, earth fair, and more on The Weekender for Friday, April 24, 2026
There is so much to do this weekend - have fun! The Session R&B Jam Sneaker Ball Friday at at Danenberger Family Vineyards. Music starts at 6pm. Tickets Required. More Info Big Love - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Saturday at 8pm at Danenberger Family Vineyards> More Info The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Be...
Apr 24, 2026
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Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon, Jeff Dunham, and Opening Weekend of Henson Robinson Zoo on The Weekender for April 10, 2026.
Opening Weekend at Henson Robinson Zoo Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm. The animals have missed you! More Info Nature Walks with the Illinois state Museum at Lincoln Memorial Gardens Saturday at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Learn about native and invasive species, get the lowdown on nature journaling, and enjoy Illinois' natura...
Apr 10, 2026
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It's All About Easter on The Weekender for Friday, April 3, 2026
The Route 66 Drive In Opens This Weekend Visit the Route 66 Drive In for opening weekend Friday and Saturday (April 3 & 4). With screen one playing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Reminders of Him and screen 2 playing Project Hail Mary and Mercy. More Info Abe Lincoln Trail Trek 5K/10K Saturday in Carpenter Park....
Apr 03, 2026
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35th Annual Spring Lawn & Garden Sale This Weekend
Spring is officially in the air, and there's no better way to kick off the season than by attending one of central Illinois' favorite traditions-the 35th Annual Spring Lawn & Garden Sale! This weekend, head to the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds for two full days of inspiration, shopping, and fun. Ev...
Mar 27, 2026
Springfield Catholic Diocese Welcoming to the Capital City for Illinois Pro-Life March
A Mass for Life begins the events at 10 am at Nelson Center, followed by a rally near the capitol near the Lincoln Statue at 1 o'clock and a march around the statehouse at 2 o'clock.
Mar 19, 2026
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Next Springfield Community Connections Event to be Held March 19th
The event will be held at the Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park from 5:30 to 7 pm on March 19
Mar 13, 2026
Get Ready for the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield
Springfield's most festive tradition is back! On Saturday, March 14th at the crack o' noon, the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will bring a whole lot of fun to the heart of downtown. And this year, the celebration gets an extra spark: 98.7 WNNS's Lacey & Rocki from The Morning Routine will serve as the offici...
Mar 10, 2026












