Local Events
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
Staab Funeral Home Announces Annual "Kids Good Grief Camp"
Staab Funeral Home's annual "Kids Good Grief Camp" will be taking place on April 12th at Erin's Pavilion at Southwind Park.
Mar 03, 2026
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Heartland Credit Union to Host a Passport Registration Day
The event will be held on Feb 28th at Heartland Credit Union, 610 E. St. Joseph St. in Springfield and run from 9a to 11a.
Feb 24, 2026
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There's something for every Valentine on The Weekender for Friday, February 13, 2026
Parents' Night Out Valentine Edition Saturday at the Kidzeum. Drop off starts at 5pm, pickup by 8pm. More Info 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night Sunday night at the KC Hall. Trivia starts at 6pm and benefits the Capital Area Sports Commission. More Info The Addams Family Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at ...
Feb 13, 2026
Illinois Native Bailey Zimmerman to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Zimmerman is a native of Louisville in southeastern Illinois. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am on Ticketmaster.
Feb 10, 2026
Matchbox 20 to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The group has earned hits in each of the past three decades including "3AM," "Push," and "Unwell". Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am through Ticketmaster.
Feb 09, 2026
Ballet, theater, art, live music, and celebrating the Lunar New Year on the Weekender for Friday, February 6, 2026
Princess and The Frog: A Children's Ballet The Legacy Theatre Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm and 5pm. More Info The Addams Family Hoogland Center for the Arts Friday at Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. More Info Drawing Birds for Kids Lincoln Memorial Garden Saturday at 1pm. More Info Lunar New Year Event Kidze...
Feb 06, 2026
Books, Seeds, and Dreams on The Weekender for Friday, January 16, 2026
MLK Day at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Monday during regular museum hours. The I Have a Dream Speech will be at 11am and Noon in the museum's plaza. More Info Something's Afoot Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm an dSunday at 3p at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. More Info Winter Old Capitol Far...
Jan 16, 2026
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