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Celebrate the Season with These Holiday Highlights on The Weekender for Friday, November 28, 2025
There are so many things to do this weekend as we kick off the official start to the holiday season. Have fun! Light Up the Gables Join 98.7 WNNS on Friday for the tree lighting, parade and family festivities. Rocki & Lacey from The Morning Routine will be your hosts. More Info Downtown Springfield Tree Lighting ...
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Springfield to Hold Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday
The tree lighting countdown and lighting will take place at 5 p.m., highlighted by a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Nov 27, 2025
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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Free Pie Day is Back at Robertson Lawn Care
Jack Robertson Lawn Care wants to give thanks to the Springfield community by giving away 2500+ free pies on their Annual Pie Day Monday, November 24, 2025 from 6am - 3pm **One pie per person. While supplies last.** Jack Robertson Lawn Care 3441 Constitution Drive, Springfield, IL 62711 Monday, November 24th from 6 AM ...
Nov 18, 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
IDOT to Host Career Fair in Springfield on Thursday
The career fair will be held at the Harry R. Hanley Building, on S. Dirksen Parkway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov 04, 2025
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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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Sangamon County Circuit Clerk to Host Passport Registration on October 25th
The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's office is hosting another passport registration day this Saturday Oct 25th at the Rochester Public Library.
Oct 21, 2025
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