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    EVENTS

Ongoing Events

Jun 28 -
Dec 19

Event

Route 66 Bob Waldmire Exclusive Art Exhibition

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

Jul 19 -
Dec 31

Event

The Road to Adventure: Exploring Route 66 - NEW EXHIBIT AT KIDZEUM!

Kidzeum

Sep 26 -
Apr 26

Event

Lincoln: A Life and Legacy that Defined a Nation

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Nov 16 -
Apr 19

Event

Springfield Flea Market

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Illinois Building

Nov 22 -
Apr 25

Event

Winter Old Capitol Farmer's Market

Union Station

Jan 6 -
Dec 29

Event

Tuesday Night Trivia at Obed & Isaac's The Cidery

Obed & Isaac's The Cidery

Jan 7 -
Jun 30

Event

Art & Crafting Classes at B's Creative Studio

B's Creative Studio

Jan 9 -
Dec 23

Event

2026 Art Exhibits at the M.G. Nelson Family Gallery

M.G Nelson Family Gallery

Jan 11 -
Aug 9

Event

Adult Skate Nights

Skateland South

Jan 13 -
Jun 2

Event

Tuesday Trivia at Engrained

Engrained Brewing Company

Jan 17 -
Apr 26

Event

Indigenous Exhibits at the Illinois State Museum

Illinois State Museum - 2nd Floor Gallery

Jan 23 -
Dec 19

Event

2026 SAA Underground Gallery Exhibits

SAA Collective

Feb 12 -
Dec 10

Event

The Art of Jazz

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

Feb 12 -
May 2

Event

UIS Softball 2026

SCHEELS Sports Park or UIS Softball Complex Field

Feb 14 -
Apr 25

Event

Earth Song

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

Feb 18 -
Jun 9

Event

Pillsbury Flour Mills Exhibit at the ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Feb 20 -
May 2

Event

UIS Baseball 2026

UIS Baseball Field (on Recreation Drive just South of The Recreation and Athletic Center)

Feb 24 -
Jun 16

Event

Special Performance: "Private Albert"

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Feb 27 -
May 24

Event

Unsinkable Freedom at the ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Feb 28 -
May 2

Event

Junior & Senior Naturalists Spring 2026

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Mar 1 -
Apr 26

Event

Art Tours at the Illinois Governor's Mansion

Illinois Governor's Mansion

Mar 5 -
Apr 26

Event

Mary Lincoln "Strawberry Dress" on Display at the ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Mar 11 -
Oct 31

Event

Lincoln's Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore

Old State Capitol Plaza

Mar 14 -
Nov 11

Event

2026 Route 66 Centennial Events in Springfield IL

Springfield Illinois

Mar 19 -
May 26

Event

The Dulcimer Guy - Live! at ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Mar 24 -
Jun 3

Event

Special Performance: "Lilacs and Letters"

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Mar 27 -
Dec 19

Event

Route 66 The Road That Takes You Exhibit

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

Apr 2 -
Apr 30

Event

Thursday Night Makers at Dana-Thomas

Dana-Thomas House

Apr 4 -
Apr 25

Event

Old State Capitol Creations: Family Art Series

Old State Capitol

Apr 6 -
Apr 27

Event

Color, Craft, & Create Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Apr 7 -
Apr 28

Event

Tuesday Evening Tours at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Apr 8 -
Apr 29

Event

Game Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Apr 11 -
May 16

Event

Spring Bird Hike

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Apr 11 -
Apr 25

Event

History Nights at the Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol

May 6 -
Sep 16

Event

Moonlight Market

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery

May 7 -
Sep 24

Event

Illinois Product Farmers Market

The Shed at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

May 21 -
Aug 8

Event

Theatre in the Park at Lincoln's New Salem

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

May 27 -
Jul 26

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball

Robin Roberts Stadium

May 29 -
Aug 22

Event

Springfield Muni 2026 Season

The Muni

Jun 1 -
Oct 2

Event

Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced

Lake Springfield Marina

Jun 4 -
Aug 8

Event

History Comes Alive 2026

Springfield, Illinois

Jun 9 -
Jul 28

Event

Family Fun Nights at Comer Cox Park

Comer Cox Park

Jun 10 -
Jun 14

Event

Sangamon County Fair

Sangamon County Fairgrounds

Jun 11 -
Jun 19

Event

2026 Juneteenth Celebration

Comer Cox Park and Other Locations

Jun 14 -
Nov 8

Event

Westside Market

Outside Papo's Cafe

Aug 13 -
Aug 23

Event

Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fairgrounds


Upcoming Events



Apr
15

Event

Lincoln Tomb Remembrance Ceremony

Lincoln Tomb

Apr
16

Event

Art History Happy Hour

Springfield Art Association

Apr
17

Event

Citrus Sips & Eats/Live Music at The Railyard

The Railyard on Route 66

Apr
17

Event

Light the Way featuring Dueling Pianos

Firefighters Lake Club

Apr
17

Event

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Apr
17

Event

The Piano Men: Tributes to Elton John and Billy Joel

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Apr
18

Event

Record Store Day 2026 at Dumb Records

Both Dumb Records Locations

Apr
18

Event

Art of Photographing Trees Class

Washington Park Botanical Garden

Apr
18

Event

Photography Workshop at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Apr
18

Event

Midwest Toy and Comic Fest

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Orr Building

Apr
18

Event

Civil War Event

Illinois State Military Museum

Apr
18

Event

Run for the Rosé 5k

West of Wise Winery

Apr
18

Event

SYPG presents The Wizard of Oz Ballet

Sacred Heart-Griffin Auditorium

Apr
18

Event

See What Sticks Art Show

Wild Rose

Apr
18

Event

R& B Live Ladies Edition

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Apr
19

Event

Drag In Bloom

Bloom Wine Bar and Florals

Apr
19

Event

Paint a Pot Afternoon at the Dana Thomas House (Sold out)

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

Apr
19

Event

Make Me a Song

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Apr
19

Event

ISYO & UIS Spring Showcase

Calvary Church

Apr
21

Event

Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales: Night

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Apr
22

Event

Lincoln: The Life and Legacy that Defined a Nation in 100 Objects

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Apr
23

Event

Verviers & Marble Teeth

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Apr
24

Event

Mid-America Palentology Society: Nation Fossil Exposition

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Orr Building

Apr
24

Event

Abe's Babes Boutique Drive

Various Locations

Apr
24

Event

Annual Earth Day Celebration

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Apr
24

Event

The Session R& B Jam Sneaker Ball

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Apr
24

Event

Jon Langston

Boondocks

Apr
24

Event

EMMA by Jane Austen

Edwards Place

Apr
24

Event

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Apr
24

Event

Voices of America: I, Too, Sing America

Old State Capitol

Apr
25

Event

2026 Lincoln Pilgrimage

Lincoln's New Salem

Apr
25

Event

Winter Old Capitol Farmer's Market

Union Station

Apr
25

Event

Color Me Holi 5k

Washington Park

Apr
25

Event

Forest Therapy

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Apr
25

Event

Orchid Basics and Repotting Workshop

Washington Park Botanical Garden

Apr
25

Event

City of Springfield’s 34th Annual Earth Awareness Fair

Union Square Park by Union Station

Apr
25

Event

B.A.R.K. Ranger Program/Animal Adoption Event

Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Visitor Center

Apr
25

Event

New Beginnings Annual Mother’s Day Tea

New Beginnings Apostolic Church

Apr
25

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Apr
25

Event

Voices of America: This Land is Your Land

First Presbyterian Church of Springfield

Apr
25

Event

Big Love: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Apr
25

Event

Lick Creek

Boondocks

Apr
25

Event

Blue Sky Revival - Allman Brothers Tribute

Motorheads Bar & Grill

Apr
26

Event

Día de los Niños - Day of the Kid

Illinois State Museum

Apr
28

Event

Civil Civics America 250: Building Consensus in the Modern Age of Mass Media

Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield

Apr
28

Event

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

May
1

Event

Fabulous "Finnish" - Illinois Symphony Orchestra

First United Methodist Church

May
2

Event

Hammer-in & Chuck Wagon

Clayville Historic Site

May
2

Event

Prairie Stampers Spring Craft Crop

Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church

May
2

Event

Cereal Cinema

The Legacy Theatre

May
2

Event

Junior Historians: History Hunters - Pennies

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum - Library Classroom

May
2

Event

Attention to Detail: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tour

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

May
2

Event

ILLINOIS VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL VIGIL

Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial

May
2

Event

Touch A Truck

Springfield Ski & Boat Club

May
2

Event

Wizard of Oz Tea

Edwards Place

May
2

Event

Off Glass & Wood: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tour

Dana-Thomas House - A Frank Lloyd Wright Design

May
2

Event

Nickipalooza

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
2

Event

Heroes at Home Plate: Rob O’Neill

Robin Roberts Stadium

May
3

Event

Holiday Extravaganza: Spring Show

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Orr Bldg

May
3

Event

Illini Spring Bird Fair

Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center

May
3

Event

UNCHAiNED, PARK, & DEAD SUGAR at Boondocks

Boondocks

May
8

Event

Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity

Downtown Springfield

May
8

Event

Buffalo Birthday Bonanza

Springfield Art Association

May
8

Event

Jesus Christ Superstar

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

May
8

Event

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
9

Event

Illinois Native Plant Society: Native Plant Sale

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Reisch Pavilion

May
9

Event

PBS FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE HENSON ROBINSON ZOO

Henson Robinson Zoo

May
9

Event

Berries & Bubbly

Old State Capitol

May
10

Event

Mothers Day at the Zoo

Henson Robinson Zoo

May
15

Event

Battle of the Sexes Featuring Jocelyn Alo

Robin Roberts Stadium

May
15

Event

Jesus Christ Superstar

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

May
15

Event

An Evening of Radiohead with Android Paranoid

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
16

Event

Girls on the Run 5K Celebration

Lincoln Land Community College

May
16

Event

Lincoln Library Alliance Book Sale

Lincoln Library Plaza

May
16

Event

Old Capitol Art Fair

Old State Capitol Plaza

May
16

Event

Springfield PrideFest

Downtown Springfield

May
16

Event

Park & Play Palooza

Nelson Center

May
16

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

May
16

Event

Big Something at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
17

Event

John Corabi & Friends at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
21

Event

Dinner for the Diamond with Ozzie Smith

Robin Roberts Stadium

May
21

Event

64th Annual International Carillon Festival

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

May
22

Event

Route 66 Ramblers

Long Bridge Golf Course

May
22

Event

Children of Eden

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

May
23

Event

Capital City Biathlon. Mini-Biathlon & CCB 5K

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
23

Event

Progressive Dinner Summer Series: English Edition

Three Different Locations

May
25

Event

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Edwards Place

May
29

Event

SATISFACTION - Rolling Stones Tribute

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

May
29

Event

Here Come the Mummies

Danenberger Family Vineyards

May
30

Event

8K Trail Race & Fun Run

Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center

May
30

Event

Springfield Cultural Arts Festival

Union Square Park by Union Station

May
30

Event

Clayville Classic Car Cruise Inn

Clayville Historic Site

May
30

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

May
30

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

May
30

Event

Decade of Decadence at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jun
1

Event

Spirit Tasting

Edwards Place

Jun
3

Event

Stella Cole in Concert

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
5

Event

Grateful Dub at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jun
6

Event

Centennial Route 66 5K

Illinois State Fairgrounds - Route 66 Experience

Jun
6

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jun
6

Event

An Evening of Magic

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
7

Event

Springfield IL Comic & Toy Show

Crowne Plaza Springfield

Jun
12

Event

Springfield Theatre Company presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered...

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
13

Event

World War II Event

Illinois State Military Museum

Jun
13

Event

Juneteenth Celebration Unity Parade

Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Comer Cox Park

Jun
13

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Jun
13

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jun
13

Event

Dexter & The Moonrocks

Boondocks

Jun
13

Event

Sangamon County Fair Rodeo

Sangamon County Fairgrounds

Jun
14

Event

Scotty McCreery & Josh Turner at the Sangamon County Fair Grandstand

Sangamon County Fairgrounds

Jun
19

Event

Foodees Fest

White Oaks Mall

Jun
19

Event

Springfield Theatre Company presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered...

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jun
20

Event

2026 Great Race Kicks Off in Springfield

Downtown Springfield

Jun
20

Event

Legends Classic 5

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jun
22

Event

Memorial Health Championship, presented by LRS

Panther Creek Country Club

Jun
26

Event

Ozzy REbourne: Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jun
27

Event

SAA Paint the Street presented by PNC

Downtown Springfield

Jun
27

Event

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Maldaner's Restaurant

Jun
27

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
1

Event

The Founding Mothers

Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield

Jul
1

Event

HCFTA presents 1776

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Jul
2

Event

Independence Day Celebration

Lincoln's New Salem

Jul
3

Event

Sponge at The Stadium Smokehouse

The Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill

Jul
3

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
4

Event

Freedom Run 2025

Centennial Park

Jul
4

Event

Happy Birthday USA at the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
4

Event

4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Knight's Action Park/Trade Winds

Jul
11

Event

The Fortunate Sons: The World's Premier Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jul
18

Event

Lake Press Club Summerfest

Lake Press Club

Jul
18

Event

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks

Robin Roberts Stadium

Jul
18

Event

Chicago Farmer at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Jul
21

Event

Illinois in the Revolutionary War

Lincoln Library-The Public Library of Springfield

Jul
24

Event

Saving Abel at The Stadium Smokehouse

The Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill

Jul
25

Event

Lake Springfield Triathlon

Lake Springfield Beach House

Jul
25

Event

2026 Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree

Jul
31

Event

Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular & Super Cruise

Cherry Hills Church

Jul
31

Event

Icons of Country Tribute Show at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Aug
7

Event

Everclear at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Aug
8

Event

The Ex-Faces at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Aug
14

Event

HCFTA presents Dual Piano in Concert

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Aug
14

Event

Outraged

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Aug
14

Event

Bailey Zimmerman Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
15

Event

Yart Sale

Springfield Art Association

Aug
15

Event

Lainey Wilson Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
16

Event

Matchbox Twenty Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
21

Event

Hairspray!

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Aug
21

Event

Ella Langley Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
22

Event

Land of Lincoln House Music Festival

Lincoln Park Pavilion

Aug
22

Event

250 Years of Fashion: Historical Fashion Show

Edwards Place

Aug
22

Event

The Chicks at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
23

Event

34th Annual Powerlight Festival at the Lincoln Stage

Illinois State Fair Grand Central Stage

Aug
23

Event

Shinedown Performs at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Aug
28

Event

Hairspray!

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Aug
28

Event

Thunderstruck - America's AC/DC Tribute

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Sep
3

Event

Sister Sadie at DFV

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Sep
5

Event

The Springfield Mile

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Sep
5

Event

Springfield Oyster & Beer Feztival

Ansar Shrine

Sep
5

Event

Jake Hoot in Concert: Winner of The Voice Season 17!

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Sep
8

Event

Route 66 Main Street of America Screening

Motorheads Bar & Grill

Sep
12

Event

Armed Forces Day Military Vehicle Show

Illinois State Military Museum

Sep
12

Event

Annual Art Spectacular at the Carillon

Washington Park - Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Sep
12

Event

World History Game Night

Edwards Place

Sep
19

Event

Capital City Century

Sherman Athletic Club

Sep
19

Event

Clayville Fall Festival

Clayville Historic Site

Sep
19

Event

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Edwards Place

Sep
24

Event

Richrath Project REO

Motorheads Bar & Grill

Sep
25

Event

25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Downtown Springfield

Sep
25

Event

Revel in Red at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

World Championship Cozy Dog Eating Contest

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

Sugar Davis Band at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

Rubber Biscuit Band at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

RT66 Rockabilly Jam at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
26

Event

Rockhouse at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Isringhausen Imports Main Stage

Sep
29

Event

Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park

Erin's Pavilion

Oct
3

Event

Wings & Wheels Fly in / Car show

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

Oct
8

Event

Miles of Possibility: 11th Annual Route 66 Conference

President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel

Oct
23

Event

Come From Away

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Oct
29

Event

Come From Away

The Hoogland Center for the Arts

Nov
11

Event

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Statewide Conference and Centennial Celebration

Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum

Dec
12

Event

Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party

UIS Performing Arts Center

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