NOVEMBER 2025 Arts and Crafts Fair Fri., Nov. 14, 5-8pm and Sat., Nov. 15, 9am-3pm. Find unique gifts, beautiful art and amazing crafts – all handcrafted by local artisans. Free admission. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, Springfield, IL 62711, 217-585-9550. Funshop Kids Club Fri., Nov. 14, 5:30-8:30pm and Fri., Dec. 12, 5:30-8:30pm. […]
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Cathedral stands in for site of 1842 wedding
On Nov. 4, 1842, Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married in the home of her older sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Ninian Edwards. That old Edwards home is long gone – demolished in 1918 to make room for a state government building (now the Howlett Building). OK, history lesson over. Now, 183 years later, […]
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Zoolie Ghoulie
Grab those little ghouls and goblins and have a wild time wandering through the zoo’s spectacularly spooky Halloween scenes for some safe trick-or-treating, festive fun and Halloween magic. Costumes are encouraged! Admission is $5 with children 2 and younger free. Every ticket aids the zoo’s mission. The event includes a free shuttle from 10:30 a.m. […]
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Jack-O-Lantern spectacular
FESTIVALS | Fall favorite will draw thousands to carillon Fri., Oct. 17, 6:30-9:30pm and Sat., Oct. 18, 6:30-9:30pm.Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, Washington Park | 217-546-3853 This annual favorite is truly a sight to see. Hundreds of hand-carved, glowing jack-o-lanterns will light up the night. The carillon will be playing with special lighting and sound effects […]
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Annual event honors veterans
In this annual event, motorcyclists as well as drivers of cars and trucks are invited to ride to honor the nation’s veterans past and present. Meet first at Staab Funeral Home to register. Ride begins at 1 p.m. Stops will include Camp Butler National Cemetery, Spaulding Area Veterans Memorial, Veterans Memorial Park in Riverton, Oak […]
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Popular car show returns to capital city
This weekend, all roads lead once again to Springfield for this major car show. Hundreds of street machines, muscle cars and hot rods will rumble into the capital city. They will be followed by thousands of spectators for this weekend of family fun, live music and entertainment. The festival begins with the Route 66 City […]
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Explore Your Community
ONGOING Illinois Prairie Pastel Society “Pastel Play” member showThrough Oct. 7, 10am-5pm. Presented by the Illinois Prairie Pastel Society. An opening reception will be held from 3 to 5pm Sep. 21. Free. Athens Public Library, Athens, 410 E. Hargrove, 217-636-8047. Free Community BreakfastSundays, 7:30-8:30am. Through Dec. 28. Enjoy a breakfast and friendly fellowship. The mission […]
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Annual ride, ceremony mark Sept. 11, 2001 attacks
We’ll never forget the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the lives that were lost that day when this nation was attacked by terrorists. This Sunday at Hall’s Harley-Davidson, you can take part in an annual ride and ceremony to the state Capitol that marks that terrible day. Lineup for the parade begins at 9 […]
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Day of music, more planned on Adams Street
They say music soothes the soul. It also can boost the mood and well-being, according to health professionals. Need a dose of well-being this weekend? Then Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. is the place to be Saturday as it hosts the Healing Arts Festival. Several inspirational speakers, health experts and musical acts will present beginning at […]
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Traveling show prepares to dazzle capital city
Springfield, get ready for a circus like no other. Cirque Italia’s “Water Circus” is in town, featuring an international cast and crew of aerialists, jugglers, clowns, acrobats, contortionists and others performing a high-energy show with a custom-designed, traveling stage holding 35,000 gallons of water. The first show is 7:30 p.m. Friday. “We are not like […]
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Miniature butter cows on display
Farm scenes, naturally, inspire each year’s new sculpture of the beloved butter cow at the Illinois State Fair. However, sculptors participating in the annual Miniature Butter Cow Contest sponsored by Illinois Times and Prairie Farms Dairy don’t have that limitation. Inspiration can come from anywhere. Even viral internet items. Just ask contestant Amy Hood of […]
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Family event calendar
AUGUST Illinois State Fair Aug. 7-17. Massive annual fair features every kind of food imaginable, the sounds of music and concertgoers’ cheers at the Grandstand shows, a midway, harness-racing events and tons of agricultural shows and more. The fun begins Aug. 7 with the Twilight Parade. See the fair’s website for complete schedule. Illinois State […]
