It’s almost that most wonderful time of the year again. Experience a month of holiday cheer as downtown shops, museums and businesses pull out all of the stops for the Old Capitol Holiday Walks. The fun begins this Saturday with the tree lighting after 4:30 p.m. on the Old Capital Plaza. Abraham and Mary Lincoln […]
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Ursuline Campus Sneak Peek
HISTORY | Tour three iconic buildings rich in history Take a guided tour of the historic Ursuline Campus – a treasured Springfield landmark featuring three iconic buildings rich in history and architecture. The tour will include the three-story 1867 original schoolhouse, the 1895 Romanesque chapel and the 1908 St. Ursula Hall Music Conservatory. See how […]
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Three great bands, one great cause
Tonight, WQLZ and Danenberger Family Vineyards are teaming up once again to present a great show for a great cause. Velvet Chains, Dead Sugar and The Haunt are this year’s Rock the Pink lineup. Proceeds from this show will benefit the American Cancer Society. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the music beginning at 7 […]
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Pumpkin Smash
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS | Event combines fun, pumpkin disposal Halloween is over … and what to do with all of those carved pumpkins? Well, Springfield’s Office of Public Works has invited the community to “smash – don’t trash – those jack-o’-lanterns” at this fifth annual event. It’s an environmentally friendly and fun way to dispose of […]
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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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Balloons to light up Southwind Park
As the sun sets, watch the park come alive with a breathtaking hot air balloon glow at dusk. Ten balloon pilots are scheduled to be at the event with their colorful crafts tethered to the ground the entire time. Besides the glowing balloons, the event will include food for purchase and free, beautiful park views. […]
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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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Rockballet: Storytellers
Dive into a night of electrifying performances with Rockballet: Storytellers, featuring music by Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks. This is a high-energy fusion of classical dance and iconic rock music performed live by local group Downstate. Don’t miss this unique celebration of art and sound that brings together the energy of rock and the elegance […]
