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  • The Illinois Freedom Project

    Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

    Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

    1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

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    This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
  • Edwards Place Guided Tours

    Edwards Place Guided Tours

    Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 & 2 p.m. Continues through Dec. 21

    Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

    700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

    Adults $5, children 10 and younger free

    A guided tour through the newly-restored first and second floors. The home is interpreted to 1857 and furnished with wonderful examples of Victorian furniture, including many pieces that belonged to the Edwards family. See the authentic "Lincoln Courting Couch" from the parlor of the Ninian Edwards home where Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married and a piano that was likely played at their wedding. Closed on national holidays 217-523-2631
  • Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

    Al-Anon District 19 of Greater Springfield

    Mondays-Saturdays

    Various locations

    Springfield, Springfield Springfield Area

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    Ten meetings are held in the local area each week. Five are in-person and four are hybrid of in-person and via Zoom. One meeting is Zoom only. Visit the website or call for more information. 217-891-2981
  • Old Capitol Farmers Market

    Old Capitol Farmers Market

    Wednesdays, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26

    Old Capitol Farmers Market

    Fourth and Adams streets, Springfield Downtown

    Shop for fresh local produce, baked goods and products. Please note health guidelines will be followed. Sponsored by HSHS St. John's Hospital. 217-544-1723

  • 1908 Race Riot Walking Tour

    Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Continues through Nov. 9

    Fifth & Adams street

    Intersection of 5th & Adams, Springfield Downtown

    Donations welcome

    This 60-minute tour examines the devastating 1908 Race Riot that destroyed and affected the lives of many of Abraham Lincoln’s African American friends and their descendants. Good walking shoes and water recommended. 217-782-6302
  • Cat adoptions

    Cat adoptions

    Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m., Second Sunday of every month, 12-4 p.m., Third Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m. and Third Sunday of every month, 12-4 p.m.

    PetSmart

    3183 S. Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

    Speak with an adoption coordinator about adopting, volunteering, being a foster parent or making a donation. Hosted by the Forever Home Feline Ranch. 217-698-3091

  • Black History Walk

    Saturdays, 2 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9

    Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

    1500 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

    Donations welcome

    This 90-minute walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery focuses on the history of Springfield’s African American community, discussing great tragedies, as well as stories of success in the face of adversity and prejudice. Water and good hiking shoes recommended. 217-782-6302

  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Saturdays, 10 a.m.

    Springfield First United Methodist Church

    2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield West Side

    217-416-1648
  • Karaoke

    Karaoke

    Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

    Silver Sevens Gaming Pub & Parlor

    3217 Lake Plaza Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Free

    217-585-0460
  • Renegade Karaoke

    Renegade Karaoke

    Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

    Northern Lights Lounge

    500 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield North Side

    Enjoy the best karaoke in Springfield at Northern Lights Lounge every Saturday night. Come out to hear the best performances around Springfield's karaoke scene. 217-522-2275

  • “Something So Horrible, The Springfield Race Riot of 1908”

    Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

    1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

    Free

    Open during regular museum hours. The exhibit demonstrates why we keep bringing up something so horrible as a race riot and why we have not gotten over it. It clarifies what happened and why, and it seeks understanding of how 1908 speaks to today, expose our tradition of violence and to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equality. spiaahm.org. Donations accepted. 217-391-6323
  • Springfield Uketopians

    Springfield Uketopians

    Second Saturday of every month, 12-2 p.m.

    Stella Coffee & Tea

    1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

    Free

    Beginners are welcome. 262-622-3151
  • AraizA

    AraizA

    Sat., Dec. 14, 7 p.m.

    Weebles Bar & Grill

    4136 N. Peoria Road, Springfield Springfield Area

    217-528-3337
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