Things to do in Springfield

Name: Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History Making Women
Start: 2026-10-27
Location: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Everything we can verify across Springfield's public calendars for the next 30 days, updated twice a day.

Thursday, October 22

Art History Happy Hour

Thu, Oct 22 · Springfield Art Association

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Lincoln and America 250

Thu, Oct 22 · UIS Student Union Ballroom

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Friday, October 23

Zoolie Ghoulie

Fri, Oct 23 · Henson Robinson Zoo

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Lincoln Home Halloween

Fri, Oct 23 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site

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"Commander in Chef" Breakfast for Dinner

Fri, Oct 23 · Edwards Place

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Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour

Fri, Oct 23 · UIS Performing Arts Center

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Bloom Bar Crawler

Fri, Oct 23 · Bloom Wine Bar and Florals

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Halloween Ice Jamz

Fri, Oct 23 · Nelson Center

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Come From Away

Fri, Oct 23 · The Hoogland Center for the Arts

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Downtown Pop-Up Comedy Show

Fri, Oct 23 · Old State Capitol Plaza

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Saturday, October 24

Hallowpalooza at Kidzeum

Sat, Oct 24 · Kidzeum

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Forest Therapy

Sat, Oct 24 · Lincoln Memorial Garden

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PARKCX2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Centennial Park

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Halloween Crafts & Games at the Dana-Thomas House

Sat, Oct 24 · Dana-Thomas House

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Fall Fun Day at Scheels Sports Park

Sat, Oct 24 · SCHEELS Sports Park

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Visitor Center

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Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 24 · The Cathedral Church of St. Paul

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Halloween Candy Giveaway at the Governor's Mansion

Sat, Oct 24 · Illinois Governor's Mansion

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Abe's Haunted Hollow

Sat, Oct 24 · Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

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Trick or Treat at the Old State Capitol

Sat, Oct 24 · Old State Capitol

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9th Annual Halloween Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Downtown Springfield

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Scouting America Camp Illinek Ghostwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Scouting America Camp Illinek

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Hadestown

Sat, Oct 24 · University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center

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Real Pretenders

Sat, Oct 24 · Danenberger Family Vineyards

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Monday, October 26

Halloween Safety Event

Mon, Oct 26 · Outside Springfield Police Department

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Tuesday, October 27

Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History Making Women

Tue, Oct 27 · Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

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Wednesday, October 28

Critter Crafts at the Henson Robinson Zoo

Wed, Oct 28 · Henson Robinson Zoo

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Friday, October 30

Come From Away

Fri, Oct 30 · The Hoogland Center for the Arts

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Candy Crawl at Lincoln's New Salem

Fri, Oct 30 · Lincoln's New Salem

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Monster Mash Halloween Dance

Fri, Oct 30 · Erin's Pavilion

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Saturday, October 31

Tricks & Treats – Illinois Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Oct 31 · UIS Performing Arts Center

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Halloween at the Market

Sat, Oct 31 · Downtown Springfield

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Day of the Drag (Sold Out)

Sat, Oct 31 · Bloom Wine Bar and Florals

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Boo-Lite at Indian Creek Farmstead

Sat, Oct 31 · Indian Creek Farmstead

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Trick or Treat Inn at Clayville Historic Site

Sat, Oct 31 · Clayville Historic Site

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Halloween Passport Adventure at Legacy Pointe

Sat, Oct 31 · Legacy Pointe

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Tricks & Treats at the Railyard

Sat, Oct 31 · The Railyard on Route 66

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Queer Pride Halloween Bash

Sat, Oct 31 · The Pasfield House Inn

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Dining in the Dark

Sat, Oct 31 · Vondra Social House

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Revil in Red

Sat, Oct 31 · Motorheads Bar & Grill

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Sunday, November 1

DFV Halloween Bash with Decade of Decadence

Sun, Nov 1 · Danenberger Family Vineyards

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Friday, November 6

Day of the Dead Festival

Fri, Nov 6 · Illinois State Museum

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Hobnob Holiday Market

Fri, Nov 6 · Illinois State Fairgrounds - Expo Building

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HISTORY This Week: Live Podcast Recording with Lincoln historian Jonathan W. White and host Sally Helm

Fri, Nov 6 · Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Live podcast recording with Lincoln historian Jonathan W. White and host Sally Helm.

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Ansar Shrine Circus

Fri, Nov 6 · The BOS Center

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Saturday, November 7

ZZ Nation at DFV

Sat, Nov 7 · Danenberger Family Vineyards

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Springfield Marathon and Harvest Wind Half Marathon & the Harvest Wind 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Danenberger Family Vineyards

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World War One Event

Sat, Nov 7 · Illinois State Military Museum

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Prairie State Orchid Society Sale and Talk

Sat, Nov 7 · Washington Park Botanical Garden

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Teddy Bear Sleepover at the Dana-Thomas House

Sat, Nov 7 · Dana-Thomas House

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Veterans Day Salute Concert

Sat, Nov 7 · The Cathedral Church of St. Paul

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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Sat, Nov 7 · Maldaner's Restaurant

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George Birge

Sat, Nov 7 · Boondocks

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Candace Bushnell – True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City

Sat, Nov 7 · UIS Performing Arts Center

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Wednesday, November 11

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Tribute

Wed, Nov 11 · Danenberger Family Vineyards

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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Statewide Conference and Centennial Celebration

Wed, Nov 11

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Abe for All: Veterans Day

Wed, Nov 11 · Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

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Read & Remember at the Cozy Dog Drive In

Wed, Nov 11 · Cozy Dog Drive In

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Friday, November 13

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas at Motorheads

Fri, Nov 13 · Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum

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After Ike: A Journey That Changed America

Fri, Nov 13 · Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

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Toast on 66

Fri, Nov 13 · Motorheads Bar & Grill

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Bourbon Tasting

Fri, Nov 13 · Edwards Place

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Pippin

Fri, Nov 13 · The Hoogland Center for the Arts

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Saturday, November 14

The 1985 at DFV

Sat, Nov 14 · Danenberger Family Vineyards

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NSCC 1st Annual Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Lincoln's New Salem

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Teddy Bear Sleepover at the Dana-Thomas House

Sat, Nov 14 · Dana-Thomas House

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Art Synergy

Sat, Nov 14 · Paul's Paradise

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Golden Girls – The Laughs Continue

Sat, Nov 14 · UIS Performing Arts Center

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Redferrin

Sat, Nov 14 · Boondocks

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Sunday, November 15

Smashtag Reunion Show

Sun, Nov 15 · Danenberger Family Vineyards

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Bored Teachers: “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour

Sun, Nov 15

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Wednesday, November 18

Four Score and More! The Gettysburg Address

Wed, Nov 18 · UIS Performing Arts Center

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Critter Crafts at the Henson Robinson Zoo

Wed, Nov 18 · Henson Robinson Zoo

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Thursday, November 19

Art History Happy Hour

Thu, Nov 19 · Springfield Art Association

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"Commander in Chef" Cozy Cooking

Thu, Nov 19 · Edwards Place

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