Lincoln Home National Historic Site Trick or Treat & 6th Annual Halloween Parade

Lincoln Home National Historic Site 413 S 8th St, SPRINGFIELD, IL, United States

Stop by Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Lincoln Home Visitor Center, located at 426 S. 7th Street, to trick-or-treat, show off your costume, and participate in other activities in the Lincoln Home neighborhood. Volunteers and living history actors portraying Abraham and Mary Lincoln will hand out candy. There will be a costume contest,…

Caroling At The Carillon & Jingle Bells Spectacular

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W. Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

Since 1982, our annual Caroling at the Carillon is a great way to kick-off the holiday season! Gather around a roaring bonfire and sing Christmas Carols accompanied by the beautiful music of the Carillon. The “Trinity Wind Ensemble” under the direction of Jan Zepp will be present again to provide us with interludes during the…

37th Annual First Night Springfield

Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) celebrates its 37th annual First Night Springfield on New Year's Eve in downtown Springfield. This family-friendly, celebration of the arts features talented local and regional artists & performers across multiple stages at multiple venues. There is a free admission children's stage and activity area from 1 pm-4 pm. All…

90th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site 1500 Monument Avenue, Springfield, United States

The 90th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln will be held in Springfield, Illinois, on February 11 and 12, 2024.  Springfield Post #32, The American Legion and its Auxiliary organizations are sponsoring this event in commemoration of our 16th President’s Birthday.  Springfield Post #32 is the only organization that has…

City of Springfield Earth Awareness Fair

ALPLM Union Square Park 500 E Madison St, Springfield, IL, United States

The City of Springfield, in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, present the 32nd Annual Earth Awareness Fair at Union Square Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is the longest running Earth Fair in Illinois and it's FREE for everyone to attend! Come early and…