Downtown Springfield
37th Annual First Night Springfield
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 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…
DSI Old Capitol Holiday Walks
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesEvery year, Downtown Springfield, Inc. and our unique, locally-owned shops pull out all of the stops for the most magical time of the year - the Old Capitol Holiday Walks! Times are Wednesdays from 4-8pm and Saturdays from 10am-8pm. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Illinois National Bank, DSI is excited to offer a month full…
2023 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 22nd Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 22-24, 2023. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators. The show will be locally managed by Greg “Coop” and Sue…
2023 Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesRun Where Lincoln Walked April 1, 2023 #1 Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, Illinois Join us on the first Saturday of April as runners from many states and countries take in Abraham Lincoln sites during this scenic Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon. This USATF certified course will immerse you in Lincoln history unlike any other race!…