36 upcoming listings — live music, theater, markets, drag, comedy and more, each with a time, a venue and a street address.
What's coming up
Guided Tour of the Dana-Thomas House Mon 3 Aug 2026, 9:30 AM — Meetup Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site · 301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703 · Free
Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House Mon 3 Aug 2026, 5:30 PM — Crafts Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site · 301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703 · Free
Lincoln Tomb: Images and Insights Tour Wed 5 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM — Meetup Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site · 1500 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · Free
Weekly Live Trivia at Buffalo Wild Wings (Wabash Ave) Wed 5 Aug 2026, 7:00 PM — Game night Buffalo Wild Wings (Wabash Ave) · 4420 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62711 · Free to play
Date Night at the Dana-Thomas House Fri 7 Aug 2026, 5:30 PM — Meetup Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site · 301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703 · Free
Old Capitol Farmers Market Sat 8 Aug 2026, 8:00 AM — Market Old Capitol Farmers Market (Adams St at 4th) · 400 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701 · Free to attend
Springfield Art Festival Sat 8 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM — Art show Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · Free
Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol Sat 8 Aug 2026, 1:00 PM — Crafts Old State Capitol State Historic Site · 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 · $39.19-$129.89
History Nights at the Old State Capitol Sat 8 Aug 2026, 5:30 PM — Meetup Old State Capitol State Historic Site · 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 · Free
Illinois Governor's Mansion Art Tours Sun 9 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM — Art show Illinois Governor's Mansion · 410 E Jackson St, Springfield, IL 62701 · Free
Stained Glass with Mary: Cardinal Mon 10 Aug 2026, 5:30 PM — Crafts B's Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Ave Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704 · $71.21
Game Nights at the Dana-Thomas House Wed 12 Aug 2026, 5:30 PM — Game night Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site · 301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703 · Free
Illinois State Fair - County Fair & Horse Racing Day Thu 13 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $5 adults (13-59), $3 seniors 60+, children 0-12 free
1908 Springfield Race Riot Walking Tour Thu 13 Aug 2026, 9:30 AM — Meetup Lincoln Family Statues (6th & Adams) · 6th and Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701 · Free
Bubbles & Blooms: A Prosecco & Candle Experience Thu 13 Aug 2026, 6:30 PM — Crafts Bloom Wine Bar & Florals · 2 S Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 · $49.87-$87.21 · 21+
Illinois State Fair - Agriculture Day Fri 14 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $10 adults (13-59), $3 seniors 60+, children 0-12 free
The Capital Craft & Canvas Festival Fri 14 Aug 2026, 8:00 AM — Festival Washington Park · 1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704 · Free
K-POP Warriors Live Fri 14 Aug 2026, 4:30 PM — Live music Bank of Springfield Center · 1 Convention Center Plaza (7th & Washington), Springfield, IL 62701 · $23.18-$33.85
Illinois State Fair - Kids Day Sat 15 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $10 adults (13-59), $3 seniors 60+, children 0-12 free
Stained Glass with Mary: Hot Air Balloon Sat 15 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM — Crafts B's Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Ave Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704 · $71.21
Illinois State Fair - Veterans & Gold Star Families Day Sun 16 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $5 adults (13-59), $3 seniors; FREE for veterans and their immediate families with proper ID; children 0-12 free
Healing in the Garden: Breathe & Bloom Sun 16 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM — Fitness Washington Park Botanical Garden · 1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL 62704 · Free
Illinois State Fair - Senior & Scout Day Mon 17 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $5 adults (13-59); FREE for seniors and Scouts with proper ID; children 0-12 free
Illinois State Fair - Twosday Tue 18 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $2 admission for seniors and adults; children 0-12 free
Illinois State Fair - Governor's Day Wed 19 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $5 adults (13-59), $3 seniors 60+, children 0-12 free
Illinois State Fair - Republican Day Thu 20 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $5 adults (13-59), $3 seniors 60+, children 0-12 free
Illinois State Fair - First Responder & Healthcare Heroes Day Fri 21 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $10 adults (13-59), $3 seniors; FREE for first responders and healthcare workers with proper ID; children 0-12 free
Stained Glass with Mary: Flower Fri 21 Aug 2026, 5:30 PM — Crafts B's Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Ave Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704 · $71.21
Illinois State Fair - Park District Conservation Day Sat 22 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $10 adults (13-59), $3 seniors 60+, children 0-12 free
Illinois State Fair - Family Day Sun 23 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Festival Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · $5 adults (13-59), $3 seniors 60+, children 0-12 free
Stained Glass with Mary: Pickleball Sun 23 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM — Crafts B's Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Ave Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704 · $71.21
Stained Glass with Mary: Peace Sign Thu 27 Aug 2026, 5:30 PM — Crafts B's Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Ave Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704 · $71.21
Springfield Handmade & Food Market Festival Fri 4 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — Market Illinois State Fairgrounds · 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 · Free
WALK.RUN.BELONG 5K Sun 20 Sep 2026, 8:00 AM — Fitness Washington Park · 1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704 · $39.19
Vampire's Ball at The Pasfield House Sat 10 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM — Spooky The Pasfield House · 525 S Pasfield St, Springfield, IL 62704 · $46.66 · 21+
Halloween Bash at The Pasfield House Sat 31 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM — Spooky The Pasfield House · 525 S Pasfield St, Springfield, IL 62704 · $28.52 · 21+
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