Springfield, IL
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Things to Do in Springfield, IL

Springfield, Illinois hosts around 150 upcoming events, with approximately 80 scheduled within the next 30 days for its population of about 110,000. Roughly 20 percent of these listings are free to attend. The program is dominated by Theater & Performing Arts events, which account for about 50 entries, followed by Sports & Fitness with around 30. Other significant categories include Workshops & Classes at 15, Concerts & Live Music at 11, Business & Networking at 9, and Community & Social gatherings at 8. Key venues featuring the most listings are the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Nelson Center Ice Rink In Lincoln Park, Sangamon Auditorium, White Oaks Mall, B's Creative Studio, and Bank of Springfield Center. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Springfield Jr. Blues, Come From Away, Cirque Italia - Water Circus, Pippin, and White Christmas. These options provide a wide range of activities for residents and visitors looking to plan their time this month.

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Weather
57°F · Overcast · High 63° / low 55°F · 100% precip
Population
114,394 (2020)
Elevation
182 m

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Thu, Nov 5

Chatham, IL Roadshow- A free, Five Day Only Buying Event
10:00 AM · Free
Chatham, IL Roadshow- A free, Five Day Only Buying Event
Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield-Southwest · 2300 Chuckwagon Drive, Springfield, IL 62711
Business & Networking
First Student Springfield, IL - Walk-in Interviews
10:00 AM · Free
First Student Springfield, IL - Walk-in Interviews
555 S Dirksen Pkwy · 555 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703
Community & Social
Wonderclubs at the Springfield Historic Sites
4:00 PM · Free
Wonderclubs at the Springfield Historic Sites
Old State Capitol State Historic Site · 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Family & Kids
ART CLUB  1st-6th grade
4:30 PM · $108.55 +
ART CLUB 1st-6th grade
B’s Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Avenue #Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704
Workshops & Classes
Botox + Ear Piercings by Lasting Balance Fall Open House
5:00 PM · Free
Botox + Ear Piercings by Lasting Balance Fall Open House
Meraki Salon and Spa · 3019 Spring Mill Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
Exhibitions & Art
Art Nights at the Dana-Thomas House
5:30 PM · Free
Art Nights at the Dana-Thomas House
Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site · 301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703
Workshops & Classes
Brushstrokes With B -Hello PumpkinSold out
6:00 PM · $39.19 +
Brushstrokes With B -Hello Pumpkin
B’s Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Avenue #Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704
Workshops & Classes

Fri, Nov 6

HOMESCHOOL ART CLUB HANGOUT 1st-6th grade
2:00 PM · $97.88 +
HOMESCHOOL ART CLUB HANGOUT 1st-6th grade
B’s Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Avenue #Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704
Workshops & Classes
Dana-Thomas House Date Night and Evening Tours
5:30 PM · Free
Dana-Thomas House Date Night and Evening Tours
Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site · 301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703
Community & Social
Stained Glass Leaf
5:30 PM · $71.21 +
Stained Glass Leaf
B’s Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Avenue #Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704
Workshops & Classes
Beginner Crochet Class
6:30 PM · $35 +
Beginner Crochet Class
985 Clocktower Dr suite b · 985 Clocktower Drive #suite b, Springfield, IL 62704
Workshops & Classes
Truman State Bulldogs at Missouri State Bears
7:00 PM · See listing
Truman State Bulldogs at Missouri State Bears
Great Southern Bank Arena
Sports & Fitness
Ansar Shrine Circus
7:00 PM · See listing
Ansar Shrine Circus
Bank of Springfield Center · 1 Convention Center Plaza
Theater & Performing Arts

Sat, Nov 7

Art Journaling with Beth- Kids Storybook
10:00 AM · $81.88 +
Art Journaling with Beth- Kids Storybook
B’s Creative Studio (New Location) · 1333 Wabash Avenue #suite b, Jerome, IL 62704
Workshops & Classes
Attention to Detail: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty TourSold out
10:00 AM · Free
Attention to Detail: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tour
Dana Thomas House · 301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703
Community & Social
Ansar Shrine Circus
11:00 AM · See listing
Ansar Shrine Circus
Bank of Springfield Center · 1 Convention Center Plaza
Theater & Performing Arts
Building for Wildlife Program Series
11:30 AM · Free
Building for Wildlife Program Series
Old State Capitol State Historic Site · 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Family & Kids
Relax & Reset: Beginner Yoga with Naturalista Healing House
12:30 PM · $20 +
Relax & Reset: Beginner Yoga with Naturalista Healing House
Dance Creations Dance Studio · 1401 East Cottonwood Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Wellness & Mindfulness
Of Glass and Wood: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tour
1:00 PM · Free
Of Glass and Wood: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tour
Dana Thomas House · 301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703
Community & Social
Teddy Bear Sleepover at the Dana-Thomas House
2:00 PM · Free
Teddy Bear Sleepover at the Dana-Thomas House
Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site · 301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703
Family & Kids
Ansar Shrine Circus
3:00 PM · See listing
Ansar Shrine Circus
Bank of Springfield Center · 1 Convention Center Plaza
Theater & Performing Arts
History Nights at the Old State Capitol
5:15 PM · Free
History Nights at the Old State Capitol
Old State Capitol State Historic Site · 526 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Community & Social
Studio Sessions Friday Night @ Studio on 6th October
6:00 PM · $39.19 +
Studio Sessions Friday Night @ Studio on 6th October
Studio on 6th · 215 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Workshops & Classes
Ansar Shrine Circus
7:30 PM · See listing
Ansar Shrine Circus
Bank of Springfield Center · 1 Convention Center Plaza
Theater & Performing Arts
George Birge
8:00 PM · $35 +
George Birge
Boondocks · 2909 N Dirksen Pkwy
Concerts & Live MusicGeorge Birge

Sun, Nov 8

Second Chance Sundays - Tattoo Removal Clinic
12:00 PM · $55.20 +
Second Chance Sundays - Tattoo Removal Clinic
Eocene Medical Spa · 2341 West Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62704
Wellness & Mindfulness
Ansar Shrine Circus
12:30 PM · See listing
Ansar Shrine Circus
Bank of Springfield Center · 1 Convention Center Plaza
Theater & Performing Arts
Finger Knitting TURKEY
1:00 PM · $39.19 +
Finger Knitting TURKEY
B’s Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Avenue #Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704
Workshops & Classes
Finger Knitting PUMPKIN PIE PILLOW
4:00 PM · $39.19 +
Finger Knitting PUMPKIN PIE PILLOW
B’s Creative Studio · 1333 Wabash Avenue #Suite B, Springfield, IL 62704
Workshops & Classes
Ansar Shrine Circus
4:30 PM · See listing
Ansar Shrine Circus
Bank of Springfield Center · 1 Convention Center Plaza
Theater & Performing Arts

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Frequently asked questions about events in Springfield

How many events are free in Springfield?
About 20 percent of the listed events in Springfield are free. This means roughly one in five activities does not require a ticket purchase.
Where can I find the most upcoming events?
The venues with the most upcoming listings are the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Nelson Center Ice Rink In Lincoln Park, Sangamon Auditorium, White Oaks Mall, B's Creative Studio, and Bank of Springfield Center.
What is the most common type of event?
Theater & Performing Arts is the most listed event type with about 50 entries. Sports & Fitness follows with around 30 listings, while Workshops & Classes make up 15.
Which performers have upcoming dates in Springfield?
Performers with upcoming dates include the Springfield Jr. Blues, Come From Away, Cirque Italia - Water Circus, Pippin, and White Christmas.