Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Joey McLaughlin talks with Illinois Times Michelle Ownbey on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about things to do this weekend in the Springfield area.

Dia de los Muertos Family Day
SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Illinois State Museum is hosting a full day of activities including painting, storytelling, dance performances and lessons.
Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

Prairie Schooners Learn to Homebrew Day
SATURDAY: 12-4 p.m.
Learn more about the Prairie Schooners Home Brew Club, the process of brewing beer, and enjoy craft beers or drafts.
Bald Buddha Brewing

Roaring 20s Murder Mystery
SATURDAY: 7 p.m.
Join the immersive event to find out who killed Al Spumoni, the world-famous bootlegger and ice cream tycoon. Signature mocktails and appetizers.
Phoenix Center Out on Second

Great War Encampment
SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and SUNDAY: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Illinois State Military Museum Living History Detachment and re-enactors from around the Midwest will tell the story of the Great War.
Illinois State Military Museum, N. MacArthur Boulevard

Hope for the Holidays Fine Art and Craft Fair
SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., SUNDAY: 12-4 p.m.
Begin your holiday shopping at a show with more than 25 artists and craftsmen. Proceeds help support international missionaries.
Hope Presbyterian Church, Wabash Avenue