Springfield, IL, (CAPITOL CITY NOW) get a rundown of the biggest weekend events with the Illinois Times‘ Michelle Ownbey.

The Lincolns of Springfield
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
The love story we never knew between Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

History Comes Alive
May 31- through Aug. 4
Meet the Lincolns, attend a flag-lowering ceremony, visit the local museums and historic sites and more.

Heritage Days
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Kids area, carnival, food, live music.
Little Flower School

8K Trail Race and Kids Fun Run
SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m.
Race takes place over the scenic trails and pathways of the historic Lincoln Memorial Garden.

APL Annual Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk
SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Enjoy a morning of furry fun with Mel-O-Cream donuts, activities for kids and dogs, costume contest. Limited on-site registration.
Southwind Park

Still Standing 50 + 2
SUNDAY: 4 p.m.
Celebrate 52 years with Pastor Jerry Jones and the Fantastic Jones Family. Bring a non-perishable food item for a local pantry.
Fresh Visions Community Church