Welcome to your complete Guide to Fall in Springfield and surrounding areas! Think of this page as your hub for everything autumn has to offer—from pumpkin patches, horseback rides, and fall festivals to family-friendly events, local dining, and seasonal activities you won’t want to miss. We’ve gathered the best of the season into one easy-to-use guide so you can plan your weekends and discover hidden gems. Keep checking back—our Fall Guide will be updated throughout the season with fresh stories, new events, and local highlights.

CLICK HERE for trick-or-treat times and haunted houses, or CLICK HERE for local pumpkin patches!

Local
2 weeks ago
Trick-or-Treat times and haunted houses in the Springfield area? Check here!
Get candy, and get spooked, but check here first!
Fall Guide
3 weeks ago
LLCC’s ‘Haunted Lab’ returns October 24

Costumes are welcome, and popcorn will be available for added festive fun.

Fall Guide
3 weeks ago
Illinois' Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data

Instacart reports on the top Halloween candy in Illinois and across the country.

Pumpkins
Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
Go out of your gourd and visit a local pumpkin patch

Pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, pumpkin patches, and more!

Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
Parents can work together to make Halloween safer

Parents can work together to help reduce the safety risks associated with Halloween.

Funny West Highland White Terrier dog decorated with photo props sits near orange pumpkins, at home.
Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
Keep pets safe this Halloween

Here are some things pet parents should keep in mind prior to Halloween.

No matter your theme of choice, the following tips can help make you the talk of the town.
Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
Boo-tiful yards: Halloween themes to make your home ready for the holiday

From spooky to silly, here are ideas to make your home the talk of the neighborhood.

Tracey Ambrose is the "Portrait of Hope" for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is October 12th

Walk to raise awareness, unite communities, and contribute to life-saving research and programs.

Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
Affordable family-friendly activities

There are many ways for families to get out of the house and have fun without breaking the bank.

Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
Classic Fall movies to enjoy with the whole family

This fall, check out these classic films to pumpkin-spice up movie night with the family.

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