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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
7 days ago
Novembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the Novembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

FILE - A holiday tree at the Old State Capitol
Local
2 weeks ago
Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration

Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.

A mother and daughter cooking.
Local
3 weeks ago
Memorial Health dietitian highlights importance of blood sugar management

Zeff encourages people to schedule regular medical appointments and get their blood sugar tested, particularly those with a family history of diabetes.

Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular
Local
4 weeks ago
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Washington Park this weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — More than 2,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be on […]

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Fall Guide
1 month ago
‘Abe’s Haunted Hollow’ coming to ALPLM

Free Halloween fun and frights on Oct. 24.

UIS
Local
1 month ago
UIS Sangamon Experience to host ‘Story Harvest’ event

The event will feature workshops exploring how oral histories can preserve memories, uncover overlooked stories and strengthen connections to the past.

Lincoln Land Community College
Fall Guide
1 month ago
LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts

Performances throughout October, November, and December.

Fall plumbing problems
Plumbing Expert
1 month ago
Getting your home ready for fall: Why your plumbing deserves attention

Don’t wait until temperatures get consistently colder!

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