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.

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Fall Guide
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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.

Campout 4 Homeless Veterans
Fall Guide
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Supporting veterans with a fundraising campout

Fifth Street Renaissance helps thousands of homeless members of our community annually.

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Visit Springfield shares upcoming local events

Guests can watch the reenactment of the Lincolns’ wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Prior to an apple picking adventure, people can do a little preparation to ensure the afternoon is fun and fruitful.
Fall Guide
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Apple picking pointers

Prior to an apple picking adventure, people can do a little preparation to ensure the afternoon is fun and fruitful.

Fall Guide
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Celebrate Autumn with these 5 fall drink recipes everyone will love!

From cozy cocktails to sparkling mocktails, these trending drink recipes are all about celebrating autumn with style.

When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch's cauldron full of chocolate bars.
Fall Guide
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What to do with leftover Halloween candy

When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch’s cauldron full of chocolate bars.

November and fall
Fall Guide
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October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — October is in the heart of “Spooky Season.”  […]

Chatham Jaycees Oktoberfest
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Chatham

Everything you’d expect from Oktoberfest…right down to lederhosen!

A scared skeleton
Fall Guide
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Why we love to be scared: The story behind Halloween’s frights

From the earliest ghost houses to massive theme-park events, why Halloween’s scares still thrill.