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!

Pumpkin pie
Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Pumpkin pie is the classic holiday dessert

This recipe for “Pumpkin Pie” from Lines+Angles can be just what guests are looking for as they seek to tie a bow on their Thanksgiving feast.

IL State News
2 months ago
Hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895

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

Fall Guide
2 months 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 months ago
LLCC’s ‘Haunted Lab’ returns October 24

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

Fall Guide
3 months 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
3 months ago
Go out of your gourd and visit a local pumpkin patch

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

Fall Guide
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.