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!

Fall Guide
1 month ago
Mmmm…pie! 5 Fall desserts you’ll want to try

From Halloween parties to Thanksgiving spreads, these five fall-inspired dessert recipes blend seasonal favorites like pumpkin, apple, and chocolate into must-try treats for the cooler months in Springfield.

pumpkins and fall decorations
Local
2 months ago
Fall Harvest Festival October 11 & 12 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

Experience the beauty of autumn at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens’ Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12.

Fall Guide
2 months ago
‘9/11 Ride to Remember’ is upcoming

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, spectators all welcome.

Fall Guide
2 months ago
Where to go in September for fun fall events

Fireworks, walks, the Route 66 Mother Road Festival, and more!

Fall Guide
2 months ago
Walk into history Oct. 5

An influential Lutheran pastor is one of seven Oak Ridge Cemetery denizens featured in annual cemetery walk.