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Make Friday night a little more memorable. ✨

Date Night at the Dana-Thomas House invites you to slow down, enjoy some time with a friend or partner, and experience one of Springfield’s architectural treasures after hours.

🍽️ 5:30 p.m. — Bring your own snacks and nonalcoholic drinks to enjoy in the house
🏛️ 6 p.m. — Guided tour of the Dana-Thomas House

Want to make it extra special? Bloom Wine Bar & Florals is offering customizable charcuterie boxes available for advance pre-order and delivery to the Dana-Thomas House. 🧀🌸

📅 Fridays, Now–Oct. 30
📍 Dana-Thomas House | 301 E. Lawrence Ave.
🎟️ Free, but advance registration is required and space is limited.

Plan your Friday night → https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=40768

State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL

Springfield is filled with Lincoln history — from statues and stories to museums and memorials — all waiting to be explored. 🎩✨

Come see it for yourself ➡ https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/Landing/AbesPerfectJourney.aspx

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While they may not have taken home the top spots in this year’s Summer Photo Contest, these photos capture just a few of the many ways Springfield is . 🤩

Miss the contest? You can still share your Springfield photos with us and you could be featured in Visit Springfield’s digital or print marketing!

Submit your photos 👉 https://upload.crowdriff.com/springfield-illinois-cvb-8112be5e

📸 Photo credits:
1. MuChi Hsieh
2. Mariah Menietti
3. Jen Brady
4. Kaitlyn Sirtout
5. Hailey Antonacci
6. & 7. Caryn Bertman
8. Brian Bowles

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Who else is excited for fall to take over the Old Capitol Farmers Market presented by HSHS St. John's 🙋🎃🍂

The market runs through October 31, every Wednesday and Saturday morning from 8 AM - 12:30 PM, where you can find local farm and artisan vendors selling fresh produce, artisanal baked goods and cheeses, flowers and more. ✨

Plan your next visit 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=39398

📸: Old Capitol Farmers Market

Downtown Springfield, Inc.

Say goodbye to summer at one of Springfield's many events this weekend. ⛅️

Browse through our guide for inspiration and head to our website for more info 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/Events?id=Upcoming

Women's Pro Baseball League Capital City Century Clayville Historic Site Lincoln Memorial Garden Edwards Place Cathedral Church of St. Paul Springfield, IL Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum Springfield, IL - The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Dinner Show Boondocks Danenberger Family Vineyards BT Big Events

Springfield’s Horseshoe Trail just keeps growing! 🎉

📍 Bespoke Café + Kitchen is now on the Trail

Start your day with a Springfield classic — Bespoke serves up a breakfast horseshoe with your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, carnitas or beef barbacoa, plus eggs, potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy. 🍳🥓

And if you’re craving a 'shoe later in the day, they’ve got lunch horseshoe options, too!

Ready to eat your way through Springfield? Download your FREE Horseshoe Trail pass and start earning points to redeem for Horseshoe Trail swag 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/Landing/SpringfieldHorseshoeTrail.aspx #

It all comes down to this...🏆

The fight for the first-ever Women's Pro Baseball League Championship begins as the San Francisco Firebells take on the Los Angeles Queens in a best-of-five championship series.

⚾ September 16, 17 & 19
➕ September 20 & 22, if necessary
📍 Robin Roberts Stadium
🎟️ Tickets start at just $22

Be there as history is made and the inaugural WPBL Champion is crowned right here in Springfield. 👉 Get tickets and more event details: https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=39519

BUILD Springfield is back! Join us for a fun-filled day at Bunn Field on Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

There will be something for everyone, including Touch-A-Truck, free haircuts, inflatables, face painting, health screenings, complimentary food by Manny D’s, and tons of community resources.

Bunn Field — 1300 E. Division Street
Saturday, October 3
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Bring the family and come BUILD Springfield with us!

Visit the website for more information: https://build.springfield.il.us/

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As the sun goes down, the sky comes alive! 🎈✨

Head to Southwind Park on September 29 for the Night Glow Festival and watch hot air balloons light up the night sky.

Come early to watch the balloons inflate, grab some food from local vendors and settle in for the glow at dusk. Bring your favorite people and make a night of it! ✨

📅 September 29
⏰ 5:30–8 PM
📍 Southwind Park
🎟️ $5/person | Cash only

For the best experience, arrive between 5:30–6 PM. Parking is available at Capital Area Career Center with complimentary shuttle service to the park.

🎈 Full details: https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=39028

Springfield Park District