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Springfield, IL

What should we do with the kids?

Family events, free things to do and places kids love, near you.

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Halloween Safety Event

Today · All day

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FREEAll agesSeasonal

This weekend

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Halloween at the Market

Saturday · All day

Visit Springfield Illinois Events · Springfield · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal
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Queer Pride Halloween Bash

Saturday · All day

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FREEAll agesSeasonal
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Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales

Saturday · All day · runs through Nov 19

Visit Springfield Illinois Events · Springfield · < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Places to go near Springfield

Zoos, museums, wildlife, parks and more, open beyond event dates.

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Not many places within 25 miles, so this includes places up to 88 miles away. Each one shows its distance.

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