Events in Springfield — October 2026 (63 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Springfield, Illinois brings 63 live events across the city, led by art (32), workshop (26), community (13). 22 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Springfield in October 2026?

There are 63 events in Springfield, Illinois in October 2026, including Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Wednesday at Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield, Guided Tour of the Old State Capitol State Historic Site at Old State Capitol State Historic Site (9:30 AM), Guided Tour of Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site at Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site (9:30 AM), Guided Tour of Dana-Thomas House at Dana Thomas House (9:30 AM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Springfield in October 2026?

Yes — 22 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Springfield. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Springfield for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Springfield, Illinois with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Springfield — October 2026

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Events in Springfield — October 2026

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Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Wednesday

Guided Tour of the Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Guided Tour of Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

Guided Tour of Dana-Thomas House

SKETCH SQUADE-Come draw and have some fun

Game Nights at Dana-Thomas House

LOVE PLANNING TRIPS? STOP DOING IT FOR FREE. (Springfield, IL)

Miles of Possibility 11th Annual Route 66 Conference October 8-11, 2026

Illinois Products Farmers Market — Thursday

Teacher Appreciation Night

Institute

Chapter 5 Conference: Celebrating the Respiratory Therapist

Dana-Thomas House Date Night and Evening Tours

Studio Sessions Friday Night @ Studio on 6th October

Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Saturday

Vampire's Ball at The Pasfield House

BRICK CONVENTION | LEGO Fan Expo | Springfield, IL

History Nights at the Old State Capitol

Paint the Town Saturday Night September Trees

Capitol Creations @ Old State Capitol BLACK LIGHT Saturdays

Paint the Town Saturday Night @ Studio on 6th October

Illinois Governor's Mansion Art Tours

Stained Glass with Mary-Witches Moon

No School Paint Party

Finger Knitting PUMPKIN

Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House

Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Wednesday

SIDE BY SIDE ART (Wednesdays)

Growing Into Your Board Position

Crochet Class -Spider

Paint with Ashley Blake “I am Magical” Paint Night

Art Nights at the Dana-Thomas House

Chicago Farmer @ Arlington's Historic Venue on Broadway

The Springfield Capital City Outdoor Makers & Artisans Fair

Stained Glass with Mary-Window Watchers

Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Saturday

Finger Knitting Black Cat

Building for Wildlife Progam Series

Let's Connect & Create | Springfield Girls Connect

Finger Knitting BOO

Explore Every Sense

Stained Glass with Mary-THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH

Dementia Caregiving 101 — Week 5: Research & Treatments

MOSAIC MONDAYS- Mosaic Turntable

Paint Party Experience-Hello Fall

Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Wednesday

Finger Knitting FRANKENSTEIN PILLOW

Wonderclubs at the Springfield Historic Sites

Create in History October at Dana Thomas House

Brushstrokes With B -Silly Goose

Stained Glass with Mary-Window Watchers

Water Circus Metropolis - Springfield, IL - October 23 - 26, 2026

Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Saturday

RS Bingo Night

Stained Glass with Mary-THE OWL

2026 SHPA Annual Meeting & Summit

Dementia Caregiving 101 — Week 6: Health and Wellness

MOSAIC MONDAYS- Mosaic Turntable

Meet the Mission: Springfield Public Schools Foundation

Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Wednesday

Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Wednesday

Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield — Wednesday

Guided Tour of the Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Guided Tour of the Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Guided Tour of Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

Guided Tour of Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

Guided Tour of Dana-Thomas House

Guided Tour of Dana-Thomas House

SKETCH SQUADE-Come draw and have some fun

SKETCH SQUADE-Come draw and have some fun

Game Nights at Dana-Thomas House

Game Nights at Dana-Thomas House

LOVE PLANNING TRIPS? STOP DOING IT FOR FREE. (Springfield, IL)