It finally feels like fall! If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you’ll find seasonal favorites, live music, theater, movies, Celtic traditions, and family-friendly fall fun happening throughout the Springfield area.
Friday
New Salem Candlelight Walk takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem. Experience the historic village illuminated by candlelight. The event continues Saturday and Sunday. More Info
Rhythm on Route 66 begins at 6 p.m. at the Illinois State Museum. Enjoy an evening of music, art, and refreshments. More Info
America 250 Movie Series: All the President’s Men begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. More Info
Spencer Theatre Company presents Misery opens at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. More Info
Saturday
New Salem Candlelight Walk returns from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem. More Info
Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds. More Info
Hard Cider Fest runs from noon to 5:30 p.m. at West of Wise Winery. More Info
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular lights up the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event also takes place Sunday evening. More Info
Spencer Theatre Company presents Misery returns to the Hoogland Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. More Info
The Magic of Motown comes to the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. More Info
The Prince Experience takes the stage at Danenberger Family Vineyards at 8 p.m. More Info
Sunday
New Salem Candlelight Walk concludes from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem. More Info
Clarence’s Classic takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bomke’s Patch. More Info
Spencer Theatre Company presents Misery concludes its run at the Hoogland Center for the Arts with a 3 p.m. performance. More Info
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More Info