We’ve earned this weather — and this weekend, it’s finally arriving. With highs in the 70s and low 80s, it’s the perfect excuse to get outside and make the most of it. From concerts and community celebrations to family fun and fireworks, there’s no shortage of ways to fill your weekend.
Top Picks This Weekend
- Scotty McCreery & Josh Turner – Friday night at the Fairgrounds
- Juneteenth Celebrations & Unity Parade – throughout the weekend
- Lucky Horseshoes Fireworks Night – Saturday
- Free Zoo Day at Henson Robinson Zoo – Saturday
Friday
Scotty McCreery and Josh Turner
Sangamon County Fairgrounds, New Berlin
7:30 PM
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Night Moves – A Bob Seger Tribute
Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill
6:00 PM
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Juneteenth Family Day
Old State Capitol Grounds
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FREE – art, history, and more
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Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
Hoogland Center for the Arts
7:30 PM
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Saturday
Juneteenth Celebration Unity Parade
South Grand & MLK
10:00 AM
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Juneteenth Park Celebration (Day 1)
Comer Cox Park
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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run
Southwind Park
9:00 AM
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Y Ninja Obstacle Run
Springfield YMCA (W. Iles Ave.)
10:00 AM
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Henson Robinson Zoo Day
Henson Robinson Zoo
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FREE admission for all ages
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World War II Event
Illinois State Military Museum
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Abe’s Ancient Athletics
4th & Jackson Street
4:00 PM
$40 to compete | Free to attend
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Sunshine Daydream – A Grateful Dead Tribute
Stadium Smokehouse Bar & Grill
6:30 PM
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Sangamon County Fair Rodeo
Sangamon County Fairgrounds
7:00 PM
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Springfield Lucky Horseshoes + Fireworks Night
Robin Roberts Stadium
Game + post-game fireworks
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Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
Hoogland Center for the Arts
7:30 PM
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Sunday
Juneteenth Park Celebration (Day 2)
Comer Cox Park
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Springfield Theatre Company Presents For Colored Girls Who Have Considered…
Hoogland Center for the Arts
3:00 PM
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Sangamon County Fair Demolition Derby
Sangamon County Fairgrounds
5:00 PM
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Wrap-Up
If there’s ever been a weekend to stay busy, this is it. Whether you’re in it for the music, the food, or the community celebrations — get out and enjoy it.