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The Weekender for Oct. 2-4, 2026: Candlelight Walk, Jersey Boys & Fall Fun

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The Weekender for Oct. 2-4, 2026: Candlelight Walk, Jersey Boys & Fall Fun


If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you’ll find fall festivities, live theater, family fun, classic cars, music, and outdoor events 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

Flannel and Fizz takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bomke’s Patch.  More Info

Good Witch/Bad Witch: A Wicked & Wonderful Celebration opens at The Legacy Theatre at 7 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.  More Info

Seussical Jr. opens at the Hoogland Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.  More Info

Jersey Boys comes to the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.  More Info

Saturday

New Salem Candlelight Walk returns from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem.  More Info

Donuts & Dogs 5K Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. at Southwind Park.  More Info

Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The show continues Sunday.  More Info

Hispanic Heritage Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Illinois State Museum.  More Info

Wings & Wheels Fly In/Car Show takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.  More Info

Good Witch/Bad Witch: A Wicked & Wonderful Celebration returns to The Legacy Theatre at 7 p.m.  More Info

Seussical Jr. returns to the Hoogland Center for the Arts at 7 p.m.  More Info

Night at the Farm begins at 6 p.m. at Bomke’s Patch.  More Info

Sunday

New Salem Candlelight Walk concludes from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem.  More Info

Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.  More Info

Grand Market takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at BJ Grand Salon & Spa on Robbins Road.  More Info

Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk Through Oak Ridge Cemetery runs from noon to 3:30 p.m.  More Info

Good Witch/Bad Witch: A Wicked & Wonderful Celebration concludes its run at The Legacy Theatre with a 2 p.m. performance.  More Info

Seussical Jr. concludes its run at the Hoogland Center for the Arts with a 2 p.m. performance.  More Info

The British are Coming: A Concert of English Organ Music begins at 4 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church.  More Info

Giovannie & The Hired Guns come to Boondocks. Doors open at 7 p.m.  More Info