If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, it’s a packed Halloween weekend around Springfield with trick-or-treat events, haunted happenings, live entertainment, theater, and family-friendly fun.
Halloween Happenings
Zoolie Ghoulie takes place at Henson Robinson Zoo Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More Info
Lincoln Home Halloween runs Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. This family-friendly event is free. More Info
Halloween Ice Jamz takes place Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Nelson Center. Wear your costume and enjoy spooky music, hot cider, candy, crafts, selfie stations, and more. More Info
Hallowpalooza takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kidzeum with face painting, a costume parade, live animal encounters, and more. More Info
Halloween Crafts & Games takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Dana-Thomas House. Children 12 and under can enjoy Halloween-themed activities and crafts. More Info
Halloween Candy Giveaway takes place Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Illinois Governor’s Mansion. This event is free. More Info
Abe’s Haunted Hollow takes place Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. This event is free. More Info
Trick or Treat at the Old State Capitol runs Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is free for Pre-K through 5th grade students. More Info
9th Annual Halloween Parade steps off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Springfield. More Info
Friday
Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. More Info
Come From Away opens at the Hoogland Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. More Info
Saturday
October Fall Fun Day takes place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Scheels Sports Park. More Info
Forest Therapy begins at 9:30 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Garden. Registration is required for these guided nature walks. More Info
ParkCX2026 gets underway at 10 a.m. at Centennial Park. The event introduces participants and spectators to the sport of cyclocross. More Info
B.A.R.K. Ranger Program & Animal Adoption Event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center. More Info
Hadestown comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. More Info
Come From Away returns to the Hoogland Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. More Info