October 2026

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Game Night at the Dana-Thomas House
Sarah Stone - Music in the Beer Garden
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The Road to Adventure: Exploring Route 66
Art Night: Watercolor for Relaxation
MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
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OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem
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Return of the Job Macabre: Obituary Writer
Blessing of the Animals
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Springfield City Council
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Old State Capitol Farmers Market
Book Chat: Somewhere Toward Freedom
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MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
Fall Craft Night at the Old State Capitol
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OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem
Date Night at the Dana-Thomas House
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The Turnaway Play
History Comes Alive: Fall Edition
Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol
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Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House
Illinois in the Revolutionary War
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Podcasting 102
Civil Civics: Who Gets to be a Citizen?
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Old State Capitol Farmers Market
Zine Club
History in Film
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MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
Art Night at the Dana-Thomas House: Mixed Media Mark Making Class
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Zoo Booth at the Dana-Thomas House
OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem
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History Comes Alive: Fall Edition
Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol
Building for Wildlife Program: Bat Houses!
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Paint-A-Pot at the Dana-Thomas House
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Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House
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Paint-A-Pot with Ceramics Made by Rosie at the Dana-Thomas House
Game Night at the Dana-Thomas House
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MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
Wonderclubs at the Springfield State Historic Sites
Art Night at the Dana-Thomas House: Fall Button Mosaic with Jeannie Serra — Just for Fun Designs
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OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem
Date Night and Evening Tours at the Dana-Thomas House
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Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol
Halloween Crafts and Games in the Dana-Thomas House Courtyard
Trunk or Treat at the Cathedral
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Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House
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Sip 'n Dip Great Falls
Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales: Día de los Muertos
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Game Night at the Dana-Thomas House
293
MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
Wonderclubs at the Springfield State Historic Sites
Art Night at the Dana-Thomas House: Kinusaiga with Marie Bukovic — Be YOUtiful Handcrafts by Marie
303
OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem
Date Night and Evening Tours at the Dana-Thomas House
312
Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol
History Night at the Old State Capitol

Events on Friday, October 16

Zoo Booth at the Dana-Thomas House

3:00 PM

📍 Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Staff from Henson Robinson Zoo will bring education animals and activities to the Dana House Courtyard. All are welcome; no reservations necessary. ...

OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS

3:30 PM

📍 STUDIO ON 6th

Off the Clock & On the Canvas is a relaxed, beginner-friendly acrylic painting class designed for adults looking to unwind, recharge, and enjoy a crea...

COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem

10:00 PM

📍 5th Street GEM

Fish Fry Fridays - All you can eat fish until 8:30 PM...

Date Night and Evening Tours at the Dana-Thomas House

10:30 PM

📍 Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Spend an enjoyable evening in the Dana-Thomas House. Your evening itinerary includes: • 5:30 pm: Bring your own snacks and nonalcoholic drinks to enjo...

America 250 Movie Series: All the President's Men

11:30 PM

📍 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Lights! Camera! Action! American cinema has been chronicling the American Story since the early days of silent, black and white films. As we celebrate...