Events starting Oct. 6

Sat., Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce

108 West Market Street, 2nd Floor, Taylorville Taylorville

Free

This event, in its 39th year, is hosted by The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce. Features chili judging, children's activities and three pageants, KidZone, and of course, lunch and dinner in the Chillitent. Live music on both days. 217-824-4919

Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show

Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

Adults $2, seniors $1, children 12 and younger and Scouts in uniform free

Fairs & Festivals

"Chillin in the Ice Age.” Features mineral, fossil and jewelry dealers, exhibits, silent auction, concessions, escape room and kids’ activities. Presented by Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society. 217-414-0033

Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bomke's Patch

605 Country Lake Road, Springfield Springfield Area

Holiday Happenings

A fun-filled weekend of music, food, local vendors and more. 217-670-2470

Alpaca Farm Days

Sat., Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Alpacas of Indian Point Hills

17229 Vaneman St., Petersburg Central Illinois

Free admission

Bulletin Board, Children's Corner

A family day at the alpaca farm. Learn about alpacas and shop alpaca products. Kids activities. 217-414-0266

Not Petty, Taylorville Jazz Band, The Tangents, Avery Kern

Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Taylorville Square

Washington St., Taylorville Taylorville

Live Music

Sunday's Chillifest musical lineup. Not Petty begins at 10 a.m. on the main stage with the Taylorville Jazz Band taking the stage at 12:30pm. On the north stage, The Tangents will play from 11am to 1p.m. and Avery Kern from 2 to 4pm. 217-824-4919

Cops & Bobbers Fishing Clinic

Sun., Oct. 6, 12-3 p.m.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Dept of Natural Resources, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield North Side

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Free

Children's Corner, Bulletin Board, Nature, Science & Environment

Children ages 6-13 can spend an afternoon of fishing with the officers from the Springfield Police Department. Poles and bait will be provided. Participants will receive a T-shirt, light snacks and refreshments. Register at https://bit.ly/47XVGbD. 217-788-8325

Pickleball Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Sun., Oct. 6, 12:30 p.m.

Chatham Community Park

731 S. Main St., Chatham Chatham

Free

Health & Fitness, Sports, Food & Drink

Please join Friends of Chatham Pickleball to celebrate the grand opening of 16 brand new pickleball courts. Includes open play, pickleball instruction. Food and beverages will be available.

Sunshine Daydream, Dead Man's Dog

Sun., Oct. 6, 1-7 p.m.

LevelUp Seed & Garden Supply

1801 S. Sixth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

LevelUp Cup Harvest Festival. Features growers' competition, raffles, giveaways and live music by Sunshine Daydream (Grateful Dead tribute band, 1-5pm) and and Dead Man's Dog (5:15-7pm). 217-725-8335

Lil Higgy and the House Reckers

Sun., Oct. 6, 2 p.m.

Dud's Bar and Grill

413 E. Central Ave., Benld Central Illinois

Live Music

217-835-3555

Robert Sampson

Sun., Oct. 6, 2-5 p.m.

Hill Prairie Winery

23753 Lounsberry Road, Oakford Central Illinois

Live Music

217-635-9900

Forty-Niner Throwback Party

Sun., Oct. 6, 2-7 p.m.

Goodfellas Pub

518 Bruns Lane, Springfield Springfield Area

$5

Fundraisers and Galas, Food & Drink, Live Music, Special Music Events

Five musical acts take the stage at this event. A portion of the proceeds will help veterans through Military Families Together. Kortney Leatherwood will play from 2 to 2:45pm followed by Mississippi Leghound (3-3:45pm), The Cocktails (4-4:45pm), The Rick Mari Band (5-5:45pm) and Hipbone Sam Band (6-6:45pm). Hipbone Sam will be the MC. A food truck will be on site. 217-679-2119

Kortney Leatherwood, Mississippi Leghound, The Cocktails, The Rick Mari Band, Hipbone Sam Band

Sun., Oct. 6, 2-7 p.m.

Goodfellas Pub

518 Bruns Lane, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

Musical entertainment during the Forty-Niner Throwback Party, part of the proceeds of which will benefit Military Families Together. 217-679-2119

Big Guy's Digital Sound Experience with guest singers

Sun., Oct. 6, 3-6 p.m.

Lucky's on the Square

108 S. 6th St., Petersburg Central Illinois

No cover

Live Music, Special Music Events

217-691-0740

The Jonnie Concaroo Band

Sun., Oct. 6, 3 p.m.

It's All About Wine

1305 Wabash Ave Suite M, Springfield Springfield Area

Live Music

The Jonnie Concaroo Band plays classic songs from old-time rock 'n' roll, country, blues and jazz.

Al Kitchen

Sun., Oct. 6, 3-6 p.m.

Trails End Saloon

6445 Old Route 54, Curran Central Illinois

Free

Live Music

Live music and dancing. 217-483-7078

Naughty & Nice

Sun., Oct. 6, 3-6 p.m.

Brookhills Golf Club

5350 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield West Side

Live Music

217-787-8495

Brian Shartzer

Sun., Oct. 6, 6-9 p.m.

Mother Road Diner

625 E. St. Joseph St., Springfield Southern View

Live Music

217-503-4802

John Drake

Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-793-3601

Entries Open for 2025 National STEM Festival

Through Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

Nature, Science & Environment

Submissions for the 2025 National STEM Festival are open through Oct. 20. Top-scoring students will be named National STEM Champions and earn an expense-paid trip to showcase their projects at the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C. in March.

Sensory-Friendly Visit Times

First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Continues through Dec. 1

Kidzeum of Health and Science Children's Museum

412 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Admission

Children's Corner, Nature, Science & Environment

Lights and noises are turned down to make the museum more comfortable for visitors with sensory differences so they can explore and discover the galleries at their own pace. Headphones are available for loan at the Admissions Desk. 217-971-4435

Fantastical Folk Jam

First Sunday of every month, 4-6 p.m. and Third Sunday of every month, 4-6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 29

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Live Music

Featuring country, folk, Americana and bluegrass.

Sunday Service

Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

745 Woodside Road, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Faith & Philosophy

Worship and fellowship. Unitarian Universalists are accountable to each another for doing the work of living shared values of interdependence, equity, transformation, pluralism, generosity and justice through the spiritual discipline of love. Religious education classes for children from preschool through junior high and a staffed nursery for children age 3 and younger are provided during the service. 217-585-9550