Oct 04 Saturday
Join us for a fun walk hosted by your local Sertoma Club of Springfield, Illinois!Check-In 9:00 am. Start time at 9:30 am.Celebrate Sound® returns most of the net proceeds directly to our community. Funds will be used to assist with the establishment of a new hearing clinic in Springfield for Medicaid patients.Remaining proceeds provide nationally awarded grants and scholarships through Sertoma, Inc.
The Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show will be held October 4 and 5, 2025 and we will be in the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The theme for this year's show is "Rocky Rainbow".There will be dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, kid's activities (fossil dig, spin and win, touch and feel, egg carton collection), silent auction, Springfield Maker Space, flint knapping, geode cracking, concessions, and much more. There will also be a brand new escape room this year!Times are 10 - 6 on Saturday and 10 - 5 on Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors over 65, free admission for those 12 and under and Scouts and 4H members in uniform when accompanied by an adult
Ever wonder what 2 old women with limited supervision and lots of Arsenic can get into?The Barn III is thrilled to bring Joseph Kesselring’s Comedy Murder Mystery - “Arsenic & Old Lace” - back to The Barn stage! This hilarious show was beloved by Barn audiences in 1978 and 1996…third time’s a charm, right?
Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, one learns there is nothing more poisonous than family!
Evening Performances (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) • Doors open at 5:30 PM, you can arrive between 5:30-6:30 to dine with us, show starts between 7-7:30 PM.Sunday Performances • Doors open at 11:30 AM, and you can arrive between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM to dine with us. Show starts between 1-1:30pm.
Purchase your theatre tickets in advance to reserve your spot in the Barn and your food/beverage bill will be delivered at Intermission along with dessert! Link to the current menu can be found here: https://www.thebarniii.com/menuFor more information, or to book tickets on your own, visit: www.thebarniii.com/tickets or call the Box Office at 309-965-2545
*NO PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, OCT. 31ST*
Ticket includes admission ONLY. Minimum $10 food/beverage purchase per person.
Oct 05 Sunday
On Oct. 5, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine will host its annual Open House, starting at 10 a.m. More than 40 informative booths and exhibits, featuring many live animals, will be spread throughout the veterinary campus. This family-friendly event doesn't require registration, and even parking is free! Refreshments, meals, and veterinary-themed apparel will be available for purchase.
A walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery. Actors in period costumes will tell personal stories of seven people buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery who made significant contributions to our community. Allow about two hours. Refreshments available for purchase. Hosted by the Sangamon County Historical Society. 217-525-1961
Oct 07 Tuesday
GRIEFSHARE grief recovery and support group will meet at the Parish Hall at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield. The fall session will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and meets weekly for 13 weeks. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics including "Is This Normal?," "The Challenges of Grief," "Grief and Your Relationships," "Why," and "Guilt and Anger." Thanks to a grant from Thrivent Financial, the workbook fees for this session will be waived. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough materials for everyone.For more information or to pre-register, please call 217.899.9418 or register at trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com.
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