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Step into the spirit of the holidays with decor arranged by the Springfield Civic Garden Club. Enjoy the sparkle of art glass throughout the house. Tours run every 15 minutes; final departure at 6:30 PM. Post-tour cocoa and s'mores in the courtyard, with live music by Ben Bedford from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. (No live music December 26.) Courtyard closes at 7:45 PM. Registration available through Eventbrite but not required.

Dailey and Vincent: celebrating all-American music with country, bluegrass, and gospel!

Shop 20+ women-owned vendors from around Central Illinois! Learn about local non-profit organizations that specialize in assisting women and families in our community and ways you can help.Sip delicious, unique mocktails served up by Tipsy Sol

Democracy Detectives: Dig Into the Past — Uncover the Truth! In this immersive educational experience, students will become critical thinkers and courtroom analysts as they examine one of the most dramatic events in American history; the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the controversial trial that followed. In this session of Democracy Detectives, students won’t just learn about history; they’ll experience it, question it, and uncover the deeper truths behind one of the nation’s most dramatic trials. Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery?

This is a free program geared to 6th - 8th students. Advance registration is required.

Step into the spirit of the holidays with decor arranged by the Springfield Civic Garden Club. Enjoy the sparkle of art glass throughout the house. Tours run every 15 minutes; final departure at 6:30 PM. Post-tour cocoa and s'mores in the courtyard, with live music by Ben Bedford from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. (No live music December 26.) Courtyard closes at 7:45 PM. Registration available through Eventbrite but not required.

Step into the spirit of the holidays with decor arranged by the Springfield Civic Garden Club. Enjoy the sparkle of art glass throughout the house. Tours run every 15 minutes; final departure at 6:30 PM. Post-tour cocoa and s'mores in the courtyard, with live music by Ben Bedford from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. (No live music December 26.) Courtyard closes at 7:45 PM. Registration available through Eventbrite but not required.

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.

Now playing at Maldaner’s in Springfield, IL, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.

Planning a group celebration or private event in Springfield? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 14, 2026
Feb 28, 2026

Join the Prairie Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Jim Tallman, for their March concert! Admission is free to the concert, however a donation is suggested. Please follow the Prairie Wind Ensemble on Facebook and Instagram for more information!

Q.U.I.L.T.S of Springfield is pleased to announce their 2026 quilt show, Seam to Shining Seam on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, 2026.

Our show is being held in the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (Gate 9-on 5th St). A map is included on our website www.SpringfieldQuilts.com. The building is equipped with ramps for accessibility, parking is free, and a few wheelchairs will be available for your use at no cost, should one be needed. You may purchase food and drinks at the show and relax in a large seating area while enjoying your lunch or a snack.
Our show is the largest in the area with about 400 quilts and quilted items on display and over 1,200 in attendance. In addition, we will have a raffle quilt, Quilts of Valor presentations, bed turnings, demonstrations, quilt appraisals (by appointment), door prizes, many vendors (for non-quilters, too!). A sale of small quilt-related items will benefit a selected charity.

Please contact us with questions at 217-652-9839 or by email at springfieldquilts@gmail.com. Also, visit our website for more information about the quilt show, raffle quilt, a schedule of events, map, directions and more.

Step into the spirit of the holidays with decor arranged by the Springfield Civic Garden Club. Enjoy the sparkle of art glass throughout the house. Tours run every 15 minutes; final departure at 6:30 PM. Post-tour cocoa and s'mores in the courtyard, with live music by Ben Bedford from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. (No live music December 26.) Courtyard closes at 7:45 PM. Registration available through Eventbrite but not required.