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Every summer, the Springfield Area Arts Council presents Artist in the Park, a free, outdoor performance series in downtown Springfield. For 10 weeks, enjoy live music, dance, poetry, and more alongside local food trucks serving lunch for Food Truck Fridays. This family-friendly, accessible, and sensory-friendly event is presented in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Bring your lawn chairs and picnics! Enjoy 10 weeks of free, live concerts in downtown Springfield right across from the Governor’s Mansion.

ASL Interpreters
Family-Friendly Activities
Food Trucks & Tents
Maker’s Row & Community Row

Details: https://springfieldartsco.org/levittampspringfield/

The Springfield Area Arts Council has been a driving force behind the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since its launch in 2019, when we partnered with local organizations, including Downtown Springfield Inc., among others, to bring free, live music to the heart of our community. In 2025, SAAC became the official host organization of the series, building on that foundation to further expand its impact. As we return in 2026 with a renewed three-year grant, we are proud to continue working alongside our dedicated partners to present a vibrant, inclusive concert series that brings people together and strengthens our local arts and cultural landscape.

Every summer, the Springfield Area Arts Council presents Artist in the Park, a free, outdoor performance series in downtown Springfield. For 10 weeks, enjoy live music, dance, poetry, and more alongside local food trucks serving lunch for Food Truck Fridays. This family-friendly, accessible, and sensory-friendly event is presented in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Bring your lawn chairs and picnics! Enjoy 10 weeks of free, live concerts in downtown Springfield right across from the Governor’s Mansion.

ASL Interpreters
Family-Friendly Activities
Food Trucks & Tents
Maker’s Row & Community Row

Details: https://springfieldartsco.org/levittampspringfield/

The Springfield Area Arts Council has been a driving force behind the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since its launch in 2019, when we partnered with local organizations, including Downtown Springfield Inc., among others, to bring free, live music to the heart of our community. In 2025, SAAC became the official host organization of the series, building on that foundation to further expand its impact. As we return in 2026 with a renewed three-year grant, we are proud to continue working alongside our dedicated partners to present a vibrant, inclusive concert series that brings people together and strengthens our local arts and cultural landscape.

Every summer, the Springfield Area Arts Council presents Artist in the Park, a free, outdoor performance series in downtown Springfield. For 10 weeks, enjoy live music, dance, poetry, and more alongside local food trucks serving lunch for Food Truck Fridays. This family-friendly, accessible, and sensory-friendly event is presented in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Springfield Area Arts Council, in partnership with Downtown Springfield Inc., hires local musicians to provide live music at the Old Capitol Farmers Market, Farmers Market Brunch, and Farmers Market Street Dinner.

Springfield Area Arts Council, in partnership with Downtown Springfield Inc., hires local musicians to provide live music at the Old Capitol Farmers Market, Farmers Market Brunch, and Farmers Market Street Dinner.

3 barns - 3 acres - 100+ curated vendors. Unique vintage and antiques, handmade goods, flea market treasures, boutiques, food trucks, live music and lots of fun!

Darren Dalenberg
LeadershipDNA
(872) 267-3922
info@LeadershipByDNA.com

Live2Lead Springfield 2026 Coming to Erin’s Pavilion on November 13

Springfield, IL — Central Illinois leaders, aspiring youth and young professionals are invited to Live2Lead Springfield 2026, a one-day leadership experience coming to Erin’s Pavilion on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Hosted by LeadershipDNA, the event will bring together established and emerging leaders from across business, nonprofit, education and the community for a day of growth, practical ideas and meaningful connection. This year’s theme, “Climb Higher,” is built around helping attendees rise to the next level in how they lead, serve and influence others.

Attendees can expect four world-class speakers, a live panel of local experts and highly interactive sessions designed to turn each segment into practical takeaways and clear next-step actions. Live2Lead Springfield is built to go beyond motivation alone by giving participants fresh perspective, renewed energy and real tools they can carry back into work, school and everyday leadership.

Live2Lead Springfield 2026 is currently sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Springfield IL and Chick-fil-A White Oaks.

The Climb Starts Now. Plan ahead and reserve seats for your team now for a powerful day of leadership growth this November and start building momentum together. Registration is open at leadershipbydna.com/events.

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