Free Events and Things to do in Springfield, IL

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Connect Group (Madison)
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 PM
Bethalto · Bethalto Church of God
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Connect Group (Madison)
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 PM
Bethalto · Bethalto Church of God
Central IL REI Meetup
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00 AM + 4 more
Peoria · 736 SW Washington St
Central IL REI Meetup
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00 AM + 4 more
Peoria · 736 SW Washington St
Holiday Shores Bunco
Thu, Jan 7, 6:30 PM
Edwardsville · Holiday Shores Clubhouse Ballroom
Holiday Shores Bunco
Thu, Jan 7, 6:30 PM
Edwardsville · Holiday Shores Clubhouse Ballroom
November Coffee Social Hour
Wed, Nov 11, 9:00 AM
Edwardsville · The Vault Coffee Ice Creamery
November Coffee Social Hour
Wed, Nov 11, 9:00 AM
Edwardsville · The Vault Coffee Ice Creamery
Family Search Workshop
Sat, Nov 21, 9:30 AM + 2 more
Mount Sterling · Brown County Public Library
Family Search Workshop
Sat, Nov 21, 9:30 AM + 2 more
Mount Sterling · Brown County Public Library
Almost full
Community Trauma and Resiliency
Thu, Dec 17, 10:30 AM
Peoria · YMCA Peoria Multi-Purpose Room
Almost full
Community Trauma and Resiliency
Thu, Dec 17, 10:30 AM
Peoria · YMCA Peoria Multi-Purpose Room
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First Student Normal, IL - Walk-in Wednesdays
Wednesday at 10:00 AM + 21 more
Normal · First Student, Inc.
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First Student Normal, IL - Walk-in Wednesdays
Wednesday at 10:00 AM + 21 more
Normal · First Student, Inc.
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Transportation Driver Volunteer Open House
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 AM
Peoria · American Red Cross
Just added
Transportation Driver Volunteer Open House
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 AM
Peoria · American Red Cross
Plant Powered Peoria Plantsgiving Potluck 2026
Sun, Nov 15, 11:30 AM
Peoria · FFC's Life Together Center
Plant Powered Peoria Plantsgiving Potluck 2026
Sun, Nov 15, 11:30 AM
Peoria · FFC's Life Together Center
Almost full
Winter Bash 2026 - Stern Pro Circuit Pinball Tournament
Sat, Dec 12, 11:00 AM
Wood River · 102 N Whitelaw Ave
Almost full
Winter Bash 2026 - Stern Pro Circuit Pinball Tournament
Sat, Dec 12, 11:00 AM
Wood River · 102 N Whitelaw Ave
Peoria, IL - WinterJam Volunteers - ChildFund
Thu, Feb 18, 4:15 PM
Peoria · Peoria Civic Center
Peoria, IL - WinterJam Volunteers - ChildFund
Thu, Feb 18, 4:15 PM
Peoria · Peoria Civic Center
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Recovery Cafe Recovery Resource Vendor Sign-Up
Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 AM
Alton · OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
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Recovery Cafe Recovery Resource Vendor Sign-Up
Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 AM
Alton · OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
Recovery Cafe -Connection, Support and Recovery Resources
Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 AM
Alton · OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
Recovery Cafe -Connection, Support and Recovery Resources
Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 AM
Alton · OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
FOODEESFEST Peoria, Illinois (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
Fri, Sep 10, 1:00 PM
Peoria · Northwoods Mall
FOODEESFEST Peoria, Illinois (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
Fri, Sep 10, 1:00 PM
Peoria · Northwoods Mall
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Live Trivia Game Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings - Peoria
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 44 more
Peoria · Buffalo Wild Wings
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Live Trivia Game Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings - Peoria
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 44 more
Peoria · Buffalo Wild Wings
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Opt Outside Nature Walk at Comlara Park
Sat, Nov 28, 1:00 PM
Hudson · Comlara Park
Just added
Opt Outside Nature Walk at Comlara Park
Sat, Nov 28, 1:00 PM
Hudson · Comlara Park
Sales end soon
Number 9 Networking - Edwardsville, IL - 9am
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
Edwardsville · Madison County Farm Bureau
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Number 9 Networking - Edwardsville, IL - 9am
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
Edwardsville · Madison County Farm Bureau
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SIUE Veteran's Day Luncheon
Wed, Nov 11, 11:30 AM
Edwardsville · Morris University Center
Going fast
SIUE Veteran's Day Luncheon
Wed, Nov 11, 11:30 AM
Edwardsville · Morris University Center
Sustainable Self-Care - Riverbend
Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 AM
Alton · Johnson's Corner Restaurant
Sustainable Self-Care - Riverbend
Fri, Nov 20, 11:30 AM
Alton · Johnson's Corner Restaurant

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Frequently asked questions about Springfield

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Connect Group (Madison)

Central IL REI Meetup

Holiday Shores Bunco

November Coffee Social Hour

Which events are currently trending in Springfield?

The trending searches this month in Springfield are:

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Number 9 Networking - Edwardsville, IL - 9am

First Student Normal, IL - Walk-in Wednesdays

Live Trivia Game Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings - Peoria

Transportation Driver Volunteer Open House

Connect Group (Madison)

Connect Group (Madison)

Central IL REI Meetup

Central IL REI Meetup

Holiday Shores Bunco

Holiday Shores Bunco

November Coffee Social Hour

November Coffee Social Hour

Family Search Workshop

Family Search Workshop

Community Trauma and Resiliency

Community Trauma and Resiliency

First Student Normal, IL - Walk-in Wednesdays

First Student Normal, IL - Walk-in Wednesdays

Transportation Driver Volunteer Open House

Transportation Driver Volunteer Open House

Plant Powered Peoria Plantsgiving Potluck 2026

Plant Powered Peoria Plantsgiving Potluck 2026

Winter Bash 2026 - Stern Pro Circuit Pinball Tournament

Winter Bash 2026 - Stern Pro Circuit Pinball Tournament

Peoria, IL - WinterJam Volunteers - ChildFund

Peoria, IL - WinterJam Volunteers - ChildFund

Recovery Cafe Recovery Resource Vendor Sign-Up

Recovery Cafe Recovery Resource Vendor Sign-Up

Recovery Cafe -Connection, Support and Recovery Resources

Recovery Cafe -Connection, Support and Recovery Resources

FOODEESFEST Peoria, Illinois (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

FOODEESFEST Peoria, Illinois (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

Live Trivia Game Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings - Peoria

Live Trivia Game Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings - Peoria

Opt Outside Nature Walk at Comlara Park

Opt Outside Nature Walk at Comlara Park

Number 9 Networking - Edwardsville, IL - 9am

Number 9 Networking - Edwardsville, IL - 9am

SIUE Veteran's Day Luncheon

SIUE Veteran's Day Luncheon

Sustainable Self-Care - Riverbend

Sustainable Self-Care - Riverbend

Things to do around Springfield

Trends in Springfield

1. Halloween

2. Trunk or treat

3. Fall

4. Kids

5. November

6. Speed dating

7. Singles party

8. Dana thomas house

9. Craft shows

10. Adult couples fun

11. Crowne plaza

12. Vendor events

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Springfield?

Which free events are coming up?