# Events & Things To Do In Springfield, Illinois on 16th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Springfield, Illinois on 16th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Springfield, Illinois on 16th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Springfield

- **Event Name**: Ridgely School Skate Night
  - **Description**: Join us for a Fundraiser Skate Night for Ridgely School!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 5:30-7:30pm
Admission $6, Skate Rental $5

HALF of each paid admission will go to Ridgely School!

The arcade will be available, and the snack bar will be open to purchas
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/ridgely-school-skate-night/200029766801044
  - **Venue**: 1500 Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62711
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: BCOE LOBBY DAY 2026
  - **Description**: Join BCOE in Springfield on April 16, 2026 for Lobby Day as we advocate for policies that support Black contractors!About this EventWe will depart from Matteson, IL at 7:00 AM and return at approximately 7:00 PM. Tickets
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 am – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/bcoe-lobby-day-2026/100001985414487177
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Capitol Building
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Newsies Jr
  - **Description**: Join the Springfield Christian School Drama Club as they present Newsies Jr.

Over 50 students have spent hours rehearsing.  Come join the fun!

Ticket donation at the door.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/newsies-jr/200029861356027
  - **Venue**: Springfield Christian School
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  - **Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Building High Performing Teams 1-Day Workshop | Springfield, IL
  - **Description**: Get ready to level up your team skills and crush goals together in this action-packed workshop!About this EventEvent DetailsDuration: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/building-high-performing-teams-1-day-workshop-|-springfield-il/100001985983925382
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 1,764
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Entertainment, performances, Contests
- **Event Name**: 6th annual Women's Business Showcase
  - **Description**: The 6th Annual WECI Women's Business Showcase is happening on April 16th 430-7pm at Crowne Plaza.

Click "Going" on this event page & stay tuned for more info as we get closer to the big day!

Attendees come out and sip, shop & socialize with our
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/6th-annual-womens-business-showcase/200029168980213
  - **Venue**: Crowne Plaza Springfield
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- **Event Name**: Drumming Circle
  - **Description**: Bring your instruments and zeal and join in the monthly Drumming Circle hosted by Dave Tell. The circle will be held inside in Margaret Cain Hall.
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/drumming-circle/200029890355345
  - **Venue**: 417 E Cordelia St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62703
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- **Event Name**: Illinois Local Networking Series April 2026 Hosted by Small Business Growth Corporation
  - **Description**: Join us for the Illinois Local Networking Series in April 2026, hosted by Small Business Growth Corp. 

This event offers a platform for local businesses to connect, share ideas, and grow together. It's an excellent opportunity to network with fellow entr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/illinois-local-networking-series-april-2026-hosted-by-small-business-growth-corporation/200029768347648
  - **Venue**: 2401 W White Oaks Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-7423, United States
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  - **Categories**: business
- **Event Name**: The ISM Teacher's Lounge Presents: Teaching Climate Change- Virtual Program
  - **Description**: The ISM Teacher’s Lounge invites you to join a book chat on Teaching Climate Change: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing Hope and ResilienceAbout this EventThe Illinois State Museum’s Teacher’s Lounge is excited to present
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/the-ism-teachers-lounge-presents-teaching-climate-change-virtual-program/100001985835236650
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Museum
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: JLS April Book Club: "The Bright Years" by Sarah Damoff
  - **Description**: Book: "The Bright Years" by Sarah Damoff
Host: Lisa Shelton
Location: Schlee’s Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop

One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they’
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    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/jls-april-book-club-the-bright-years-by-sarah-damoff/200029759507915
  - **Venue**: Schlee’s Gourmet Bakery & Bottle Shop
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Springfield Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/springfield-area-pop-up-picnic-park-date-for-couples-self-guided-tickets/100001924016297539
  - **Venue**: Southwind Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Pennies for the Park 3
  - **Description**: Join Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium for Pennies in the Park 3 to be hosted in the maintenance building at historic Robin Roberts Stadium on Thursday, April 16th at 5pm. Bring your pennies, or other financial contributions and join us for a fun event!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/pennies-for-the-park-3/200029839340113
  - **Venue**: 1415 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL
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## Trending Events in Springfield

- **Event Name**: Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street 2026
  - **Description**: Location: Historic Walnut Street between John Q. Hammons Parkway and National AvenueSpringfield, Missouri (Midwest)417-862-2787EVENT INFORMATIONArtsfest makes art essential to t
  - **Venue**: South National Avenue
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6964471324be6.jpg
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Springfield Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: JORDAN VALLEY PARK - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Springfield Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Southwind Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Concert with Little Big Town, Gary LeVox, Gretchen Wilson and more
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Great Southern Bank Arena
🏠 Address: 685 South John Q. Hammonds Pkwy., Springfield, MO 65897
🌆 City: Springfield
📍 Location: 37.2021, -93.2831🌟 Journey into wonder at National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Concert with Little Big Town, Gar
  - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena
- **Event Name**: Kindig-it Design at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, MO
  - **Description**: Be a part of where it all started -- the 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade on Aug. 7-8 in Springfield, MO.

Experience the Birthplace of Rt. 66 Festival with hundreds of classic cars, outstanding live music at three stages, great tastes at D
  - **Venue**: Downtown Springfield, Springfield, Missouri
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- **Event Name**: Jeff Dunham at Bank of Springfield Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Jeff Dunham at Bank of Springfield Center, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Bank of Springfield Center in the heart of Springfield, IL
  - **Venue**: Bank of Springfield Center
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- **Event Name**: National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff: Little Big Town  Gary Levox  & Gretchen Wilson
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff: Little Big Town  Gary Levox  & Gretchen Wilson, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Great Southern Bank Arena
  - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena
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- **Event Name**: Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration Concert
  - **Description**: �JUST ANNOUNCED �

The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration Concert featuring Little Big Town, Chris Jansen, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Gretchen Wilson, Ozark Mountain Daredevils and The Haygoods

April 30 | 5:15 PM 

Tickets on sale 1/30 at
  - **Venue**: 685 S John Q Hammons Parkway, Springfield, MO, United States, Missouri 65807
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- **Event Name**: Henry Winkler Meet and Greet Saturday May 9th
  - **Description**: Don’t miss the legendary Henry Winkler at the Zombie Hideout in Springfield, MA Saturday May 9th from 10am-1pm! 

Doors are gonna open up at 8:30 AM for people to start picking up their packages. You must be in line no later than 12:30 PM.  If you are not
  - **Venue**: 362 Cooley St, Springfield, MA 01128-1144, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Ridgely School Skate Night (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1500 Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62711), BCOE LOBBY DAY 2026 (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 am at Illinois State Capitol Building), Newsies Jr (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Springfield Christian School), Building High Performing Teams 1-Day Workshop | Springfield, IL (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:00 am at For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com), 6th annual Women's Business Showcase (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 04:30 pm at Crowne Plaza Springfield).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Springfield?
  - **A:** BCOE LOBBY DAY 2026 (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 am at Illinois State Capitol Building), The ISM Teacher's Lounge Presents: Teaching Climate Change- Virtual Program (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Illinois State Museum).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Springfield in April 2026?
  - **A:** Ridgely School Skate Night (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1500 Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62711), BCOE LOBBY DAY 2026 (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 am at Illinois State Capitol Building), Newsies Jr (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Springfield Christian School), Building High Performing Teams 1-Day Workshop | Springfield, IL (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:00 am at For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com), 6th annual Women's Business Showcase (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 04:30 pm at Crowne Plaza Springfield).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Springfield?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Springfield on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Springfield include 1500 Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62711, Illinois State Capitol Building, Springfield Christian School.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Springfield range from USD 10 to USD 1,764. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Springfield include Skateland South, Black Contractors Owners and Executives, Knowledge Que.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Springfield.

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