# Events & Things To Do In Springfield, Illinois on 16th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Springfield, Illinois on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Springfield, Illinois on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Springfield - **Event Name**: Girls on the Run Spring 5K Presented by Memorial Health - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate the powerful starts that spark life-changing journeys. Register for our 5K and get ready to Celebrate Your Start alongside 400+ girls in our community! This celebratory, non-competitive event is the culminating experience within th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 85 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/girls-on-the-run-spring-5k-presented-by-memorial-health/200029860654251 - **Venue**: 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703-5408, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84ZTk4Yzc0MzQ4ZTI4NjI1OWU2ZmE3M2Y2NGJkOWQ0OWMxOWUyMzc5ZTIzZTRiYTRjNDA1MTdjY2MzNDUzMmZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2JhYWVhNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTE2MzQxNA.avif - **Categories**: health-wellness - **Event Name**: Park & Play Palooza! - **Description**: Join us for an interactive showcase of Springfield Park District recreation programs! Enjoy hands-on activities, ice skating, fitness fun, sports, dog adoptions, and a scavenger hunt to wrap up the day. There’s something for everyone to explore! Free for - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 102 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/park-and-play-palooza/200029850470345 - **Venue**: Nelson Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvY2VmZTBkNjFhNzhmYzlhY2IzMjQ0M2I4ZmMzYWNmZTA3M2Q0MGM3MWM2Nzk5ZDUzYTU4MTEzNmJiMTNjM2UwMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNTUyLWRjOGRhZjQyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1MTM1OTE1.avif - **Categories**: Sports - **Event Name**: The Dinner Detective True Crime M**der Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, I - **Description**: Award-winning interactive comedy M**der mystery dinner show in Springfield - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/the-dinner-detective-true-crime-mder-mystery-dinner-show-springfield-i/100001986644231375 - **Venue**: Maldaners Banquet Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80ODM1ZDkxZWI3YzViODQ0ODc4MTcwYTlhZGQ1MGI4OGZiYzc3Njg2N2IzYTZkNzRmY2FjYTc3MmM5ZjU4MzE1LXJpbWctdzkxOS1oNDU3LWRjYzE5NjY3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTIzODM4MA.avif - **Price**: USD 77 - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: Springfield Sky Lantern Festival by Lights Over America - **Description**: As the nation’s premier sky lantern festival, our mission is to create unforgettable experiences that bring communities together while making a meaningful impact. Lights Over America is now an exclusive, high-end experience designed for adults ages 25 and - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/springfield-sky-lantern-festival-by-lights-over-america/200029150672717 - **Venue**: Springfield Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80MzhiNGRkNGZkYTFlYzJmMTcxZGMwOThiZDc4YmQ4YzNjODI0ODdmMWQ3OTFhY2YxNzFhNzY1ZDk2ODJkMjFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc2OC1kYzE4MTkxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MzQyOTc1NA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, mid-autumn-festivals - **Event Name**: Motorcycle Awareness Month Safety Demos - **Description**: Come out and see Demos put on by Huck's Cone Killing going thru some basic to intermediate patterns. Sign a waiver to Participate. Helmet required. You can test your skills riding at slow speeds as well as braking exercise. Hoping to have Local PD - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/motorcycle-awareness-month-safety-demos/200029891173222 - **Venue**: Simpson's Harley-Davidson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTJmMDZmOGZhZTE2YTA5Y2FmYzFiYTkwNTRkMjNhMWRjYzJmZTg5MTUwNTc0NTA2MGZhOTBkZGVlNjhmMDY4Yy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGM2MDVmNjEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzUyMTIzNDI.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Fundraiser for Military Families Together - **Description**: Military Families Together is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of our military service personnel and their families through programs, services, and financial relief. For a five-dollar suggested donation, join - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 50 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/fundraiser-for-military-families-together/200029806704014 - **Venue**: Pier 55 Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81ZjZlZjU0OTQ4M2Y5MWFhNWQyYjk0OTVjMWEyNTFlYTU2ZjJhZjE2YzkwOTcxMmIxZWFmOWY3ODlhYzIwYmZhLXJpbWctdzk4OS1oNDk0LWRjMWIyYzRhLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0NTQ4NDYw.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit - **Event Name**: Heavy Delight Live at The Bird Tavern Saturday 5/16/26 - **Description**: Heavy Delight performs at The Bird Tavern Saturday 5/16/26. Show Starts 7pm. Bringing Funk Rock Soul to the Bird Tavern! Enjoy Live Music @ The Bird! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 15 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/heavy-delight-live-at-the-bird-tavern-saturday-5-16-26/200029863375046 - **Venue**: 1451 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mNGFiYmI1MDdhYzJjYmQ1ZDk1ODQ5ZGFiOTA0ZmY2YThiY2EwYWI5MDFiOWNmMjZkMzRlZmU2ODNlNmUzNjA2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMxNzE3MTktZ21pcj92PTE3NzUxOTExODI.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Jeff and Jessie Wedding - **Description**: Please come enjoy a blessed day with us it’s going be fun we are super excited ❤️ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 54 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/jeff-and-jessie-wedding/200029737549335 - **Venue**: Main Gate Bar & Grill - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83ODM5ZThkODBiNWU3MGVkZGNjYjcwODg1YWE4OWFmMWY2ZWIxNzM1YjAzYjdkYzdjNGQ1NWVhMzVlODY5NTRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA0MDQwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTE5MjkwOA.avif ## Trending Events in Springfield - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/065c7554fa5320ba58f10f3703262fb1dd29a90b53d0abe93a5d67f20f8554a1-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1758302181 - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9d770a0a10b3d02115e150830a8e0c6477abc0adb98c167d92827da969c5cf15-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1762810373 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8467f26c278c68a2aa675ada935443d7a68db12d41416ba220a3c3a732c2ff0e-rimg-w1000-h464-dc151718-gmir?v=1775189604 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bae73a70-2757-11f1-96d6-b101af5a0325-rimg-w1200-h514-dc053290-gmir.jpg?v=1774339317 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/17f080c0-0384-11f1-ac62-eba09b58a55d-rimg-w1200-h752-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1770400129 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/14149b57e998a6c0cc8bd65ea53e2c2999638b315a56a4f6853231205170ba5c-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc1d1a1e-gmir?v=1774461485 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/556073dfcb9bda95bbbde24e0d5b99b0540bd912b72a3f9ff36ec3e1d0e751ea-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc181913-gmir?v=1774693660 - **Event Name**: Vince Gill at Juanita K. Hammons Hall - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Vince Gill at Juanita K. Hammons Hall, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Juanita K. Hammons Hall in dynamic Springfield, - **Venue**: Juanita K. Hammons Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dcbfe040-2890-11f1-8836-0b7a2a33d517-rimg-w1200-h747-dc7a5c4b-gmir.jpg?v=1774473807 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Springfield? - **A:** Girls on the Run Spring 5K Presented by Memorial Health (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703-5408, United States), Park & Play Palooza! (Sat May 16 2026 at 01:30 pm at Nelson Center), The Dinner Detective True Crime M**der Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, I (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Maldaners Banquet Hall), Springfield Sky Lantern Festival by Lights Over America (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Springfield Illinois), Motorcycle Awareness Month Safety Demos (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Simpson's Harley-Davidson). - **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 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703-5408, United States, Nelson Center, Maldaners Banquet Hall. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Springfield? - **A:** Prices for events in Springfield range from USD 77 to USD 77. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Springfield? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Springfield include Girls on the Run of Central Illinois, Springfield Park District, The Dinner Detective Toledo. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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