# Events & Things To Do In Springfield, Illinois on 18th July 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Springfield, Illinois on 18th July 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 18th July 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Springfield - **Event Name**: Lake Press Club Summerfest • Sunshine Daydream • Grateful Dead Tribute • Springfield, IL - **Description**: Sunshine Daydream - Grateful Dead Tribute is playing the annual Lake Press Club Summerfest on the sunnny shores of Lake Springfield. Enjoy live Grateful Dead music, food and summer fun! Music 6PM-10PM All Ages Free Admission Limited Boat Parking Availa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 349 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/lake-press-club-summerfest-•-sunshine-daydream-•-grateful-dead-tribute-•-springfield-il/200029905497733 - **Venue**: Lake Press Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83ODk2M2U0MGZkMDVlOTY5YWI4NmQwNTJhOTFlMDcwOWY5YWUyYThhYmRjZjc5MWZkNTQ2Y2MzOGY0N2Y0MTFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA0MDUwNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTM4NzMyNA.avif - **Event Name**: 'Shoes, Brews & Baseball & Post Game Fireworks - **Description**: Saturday night baseball returns with a doubleheader as the ’Shoes take on the Decatur Bean Ballers! The first game will be played in Decatur, and then enjoy Brews & Baseball at Robin Roberts Stadium for the second game. Stick around after the nightcap - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/shoes-brews-and-baseball-and-post-game-fireworks/200030213835621 - **Venue**: 1415 North Grand Ave E Suite B, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81OTE3MDNhYzY4OTg2ZTA4MTk5NzllYTI2NWMyNTdhZTkzZjI1NGFlYTg1ZGVhYjgxNWIzNmViZDFhMmQ0ZTQwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTA0OTY4MA.avif - **Event Name**: House in the Field - **Description**: Join Field House Productions for an unforgettable day of soulful Chicago-style house music, dancing, and community at Duncan Park.About this EventField House Productions invites you to an afternoon of Soulful House in the - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/house-in-the-field/100001991861078104 - **Venue**: Duncan Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zYTQ2YTg4ZGZhMmVhNGJiNTJmMjNiYzAyM2JmYTE3OGQxNWJiN2RjZDg3NTUxYjE0ODk0YmYwNWE2Y2RmYTkxLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNDAwLWRjZWZmMWY1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MTQ3NTU1Ng.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026 - **Description**: ABC is hosting our annual Cardboard Regatta on Lake Springfield for sailors of all ages! We will have a pre-made cardboard boat race, a two-hour build-on-site race, a children's kayak race, and an adult kayak race. Food & drinks starting at 12pm. Che - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 58 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/annual-cardboard-boat-regatta-2026/200030123479403 - **Venue**: 407 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62712 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mMzMwODcxOTg1MjZmODM5YzRhYjE2OGQyNTI3ODUwNDE4ZWNhNTY5NDQ1YmRhNTU5MjIxMDFhOWM5ZmU1NmY4LXJpbWctdzkxOC1oNDIzLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzgwMzE5NzUy.avif - **Categories**: Sports, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Survival Revival - Surviving Springfield, Reviving Resistance, Rebuilding Power - **Description**: Survival Revival is more than a summer event! It's a collective effort by community members, artists, activists, musicians, and organizers to meet one another's immediate needs while building a fair and just city. In this moment of both crisis and oppor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 51 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/survival-revival-surviving-springfield-reviving-resistance-rebuilding-power/200030218750144 - **Venue**: Comer Cox Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wYjM1MzU3OTFhODhjODZmMzc2NTA5MzNkMTJmNTE1NzgyNWVlMDAzYjE2ODZlMjFlYzg3YjhjYjQyOTllMjEwLXJpbWctdzExNzktaDEzODMtZGNmZGMxMTAtZ21pcj92PTE3ODExMDI4MDM.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, volunteering - **Event Name**: Two Step Takeover with Champion Instructor Eric Nava - **Description**: We are happy to bring in US Open Champion Chicago Instructor Eric Nava to the Central IL community. Nava Years of Experience teaching all styles of Country, Ballroom and Latin to our community. We are offering a Workshop of All level Texas Two step and t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 34 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 02:45 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/two-step-takeover-with-champion-instructor-eric-nava/200030213852024 - **Venue**: Springfield Social Dance Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kODE1NjEyOWFhZTI4Y2NiY2UwYjA3MDg0NWNiYzk5YzM5YWJkYTZmZDYwNmEzZWI5OTg2MjMzZmExNmQ0NGM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA0MmIzNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTA0OTgwMg.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Dinner Detective Springfield July 18th Public Show - **Description**: Hello Future Fellow Sleuths! We are excited to welcome you to a night full of mystery, intrigue, comedy, and laughter. The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime dinner experience set in present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantasti - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/dinner-detective-springfield-july-18th-public-show/200030182453214 - **Venue**: 222 S 6th St, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84MGIwMDVlZGIzMThmNGQ4NWJjMDM2MDEyODhhODkxZmNmMWE0OWExOTNkOTcxMDVhNTNhYjE3NzMzZjlhNzRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwNjA1MDQtZ21pcj92PTE3ODExNTI1MTg.avif - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: Wowie Zowie @ 66 Mother Road Diner - **Description**: We're back at the diner with the 60's, 70’s and 80’s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/wowie-zowie-66-mother-road-diner/200030095167027 - **Venue**: 66 Mother Road Diner - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84MmE4NmRjMDllMzhkMmI1Mjc1YWI0ZGUxZDhmNGZiMzNiNmIxZjk4OGY5ZjE5ODRhZmY1YzUxNzQzMjZkMmFhLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDcyMC1kYzE1MDUwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDAyNzExNQ.avif - **Event Name**: Beat the Heat Summer Crop - **Description**: Join us for a fun-filled weekend of crafting! Whether you're a scrapbooker, card maker, or working on another project, all crafters are welcome. Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 18 9AM - 9PM and Sunday July 19 8 AM - 4 PM Location: Masonic Lodge 102 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 40 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Jul 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/beat-the-heat-summer-crop/200029710831127 - **Venue**: Springfield Masonic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9mNzkzY2ZjMWU3ODEzYjlhOWNiZGYyZTViOTFjMWEwN2IyNmM4NjU0YjM0YjJhM2Q5MzJkMjJmZmE2M2NlMTc0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTE1MTc0MA.avif - **Event Name**: Called & Sent - **Description**: High school students are invited to take a deeper look at where God may be calling them through Called & Sent, a summer retreat focused on faith, friendship, and the Eucharist. Join other teens from across the diocese as priests, religious, and lay s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 18 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/called-and-sent/200030177652207 - **Venue**: Villa Maria Catholic Life Conference and Retreat Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9iMDRlYTgzNDQ0ZTU2MGU1ODNmNDgyMzZhYmI0MTU0MjMzMGQxZDVhZjJhNmZhMTc5OTgxZmVhZWVhMjVhN2NhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y1ZjRmNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTIwOTkyNg.avif - **Event Name**: CFV July Summer Blues #2 Tournament (Blue Cat only) - Sponsored by JLS Marine - **Description**: Blue Cat only Tournament. Registration starts approx 5:30pm Across Lindsay Bridge Beach House. Captains meeting approx 6:45pm Lindsay Bridge Guard Shack. Boat only, 3 person teams (unless fishing with children) Max 4 rods in use at one time. $120 Entry - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Jul 19 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/cfv-july-summer-blues-2-tournament-blue-cat-only-sponsored-by-jls-marine/200029815988827 - **Venue**: Lindsey Bridge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wNmI3MzRkZGU4YzY5ZjMxYWMwMjJlY2Y2NWU3NWNhY2QyYTI4ODJhYjQzZDFmYWEwNzU2MDdiZWZmNjM1Y2Y5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE1MTUxMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTE1MjE4Mg.avif - **Categories**: sports, tournaments, meetups, nonprofit, charities - **Event Name**: Day of Action in District 18 - **Description**: Join Miguel Valente, a candidate for the Sangamon County Board in District 18, for door-to-door canvassing in the area. Look for Miguel to grab your walk list and materials. - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 01:15 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/day-of-action-in-district-18/200030213877347 - **Venue**: 406 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701-1405, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80YzY0YzI3ZTM0ZWNlOTUwMTVkYzAxZGIxYWI3YjYyODA1ZjAxMzgyYzAzMjVhOTA3NmZlYzU3NjU1ZGMzYTUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTA1MDA2Nw.avif ## Trending Events in Springfield - **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Piddy Party - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Great Southern Bank Arena 🏠 Address: 685 South John Q. Hammonds Pkwy., Springfield, MO 65897 🌆 City: Springfield 📍 Location: 37.2021, -93.2831✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Piddy Party - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a0ed4b60-64ff-11f1-a96a-c1330869106a-rimg-w1200-h1798-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1781118450 - **Event Name**: Yellowcard New Found Glory & Plain White T's - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Yellowcard New Found Glory & Plain White T's, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Massmutual Center in Springfield, MA sets th - **Venue**: Massmutual Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3dd7d6e0-4a5f-11f1-9e1a-75a808cfae44-rimg-w1200-h477-dc020204-gmir.jpg?v=1778190834 - **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Weird Al Yankovic, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Great Southern Bank Arena in dynamic Springfield, MO, - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1d7addd0-5bac-11f1-b755-ad545dd129c5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc111c32-gmir.jpg?v=1780093021 - **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=1781343878 - **Event Name**: Vince Gill at Juanita K. Hammons Hall - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Vince Gill at Juanita K. Hammons Hall, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Juanita K. Hammons Hall nestled in bustling Springfield, - **Venue**: Juanita K. Hammons Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2bedb8f0-64f9-11f1-b0cd-3d53ebb3454a-rimg-w1200-h747-dc7a5c4b-gmir.jpg?v=1781115677 - **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic at Great Southern Bank Arena - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Weird Al Yankovic at Great Southern Bank Arena, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Great Southern Bank Arena in dynamic Springfield, MO, th - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e607e070-64ff-11f1-a96a-c1330869106a-rimg-w1200-h477-dc131d31-gmir.jpg?v=1781118566 - **Event Name**: Yellowcard with New Found Glory and Plain White T's - **Description**: 📍 Venue: MassMutual Center 🏠 Address: 1277 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103 🌆 City: Springfield 📍 Location: 42.1017, -72.5874✨ Discover the extraordinary at Yellowcard with New Found Glory and Plain White T's, where magic meets reality in - **Venue**: MassMutual Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8390aff0-3df7-11f1-88af-8175a85c01a8-rimg-w1200-h1401-dc151514-gmir.jpg?v=1776826870 - **Event Name**: JOURNEY – Springfield - **Description**: Missouri, prepare for a night to remember! Journey’s show in Springfield will bring pure rock passion and heart. Every chorus will echo through the arena. 🎟️ Get your tickets now and be part of rock history! #Journey #Springfield #GreatSouthernBankArena - **Venue**: Journey – Springfield, MO – June 25, 2026 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/35d6f09056fa9abf3f1df1e7df6a46f12f92a2a6d8abc39c5dddb915bdbfe4c3-rimg-w1171-h658-dc151517-gmir?v=1769766296 - **Event Name**: FOODEESFEST Springfield, Illinois (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!) - **Description**: Come for the food, leave with a story. Join us for a mouth-watering culinary experience you can’t get anywhere else in Springfield, IL!About this EventJoin Us at FoodeesFest in Springfield, IL! - **Venue**: White Oaks Mall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f947de442136d18f0e904300518fcbcf49348234e7aa959b35ec16d174b0f874-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbfc0bf-gmir.jpg?v=1765551780 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Springfield? - **A:** Lake Press Club Summerfest • Sunshine Daydream • Grateful Dead Tribute • Springfield, IL (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lake Press Club), 'Shoes, Brews & Baseball & Post Game Fireworks (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1415 North Grand Ave E Suite B, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702), House in the Field (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Duncan Park), Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026 (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 11:00 am at 407 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62712), Survival Revival - Surviving Springfield, Reviving Resistance, Rebuilding Power (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Comer Cox Park). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Springfield? - **A:** House in the Field (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Duncan Park). - **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 Lake Press Club, 1415 North Grand Ave E Suite B, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702, Duncan Park. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Springfield? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Springfield include Sunshine Daydream, Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, Dj Ojoe. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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