Fall Fun Downtown!
October 08, 2024
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Fall Fun for the Whole Family
Chills & Thrills
Fall Flavors
Cozy Up
Halloween for the Big Kids (21+ recommended)
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The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department’s Show your Character Event is an annual, Halloween themed extravaganza, celebrating Character Education. Come to The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this family-friendly event featuring high-energy performances by SLT’s Youth Performance Troupes, trunk-or-treating, carnival games, photo opportunities and food trucks!
The Pets and Pumpkins Family Festival returns to Park Central Square on October 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a day of fun for the entire family, including the fur-kids — including one of the largest pet costume contests/walking parades! Entry into the event is $2 per person/pet.
Mr. Pumpkin’s Carving Contest at Mother’s Brewing on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. This all ages contest is $10 for your entry, a pumpkin and all the carving supplies!
Halloween at the Museum will be a day filled with allergy-friendly trick-or-treating and thrilling spooky experiments at the Discovery Center on Saturday, October 26. Meet your favorite characters from beloved franchises like Marvel and Ghostbusters, and show off your fantastic costumes for a chance to win a Family Membership! Learn more at www.discoverycenter.org/halloween.
Track-or-Treat is Springfield Cardinals’ annual free Halloween event at Hammon’s Field. Trick-or-Treaters are welcome to roam the warning track to collect candy from different tents and tables from Cardinals partners and other Springfield companies. Trick-or-treating will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a reservation is required. You can also enjoy the Price Cutter Pumpkin Patch, a Haunted House presented by MD Kinney (5:30-9 p.m.), photo stations and more!
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The History Museum on the Square’s Haunted History Walking & Bus Tours are back for 2024. Starting at The Calaboose, these tours promise to captivate audiences of all ages, shedding light on true crime, alleged hauntings and chilling stories that have become a part of Springfield’s folklore. Get tickets at historymuseumonthesquare.org.
High Tide Theatrical presents Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, a cult classic musical that combines science fiction, horror, and outrageous humor in a satirical tribute to mid-20th-century B-movie horror and science fiction films. Be a part of this audacious adventure at Martha’s Vineyard that celebrates individuality, freedom and the joy of breaking conventional boundaries!
Horror Movie Showings:
🎃 Tremors (1990) at Moxie Cinema on October 9 at 7 p.m.
🎃 Carnival of Souls (1962) at Moxie Cinema on October 16 at 7 p.m.
🎃 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) at Moxie Cinema on October 22.
🎃 Trick ‘r Treat (2007) at Moxie Cinema on October 25 at 8 p.m.
🎃 The Silence of the Lambs (1992) at Moxie Cinema on October 29.
🎃 Krampus (2015) at Moxie Cinema on November 1 at 8 p.m.
Mark your calendars for a cult classic! The Rocky Horror Picture Show interactive film experience returns to the historic Gillioz Theatre on Friday, October 18.
Prepare yourself for a night of chilling thrills and intoxicating laughter with The Pour Decisions Tour, brought to you by the hit podcast And That’s Why We Drink, at the historic Gillioz Theatre on October 23. See why your favorite true-crime and paranormal besties Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer drink (milkshakes and wine respectively) as they explore a whole new haunted location with a brand new cast of otherworldly characters. Grab your drink of choice, bring all your citrusy friends, and get ready for a night of frights and fun!
Rave to the Grave isn’t just another Halloween Party. It’s a non-stop, heart-pounding experience featuring a monster line-up of the best electronic DJ’s at The Regency Live on October 26 at 9:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged!
Night of Pourers is The Coffee Ethic‘s latte art throwdown & Halloween party on October 26! Come throw down with baristas & friends from all over the community.
If scary movies are your thing, Horror Movie Trivia at 417 Taphouse is the trivia night for you. Join Show Me Trivia at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 27 for five frightening rounds of trivia about all things horror movies. Teams can be up to 6 people (and that does include the man behind you threateningly).
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Pumpkin Pie Baklava is a fall twist on a Greek classic! Similar to Greek Belly‘s regular Baklava, but filled with pumpkin pie filling and served with whip cream, pumpkin puree syrup and a touch of pumpkin spice — ALL made from scratch!
The Coffee Ethic‘s fall menu is now available! Featuring a pumpkin spice and a salted maple latte, Cider Days Soda, pumpkin cream cold brew, a pumpkin crumb muffin, apple maple and pecan scones and a ginger molasses cookie.
St. Michaels‘ popular seasonal Pumpkin Cake is now available in two sizes!
Halloween Candy Pairing Flights are back at Hold Fast Brewing on October 14. You get six pours of Hold Fast beer that has been expertly matched to your favorite classic Halloween candies!
Fall drinks are back at Gailey’s Breakfast Cafe and just as comforting as you remember. Keep an eye out for the pumpkin menu drop on their QR codes.
Springfield Brewing Company is partnering with Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks by topping all of their 6 packs with pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every case equivelent sold out of SBC and every full-sized in-house pour of berry squeez, they will donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks!
Impress your friends with 417 Cocktail‘s Apple Cider Moscow Mule Cocktail Kit! Pick up this kit and embrace the crisp flavors of fall, made with locally-sourced apples from right here in the Ozarks. The kit includes all the essentials you need to craft this cocktail at home, along with an easy-to-follow recipe card.
Mother’s Brewing’s fall beer’s, Mr. Pumpkin and Oktoberfest, are back on tap and on shelves! Find it near you.
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Fall Book Clubs
- It’s Mystery/Thriller month at Hold Fast Brewing‘s Books & Brews book club! Join the discussion of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson at the brewery on Wednesday, October 23 at 6 p.m.
- Downtown Book Club is embracing spooky season with A Special Place for Women by Luara Hankin and Lobizona by Romina Garber. October’s book discussion on A Special Place for Women by Luara Hankin is Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m. and November’s book discussion on Lobizona by Romina Garber is Thursday, November 14 at 6 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the Downtown Springfield Association office at 134 Park Central Square, suite 120 in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Library. Learn more at itsalldowntown.com/bookclub.
J.L. Long Traders is the perfect place to find fun fall/Halloween decor!
5 Pound Apparel is the perfect place to stock up on your favorite football gear!
Fall is the perfect time to head back to Hogwarts! If you love the Harry Potter books and/or movies, then you’re sure to love Harry Potter Trivia at Billiard’s Sports Bar & Grill. Teams of up to 6 witches, wizards or muggles can put their magical know-how to the test with five rounds of trivia on all things Harry Potter on Monday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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Boo for Booze Themed Mixology Class at 417 Cocktails is an evening of crafting spooky sips and eerie elixirs that are guaranteed to liven up any Halloween celebration.
Annual Spooktacular Halloween Party at Hold Fast Brewing on Saturday, October 26 features costume contests — both dog and human — drink specials, a spooky decorated taproom, live music from Allie and the Catz and N’Joy Thai Food Truck.
Halloween the Horror Party at 417 Taphouse on Saturday, October 26 is offering prizes for Best Costume, as well as Best Couple or Group Costume. No real weapons or any objects that are ACTUALLY cursed!
Be apart of the BIGGEST pub crawl of the year — the Halloween Pub Crawl! Your $15 wristband gets you into 13 venues across Downtown Springfield!
You’ve never seen Halloween Eve so SICKENING than Darkest Desires starring RuPauls Drag Race Star Trinity The Tuck at Martha’s Vineyard! Trinity will be joined on October 30 by a stunning cast of local entertainers!
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at The Moxy’s Spookeasy Jazz Night on October 31. Enjoy a night of live jazz music, spooky cocktails and a ghoulishly good atmosphere. Dress up in your best Halloween attire and dance the night away at the never-before-seen Subterranean Jazz & BBQ Dive, located within the Moxy Springfield Downtown. Each ticket includes event admission, parking, and one drink (excluding specialty cocktails).
FRIGHT FEST at The Regency Live will be an epic show on October 31 with non-stop, heart pounding beats, killer lighting, blasting CO2 cannons, mind blowing decor and hauntingly delish drinks, shots and more at 9 p.m.
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