TODAY!  Wednesday, July 7th: Springfield Old Capitol Farmer's Market  Sweet Corn!  Need we say more?  Make a point to come down and shop.  8:00 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October 30th.



TODAY at Lincoln Library (326 South 7th Street, Springfield) at 2:00 p.m.  The award-winning DePriest Puppets will perform "Aladdin & His Wonderful Lamp" in the Carnegie Room. This free performance  is open to all ages.  Details here.



History Comes Alive!  Today and Every Day Through August 15th.  Details here.






TODAY!  Pied Piper Architectural Tours at 5:30 p.m.  Details here.  This free tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and begins in front of the Lincoln Herndon Law office on the South Old State Capitol Plaza. For more information, please call the Downtown Springfield, Inc. office at 544-1723.




Illinois Products Farmers Market on Thursday, July 8th at 4:00 p.m. State Fairgrounds.  Make time to come out and see the diversity of products offered here. Details here.





This Friday, July 9th with fireworks at 6:35 p.m.  Join the fun with Speedy the Slider and the boys of summer.  Games ongoing throughout the summer. "Safe at Home" contest for Slider ticket giveaways: Details here.



July 9th: Movie in the Park: "Planet 51" at Dreamland Park.  Free to everyone.  Bring blankets and lawn chairs.  Movie starts at dusk.  Details here.

July 9, 10, 11th and July 16, 17 and 18th: GREASE School Version.  The Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield Clinic, KISS FM 99.7 and Gordon Productions presents GREASE! Friday and Saturday Performances at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday Matinees at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $13 for adults and $12 for seniors and children. Call 523-2787 or stop by the Hoogland Center for the Arts box office, located at 420 South Sixth Street in downtown Springfield.

July 10th: 31st Annual Women's Distance and Children's Fun Run.  Check out the Health Fair and go cheer the runners and walkers on!  (Sorry, no day-of registrations allowed.)  Details here.



This weekend!  July 10 and 11th.  Taste of Downtown and American Music Show starting at noon in downtown Springfield.  Don't miss the free Kids Area with fun activities sponsored by Springfield Moms, St. John's Children's Hospital and Marine Bank.  Plus free Kids Entertainment on stage.  Details here.



July 15th: Stargazing Event on the Lawn at the Chatham Area Public Library at 8:00 p.m.  In cooperation with the Sangamon Astronomical Society.  Details here.  Bring the kids, a blanket and the bug spray! See how different telescopes operate plus enjoy kid friendly activities and helpful handouts.  The Bank and Trust Cafe and Bahlow Bookstore will be open for restrooms and refreshments. 




July 16th and 17th: Chatham Sweetcorn Festival: Don't miss this summer tradition!  Fun for the whole family with entertainment including the classic "Cow Chip Throw" plus great food, rides and activities.






July 13 and 14 - Growing Up Wild: Penguins on Parade at the Illinois State Museum FREE Summer Film Fest.  Learn about Emperor penguins, rock hoppers, road runners, ostriches and more. These birds may not be able to fly, but they are fun to watch. Details here.


July 24th: The Springfield Youth Performance Group (SYPG), an organization spotlighting young talent from the Springfield area, is presenting its Summer Showcase featuring Carnival of Animals at Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield on Saturday, July 24^th at 2 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m.  General admission tickets are $11 for adults and $7 for children 13 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the Hoogland Center for the Arts box office or are available in advance by calling 217-523-2787 or by ordering online at www.scfta.org.