 Today! Wednesday and Saturday mornings: Old Capitol Farmers Market. Begins at 8:00 a.m. Come buy fresh fruits and vegetables from a variety of vendors. Held Wednesday and Saturday mornings through October. Adams Street in downtown Springfield.
 TODAY! Pied Piper Architectural Tour in downtown Springfield. Starts at 5:30 p.m. This free tour begins in front of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and lasts about 1 ½ hours. For more information, please call the DSI office at 544-1723.
Tomorrow! Illinois Products Market at the State Fairgrounds every Thursday. Begins at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a variety of fresh and unique products. Not just fruits and veggies!
Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th: Springfield Ballet Company presents "Rock Ballet" at The Sangamon Auditorium. For tickets, call 206-6160. If your child is a dancer, don't miss auditions for the annual performance of The Nutcracker. Auditions will be held September 18th. More details here.
  September 10th: Super Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Illinois State Museum. Museum Kicks on Route 66 is the theme. Celebrate a very special part of Springfield (and Illinois) history - Route 66. Learn about the history of the Mother Road in Springfield, create fantastic crafts, and "get your kicks" with activities and games!
 September 10 and 11th, 17 and 18th, 24 and 25th, October 1 and 2nd, 7 and 8th: A-Maze-Ing Corn Maze. $5 per person for the corn maze, FREE for children under 5 years of age. Other activities may have additional charges. Special Group Packages available (Call Donna Goodroe at 438-6767 for more information and group reservations.)
Monday, September 12th at 5:30 p.m. at Hoogland Center for the Arts: Registration for Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony beginner group string classes. This is a fabulous opportunity to engage your child in music for a lifetime!
 Saturday, September 17th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Artacular Spectacular at the Illinois State Museum. Free family activity. Art is everywhere! Come to the Museum for a celebration of every-day art. Learn how to brighten your world with engaging and easy art activities, play games, explore "The Urge to Embellish" exhibition, meet artists and more!
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Saturday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. The Hope Institute's 16th Annual "Celebrity Chef" Premier Event at Southwind Park. Celebrity Chef Stephanie Izard is Food and Wine Magazine's Best New Chef for 2011. Tickets are still available for this amazing event. Don't miss it!  TurnOutMovement Arts Studio Class Registration going on throughout September. Details here.
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There are so many events to choose from this upcoming weekend! From a Marigold Festival to an OktoberFest in Havana to the Fall Fair at the Brinkerhoff Home here in Springfield -- there are options near and far. 
Picking out the perfect pumpkin is always a fall highlight for families. We have a number of area farms that combine fall festivities with their orchards and pumpkin patches. You're bound to find an assortment of delicious goodies as well as a pumpkin or two! 
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