 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.
 Tonight! Pied Piper Architectural Walking Tour. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy an hour and a half tour with a pro. Free of charge! Last one of the year. What a perfect opportunity to enjoy learning about Springfield's architectural treasures.
 Tonight at 5:30: Arts Week at the Springfield YMCA:
- Wednesday: Gallery Night - Enjoy music while taking in the work of more than twenty local artists! Some live demonstrations.
- Thursday: Face Painting and Henna Application Demonstration - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Front Lobby. Story Time - For the little ones we will have story time in Child Watch (Nursery) at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: Playful Learners at Children's Discovery Museum in Normal. Happy Halloween themed play-dates for parents and little ones ages 12 - 24 months.
Thursday: 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!
 Tanners Orchard: Make your family's fall memories at this fun spot complete with orchard, petting zoo, pumpkins, playground and more located in Speer. It's worth the drive! Details here.  October 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.
 Saturday, October 8th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Super Saturday at the Illinois State Museum. What a Hoot - Owls is the theme of the day. Meet live owls during a program presented by Wildlife Prairie Park at 11:00 am. (A repeat program will take place at 1:00 pm.) Additional activities will include making owl crafts, playing games and more. Visitors will also have the chance to contribute to an owl project for the Where Are the Wild Things? Halloween festival.
Registration deadline is Monday, October 10th for St. John's Fall into Our Harvest of Breastfeeding Knowledge. This event takes place on Thursday, October 13th. Come and enjoy a day with other breastfeeding advocates to enrich your knowledge and continue your commitment to promote, support and protect breastfeeding.
Friday, October 14th at 5:30 p.m. YMCA Fall Family Festival plus free bike give-away. Carnival games, DJ, prizes, face painting, give-a-ways, family swim & more! Open to the public. SAVE THE DATE! 
Saturday, October 29th: Halloween at the Market. 7th Annual Costume Contest sponsored by Springfield Moms.org and Downtown Springfield, Inc. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of 4th and Adams in downtown Springfield. Judging begins at 11:00. Prizes for top winners in three age categories courtesy of St. John's Children's Hospital. A great event for families, kids, pets -- everyone! 
Sunday, October 30th: Where are the Wild Things? Halloween Event at the Illinois State Museum. Don't miss this family tradition for Springfield area families!  Our What's Happening Calendar is updated every week with the latest fun for you and your family. Bookmark this page, and stay in the know! | 
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