Springfield Halloween & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Springfield and surrounding areas
Springfield transforms for Halloween 2025 near the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and downtown streets into a ghostly celebration zone. The season brings spooky outdoor events, pumpkin patches and costume parades with family-friendly fairs and spooky evening attractions.
Find the best Springfield Halloween happenings this year!
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
8 eventsHundreds of glowing pumpkins and Scarecrow Row
Haunted Experiences
6 eventsExplore Decatur's dark history and haunted locations by bus.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Springfield Hauntings Tours
Explore the haunted history of Lincoln's hometown.
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Haunted Decatur Tours
(Decatur)
Explore Decatur's dark history and haunted locations by bus.
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The Dinner Detective Halloween Murder Mystery Show
Interactive murder mystery where guests become suspects.
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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Hundreds of glowing pumpkins and Scarecrow Row
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Pumpkin Creek Farms Fall Festival
(Sherman)
Family-owned farm experience with diverse fall activities
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Boo at the Zoo
(Decatur)
Family-friendly Halloween event with zoo attractions
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment Near Springfield
Horror screenings, spooky shows, and Halloween entertainment in Springfield.
The Dinner Detective Halloween Murder Mystery Show
Experience North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show in Springfield, IL....
View full details →Other Halloween Activities Near Springfield
Additional Halloween activities and unique fall experiences in Springfield.
Springfield Hauntings Tours
Step back in time with Springfield Hauntings Tours and explore the chilling history...
View full details →Day of the Dead Celebration at Illinois State Museum
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Illinois State Museum! This vibrant Latine...
View full details →8th Annual Halloween Parade
Join the spooky fun at the 8th Annual Halloween Parade in downtown Springfield!...
View full details →Springfield Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
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Halloween Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
Worth the drive for more Halloween events near Springfield!