Noteworthy happenings in and around the capital city Event listings are updated daily at illinoistimes.com.

MARCH

Joseph Hall: Elvis - Rock ’n’ Remember Mar 18, 8pm Fri. Officially recognized as one of the top Elvis tribute artists in the world today. Branson’s 2014 Male Performer of the Year. $20, $25 VIP. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Britain’s Best: Last Night of the Proms Light Classics Mar 19, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. Selections include Vaughn Williams’ “Serenade to Music,” Walton’s “Crown Imperial March,” Parry’s “Jerusalem” and Anderson’s “Irish Suite.” $20, $40, $60. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

APRIL

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon Apr 2, 8am Sat. Premiere Midwest half marathon takes runners 13.1 miles past Springfield’s major Lincoln sites, such as his home and tomb. $45-55. runabe.srrc. net. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

The Official Blues Brothers Revue Apr 8, 7:30pm Fri. Performers Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty plus band play classic hits from the Blues Brothers catalog. Sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi. $20-35 adults, $5 students. bluesbrothersofficialsite.com. millikin.edu/kirkland. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

Cameron Carpenter Apr 8, 8pm Fri. First solo organist ever nominated for a Grammy Award for a solo album. Performs on his International Touring Organ, a monumental cross-genre digital organ built by Marshall & Ogletree. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

On Golden Pond Apr 8-10, 15-17, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. 1979 play by Ernest Thompson about aging couple Ethel and Norman Thayer who summer on a lake called Golden Pond. Presented by Springfield Theatre Centre. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Hammer In Apr 9-10, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun. Nationally known blacksmiths demonstrate and discuss historic and modern blacksmithing methods. Registration required. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632- 4000.

Magnificent Masters Apr 9, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. Selections from Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro Overture,” arias from Don Giovanni and “La Clemenza di Tito,” Mahler’s “Fourth Symphony.” $20, $40, $60. ilsymphony. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

John Mellencamp Plain Spoken Tour Apr 10, 7:30pm Sun. John’s accolades include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a Grammy winner, The Woody Guthrie Award, Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and much more. $50+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Mrs. Lincoln Fights Back Apr 15-17, 8pm Fri-Sun. Drama. Written by Richard Caufield Goodman. Directed by Ed Smith. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark. net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony Apr 16, 10am Sat. 60th Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony commemorating the 151st anniversary of President Lincoln’s death. Luncheon to follow. suvcw.org. 636-274-4567. Lincoln’s Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave., 782-2717.

Roasted: Hot Pots + Pork Apr 16, 3-9pm Sat. Glaze a pre-made ceramic pot to be fired in an outdoor Raku kiln. Plus hog roast, live music, cash bar. $25 adult (includes pot), $8 child (includes ceramic figurine). springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield, 523-2631.

Fifth House Ensemble-Journey Apr 16, 8pm Sat. Concert features new arrangement of the entire musical score to Journey while audience members take turns playing through different sections of the game. $44+. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

The Doyle and Debbie Show Apr 16-17, 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun. Hilarious parody lampoons and idolizes country music’s tradition of iconic duos and their subsequent battle of the sexes. $35 advance, $40 day of. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Apr 20-22, 27-29, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A ragtag group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Alice in Wonderland Apr 22-24, 29, May 1, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Alice falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world inhabited by strange creatures. Admission. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Distracted Apr 22-24, 28-30, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. A hilarious, provocative, poignant look at a modern family, information overload and an epidemic dilemma. UIS Theatre’s spring production. $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 faculty/staff, $8 students. uis.edu/theatre. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

Show Boat in Concert Apr 22-24, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Directed by Gus Gordon. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

The Fab Four Apr 29, 8pm Fri. Performance features three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles. Admission. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160. The Last Five Years Apr 29, 8pm Fri. Musical explores five-year relationship between a rising novelist and struggling actress. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

Profound Pictures Apr 30, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. Musical pictures from the Silk Road with Borodin’s “In the Steppes of Central Asia,” Zhao Lin’s “Duo for Sheng & Cello” featuring Chinese rock star Wu Tong and Silk Road Ensemble cellist Mike Block. Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” $20, $40, $60. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

MAY

Ragtime the Musical May 3, 7:30pm Tue. Stories of an upperclass wife, determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician. Tony Award-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Admission. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

The Rides May 5, 7:30pm Thu. Groundbreaking blues-rock music by Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepard and Barry Goldberg. Admission. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

The Wedding Singer May 6-8, 13-15, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Based on the 1998 hit movie starring Adam Sandler. Presented by Springfield Theatre Centre. $16, $18. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Antique Farm Show May 7, 10am-4pm Sat. See horse-drawn plows, historic farming equipment and agricultural techniques from the 19th century.lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Fat Ass 5K Run and Street Party for Charity May 7, 10am race, 11am-3pm party. 5K-race route includes beer, doughnuts, ice cream, corn dogs, live music, other entertainment and surprises. Friday night preview party. Registration. Downtown Springfield.

Time for Three May 7, 8pm Sat. Trio mixes elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz to form its own blend of music. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, with the Boston Pops, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and on “Dancing with the Stars.” Admission. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 13-Oct 24, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat. Local cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays feature entertainment, cooking demos. downtownspringfield.org. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield, Adams Street between Fifth and Second streets.

6th Annual Downtown Celebration May 14, 10am-10pm Sat. Celebrate the revitalization of Jacksonville historic central business district with music, food, fun, more. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. Jacksonville Downtown, Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast May 17, 7:30pm Tue. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film. Admission. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Treasure Island May 20-22, 26-28, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Original adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate tale. Collaboration with LLCC. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

Lincoln Memorial Garden 8K Trail Run May 21, 7:30-9am Sat. 4.97-mile loop starting and ending in Lincoln Memorial Garden, plus children’s fun run.

Registration. srrc.net. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Clayville Spring Festival May 21-22, 9am-6pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Artisan demonstrations, historic building tours, kids’ crafts and games, vendors, reenactments, period music, entertainment, food, refreshments. $5, $3 ages 6-12, under 6 free. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

Old Capitol Art Fair May 21-22, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. One of the most popular juried art fairs in the country. Original art, entertainment, food, children’s tent, more. Free. socaf.org. Downtown Springfield.

Springfield PrideFest May 21, 12-10pm. Sixth annual celebration features entertainment, dancing, vendors, food, drink, children’s area, teen lounge, more. Free. springfieldpride.org. 528-5253. Downtown Springfield.

Springfield Mile May 29, Sun. Motorcycles race a one-mile oval track. $30 advance, $40 race week. Dealers $25 in advance. amaproracing.com. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

JUNE

SOHO Music Festival Jun 3-4, 5pm-12am Fri, 12pm-12am Sat. Two-day fest features 60 local bands on 5 stages. Kids and family area offers games, entertainment, food, drink, fun. Proceeds support 10 local charities. $5 per ticket, kids 12 and under are free. springfieldsoho.org. 415- 0411. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-9363.

The Dixie Swim Club Jun 3-5, 9-11, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Comedy about five women whose friendships began on their college swim team. Play focuses on four postcollege weekends spanning a period of 33 years. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

55 th Annual International Carillon Festival Jun 5-10, 6:30pm Sun-Fri. One of the worlds’ most prestigious carillon events. Bring picnic dinner, lawn chairs, blankets. Fireworks Friday, 9:15pm. Free to public. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Sangamon County Fair Jun 15-19, 7am Wed-Sun. Carnival, contests, nationally recognized entertainment, agricultural exhibits, more. $5-25. sangcofair.com. 488-2685. Sangamon County Fairgrounds, New Berlin.

South Pacific Jun 17-19, 22-26, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Two Americans find love in the South Pacific during WWII. Directed by John Sivak. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Stovepipe Sprint and Railsplitter Olympic Triathlon Jun 19, 8am Sun. Swim, bike and run through an 1800s pioneer village and Lincoln’s New Salem Historic site. $70- $160. abestriseries.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Summer Frolic Jun 18, 9am-4pm Sat. Celebrate frontier heritage with period-clothed interpreters demonstrating throughout the historic village. “Sheep to Shawl” demonstration plus World Wide Knit in Public Day festivities. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

An Evening with Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette Jun 18, 8pm Sat. A tour de force of percussion and rhythm. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Crazy Horse Bluegrass Festival Jun 24-26, 5pm Fri-Sat, 8am Sun. Ninth annual festival. Friday and Saturday performances and a Sunday morning gospel show. jacksonvilleil.org. 243- 5678. Crazy Horse Campground, 2113 Crazy Horse Road, Ashland, 886-2089.

Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? Jun 24-26, 30, Jul 1-2, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Musical focuses on eight children during their Catholic elementary and high school education in the 1950s. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

An Evening with Susan Werner Jun 25, 8pm Sat. Singer-songwriter Susan Werner plays folk, rock, pop, gospel, blues and Americana. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Jacksonville Passavant Team Rehab/FCA Shootout Jun 28, 8am Tue. Illinois College, MacMurray College and JHS Bowl. Largest basketball tournament in the state of Illinois. jacksonvilleil. org. Illinois College Bruner Fitness & Recreation Center, Edgehill Road, Jacksonville, 245-3000.

JULY

Capital City Celebration Jul 3-4, 7pm Sun, 4pm Mon. Live music, free kids’ inflatables, activities, more. Fireworks July 4, 9:30pm. Fourth/Fifth and Capitol and Second and Capitol. springfieldjaycees.org. 553-2082. Downtown Springfield.

Sweeney Todd Jul 8-10, 13-17, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Dark comedy about a barber who returns to London after an exile of many years. Directed by John Sivak. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Morgan County Fair Jul 6-10, Wed-Sun. Carnival, talent show, pageant, livestock, tractor pulls, live entertainment and more. themorgancountyfair.com. 243-5678. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Paint the Street Fest Jul 9, 2-10pm Sat. Paint a square of Washington Street. Live music, food vendors, kids activities. Over 300 6x6 foot squares will be painted to create a gallery under the stars. Free admission. $30 per square, supplies provided. springfieldart.org. Downtown Springfield.

Hello Dolly! Jul 15-17, 21-23, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Story of a meddlesome widow who brings romance to several couples and herself in a big-city restaurant. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

21st Annual Springfield Highland Games & Celtic Festival Jul 23, 9am-10pm Sat. Dance, solo piping, drumming, band and athletic competitions and games, live musical acts, vendors, kids activities, storytelling, food, animals, more. $10 per person; $5 seniors and kids under 13, veterans and kids under 5 are free. springfieldhighlandgames. com. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

Downhome Music Festival Jul 29-30, Fri-Sat. Local bands playing original songs on multiple stages, 100 craft beers, local food vendors, kids area. Admission. downhomemusicfest.com. Downtown Springfield.

Nice Work If You Can Get It Jul 29-31, Aug 3-7, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Musical set in the 1920s features great dance numbers, unlikely love story. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

AUGUST

Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Aug 5-6, Fri-Sat. Super cruise through Springfield Friday night. Car show with movie replica cars, hot air balloon demonstrations, more on Saturday. Registration fee. Facebook.com/abelincolncarshow. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546-8881.

Jacksonville Main Street’s Art Fair on the Square Aug 5-6, 4-8pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat. Fine art by regional artists, children’s tent, food, more than 30 vendors, live music, more. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. Jacksonville Square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville, 883-3511.

Cats Aug 5-7, 11-13, 8pm Fri-Sun, 8pm Thu-Sat. Musical about a tribe of cats called the Jellicles. Directed by Mark Wheeler. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

Illinois State Fair Aug 11-21, 7-12am Thu-Sun. So much to do we can’t list everything. Food, entertainment, midway, exhibits, more. agr.state.il.us/isf. Adults $7, $3 children and seniors. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Hummingbird Festival Aug 13, 8am-12pm Sat. Sangamon River Audubon Society members band hummingbirds and describe the birds’ banding and migrations. Adopt banded birds. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000. Disney’s Little Mermaid Aug 19-21, 24-28, 8:30pm Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Wed- Sun. Mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home and join the world above. Tickets: $12-14 reserved, $6-10 lawn. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Abe’s Amble 10K Aug 21, 7:30am Sun. 6.2-mile course takes runners through Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery and back to fairgrounds. Registration, srrc.net. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

My Heart’s Home Aug 25-28, 8pm Thu-Sun. “Edgar Lee Masters Celebrates the Sangamon Country.” Edgar Lee Master’s poetry with original music by Mark Mathewson. Directed by Phil Funkenbusch. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 children under 12. theatreinthepark.net. Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-5440.

Clayville Car Show Aug 27, 9am Sat. Cruise from New Salem to Clayville at 10:30am. Car show judging 11am- 4pm. Car entry fee $15, spectators free. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

Clayville Folk Music Festival Aug 27, 12-11pm Sat. Two stages featuring live folk music. Food, soft drinks, beer, wine available for purchase. $5 per person, $20 per family. clayville. org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

SEPTEMBER

Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival Sep 3, 12-5pm Sat. 100+ varieties of craft beer and cider, fresh oysters, offerings from several food vendors, live bands, more. Admission. sobfestival. com. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 523-4466.

18th Annual Prairieland Chautauqua Sep 3-5, 4pm Sat-Mon. Modeled after traditional Chautauquas. Includes musical shows, storytellers, communal suppers and evenings with reenactors representing famous Americans. Free. jacksonvilleil.org/prairielandchautauqua. First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St., Jacksonville, 243-6445.

Traditional Music Festival Sep 10, 10am-4pm Sat. Midwest performers entertain on instruments such as mountain dulcimers, autoharps, fiddles, banjos and guitars. Clogging platform, cloggers, bluegrass music. Donations accepted. lincolnsnewsalem. com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 10-11, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. 50 professional artists with artwork in a variety of mediums. Demos, Kids’ Place, music, silent auction, food, more. Ranked in “Best 100 Art Shows in the Country” by Sunshine Artist Magazine. No pets. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

44th Annual Capital City Century Sep 11, 7am-5pm Sun. Distance options of 10-125 miles over flat to slightly rolling terrain. Food stops, SAG service and a post-ride party at the Knights of Columbus on Meadowbrook. Register, spfldcycling.org. 899-9175. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

2016 Cruise Night and Car Show Sep 17, 9am-10pm Sat. Car show in Community Park 9am-3pm. Cruise begins at 5pm, cruising from Main Street to Lincoln Avenue. Free. jacksonvilleil. org. 243-5678. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Clayville Fall Festival Sep 17-18, 9am-6pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Artisan demonstrations, historic building tours, crafts and games for kids, vendors, reenactments, period music, entertainment, food, refreshments. $5 adults, $3 ages 6-12, ages under 6 free. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 17-18, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun. More than 70 regional and national artist booths, live art demonstrations, vendors, live music, more. Free. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield, 523-2631.

Prairie Land Heritage Museum Steam Show Sep 23-25, 8am Fri-Sun. See horsepowered equipment, antique tractors, gas and steam engines, demonstrations on baling, blacksmithing, more. Train rides, large flea market, food. $5. prairielandheritage.com. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 W. Michigan Ave., South Jacksonville, 243-7262.

15th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sep 23-25, 6-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat, 11am-2pm Sun. More than 1,000 cool cars, live music and entertainment, performance marketplace, family fun area, food, more. Free admission. route66fest.com. 866-783-6645. Downtown Springfield.

OCTOBER

Rotary Oktoberfest Oct 1, 10am Sat. Wilkommen ceremony, Tapping of the Kegs, live music, German food, dog parade and costume contest, human foosball, more. $4 advance, $5 at gate. jacksonvilleil.org. 243-5678. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Candlelight Tour Oct 7-9, 7-9pm Fri-Sun. See Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site at night. Staff and volunteers in period clothing discuss life in 19 th -century Illinois. Live music, gingerbread, cider, more. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Indian Summer Festival Oct 8-9, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun. Prairie party for the entire family. Fairy garden, crafts, activities, entertainment, food and more. $5 adults, $3 ages 6-12. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Carve for the Carillon Oct 8-9, 11am-4pm Sat-Sun. Help carve, scoop and move 2,016 pumpkins for Jack-O-Lantern Spetacular. Pumpkins supplied. All ages, abilities welcome.

Free. carillon-rees.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Oct 14-15, 6:30-9:30pm Fri-Sat. 2,016 hand-carved, illuminated jack-o-lanterns carved by community members and local artists. Tree of Lights, spooky music, firepits, food vendors. Rain or shine. No pets. $7 adults, $5 ages 4-10, 3 and under free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Springfield Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Oct 16, 7:30am Sun. Registration, springfieldmarathon.net. University of Illinois at Springfield, 206-6073.

Jacksonville Mainstreet Pumpkin Festival Oct 22, 10am-5pm Sat. Pumpkins, food, fall vendors, Pumpkin Playland, hayrides, pumpkin drops, costume parade and contests, pumpkin pie eating contest, pet costume contest and more. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. 243-5678. Jacksonville Downtown, Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville.

Fall Festival Oct 29-30, 9am-4pm Sat-Sun. Period-clothed interpreters demonstrate daily tasks such as candle dipping, soap making, basket making, spinning wool, gardening, natural dyeing, broom making, fruit and vegetable preservation. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Goosebumps Organ Concert and Electronic Light Show Oct 31, 7-8:15pm Mon. Extraordinary concert featuring electronic lighting effects, dramatic dance. Evocative, spooky classics performed via Brombaugh Opus 35 pipe organ. Free. lincolnschurch.org. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

NOVEMBER

Abe’s Trail Trek Nov 12, 10am Sat. 5K-, 10K- and 15K-trail runs. Rolling terrain, along Sangamon River, across bridges, up and down more than 150 steps. Registration at triharderpromotions.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Annual Holiday Market Nov 12-13 Sat Sun. One-stop shopping for holiday gifts, decorations and handmade ornaments. Free admission. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 19-27, 10am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10am- 5pm Sun. More than 150 trees, swags and wreaths decorated by area designers. Thanksgiving Day hours 4-8pm. Adults $5, Children 3-12 $3, Children 2 and under free. MemorialsFestivalofTrees. com. 788-4301. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

DECEMBER

Clayville Christmas Dec 3, 10am-4pm Sat. Santa, face painting, children’s store, caroling groups starting at noon. Donations accepted. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

Frostbite Festival 2M and 10M Dec 4, 9am Sun. Choose from 2-mile or 10-mile out-and-back course. Registration, srrc.net. FitClub West, 2811 W Lawrence Ave, 787-1111. Caroling at the Carillon Dec 11, 4-4:30pm Sun. Roaring bonfire and carol singing with carillon bells, hot cocoa and cookies. Free. carillon-rees. org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

First Night Dec 31, 1-4pm and 5-11:15pm. Afternoon free activities for kids at Springfield High School. Evening music, dance and more at various downtown locations. springfieldartsco. org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.