Springfield Municipal Band Outdoor concerts in Douglas Park on Tuesdays from June 2 through Aug 4, 7:30-9pm. Additional performances in other parks throughout the summer. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd. 217-741-7641.
Why Not Wednesdays Every Wednesday through November grab your friends and head downtown for extended shopping hours, special events, dinner and drinks. downtownspringfield.org. Downtown Springfield, 217-544-1723.
Downtown Architectural Tour First Wednesday of each month from May-October. 1.5 hour guided walking tour with guides plus complimentary reception at some of Springfield’s most interesting places. Free. downtownspringfield.org. Downtown Springfield, 217-544-1723.
Old Capitol Farmers Market May-October, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Local cheese, produce, meats, art and more. downtownspringfield.org. Downtown Springfield. Adams Street between Fifth and Second streets, 217-544-1723.
Paul Mickey Science Series On the first Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30pm. Each month the Paul Mickey Learning Series features a different speaker and topic in the auditorium at the museum. For more information, visit the website illinoisstatemuseu.org or call 217-558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series A variety of music acts will perform on Thursdays from May 28 through July 30, 6-8:30pm. Free. downtownspringfield.org. Downtown Springfield, north of the Governor’s Mansion. 217-544-1723.
Music at the Museum Second Thursday of each month through December, 7-9pm. Music at the Museum is a monthly concert series produced by Chris Vallillo featuring the best in contemporary and traditional folk and acoustic music. Admission. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Super Saturdays at the Illinois State Museum First Saturday of each month. Thematic children’s activities for ages 5 and up. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 217-782-0061. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 217-782-7386.
Free weekly carillon concerts May 1 – Sep 20, 6:30pm Wed-Sun and 2pm Sat-Sun. Oct 1 - April 30, Wed 12pm and Sun, 2pm and 4pm. Carlo van Ulft, Springfield Park District’s master carillonneur, and local assistant carillonneurs play a variety of music from original carillon compositions to arrangements of popular classics and pop music. Enjoy the beauty of Washington Park and the adjacent Botanical Center with the unique accompaniment of carillon music. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, Washington Park, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853.
