GIVE ‘EM PUMPKIN TO TALK ABOUT brought to you by Pumpkin Creek Farms!
Springfield and surrounding areas are packed with autumn events, haunted happenings and more! Check out our extensive list of all the fun things you can do this Fall in Central Illinois.

Zoolie Ghoulie: Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th!! 1pm-8pm both days!!!! Safe trick or treating inside Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 East Lake Shore Drive, 217.585.1821
September 22nd-24th (Downtown Springfield) – The International Route 66 Car show!
September 29th – Rodney Carrington at the UIS Performing Arts Center.
September 30th (Downtown Springfield) – The Abe-mazing Race!
October 14th (State Fairgrounds) – Illinois Product Fall Market
October 14th – Shoetoberfest at Robin Roberts stadium
October 14th/15th – Carve for the Carillon – Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
October 20th – Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular – Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
October 27th & 28th – Zoolie Ghoulie at Henson Robinson Zoo!

Apple Barn open year-round Bakery 7am-6pm Daily Garden 9am-6pm daily
Broom Orchard opens Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm, Fruit Orchard, Carlinville, IL.
Bart’s Pumpkin Patch open mid-September
Bomke’s Patch opens Friday 5pm-9:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
Gail’s Pumpkin Patch Enjoy pumpkin picking, popcorn wagon, farm animals, tunnel maze, corn box, gourd bowling, potato sack jump, and antique tractors. 1709 2000th Avenue, Beason
Indian CreekFarmstead Come out to enjoy the kids play area, “The Barnyard,” grain train ride, sandboxes, shelled corn boxes, slides, playhouses, roping coral, farm animals, and a wagon ride.
Indian KnollPumpkins Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the scenic drive to our “neck of the woods”! Oura beautiful centennial farm is nestled along the Sangamon River in extreme northern Christian County. Surrounded by rolling pastures and timber, Indian Knoll offers one of the most picturesque fall venues.
Jefferies Orchard opens Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
Kristin’s Pumpkin Patch open late September. Pumpkins, Corn Maze, Hayrides, Sunflowers, and more!!!! 6300 Wind Tree Road, Springfield.
Pumpkin Creek Farms Hours are Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm. Unplug from your favorite media for the day, come pick some pumpkins, enjoy some fun activities, and eat great food in the fresh fall air!

Zoolie Ghoulie: Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th!! 1pm-8pm both days!!!! Safe trick or treating inside Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 East Lake Shore Drive, 217.585.1821
217 Terror is Open every Friday & Saturday in October from 7pm- Midnight and Sunday 7pm -10pm.
Boo Crew Haunted House is Open every Friday and Saturday night in October. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
Carter Brothers Haunted Hayride is Open every Friday and Saturday in October from 7pm –11pm.
Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends and Lore is Open every Friday and Saturday in the month of October at 7:30pm. This 90-minute lantern-lit walk uses the Lincoln sites as the backdrop for the strange and bizarre stories surrounding Lincoln’s life and death.
Springfield’s Haunted Dead Walk is open September – October at 7:30pm. Dare to join this expanded tour of Springfield’s haunted history over a near three-hour chilling experience,
Terror On The Square Dare to join this expanded tour of Springfield’s haunted history over a near three-hour chilling experience.






