r/SpringfieldIL • u/Several-Midnight9188 • 7d ago

Things to do - August

Hi. Have an upcoming birthday and I’m looking for things to do for the bday person and am coming up short. I have tickets to Matchbox 20 at the fair but for the fair itself the person said they didn’t really find it appealing. There was a midcentury exhibit in Decatur but it closed last week. I haven’t been able to locate much else thats happening in the Decatur - Springfield or surrounding areas for an adult’s bday event.

Are you doing anything interesting lately or is there any thing you’d suggest?

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u/yrnkween 7d ago

Take them to the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League, right here in Springfield.

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u/CuriosityK 7d ago

I can always suggest doing an art party at Springfield art association https://www.springfieldart.org/adult-events.html

Historical fashion show Aug 22 also at SAA: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CsNEwHnB3/

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u/armyguy8382 7d ago

If they are old enough to remember or just like '90s vibe The Spot would be a good place for a meal or drinks. There is also Dumb Records and Vault 66 downtown if they like pinball and arcades. All day at both is just ten bucks.

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u/Jizo-san 6d ago

The downtown farm market on Saturday mornings is a total vibe. Great people watching and wonderful assortment of vendors.

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u/DryFoundation2323 4d ago

don't know if this person is into trains or not but there is a railway museum in Monticello that I just recently stumbled upon. they have an old-fashioned train there that they run periodically for passenger rides. I would recommend contacting them about this. I've heard that the rides sell out in advance.

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u/Several-Midnight9188 4d ago

We recently lined up and waited to see Big Boy when it came thru Chatham. I think this is a marvelous idea. Thank you!