Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — October is in the heart of “Spooky Season.”  And while there are all kinds of Halloween-themed events, those aren’t the only things happening this month!  Take a look.

Donuts and Dogs 5k Fun Run-  Saturday, October 3^rd 9a-noon.  Southwind Park

Blessing of the Animals–  Sunday, October 4^th, 3p.  Animal Protective League-  1001 Taintor Road.

Prairie Stars 5k and 1-Mile Walk–  Saturday, October 10^th, 8:30a.  University of Illinois Springfield, 1 University Plaza.

Illinois Product Farmers Fall Market–  Saturday, October 10^th 9a-2p.  The Shed at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.

Fall Harvest Festival–  Saturday, October 10^th, 10a-4p and Sunday 10a-4p.  lincolnmemorialgarden.org.  Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lakeshore Drive.

Book Bark Howl-o-Ween–  Saturday, October 10^th 11a-2p.  Animal Protective League-  1001 Taintor Road.

Carve For the Carillon–  Saturday, October 10^th–  Sunday, October 11^th 11a-4p.  carillon-rees.org.  FREE.  Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Avenue.

Fall Vendor Market–  Sunday, October 11^th 11a-4p.  Indian Creek Farmstead and Pumpkin Patch, Petersburg.  19468 Curtis Blacktop Road.

‘Shoes, Brews, and Biz–  Thursday, October 15^th 5p-8:30p.  Presented by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.  LRS Hangar, 820 S. Capital Airport Drive.

Fall Gayla Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil–  Friday, October 16^th, 5p.  Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second Street.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular–  Friday, October 16^th 6:30p-9:30p and Saturday, October 17^th 6:30p-9:30p.  Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon and Botanical Garden at Washington Park.  1740 W. Fayette Avenue.

HalloThankMas Artisans Market–  Saturday, October 17^th 9a-4p.  Orr Building at Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.

Zoolie Ghoulie–  Friday, October 23^rd 1p-8p and Saturday, October 24^th 11a-6p.  Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive.

HyVee’s Kids Club Trick-or-Treat–  Saturday, October 24th 10am-1pm

Fall Festival-  Saturday, October 24^th 10a-5p.  Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site, Petersburg, 15588 History Lane.

Pumpkin Festival–  Saturday, October 24^th 10a-2p.  Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park.

Halloween Parade–  Saturday, October 24^th 6:30p.  Presented by HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hosptial.  Proceeds benefit Parent Place.  Downtown Springfield.

APL Chili Supper and Paw Paw Patch Bazaar–  Sunday, October 25^th 11a-3p.  Columbian Grand Hall Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road.

Moster Mash Halloween Party–  Friday, October 30^th 7p-9p.  FREE. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second Street.

Queer Pride Halloween Bash–  Saturday, October 31^st 6p-10p.  The Pasfield House, 525 S. Pasfield.