What are the best free things to do near University of Illinois Springfield?

College-Find highlights free clubs, campus festivals, study socials, and community listings near University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield. Filter events by “Free” on the campus events page.

Where do students find weekend plans near University of Illinois Springfield?

Use our weekend guides for sports, concerts, wellness events, and housing or deals links — all curated for students near University of Illinois Springfield.

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Things to do near University of Illinois Springfield this weekend

Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.

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We found 19 student-friendly happenings near University of Illinois Springfield — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.

What's happening near University of Illinois Springfield this week

We found 19 student-friendly happenings near University of Illinois Springfield — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.

Sports

Games, intramurals, and varsity energy on and near campus.

WWE Summer Tour · Sports
Rodeo · Sports
Rodeo · Sports
Truck & Tractor Pulls · Sports

Concerts & local entertainment

Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.

Bailey Zimmerman · Concerts
Lainey Wilson · Concerts
Matchbox Twenty · Concerts
Ziggy Marley · Concerts

Student life

Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.

WWE Souvenir Ticket · Social

Wellness & social

Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.

WWE Souvenir Ticket · Social

Food & festivals

Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.

WWE Souvenir Ticket · Social

Student picks

Best for first-year studentsWWE Souvenir Ticket
Good weekend activityRodeo
Good weekend activityBailey Zimmerman
Good weekend activityLainey Wilson

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WWE Souvenir Ticket

Fri, Jul 31, 12:30 AM · Bank of Springfield Center · Springfield

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Sports

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WWE Summer Tour

Fri, Jul 31, 12:30 AM · Bank of Springfield Center · Springfield

Sports

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Rodeo

Fri, Aug 14, 12:30 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Sports

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Rodeo

Sat, Aug 15, 12:30 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Good weekend activity

Concerts

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Bailey Zimmerman

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Good weekend activity

Concerts

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Lainey Wilson

Sun, Aug 16, 1:00 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Good weekend activity

Sports

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WWE Summer Tour

Fri, Jul 31, 12:30 AM · Bank of Springfield Center · Springfield

Sports

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Rodeo

Fri, Aug 14, 12:30 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Sports

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Rodeo

Sat, Aug 15, 12:30 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

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Sports

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Truck & Tractor Pulls

Tue, Aug 18, 12:30 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Sports

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Truck & Tractor Pulls

Wed, Aug 19, 12:30 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Sports

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Truck & Tractor Pulls

Thu, Aug 20, 12:30 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Concerts & entertainment

Concerts

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Bailey Zimmerman

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Good weekend activity

Concerts

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Lainey Wilson

Sun, Aug 16, 1:00 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Good weekend activity

Concerts

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Matchbox Twenty

Mon, Aug 17, 1:00 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

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Ziggy Marley

Wed, Aug 19, 1:00 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

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The Avett Brothers

Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Concerts

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Ella Langley

Sat, Aug 22, 1:00 AM · Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair · Springfield

Good weekend activity

Wellness & social

Social

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WWE Souvenir Ticket

Fri, Jul 31, 12:30 AM · Bank of Springfield Center · Springfield

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Fri, Jul 31, 12:30 AM · Bank of Springfield Center · Springfield

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Things to do near University of Illinois Springfield this weekend

What's happening near University of Illinois Springfield this week

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