Dementia Caregiving 101 — Week 7: Building a Support Network
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View details →Free things to do in Springfield, IL
Looking for free things to do in Springfield? With 29 exciting events and experiences currently listed, you can participate in the 2026 SHPA Annual Meeting & Summit, attend the 2026 Brain Aging Conference, or support local education at the Meet the Mission: Springfield Public Schools Foundation event.
Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House
Bring your own materials and spend some time working on a creative project in the inspiring atmosphere of the Dana-Thomas House.
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Become a Foster Parent with LCFS – Springfield, Illinois (In-Person)
Are you interested in learning more about the Illinois child welfare system, what it means to be a foster parent, and how to get started?
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2026 FRP Institute workshop for Illinois Transportation Engineers
FRP as externally bonded reinforcement and internal bar reinforcement for concrete structures: design, use, installation
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Game Nights at Dana-Thomas House
Bring your favorite board game and your favorite people for an evening of fun at the Dana-Thomas House!
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First Student Springfield, IL - Walk-in Interviews
Join us for Walk-in Interviews every Thursday - an informative event where you can meet our team, tour our facilities, and drive a bus!
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Wonderclubs at the Springfield Historic Sites
A fun, hands-on science club for youth in grades pre-K-fifth grade.
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Art Nights at the Dana-Thomas House
Explore your creative side with an art class at the Dana-Thomas House.
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