• International Carillon Festival

    Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

    A Rare Musical Experience in the Heart of Springfield There are fewer than 200 carillons in North America—and only a handful that host a festival of this caliber. The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, located in Washington Park, is one of the largest and finest instruments of its kind in the world, featuring 67 cast bronze […]

  • Art Spectacular

    Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

    Art Spectacular at the Carillon A juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair Celebrate 20 Years of Art, Music & Community Join Us for the 20th Anniversary of Central Illinois’ Premier Fine Art Festival! Art Spectacular at the Carillon is a top-ranked juried fine art show named one of the Best 200 Art Fairs in […]

  • Carve For The Carillon

    Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

    🎃 Carve for the CarillonOctober 11th & October 12th 2025 from 11am CT to 4pm CT Get into the fall spirit at Carve for the Carillon, a beloved Springfield tradition where creativity and community come together! Spend the afternoon surrounded by pumpkins, laughter, and the beautiful backdrop of the Thomas Rees Carillon in Washington Park […]

    Free
  • Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

    Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

    🎃 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2025 Springfield’s Favorite Fall Tradition at Washington Park Carillon Join us for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, where hundreds of glowing pumpkins light up the night in Springfield’s beautiful Washington Park. Many of the pumpkins showcased come straight from our Carve for the Carillon community event! CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT CARVE FOR THE […]

    Free – $10
  • Canceled Caroling At The Carillon

    Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

    Event Update: Cancellation Due to Extreme Temperatures After closely monitoring the forecast, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this week’s event due to the extremely low temperatures expected. While snowfall may end up being minimal, the bitter cold creates safety concerns for our attendees, performers, and volunteers. Your safety and comfort are always […]