Carve for the Carillon

10/10/2026 12:00 am to 10/11/2026 12:00 am

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 as we prepare for the upcoming Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular!

Note: Pumpkins are first come, first served each day. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so carve out time early to snag yours!

Dates: Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day
Location: Near the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park, Springfield, IL
Cost: Free admission & free pumpkins to carve