Local Services

Don't forget the details

Local services play an important role in event planning. Need a good caterer? Some musical accompaniment to your event? What about a Color Guard? Wouldn't it be nice to hire a photographer that knows the city and your venue extremely well?

 

Here's a list of trusted local sources for all the little extras that put that extra pop into your Springfield event.

Local-Services-List

Activities/Amusement

  • 1925 S. Fairview
    Decatur, IL 62521
    See map: Google Maps

    Steve Holcombe
    N/A
    Varies pending program
    (217) 412.6968
    (521) 560.9667
  • China Towne/Ceramic Painting/Firing

    Various plates, bowls, planters and trinket boxes, to paint as you wish. Seats up to 40. All styles/creativity welcomed!

    2625 West White Oaks Drive
    Springfield, IL 62704
    See map: Google Maps

    Kim Raaps
    kim@chinatowneceramics.com
    50
    2 hours
    chinatowneceramics.com
    (217) 698.8198
  • Ghost Walks, Haunted Springfield Walks

    Walking tour, Ghostly lore about Lincoln or Springfield. Very Popular Evening Activity for Adults or Children. Meets at the corner of 6th and Old State Capitol Plaza.

    113 North Sixth Street
    Springfield, IL 62701
    See map: Google Maps

    Garret Moffett
    garret@springfieldwalks.com
    50
    90 Minutes
    springfieldwalks.com
    (217) 502.8687
  • GOALS! Indoor Sports

    Indoor Soccer, Dodgeball and Football. Arcades, pizza vendor and concessions. In-fill turf surface with electronic scoring board. Available for private parties, church groups, youth and adult outings.

    3604 North Peoria Road
    Springfield, IL 62702
    See map: Google Maps

    Roger Abbitt
    Over 200
    Varies
    goalsindoorsports.com
    (217) 789.4625
  • 6111 Mill
    Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
    See map: Google Maps

    George Colin
    Varies
    (217) 626.2300
  • IL Deptartment of Natural Resources

    Campground, Lake, Cabins Shelters, 26 mi. hiking and mountain bike trail. New 210 acre lake. Features 9 cabins, new shelter for large groups, playground, picnic tables etc. Hunting, Horseback Riding and Fishing available.

    10149 County Highway 11
    Chandlerville, IL 62627
    See map: Google Maps

    IL Department of Natural Resources
    dnr.R4parks@illinois.gov
    N/A
    N/A
    www.dnr.state.il.us
    (217) 452.7741
  • Illinois State Military Museum

    Museum at Camp Lincoln, featuring many displays/vehicles/etc.

    1301 N. MacArthur Blvd
    Springfield, IL 62702
    See map: Google Maps

    Fletcher Crews
    fletcher.crews@us.army.mil
    50
    45 minutes
    (217) 761.3384
    (217) 761.2078
  • King Pin Lanes Bowling Center

    Bowling Center on Northeast Side of City. When availability permits, can be rented by number of lanes or entire Center. Good Youth Activity.

    Sangamon Avenue & Bypass 66
    Springfield, IL 62702
    See map: Google Maps

    James Brahler
    Any Size
    kingpinusa.com
    (217) 544.0838
  • Knight's Action Park

    Amusement: Dry Attractions open March through October. Waterpark open Mid-may through Labor Day. Driving Range open year round with heated tees.

     

    Function Space: Private Shelters, on-premise catering (barbeque style). Park will
    customize an outing to fit any group's needs. Mini golf, water slides,
    go karts, action river and batting cages are highlights.

    Knight's Action Park
    1700 Recreation Drive
    Springfield, IL 62707
    See map: Google Maps

    Doug Knight
    doug@knightsactionpark.com
    (217) 546.8995
    Any Size
    Usually 4-6 hours
    www.knightsactionpark.com
    (217) 546.8881
    (217) 899.0905
  • Mari-Mann Herbs and Gardens

    One of Midwest's oldest & largest herb farms. Offers luncheons by appointment, tours and a shop where all sorts of natural herbal and homeopathic items are sold.

    1405 Mari Mann Lane
    Decatur, IL 62521-9580
    See map: Google Maps

    Mari-Mann Herbs
    50
    Varies
    marimann.com/herbfest
    (217) 429.1404