OCT15
Fright kickoff: Halloween II
Watch Halloween II (1981) at the Wildish Community Theater on October 15 at 6:30 p.m. to kick off Fright at the Museum.
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MUSEUM FUNDRAISER · OCTOBER 2026
Fright at the History Museum
“Screamfield General Hospital”
All proceeds from this event support the Springfield History Museum.
- Dates
- October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31
- Family-friendly
- 4–6 p.m.
- Scarier sessions
- 6:30–8:30 p.m.
For older children and adults - Location
- 590 Main Street, Springfield
Admission: Adults $5; ages 5–17 $3; children under 5 free; families of five or more $20. Buy tickets at the door with cash or card. Ticket sales pause from 6–6:30 p.m.
Expect darkness, loud noises and jump scares, with no flashing lights or physical contact from actors. The line is outdoors, so bring a raincoat or umbrella. Candy and hot cider are complimentary.
Questions? Contact the museum at (541) 726-2300. Volunteer opportunities are also available.
View the full event poster (Spanish) ↗Upcoming events
OCT17 & 24
Parent Connection workshops
Parenting Now offers free workshops for parents of children ages 0–5 at the library, 10:30 a.m.–noon. October 17 focuses on caring for yourself and strengthening your family; October 24 covers bedtime routines. Registration through Parenting Now is required, and childcare is available.
Sign up through Parenting Now ↗OCT21
Community altar art workshop
Artist Jessica Zapata of Eugene Arte Latino leads an all-ages workshop at the library. Participants can display their artwork in the museum’s Community Altar. Children must be accompanied by an adult; advance registration is suggested. Contact the library at (541) 726-3766 for the time and registration details.
OCT29
Canine costume contest
Bring your dog to the museum parking lot at 5 p.m.; judging begins at 5:15 p.m. Entry is free, with prizes from the museum and Pup’s Place. Dogs must be leashed and costumes safe and comfortable. There will be crowds and live music.
NOV10
Pints for Pages
Join the Springfield Public Library Foundation and local library supporters at Plank Town from 6–9 p.m. A portion of proceeds supports the Springfield Public Library and History Museum.
DEC11
ILLUMINATION collection opening
The museum’s next ILLUMINATION collection centers LGBTQIA2S+ history and experiences in Springfield and rural east Lane County. The opening takes place during the Second Friday Art Walk at the Springfield History Museum.
Learn more about Illumination ↗Fall into Reading
The library’s all-ages reading challenge runs October 1–November 17.
Register through Beanstack to complete spooky and fall-themed challenges for a chance to win prizes. The October newsletter also includes family storytimes, babywearing classes and more library programs.
Read the October newsletter (PDF) →Past events in 2026
MAR13–14
Annual Friends Book Sale
Our March sale brought readers together to support library and museum programs, with an early-bird sale on March 12.
JUN09
Friends Annual Meeting
An opportunity to meet the Friends, learn how to support the library and museum, and elect the next year’s board.
JUL04
Light of Liberty Celebration
The Friends helped at Springfield Utility Board’s Independence Day celebration benefiting Project SHARE.
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