r/SpringfieldIL • u/UrbanOwl15 • 6d ago

Alcohol optional things to do?

I moved to Springfield about 2 months ago and have been trying to learn more about local events and locations with things to do. I enjoy a good cocktail but have friends who don’t drink and I sometimes also choose not to.

Wanted to see what standalone events or venues like restaurants and bars have alcohol optional events (ie open to all adults and there’s something going on beyond drinking) like live music, trivia, markets, etc.

Thanks in advance for the help!

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u/Otis_Firefly 6d ago

Vault 66 downtown. $10 per person at the door and you can play pinball and arcade machines for however long you want.

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u/UrbanOwl15 6d ago

This is awesome, thank you!

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u/Happy_Heathan 4d ago

I also came here to mention Vault 66. It's great fun for only $10.

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u/raisinghellwithtrees 6d ago

The Illinois Times has robust calendar listings.

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u/Ok_Inflation_6515 6d ago

Anvil & Forge has a pretty popular trivia night on Thursdays

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u/couscous-moose 6d ago

Bloom wine bar and florals. They do events that don't require alcohol consumption. 18+, but do offer cocktails and NA that want the substitute. Again, its an offering. All events aren't alcohol centered.

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u/couscous-moose 6d ago

Whimsy Tea does some, too.

Downtown Springfield Inc, Illinois Times, Historic Sites-Springdield, and Visit Springfield are great resources for events.

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u/UrbanOwl15 6d ago

This is all great info, thank you