Eat, Drink & Be Scary: A Little Thriller! A Little Throwback
Mark Friday, October 30: Eat, Drink & Be Scary: A Little Thriller! A Little Throwback is a Halloween party at 2242 S. 6th Street in Springfield, IL, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The date lands the night before Halloween. Come dressed up: costumes are encouraged. It is listed as family-friendly. Within three days of it, 36 more Halloween events happen around Springfield.
Date & Time
Friday, October 30 · 6 PM – 9 PM
UTC-05:00
Location
2242 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62703 | Springfield, IL
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When
Friday, October 30, 2026, 6 PM to 9 PM (the night before Halloween)
Where
2242 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62703
Length
About 3 hours
Ages
Family-friendly
Type
Halloween Party
Dress code
Costumes encouraged
Details
EAT, DRINK & BE SCARY: A LITTLE THRILLER, A LITTLE THROWBACK! 👻 Friday night is for the BIG kids! We're kicking off Halloween weekend with a night of costumes, great food, drinks, music, and a little spooky fun at The Railyard! Whether you've been planning your costume for months or pulling something together at the last minute, we want to see it! Dress to impress, grab your crew, and get ready for a frightfully fun Friday night! A LITTLE THRILLER, A LITTLE THROWBACK! DJ Blake is taking over the tunes from 6:00–9:00 PM, spinning Halloween hits and your favorite 90s throwbacks! Costumes encouraged. Questionable 90s dance moves welcome! 🏆 HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST | AGES 16+ Think you've got a costume worth showing off? We've got FOUR categories and prizes up for grabs! 🏆 Best Overall Costume 😂 Funniest Costume 👻 Scariest Costume 🎭 Best Duo or Group CONTEST DETAILS: 🍬 Registration closes at 7:15 PM 🎃 Costume Contest begins at 7:30 PM 🏆 Winners announced at 8:00 PM Scary, silly, creative, or completely over the top, we want to see it all! Just keep in mind that The Railyard is open to all ages when planning your costume. Each individual or group is eligible to win one category. EAT, DRINK & ENJOY! Our food and drink vendors will be serving up their favorites from 4:00–9:00 PM! Come early, grab a bite, and settle in before the Halloween festivities kick off at 6:00 PM! Friday, October 30 Halloween Party | 6:00–9:00 PM The Railyard | 2242 S. 6th Street, Springfield FREE ADMISSION | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC And remember, Friday night is for the BIG kids, but Saturday afternoon belongs to the littles with Tricks & Treats at The Railyard!
Event Location
2242 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62703
