Email your event for consideration to an actual human, Shannon Cay Bowers, at calendar@sgfcitizen.org
Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend of June 25-26, 2022? If you are a gun collector or are a hunting enthusiast, the gun/survival show at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO is a great place to spend some time. RK Shows will have a variety of vendors displaying guns, […]
The Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House lets you get an up-close look at native butterflies as they transform through four stages from egg to butterfly. Additional information his is the only native butterfly house in Missouri that operates from mid-May through September. We are here dedicated to the conservation of our dwindling number of […]
You are invited to the GLO Center Rainbow Kids Meet-Up for Kids Age 5-11! WHERE: Artistree Pottery - 1423 E Cherry St, Suite 103, Springfield WHEN: Sunday, June 26 from 2-4 p.m. WHO: LGBTQ+ kiddos age 5-11, accompanied by a grownup WHAT: Each child can paint their very own piece(s) of pottery to be picked […]
The Films Of Pedro Almodóvar: A Mini Retrospective, part of the Essentials series is free for Members. Series lineup: June 5 & 6: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) June 12 & 13: All About My Mother (1999) June 19 & 20: Bad Education (2004) June 26 & 27: Volver (2006) Showtimes: […]
Our local cemeteries are among the most historic places in the Ozarks. Recognizing this fact, the Greene County Historical Society will sponsor an evening tour of Springfield, Missouri's historic Hazelwood and Temple Israel cemeteries at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26th. Tour guides will be Greene County Historical Society board members John Schmalzbauer, Erin Smither and […]
Audiences will find themselves on the lot of Floyd King Nissan where 10 unforgettable characters are competing to take home a brand new Hardbody pick-up truck. For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. At Floyd King Nissan, under a scorching sun for days on end, armed […]
Here’s a sure sign of spring: The Heirloom Seed Library reopens at the Library Station and Midtown Carnegie Branch. And in this third year, it includes more than 50 varieties of vegetables from beans to zucchini, herbs and flowers. With a library card, all ages can check out up to four packets for a home […]
Wizards and Muggles welcome There will be a Harry Potter trivia night at Kiss Bar and Grill, 2550 S. Campbell on Monday, June 27 at 6:30 pm.
Springfield City government is based on the Council/Manager system. By Charter, the City has eight council members who are each elected for a four-year term on a non-partisan basis, and a Mayor who is elected for a two-year term. The City Manager is appointed by Council to be the chief executive and administrative officer of […]
Come out to Galloway Station and listen to Irish traditional music (also known as Irish trad, Irish folk music, and other variants). Stop by Galloway Station to grab some delicious eats! We offer a wide variety of your favorites! Stop on in and have a Springfield tradition! Enjoy a night of folk music that developed […]
The Films Of Pedro Almodóvar: A Mini Retrospective, part of the Essentials series is free for Members. Series lineup: June 5 & 6: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) June 12 & 13: All About My Mother (1999) June 19 & 20: Bad Education (2004) June 26 & 27: Volver (2006) Showtimes: […]
Ride bikes. Eat tacos. It's simple and led by Richard Dutcher: 9:45: Show up at Taco Habitat, 3325 S Glenstone, just north of Target. 9:45-9:59: Meet new friends first and catch up with old friends 10:00 Ride 15 or so miles at a 12 to 14 mph pace It's a 15-mile route, but you can […]
For infants to age 6. Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. 11 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room This is a weekly program that is also […]
Join the Gardens for Face painting, balloon artist, live entertainment, shopping, vendors and more! The Gardens is a non-profit, faith based company that provides assisted living, memory care and independent living and is located in Springfield, MO.
Ride bikes. Eat tacos. It's simple and led by Randy Fry: 6:15: Show up at Taco Habitat, 3325 S Glenstone, just north of Target. 6:15-6:29: Meet new friends first and catch up with old friends 6:30: Ride 15 or so miles at a 12 to 14 mph pace It's a 15-mile route, but you can […]
Enjoy free half-hour lunchtime concerts Wednesdays at Founders Park, in partnership with Downtown Springfield CID. Bring your lunch and enjoy area performers on stage at the site where Springfield was founded. The design theme of the park resembles the historic Phenix Quarry, near Willard, Mo., which used steam-operated saws to cut large blocks of limestone […]
MORAL INJURY INSTITUTE exists to create a reliable, sustainable web of care, through training, advocacy, networking, and strategic initiatives for Veterans and other struggling with trauma-related moral injury. Register/Info Call 417-860-3471 Moral Injury Institute - Springfield VA Vet Center - SMAI Springfield - Wellness for Warriors - The Center for Music Therapy and Wellness are […]
The Downtown Wiffle League is one of the most engaging summer activities downtown Springfield has to offer. The league is free for any Downtown Springfield Association members—your team fee is covered in your membership!
Last Wednesday of the month, Quizz-bull trivia with Miranda & Steve at Prime Time. The location is at PRIME TIME at 317 E Walnut, next door to J.O.B. Public House (and serving the J.O.B. menu during my events). Each event is from 6:30-8:30pm. Here are the upcoming dates: July 27 August 31 September 28 October […]
Every Wednesday, come rain or shine, or chance of apocalypse, Finnegan's Wake will have Trivia Night at 7! Finnegan's Wake - Springfield's oldest Irish pub! Keeping with the grand Irish tradition, Finnegan's Wake is more than just a bar; it is a community gathering place where friends come to relax with good conversation, hospitality, and […]
Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac (the "revised, one nostril version") and Noel Coward's Private Lives, when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom—Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee.
Join Beekeeper Hanna Price of HIGH FIVE HONEY to learn ALL ABOUT BEES. • HONEY EXTRATION Demonstrations • Live Observation BEEHIVE • Learn the importance of Pollination • Explore all the Beekeeper’s Tools The Ozark Farmers Market at Finley Farms hosts farmers, bakers, and makers each Thursday, 3:00-7:00. Market Music Program is a farmers market […]
The C-Street City Market unites our urban communities with our local farmers and artists. Located just next to the Historical Jefferson Footbridge. Local farmers, bakers and crafters make each Saturday morning and Thursday evening a rich shopping opportunity. Come for the finds, stay for the entertainment, with regular performances from musicians and dancers, live painting/chalking […]
A place where first-timers can come try out comedy, or veterans can work on some new material. Comedy is BACK at Billiards email oglevilight@gmail.com to sign up, or in person at 6:30PM.
Audiences will find themselves on the lot of Floyd King Nissan where 10 unforgettable characters are competing to take home a brand new Hardbody pick-up truck. For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. At Floyd King Nissan, under a scorching sun for days on end, armed […]
Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac (the "revised, one nostril version") and Noel Coward's Private Lives, when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom—Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee.
Come join the fun and reap the benefits of ENCORE. These music therapy groups are designed to use music to address the common symptoms often experienced by those with Parkinson's disease. To promote clear speech and breath support as well as rhythm-based exercises to improve gross motor movement and muscle strength. Other musical activities will […]
Visit the Downtown Arts District on First Friday to enjoy original art, live music, hands-on activities, and live art demonstrations in more than 20 participating galleries, as well as fine and casual dining, cutting-edge fashion, one-of-a-kind retail, and vibrant nightlife throughout the historic heart of Springfield. Press release from First Friday Art Walk for July: […]
This is the chillest and friendliest social ride that we know of in the area that began on June 9th of 2017 as one ten-mile ride. Starting in 2022 we will have three to five five-mile rides, depending on sunset and weather. This is a great chance to ride with a group and work on […]
Resident Farmers Brendan and Liesel show you around the greenhouse, mushroom yard, high tunnels and beyond while providing insight on the organic standards and practices employed by Finley Farms. In addition, you’ll receive a complimentary drink to take on your tour. Please note, all farm tours start on The Workshop patio. Rain Date: Saturday, July […]
Game Highlight: Freedom Week Rockin' in America Fireworks Cardinals vs. Wind Surge Friday, July 1, 7:05pm game -Freedom Week Rockin’ in America Fireworks -Happy Half-Hour -Gates open at 6:05pm
Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac (the "revised, one nostril version") and Noel Coward's Private Lives, when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom—Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee.
Audiences will find themselves on the lot of Floyd King Nissan where 10 unforgettable characters are competing to take home a brand new Hardbody pick-up truck. For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. At Floyd King Nissan, under a scorching sun for days on end, armed […]
Outdoor cinema at Founders Concessions are available for purchase on-site. No alcohol, no pets, no tobacco. If it rains: Due to safety and technology concerns, movies may be postponed or canceled if it rains during the screening. Movies will proceed as scheduled unless they are rained out. Parking Parking can be tricky to find downtown, […]
Picking Blackberries at Hummingbird Berry Farm with blackberries, fun and food. Other picking dates before and after the 4th will be announced soon, but put this picking date on your calendar if you want to start a new red, white and blue tradition of picking blackberries! U Pick Blackberry Picking — Easy picking —We have […]
Get moving, learn about health topics from a doctor and meet new friends at Walk With A Doc, a free monthly walking group. Learn about a current health topic from a doctor Enjoy a walk at your own pace and distance Meet others who are interested in a healthy lifestyle Receive a free pedometer, T-shirt […]
Amazing cars and even better company. This year is going to be awesome with a record number of vendors, new food trucks (stay tuned), and so much more!!!!
Yoko Ono proposes communal mending as an act of healing. In a seemingly simple white room, shattered cups and saucers are placed on a table. Participants are asked to mend the fragments together using common household items: twine, glue, scissors, and tape. The resulting works are displayed on nearby shelves, evidence of the power of […]
Bingo every Saturday! Chance to win a hot dog or hamburger with chips or special dinner or root beer float or Saturday morning breakfast.
Game Highlight: Freedom Week Rockin' in America Fireworks Cardinals vs. Wind Surge Saturday, July 2, 6:35pm game -Price Cutter & Bar-S Food Kids Pop-It Giveaway (2,000) -Freedom Week Kids Hits Fireworks -Happy Half-Hour -Gates open at 5:35pm
Wielding an ethereal croon and masterful whistle crafted from a lifetime chasing lizards through the Ozark hills, Nick Shoulders is a living link to roots of country music with a penchant for the absurd. Combining his family's deep ties to regional traditional singing with his years of playing to crowded street corners, Nick has sought […]
Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac (the "revised, one nostril version") and Noel Coward's Private Lives, when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom—Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee.
Audiences will find themselves on the lot of Floyd King Nissan where 10 unforgettable characters are competing to take home a brand new Hardbody pick-up truck. For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. At Floyd King Nissan, under a scorching sun for days on end, armed […]
Outdoor cinema at Founders Concessions are available for purchase on-site. No alcohol, no pets, no tobacco. If it rains: Due to safety and technology concerns, movies may be postponed or canceled if it rains during the screening. Movies will proceed as scheduled unless they are rained out. Parking Parking can be tricky to find downtown, […]
The Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House lets you get an up-close look at native butterflies as they transform through four stages from egg to butterfly. Additional information his is the only native butterfly house in Missouri that operates from mid-May through September. We are here dedicated to the conservation of our dwindling number of […]
Game Highlight: Freedom Week Rockin' in America Fireworks Cardinals vs. Wind Surge Sunday, July 3, 5:25pm game -Freedom Week Patriotic Fans-On-Field Fireworks Celebration -Sequel Dose, a local cover band, is performing a Postgame Concert, presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates- -Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday until 5:25 -MOST 529 Kids Run the Bases- -Happy Half-Hour -Gates […]
Audiences will find themselves on the lot of Floyd King Nissan where 10 unforgettable characters are competing to take home a brand new Hardbody pick-up truck. For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. At Floyd King Nissan, under a scorching sun for days on end, armed […]
Picking Blackberries at Hummingbird Berry Farm with blackberries, fun and food. Other picking dates before and after the 4th will be announced soon, but put this picking date on your calendar if you want to start a new red, white and blue tradition of picking blackberries! U Pick Blackberry Picking — Easy picking —We have […]
Here’s a sure sign of spring: The Heirloom Seed Library reopens at the Library Station and Midtown Carnegie Branch. And in this third year, it includes more than 50 varieties of vegetables from beans to zucchini, herbs and flowers. With a library card, all ages can check out up to four packets for a home […]
This will be the 31st annual event and parade entries will include local scouting troops, firefighters from Station 5, the Central High School Kilties, antique cars and trucks, Victorian Ladies Marching Drill Team, floats, and more! Children and their parents/guardians interested in marching or riding bicycles in the parade are welcome to join the Kids […]
Come get your breastfeeding/pumping questions answered by one of our lactation consultants, all while connecting with other moms. No registration is required. The Lactation Club meets in person on the first Monday of each month. If a holiday falls on the first Monday, the group will meet the second Monday. Call The Women's Center […]
Come out to Galloway Station and listen to Irish traditional music (also known as Irish trad, Irish folk music, and other variants). Stop by Galloway Station to grab some delicious eats! We offer a wide variety of your favorites! Stop on in and have a Springfield tradition! Enjoy a night of folk music that developed […]
Ride bikes. Eat tacos. It's simple and led by Richard Dutcher: 9:45: Show up at Taco Habitat, 3325 S Glenstone, just north of Target. 9:45-9:59: Meet new friends first and catch up with old friends 10:00 Ride 15 or so miles at a 12 to 14 mph pace It's a 15-mile route, but you can […]
Ride bikes. Eat tacos. It's simple and led by Randy Fry: 6:15: Show up at Taco Habitat, 3325 S Glenstone, just north of Target. 6:15-6:29: Meet new friends first and catch up with old friends 6:30: Ride 15 or so miles at a 12 to 14 mph pace It's a 15-mile route, but you can […]
MORAL INJURY INSTITUTE exists to create a reliable, sustainable web of care, through training, advocacy, networking, and strategic initiatives for Veterans and other struggling with trauma-related moral injury. Register/Info Call 417-860-3471 Moral Injury Institute - Springfield VA Vet Center - SMAI Springfield - Wellness for Warriors - The Center for Music Therapy and Wellness are […]
Gillioz Midweek Matinees are back this summer! Come join us in watching classic films on select Wednesdays at 3:00 PM. Tickets for each film are $5, or you can purchase a ticket and concession combo for $10. The combo ticket has a value of $13, with a $5 ticket, popcorn, and a non-alcoholic drink. […]
The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 2 primary election is 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 6. Eligible Greene County residents can register by visiting the County Clerk’s Office in the Historic Courthouse at 940 N. Boonville, Room 113, in Springfield, or any branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library. Mail-in (postcard) registrations will also […]
The Downtown Wiffle League is one of the most engaging summer activities downtown Springfield has to offer. The league is free for any Downtown Springfield Association members—your team fee is covered in your membership!
Few farms find lasting success relying on produce sales alone. "Production, programming, and property" are critical keys to success for diversifying farm income according to this workshop's presenter, Curtis Millsap of Millsap Farms. Farmers get creative developing value-added products, offering workshops, hosting events, and utilizing their property to generate income. Attend this online workshop to […]
Every Wednesday, come rain or shine, or chance of apocalypse, Finnegan's Wake will have Trivia Night at 7! Finnegan's Wake - Springfield's oldest Irish pub! Keeping with the grand Irish tradition, Finnegan's Wake is more than just a bar; it is a community gathering place where friends come to relax with good conversation, hospitality, and […]
End your day with a relaxing, sunset yoga session overlooking the Finley River. Leslie Smith, an RYT200 with a background in ashtanga, hatha and mindfulness, leads the hour-long, all-ages class. The class takes place in our dreamy, open-air chapel. All attendees will receive a drink card for a complimentary coffee or tea at The Workshop. […]
Learn how to navigate the internet using your browser’s menus and toolbars. Access websites by typing in a web address or using search engines. Learn how to change your home page and add a website to your favorites. Registration is underway for adults to attend Internet Basics from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, June 14, in […]
The C-Street City Market unites our urban communities with our local farmers and artists. Located just next to the Historical Jefferson Footbridge. Local farmers, bakers and crafters make each Saturday morning and Thursday evening a rich shopping opportunity. Come for the finds, stay for the entertainment, with regular performances from musicians and dancers, live painting/chalking […]
A place where first-timers can come try out comedy, or veterans can work on some new material. Comedy is BACK at Billiards email oglevilight@gmail.com to sign up, or in person at 6:30PM.
Come join the fun and reap the benefits of ENCORE. These music therapy groups are designed to use music to address the common symptoms often experienced by those with Parkinson's disease. To promote clear speech and breath support as well as rhythm-based exercises to improve gross motor movement and muscle strength. Other musical activities will […]
Try tennis with your neighbors at Grant Beach Park. Bring your family and friends for a patriotic-themed celebration on the court, with coaches sharing basic skills. This free event includes music, snacks and all equipment. A partnership with Grant Beach Neighborhood Association. Grant Beach Park 417-837-5826 Age: All ages Time: 3:30 –5:30 p.m. Fee: Free
This is the chillest and friendliest social ride that we know of in the area that began on June 9th of 2017 as one ten-mile ride. Starting in 2022 we will have three to five five-mile rides, depending on sunset and weather. This is a great chance to ride with a group and work on […]
Outdoor cinema at Founders Concessions are available for purchase on-site. No alcohol, no pets, no tobacco. If it rains: Due to safety and technology concerns, movies may be postponed or canceled if it rains during the screening. Movies will proceed as scheduled unless they are rained out. Parking Parking can be tricky to find downtown, […]
The Springfield Council of Federated Garden Clubs announces Flower Power…Peace and Love, a Small Standard Flower Show on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The exhibition is in the Springfield-Greene County Library Center Auditorium, off the main concourse, 4653 S Campbell Ave, Springfield Mo 65807. The show is free, open to the […]
Yoko Ono proposes communal mending as an act of healing. In a seemingly simple white room, shattered cups and saucers are placed on a table. Participants are asked to mend the fragments together using common household items: twine, glue, scissors, and tape. The resulting works are displayed on nearby shelves, evidence of the power of […]
Explore the myths, facts, and history of Giboney Cave at Doling Park. Shoes will get muddy on Walking Tours. Bring your own headlamp or flashlight if you have one. Dates subject to weather and bat activity. Space is limited. Preregister online or via phone, or register in person at Giboney Cave on tour day. Age: […]
