Discount Splash & Sizzle Swimming

Outdoor pool admission is $1, or free with a canned food donation, every day after 5:30 p.m. Select locations offer Splash & Sizzle extended hours on holidays. Food donations go to Ozarks Food Harvest. Aquatics Hotline 864-2099

Mon., May 27, 1-6:30 p.m. at Fassnight, Grant Beach and Meador
Thurs., July 4, 12-5:30 p.m. at Fassnight, Grant Beach and Meador
Mon., Sept. 2, 1-6:30 p.m. at Fassnight and Grant Beach
Fri. and Sat., July 5-27, 5:30-8 p.m. at Grant Beach, Westport and Silver Springs
Sat., July 6-27, 5:30-8 p.m. at Meador
Sat., July 6-27, 5:30-10 p.m. at Fassnight

Dog Swim

The canine aquatics event of the year: the Annual Dog Swim at Fassnight Pool! One dog per human, no humans allowed in the pool. All proceeds benefit Cruse Dog Park, Springfield’s first off-leash dog park. Proof of updated vaccination to register. Pre-register by August 30, or register on-site at the event. Pre-registration strongly encouraged—dogs don’t like waiting in line! Fassnight Pool 864-1049

Japanese Fall Festival

Three days of Japanese culture in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, celebrating Springfield’s three-decade relationship with sister city Isesaki, Japan. Includes Taiko drumming, storytelling, martial arts, cos-play, Japanese top spinning, arts and crafts, Japanese gifts and toys, and food vendors. Friday and Saturday evenings end with an intimate candlelight walk. Presented by the Springfield Sister Cities Association. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 891-1515