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Festival of Lights
A flurry of downtown events, including carriage rides, holiday shows and concerts, free ice skating, the Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade, and of course, festive lights. Check out the displays at Park Central Square, opening Nov. 17 with the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, and at Jordan Valley Park, where light shows are programed to music for an enchanting stroll. Details and schedules at itsalldowntown.com. Downtown Springfield 864-1049
All agesSat., Nov. 23: Mayor’s Tree Lighting
Nov. 23-Jan. 1: Light displays
Sat., Dec. 14: Christmas Parade
Time ongoing, lights run 5:30-11 p.m.Light displays are free,
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Gardens Aglow
Enjoy a serene evening stroll through the Mizumoto Japanese Garden, sparkling with festive lights! Campfires and hot cocoa available to keep you warm. Limited wheelchairs available. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515
All agesThurs.-Sat., Nov. 29-Dec. 28
5-8:30 p.m.$5/adult; FOG and SSCA members and children 12 yrs. and under free -
Holiday Train Garden Display
The magic of miniature landscapes and moving model trains transforms the Botanical Center atrium into a holiday wonderland. Presented by the Ozarks Garden Railway Society. Donations accepted. Botanical Center 891-1515
All agesDec. 1-31, Mon.-Sat.
8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Free -
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Downtown Christmas Parade
The Downtown Springfield Association invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at the 2019 Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. Dec. 14. This year’s theme is Silver Bells: It’s Christmas Time in the City. Details and schedules at itsalldowntown.com. Downtown Springfield 864-1049
All agesSat., Dec. 14, 2 p.m.Free -
Eagle Days
Learn about eagles and other migratory birds visiting Lake Springfield this winter. Bring binoculars, telephoto cameras or small telescopes, or use equipment provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Indoor eagle programs, crafts and activities also offered by MDC staff and Dickerson Park Zoo at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
Lake Springfield Boathouse 891-1550
Springfield Conservation Nature Center 888-4237
All agesJan. 18-19
Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sun., Noon-3 p.m.Free -
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Black History Month
Learn about African-Americans contributions to Springfield history at Timmons Hall. The Feb. 1 People’s History Café offers a history skit and a panel discussion of African-Americans in the Medical Profession. The Feb. 8 History Spotlight focuses on the Milly Project, a play about a former Springfield slave who won her freedom in 1836. Space is limited, registration required. Timmons Hall 864-1171
All agesSat., Feb. 1: People’s History Café
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 8: History Spotlight
11 a.m.-1 p.m.Free -
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Daddy Daughter Dance
Girls, bring your dad, step-dad, grandpa, uncle, or special guy out for a night you’ll always remember. This year’s theme is Enchanted Evening! Enjoy a catered dinner, music, dancing, and special surprises. Event held in the Northview Center Ballroom, adjacent to Doling Family Center. Registration opens Jan. 13. Register early, space is limited. Doling Family Center 837-5900
3 yrs. and upSat., Feb. 22
6-9 p.m.$40/Couple,
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USA Olympic Softball Team Tour Stop
The 2020 USA Softball Women’s National Team will play an exhibition doubleheader at Killian Softball Stadium Wed., June 3, 5:30 p.m., as the “Stand Beside Her” tour rolls through the US in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Tickets go on sale Tues., March 3. Killian Softball Stadium 837-5817
All agesGame is Wed., June 3, 5:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Tues., March 3$25/Premium chairback,
$15/Infield bleacher,
$12/Outfield bleacher,
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Floating Easter Egg Hunt
A hoppin’ good time with a floating twist. We fill the pool with floating eggs for kids to splash, swim, and plunge their way to gathering them up. Bring a waterproof basket to collect eggs. Every participant receives a prize! Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616
6 months-12 yrs., at staggered timesSat., March 28
6 mo.-4 yrs.: noon-1 p.m.
5-8 yrs.: 1-2 p.m.
9-12 yrs.: 2-3 p.m.
$8/participant, includes an accompanying adult
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Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival
Celebrate spring with the Springfield Sister Cities Association. Bring a kite to fly or build one with us on the Great Lawn. Whack a piñata nearby. Enjoy Japanese and Mexican children’s crafts at the Botanical Center, and free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden as it reopens for the season. Botanical Gardens 891-1515
All agesSat., April 4
11 a.m.-3 p.m.Free admission, $5/kite kits -
National Zoo Lovers Day & Enrichment EGGstravaganza
Celebrate zoos, and watch the zoo’s animals “hunt” when zookeepers hide papier-mâché eggs filled with treats or use other egg-themed enrichment items. Dickerson Park Zoo 833-1570
All agesSat., April 4
10 a.m.-2 p.m.$15/Adults and teens,
$10/Children 3-12 yrs. and $12/60 yrs. and up
Free/Children 2 and under, and
FOZ members -
Easter at the Farm
A day of family-oriented activities celebrating spring, including arts and crafts, inflatables, yard games and the Easter Bunny. We’ll have more than 20,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, with individual Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day. Kids are limited to 15 eggs each, while supplies last. Bring your basket, and your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949
3-9 yrs.Sat., April 4
10 a.m.-2 p.m.Free (some activities have small fee) -
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Party for the Planet
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day at Dickerson Park Zoo with hands-on conservation learning stations and zookeeper chats. Activities free with paid zoo admission. Dickerson Park Zoo 833-1570
All agesSat., April 18
10 a.m.-2 p.m.$15/Adults and teens,
$10/Children 3-12 yrs. and $12/60 yrs. and up
Free/Children 2 and under, and
FOZ members -
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Bark in the Park
A fun and relaxing day in Phelps Grove Park with your family and beloved canine. Enjoy live music and other activities at the Canine Vendor Village. All ages welcome! Vendors must register by April 19. Proceeds benefit Cruse Dog Park. Phelps Grove Park 864-1049
All agesSat., April 25
10 a.m.-2 p.m.Free -
Community-Wide Play Day
The Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO) partners with numerous groups to present this 23rd Annual event at Fassnight Park. Includes murals, bounce houses, sensory play, planting, bubbles, puppets, face painting, stacking games, obstacle courses, jump ropes, lots of goop and more. Special play area for infants and toddlers. Held rain or shine. Fassnight Park 888-2020 (CPO)
Infants to 12 yrs., with parent/guardianSat., April 25
10 a.m.-2 p.m.Free -
Master Gardener and Garden Society Plant Sale
Presented by the Master Gardeners of Greene County and other garden societies. Sale includes annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, bulbs, grasses, vines, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Master Gardeners accept credit cards. Other societies accept cash or check only. Held rain or shine. Arrive early for best selection. Botanical Center 891-1515
All agesSat., April 25
8 a.m.-2 p.m.Free admission, prices vary per plant
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Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Physical Address
1923 N Weller
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone: 417-864-1049Fax: 417-837-5811