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Open house for McDaniel Park pump track plans Thursday, Jan. 16

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board hosts an open house for planned improvements at McDaniel Park Thursday, Jan. 16, 4-6 p.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E. Seminole St., Springfield.  The Park Board is partnering with local nonprofit Trailspring…


Park Board kicks off $28.5 million in Cooper Park Sports Complex improvements

SPRINGFIELD, MO. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with Lake Country Soccer, kicked off a $28.5-million sports facility renovation at Cooper Park, including artificial turf upgrades on 19 sports fields, Nov. 3, 2022, at Lake Country Soccer Dome,…


Whiskers and Wishes

December 7, 2024 2024-12-07T13:00:00 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3825 W Farm Road 146Springfield, MO 65802 WhiskersandWishes24_Web_SpecialEvent Whiskers…


30th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk draws 6,206 participants

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The 30th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, presented by Hall Ansley, PC, included 6,206 registered participants who walked or ran in Springfield’s Thanksgiving tradition.  Despite chilly temps and gusty north winds, this year’s number was up more than 16…


Last chance is Friday, Nov. 22, for discount Early Bird Turkey Trot registration

SPRINGFIELD, MO. —  Early birds have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, to save $10 and take advantage of discount registration for Springfield’s 30th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, presented by Hall Ansley, PC.  Springfield’s Thanksgiving Day tradition takes place Thursday,…


Festival of Lights Free Ice Skating

November 23, 2024 2024-11-23T17:00:00 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM 635 E TrafficwaySpringfield, MO 65806 FestivalofLights24_web_SpecialEvent Festival of…


Packet Pickup - Turkey Trot

November 27, 2024 2024-11-27T08:00:00 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Springfield, MO 65802 Packet Pickup - Turkey Trot Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Packet pick-up is Wednesday, Nov. 27, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; or on Race Day,…


Fall Into Fun

November 4, 2024 2024-11-04T13:00:00 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM 301 E TalmageSpringfield, MO 65803 FallintoFun24_Web_SpecialEvent Fall Into Fun…


Lantern Walk

October 5, 2024 2024-10-05T18:30:00 Springfield, MO 65802 Lantern Walk Saturday, October 5, 2024 Celebrate National Pedestrian Safety Month with an evening stroll with your neighbors. Bring a lantern, or learn how…


28th Japanese Fall Festival returns this weekend to Springfield Botanical Gardens

SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board proudly present the 28th Japanese Fall Festival, happening Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8, 2024, at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens at…