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29th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk draws 5,332

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The 29th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk included 5,332 registered participants who walked or ran in Springfield’s Thanksgiving tradition.  Sunny skies contributed to more than a 20-percent increase over 2022 numbers. Registration included…

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Roseann Bentley Musical Playground dedication Tues., Nov. 21, 3 p.m. in Phelps Grove Park

SPRINGFIELD, MO. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in cooperation with the Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), dedicate the new Roseann Bentley Musical Playground Tuesday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. at Phelps Grove Park. The playground is named in honor of Roseann…

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Candy Cane Lane

December 1, 2023 2023-12-01T17:00:00 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 3825 W Farm Road 146Springfield, MO 65802 CCL23_Special Event Candy Cane Lane…

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Parks Director Bob Belote announces retirement following 20 years of service

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Springfield-Greene County Park Board Director Bob Belote has announced his retirement, planned for mid-January, 2024. His retirement comes after 20 consecutive years with the Park Board, serving as Parks Director since April 2012, having previously served…

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Discount Early Bird Registration for Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk open through Nov. 17

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Early birds have four weeks left to register for the 29th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Presented by Brad Bradshaw, MD, JD, LC, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m., in downtown Springfield. Springfield’s Thanksgiving Day tradition…

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Roseann Bentley Musical Playground Dedication

November 21, 2023 2023-11-21T15:00:00 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 950 E Bennett StreetSpringfield, MO 65807 RoseannBentleyMusicalPlayground_DedicationWeb_Special Event…

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Ginkgo Mosaic Human Sundial dedication Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Springfield Botanical Gardens

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Friends of the Garden and the Springfield Greene-County Park Board dedicate the new Gingko Mosaic Human Sundial Saturday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m., at Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.  The interactive…

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Harvest Fest opens Saturday-Sunday at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s annual Harvest Fest opens Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday, Oct. 8, kicking off four weekends of fall-themed family fun at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146, just west of Springfield.  The festival takes…

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Gigs in the Garden outdoor concerts Sundays, Oct. 1-29

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Hatch Foundation and the Springfield Sister Cities Association present the Gigs in the Garden outdoor concert series Sundays in October, 2 p.m., at the Peace Through People Pavilion in Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial…

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3rd Annual Rt. 66 Paddle Battle

October 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023 2023-10-07T08:00:00 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2600 S. Fremont Ave.Springfield, MO 65804

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