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Local Love: Shop local this Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2024

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, why not show some local love when getting that special something for that special someone?   Treats Skip the mass-produced heart-shaped chocolate box and get your significant other a hand-crafted, locally made treat! European Cafe European Cafe is home to pastry chef Uliana Komodi, affectionately known as the Dessert… Read More


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Recycle Right in Springfield!

January 24, 2024

It’s 2024 and yet many people are still asking that important, age-old question: can I recycle that? Well Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District (OHRD) has the answers! Can you recycle batteries? Can you recycle candles? You can also resue and refill your candle containers at Heirloom Candle Bar!   Can you recycle to-go… Read More


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Winter Date Ideas

January 19, 2024

Baby, it’s cold outside — but these Springfield, MO date spots will keep you warm!   Shot your shot at Billiards of Springfield Check out this longstanding downtown Springfield establishment for a delicious burger, cold drinks and endless pool play! With 16 9-ft pool tables, plus indoor arcade games, darts and more, this is the… Read More


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Trivia Nights in Springfield, MO

January 17, 2024

Gather your smartest friends and put your knowledge to the test at one of these trivia nights in downtown Springfield, Missouri!   Trivia Night in the Corner Pocket Join Show Me Trivia every Monday for five rounds of fun-filled trivia in the Corner Pocket inside Billiards of Springfield! You can also enjoy 25% off drinks… Read More


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New Year’s Resolutions in Downtown Springfield

January 03, 2024

A new year always brings new goals, new hopes and — of course — new years resolutions. Whether you already have your plans set or you’re still searching for the new you — Downtown Springfield is here to help.   ✅ Try new foods! Downtown Springfield is full of delicious diversity for your palate. If… Read More


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Halloween in Springfield Missouri

October 26, 2023

Downtown Springfield is the place for horror enthusiasts and Scaredy Cats alike this Halloween. Not sure what party or event is best for you? We’ve got you covered. This is the Halloween event for you if… Your kids are the MVP(s) of Trick-or-Treating Track-or-Treat at Hammons Field is a free night of trick-or-treating around the… Read More


Guest Posts

With fall comes leaf-raking season. Here’s what to do with all the leaves in your yard.

October 12, 2023

Story brought to you from Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District Fall is finally here: I can tell because everyone’s allergies are acting up. There’s pumpkin spice occupying every supermarket’s shelves. And soon my yard will be waist-deep in dead leaves. Americans call it “fall” because of the breathtaking sights we see every autumn… Read More


Business Resources

ASCEND: Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Diversity Grants, Round 3

October 12, 2023

U.S. Bank, in partnership with the Downtown Springfield Association (DSA), has opened applications for a third round of ASCEND – Advancing Springfield, Missouri’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking & Diversity small business grants. Current and planned Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses in center city Springfield are eligible for one of the five… Read More


Downtown Business Spotlight

Downtown Springfield Nonprofits

August 17, 2023

August 17 is National Nonprofit Day! What better way to celebrate than highlighting all the incredible Downtown Springfield Nonprofits working to make our community and the world a better place.   Abilities First: Artisan Elements Abilities First’s mission is Turning Abilities Into Opportunities. In 2012, the concept of Artisan Elements began to take shape–build business… Read More


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Mark Juneteenth in Downtown Springfield

June 13, 2023

In January 1863, the Thirteenth Amendment legally freed the enslaved in Confederate states. However, this freedom was not implemented immediately as the speed of information was slow. It would take nearly two and a half years before Union troops would arrive in Galveston Bay, Texas (the westernmost confederate state) and announce that the enslaved black people… Read More