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Don’t let the rain wash away your Memorial Day Weekend fun!
May 22, 2020
The forecast for Memorial Day Weekend 2020 looks very gray. And rainy. Not an ideal weekend for the lake or grilling out. But you can still relax and enjoy the holiday in Downtown Springfield. Here are a few options. Food More and more Downtown restaurants have returned to dine-in seating, respectively distanced of course. Get… Read More
Downtown restaurants, businesses are ready for Mother’s Day!
May 08, 2020
We at the Downtown Springfield Association shudder to think where we’d be without the mothers in our lives. Do you feel the same way? Then let’s spoil these special people Sunday, May 10. Here are some recommendations to help this Mother’s Day. Food Don’t make mom cook! Many Downtown restaurants are open again with limited… Read More
Help the heroes in Downtown Springfield
April 23, 2020
Here’s a message to all healthcare workers and first responders: Downtown Springfield loves you! Several downtown businesses are doing what they can to say thank you to everyone on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Some are offering special deals for workers, while others are providing opportunities to help donate food, coffee and even beer… Read More
Share the love with the Mother’s Industry Support Fund!
April 16, 2020
The logo for Mother’s Brewing Company includes a heart. It’s more than just a clever bit of design. The Downtown Springfield brewery has long made it a priority to give back to the community. Now, with so many in the hospitality industry struggling, they’re giving back even more with the Mother’s Industry Support Fund. Mother’s… Read More
Downtown Curbside Bingo is back for Round 2!
April 13, 2020
Downtown Curbside Bingo is back! The Downtown Springfield Association has been inspired by the strong community support for its restaurants, retailers, theatres and more during this challenging, ever-evolving time. To say thank you, we’re playing Downtown Curbside Bingo again. Players can make purchases at any Downtown business to cover up squares on their downloadable bingo… Read More
Help out Downtown’s retailers if you are able.
April 09, 2020
The Downtown Springfield Association hopes you’re all staying well during this time. And we want to express our appreciation for all the support we’ve seen of our Downtown breweries, coffee shops and restaurants. All businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak. That is especially true for our retailers, who have had to close… Read More
Downtown Springfield gives you five reasons to smile right now.
April 02, 2020
Show of hands. Who needs a smile right now? The news has been rough, but there are still great stories out there. Here’s what we do when we need to smile. Discovery Center helping the helpers The Discovery Center has played a vital role in the lives of so many Springfield kids. I mean, we… Read More
Stay at home and help the History Museum on the Square write history
March 26, 2020
The History Museum on the Square is in the storytelling business. And the history business, for that matter. The team at the museum is putting those skills to good use as Springfield goes under a stay-at-home virus to help stop the spread of COVID-19. “Most of the stories we tell are made possible because someone… Read More
Support Downtown Springfield and you could win the grand prize in Downtown Curbside Bingo!
March 24, 2020
The Downtown Springfield Association has been inspired by the strong community support for its restaurants, retailers, theatres and more during this challenging, ever-evolving time. To say thank you, the DSA is launching Downtown Curbside Bingo March 24. Players can make purchases at any Downtown business to cover up squares on their downloadable bingo card. The… Read More
The Discovery Center is helping the helpers
March 19, 2020
One downtown institution of more than 20 years is closing its doors to the public to begin offering emergency educational and childcare assistance for healthcare workers at places like CoxHealth and Mercy Springfield with displaced school aged children. With at least 12 area school districts now remaining closed until April 6, the Discovery Center —… Read More
