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Life-size dinosaurs invade the Discovery Center
October 07, 2021
Imagine a time when dinosaurs walked the Earth. These creatures roamed all seven continents by land, sea, and air for millions of years. Whether feathered or scaly, small or towering, these creatures could be as large as semi-trucks and weigh as much as 23 elephants. It’s almost impossible to imagine such enormous creatures, but thanks… Read More
New venues highlight October’s First Friday Art Walk
October 01, 2021
First Friday Art Walk welcomes fall with some new venues on the tour in Downtown Springfield. Joining the rookies are 18 other galleries ready to show off the works of some of the area’s most talented artists. Artistic Photography (600 West College Street, Suite 112) is one of those new venues, next door to Lost… Read More
23rd Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street to proceed as planned
August 20, 2021
Four weeks from today artists, crafters, and vendors will be setting up their booths on Historic Walnut Street for Cider Days, presented by Simmons Bank. The event is Sept. 18-19. The decision to hold Cider Days, hosted by the Historic Walnut Street Association and managed by the Downtown Springfield Association, was not an easy one…. Read More
Downtown Springfield dominates 2021 Feast 50 awards
August 06, 2021
Every year Feast Magazine asks its readers to vote for their favorite chefs, restaurants, bars, brewers and more across the Springfield area. And, every year, Downtown Springfield is everywhere in the Feast 50 winners list. This year is no different as more winners call Downtown home than any other neighborhood in the region. Here’s a… Read More
2021 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
July 15, 2021
As a partner in the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, the City of Springfield is canceling the 2021 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival due to COVID-19 concerns. The 2021 festival was planned for Aug. 13-14. A surprise kick-off concert that would have been announced for Aug. 12 is also canceled. The festival steering committee unanimously… Read More
Are you a Downtown Superfan? Get the swag to prove it with our new Downtowner Loyalty Program
July 01, 2021
The Downtown Springfield Association is calling on its Superfans to aid the neighborhood’s locally-owned small businesses on the road to recovery. Today the DSA launched a revamped Downtowner Loyalty Program. And, for the first time, it’s open to the general public. Anyone can be a Downtown Superfan and earn prizes for visiting the neighborhood and dining, drinking… Read More
Find Father’s Day Fun in Downtown Springfield
June 17, 2021
Don’t forget about Dad this weekend. Sunday, June 20, is Father’s Day. There’s plenty to do in Downtown Springfield, no matter what your Dad loves, including brunch, sports, arts and live music. Here are some of your best bets. Brunch All the usual Downtown brunch spots will be open and ready to serve you, of… Read More
Find some fun in Founders Park this June
June 03, 2021
Founders Park is hidden away from Downtown Springfield’s main thoroughfares. If you haven’t spent much time in this .7-acre park at 330 East Water St., this June is a great chance to fix that. Three regular events are scheduled for Founders Park, all of them free and all of them packed with family-friendly fun. Here… Read More
Hurts Donut Company announces National Donut Day charity partnership
May 28, 2021
Hurts Donut Company is partnering with The Warrior’s Journey for National Donut Day. The charity will receive 10% of National Donut Day sales from each Hurts Donut location on June 4. “National Donut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army,” Tim Clegg, Founder and CEO of Hurts Donut Company, said. “The original intent… Read More
Make Mother’s Day memorable in Downtown Springfield
May 06, 2021
It’s impossible to repay mothers for everything they do for us. We should at least try, though. Want to make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day? Take her to Downtown Springfield! The calendar is packed with fun events all weekend long, including several mom-centric events Sunday, May 9. Here are some highlights. Brunch Not… Read More