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Don’t feel guilty for filling your belly at Taste of SoMo
June 20, 2019
Do not feel guilty about filling your belly at Taste of SoMo this Saturday, June 22, from 1-5 p.m. You’ll be helping fill someone else’s belly, too. Go ahead and stroll around Park Central Square for a while. Listen to the music. Spend your tasting tickets at your favorite restaurants, or check out some new… Read More
Don’t give crummy gifts: A Downtown Springfield Father’s Day Guide
June 13, 2019
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16! Dad may say he doesn’t want you to spoil him, but he’s not going to say no to a thoughtful expression of love and gratitude on this day. There are plenty of ways you can spoil your pops in Downtown Springfield. Here are just a few. Dining Brunch… Read More
Founders Park is the place to be for free fun in June and July
June 06, 2019
Tucked away on Water Street, between Jefferson and Boonville, is Founders Park. The average Downtown Springfield visitor might not even see it. But during June and July it becomes a hot spot of activity in the heart of the Queen City. The Wednesday Concerts at Noon bring a lunchtime crowd in May and June. A… Read More
Here’s where you can play “Gloria” in Downtown Springfield
May 30, 2019
There has long been a part of Springfield that bleeds blue. Maybe they’re transplants from St. Louis. Or they somehow grow up hockey crazy in the Queen City. Some might be late converts to the sport. However they became fans of the St. Louis Blues, they are loving life right now. St. Louis is in… Read More
It’s time to make your Downtown Springfield Summer Bucket List
May 23, 2019
Memorial Day Weekend is here! It started as a day to remember and honor people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It has become the unofficial kickoff for summer. That means it’s time to get your Summer Bucket List ready. A Summer Bucket List is a great way to… Read More
Minor leagues, major fun with the Springfield Cardinals
May 16, 2019
There was a time when summers in Springfield were, sadly, without baseball. But in 2005 the Cardinals landed at Hammons Field, bringing Texas League baseball and 70 games filled with family fun to Downtown Springfield. The 2019 season opened in early April, but there are still plenty of home games left this summer — plenty… Read More
Spoil your mother in Downtown Springfield
May 09, 2019
Does your mom deserve some special treatment this Mother’s Day? If the answer is yes — and it probably is — then Downtown Springfield is the place to take her. With fine dining, fun activities and great shopping, she’s sure to find something she likes. Here are our suggestions for making this the best Mother’s… Read More
Artsfest A to Z
May 02, 2019
Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street returns for its 39th year May 4-5. The festival has grown and evolved over time, so you can always expect to see something new. Here’s an A-to-Z rundown on what to expect in 2019. A Art, and lots of it. You can buy it, watch it being made, listen to… Read More
Get active and win stuff with Ozark Greenways’ Bike Walk & Wheel Week, May 12-17
April 25, 2019
We’ve got sidewalks, bus stops and bike racks in Downtown Springfield, and they’re not just there for decoration. In fact, they could help you win some prizes. Bike Walk & Wheel Week is May 12-17. Ozark Greenways puts on this celebration of active modes of transportation. Your participation will get you a free smoothie from… Read More
Four ways to commemorate Earth Day in Downtown Springfield
April 18, 2019
Earth Day will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020, but don’t wait until next year to do something. You can take part in the 49th celebration right here in Downtown Springfield. From humble beginnings, Earth Day has grown into the largest secular observance in the world. More than a billion people around the world use… Read More