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Upcoming Downtown Events



Splash and Sizzle 2025
May, 26 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

Splash and Sizzle 2025

Take a break from the heat and help end hunger at the swimming pool this summer! From May...

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Portrait Drawing I: 4-Week Course
June, 14 2025 - July 12, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Portrait Drawing I: 4-Week Course

This session at Forming Art Studios aims to introduce adult beginners to the captivating world of portrait drawing....

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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: Ozarks Food Harvest Month
July, 1 2025 - July 31, 2025
All Day

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: Ozarks Food Harvest Month

July is Ozarks Food Harvest Month at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks! That means when you donate...

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Summer Institute - Shrek Jr
July, 7 2025 - July 19, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Institute - Shrek Jr

Six public performances. Previous experience is required. Summer Institutes are intensive, all-inclusive theatrical training grounds for experienced musical...

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DOTS Fringe Festival
July, 10 2025 - July 13, 2025
12:00 am

DOTS Fringe Festival

The DOTS 2025 FRINGE FESTIVAL is coming soon! Join us for four days of performances in two venues...

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JAWS
July, 11 2025
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm

JAWS

The Historic Gillioz Theatre Presents:JAWS Sponsored by Wonders of Wildlife Friday, July 11th, 2025 Doors: 6:30PMShow: 7:30PM Tickets...

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Pershing St. & South Ave. Lot (NW)

Type: Free; 35 spaces

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McDaniel St. Lot

Type: $5 daily parking, approximately 70 spots; monthly paid parking, approximately 40 spots. Contact Tillman Redevelopment at (417) 872-7468 for more information.

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Robert E. Smith Lot

Type: Free for YMCA customers

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College Station Parking Garage

Type: Free; 393 spaces

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Elm St. & South Ave. Lot

Type: Free after 5 p.m.; 195 spaces

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Olive St. & Boonville Ave. Lot (NW)

Type: Free; 80 spaces

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St. Louis St. & Kimbrough Ave. Lot (SW)

Type: Free for customers

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Downtown Church Lot

Type: Free; reserved on Sundays; 54 spaces

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Pershing St. & Robberson Ave. Lot (SW)

Type: YMCA Customers Only

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Water St. & Campbell Ave. Lot (SE)

Type: Free after 5 p.m.

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Walnut St. & Market Ave. Lot (SE)

Type: Free for customers

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Walnut St. & Market Ave. Lot (NW)

Type: Free for customers

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Heer’s Parking Garage

Type: Free in unmarked spots; 380 spaces

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Olive St. & Campbell Ave. Lot (NE)

Type: Free; 85 spaces

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Olive St. & Campbell Ave. Lot (NW)

Type: Free after 5 p.m.; 85 spaces

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Water St. & Boonville Ave. Lot (SW)

Type: Free; 80 spaces

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Olive St. & Boonville Ave. Lot (NE)

Type: Free; 85 spaces

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Spring! Into Downtown

April 18, 2025

Spring is finally here, and Downtown Springfield is the perfect place to enjoy it! Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, some shopping, or just hanging out in the sunshine, there’s something fun waiting for you downtown. Spring Treats 🌷 The European is in full bloom with adorable themed spring goodies that are… Read More


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Free summer concert series coming to Park Central Square

April 15, 2025

 “Live From Downtown” is a free, weekly concert series that will take place in Springfield, Missouri on Park Central Square every Saturday night at 7 p.m. from May 3 to September 27, 2025. Featuring local artists from Springfield, surrounding communities and the greater Ozarks region, “Live From Downtown” seeks to showcase a wide variety of… Read More


Business Resources

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

April 11, 2025

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 small business grants. Small businesses located in center city Springfield are eligible to apply for one of five $5,000 grants. The DSA launched the partnership with U.S. Bank to… Read More



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