Downtown Springfield Association

TASTE OF SOMO

Taste of SoMo is an outdoor food sampling event that showcases the diversity and quality of the restaurants in Southwest Missouri. Food sampling, along with live music and beer take place inside Park Central Square.

JUNE 24

CIDER DAYS

Cider Days is a two-day fall festival on Historic Walnut Street featuring regional artists and crafters, live music, performances, incredible food and — of course — delicious apple cider!

SEPTEMBER 16 & 17

SPRINGFIELD CHRISTMAS PARADE

Jingle bells will be ringing and carolers will be singing as the Springfield Christmas Parade, presented by Penmac, makes it’s way up South street, around Park Central Square and along St. Louis Street.

DECEMBER 9

Springfield Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Sawn your green and follow the rainbow to downtown as the Springfield Saint Patrick’s Day Parade makes its way from Historic C-Street to Park Central Square.

MARCH 16

ARTSFEST

Presented by Great Southern Bank and hosted by the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Artsfest is one of the biggest outdoor art festivals in Southwest Missouri. Known for featuring over 100 artists from all over the country, live entertainment and delicious food, patrons make it a priority to come back year after year.

MAY 4 & 5

With the purchase of a Downtown Festival Pass, you’ll receive free Downtown Springfield swag

Show your Festival Pass at the merch tent of any event to get a 10% discount on all event merch!

Bring your Festival Pass to 5 # Apparel to get $5 off when you spend $25!


What else is happening Downtown?



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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Beginner Drawing Fundamentals: 4-Week Course
August, 7 2025 - August 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Beginner Drawing Fundamentals: 4-Week Course

Duration: 4 weeks Dates: Thursdays from August 7th - 28th Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Level: Beginner...

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August, 26 2025
11:15 am - 12:45 pm

Families Anonymous

A gathering of concerned relatives and friends facing the reality that problems of someone close to them are...

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Jazz Night at Hold Fast Brewing
August, 26 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Jazz Night at Hold Fast Brewing

Looking for the best jazz in Springfield? You can find it at Hold Fast Brewing every Tuesday night,...

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August Day of Hope: FREE Vision Screenings
August, 27 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

August Day of Hope: FREE Vision Screenings

📣 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 – 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟕! Join us for our next 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞...

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Young Artists and Landers Kids (2nd – 5th Grade Musical Theatre Troupes)
August, 27 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Young Artists and Landers Kids (2nd – 5th Grade Musical Theatre Troupes)

Springfield Little Theatre’s Elementary School Performance Troupes are split between six different groups: Troupers In Training, Landers Kids, and...

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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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