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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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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Oil Painting 101 4-week Course
July, 12 2025 - August 2, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oil Painting 101 4-week Course

  Beginner Oil Painting: A 4-Week Introduction to the Essentials Step into the world of oil painting with...

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Springfield’s Civic Superheroes Summer Camp (Grades K-4)
July, 14 2025 - July 18, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Springfield’s Civic Superheroes Summer Camp (Grades K-4)

Your child can adventure through Springfield’s past, present, and future during our week-long, full-day summer camps. Spots are...

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July, 15 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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Select your destination below to find the nearest parking lots and garages, or learn more about getting around downtown.





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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