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?



First & Calvary: Musical Offerings Concert Series
September, 28 2025 - May 17, 2026
12:00 am

First & Calvary: Musical Offerings Concert Series

First & Calvary is thrilled to announce the upcoming season of our Musical Offerings concert series! These performances...

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Trivia Night at Hold Fast Brewing
December, 10 2025
6:00 pm

Trivia Night at Hold Fast Brewing

Hold Fast Brewing hosts TRIVIA NIGHT every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.! Bring your best...

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Finn's Trivia
December, 10 2025
7:00 pm

Finn's Trivia

You think you know a thing or two? Prove it. Trivia at Finnegan's Wake is every Wednesday at...

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December, 11 2025
7:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Eli Young Band at The Regency Live

DOORS: 7PM | SHOW: 8PM | ALL AGES Country Prepare for a night of chart-topping country hits as...

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Steve-O: The Crash and Burn Tour
December, 11 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Steve-O: The Crash and Burn Tour

The Historic Gillioz Theatre Presents:Steve-O: The Crash and Burn Tour Thursday, December 11th, 2025Doors: 6:00PMShow: 7:00PM This is...

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The Mystery Hour Holiday Spectacular
December, 12 2025
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Mystery Hour Holiday Spectacular

MYSTERY HOUR HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! 📍FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 📍 🗓️ 7:30 PM 🗓️ 🕰️ GILLIOZ 🕰️ With Special Guest,...

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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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