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?



Margarita Week at Vantage Rooftop
February, 18 2025 - February 23, 2025
4:00 pm

Margarita Week at Vantage Rooftop

Why celebrate for just a day when you can sip all week? Vantage is turning National Margarita Day...

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History Museum presents Creating Community: Jews of Springfield
February, 19 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

History Museum presents Creating Community: Jews of Springfield

History Museum on the Square presents Creating Community: Jews of Springfield. On  display from February 5, 2025 to...

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Fresh Gallery Open Studio
February, 19 2025
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fresh Gallery Open Studio

Paint with Fresh Gallery! Access their new classroom area, library and professional grade art supplies. Bring your own...

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MUSIC BINGO at Hold Fast Brewing
February, 19 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

MUSIC BINGO at Hold Fast Brewing

Join the crew at Hold Fast Brewing every 3rd Wednesday of the month for a fun night of...

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College Night at Martha's Vineyard!
February, 19 2025
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm

College Night at Martha's Vineyard!

It’s time for the middle of the week TURN UP! Martha's Vineyard knows what you’re looking for, it’s a...

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Finn's Trivia
February, 19 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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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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