Wednesday Noon Concerts

Enjoy free performances in downtown Springfield’s Founders Park Wednesdays at noon, May-June. Bring your lunch or enjoy gourmet sandwiches and treats from Maritime Gourmet Coffee and Pastries available for purchase. Presented in partnership with Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District. ParkBoard.org/Founders

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Wed., May 9 Joni Lemons Singer/Guitar Wed., May 16 Anthony and The Clarkey Rock-N-Roll Band Wed., May 23 Springfield Little Theatre Musical Theatre Performance Wed., May 30 US Air Force Band Acoustic Rock Band Wed., June 6 Chris & Cory Folk Blues Music Wed., June 13 Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble Big Band Jazz Wed., June 20 Charlie Rosenbury Singer/Guitar Wed., June 27 Sarah M. Smith Vocal and acoustic guitar
Time:	Wednesdays at Noon
Fee:	Free

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Musical guests perform at the new Peace Through People Pavilion. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Donations benefit garden projects. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Fri., May 11, 6:30 p.m. - Melinda Mullins Sun., May 20, 2 p.m. - Community Jazz Ensemble Sun., June 3, 2 p.m. - Auntie Em & the Tornadoes Sun., June 10, 2 p.m. - Liz Moriondo Sun., June 17, 2 p.m. - CRS Sat., June 23, 7:30 p.m. - Izabel Crane Sun., June 24, 2 p.m. - Bill Haymes
Fee:	Free

Summer Junior Golf Membership

Juniors golf members enjoy unlimited summer weekday golf, noon to close at Horton Smith, Bill & Payne Stewart and Rivercut. Does not include range balls, carts or amenities. Membership requires golf staff or instructor approval, letter from golf coach or an orientation clinic. 
Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course 833-9962
Horton Smith Golf Course 891-1639
Rivercut Golf Course 891-1645

Age:	All Ages
Date:	May 14-Aug. 14
Time:	Mon-Fri., Noon to close
Fee:	$99

Outdoor Pools Open

Fassnight, Grant Beach, Silver Springs, Meador and Westport outdoor pools and McGee/McGregor Wading Pool all open Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy discount Splash & Sizzle admission daily after 5:30 p.m., and all day on holidays and special weekends (select locations.) Pool maintenance (closed) days are staggered throughout the week. Check parkboard.org/aquatics for schedule. Summer schedule also includes Chesterfield and Doling indoor aquatics admission for outdoor pool prices, Mon.-Thurs. only.
Aquatics Hotline 864-2099

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Open daily Sat., May 26- Sun., Aug. 12 (Fassnight and Grant Beach reopen weekends only through Sept. 3)
Time:	1-6:30 p.m. (McGee-McGregor Wading Pool hours 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m.)
Fee:	$2.50/ages 3-17 and seniors, $3/adults. All ages are $1/per person or free admission with canned food donation every day after 5:30 p.m., and during Splash & Sizzle events. (McGee-McGregor Wading Pool is free for kids 6 and under only, with adults.)

Southwest Missouri Senior Games

For athletes age 50 years and up. Events include track and field, bowling, golf, swimming, Pickleball, basketball skills, table tennis, washers, baggo, horseshoes, bocce, archery, 8-ball and more. May serve as preparation for the Missouri State Senior Games. Register by May 15, events may have space to register day-of. Northview Center 837-5808

Age:	50 yrs. and up
Date:	May 30-June 2
Time:	Varies, call for details
Fee:	$10/Athlete (some events have additional facility fee)

Dirt Day at Lafayette Park

Get your hands dirty at the 6th Annual Dirt Day in historic Lafayette Park. The Woodland Heights Neighborhood presents this garden-themed event with activities and demonstrations from garden professionals and clubs, plant exchange, green living, interactive garden art, kids’ dinosaur dig and birdhouse painting. Lafayette Park 864-1049

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sat., June 2
Time:	10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fee:	Free

37th Annual Kids Fishing Fun Day

A morning of learning and fishing in our stocked pond. Kids may catch and keep up to three fish. Kids weigh their fish and learn how to clean them with the Mo. Dept. of Conservation. Bring your own bait and gear. Space is limited. Register by May 31 at ParkBoard.org. No event day registration. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 864-1049

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sat., June 2 Rain date: Sat., June 9
Time:	8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 11:45 a.m.
Fee:	Free

Run for Fun Club

Hop into summer with free kid-friendly creative exercise activities, promoting healthy lifestyles and getting kids running. The Run for Fun Club takes place every Saturday in June and July at Westport School-Park. Water and snacks provided. Register by June 1 at ParkBoard.org/RunForFun
Westport School-Park Track 864-1049

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Saturdays June 2-July 28
Time:	10-10:45 a.m.
Fee:	Free

3rd Annual Tennis Under the Lights

Come play tennis at night at Lafayette Park! Tennis courts will be all aglow with lights everywhere. Participants shine with glow necklaces and bracelets! Grab your family and friends and get on the court with music, snacks and fun. All equipment is provided. Sponsored by USTA. Lafayette Park 837-5826

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Fri., June 8
Time:	7-9:30 p.m.
Fee:	Free

Movies at Founders Park

A contemporary version of the drive-in theater at Springfield’s founding site. Enjoy new release and classic movies in an outdoor setting. Fridays are Family Night; Saturdays are Date Night. All movies are G, PG, or PG-13. Concessions available, bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Movie titles and details at ParkBoard.org/Movies
Founders Park 866-7444

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Fri. and Sat., June 8-July 28
Time:	Movies begin at dusk
Fee:	Free

Family Concert in the Park

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents a free family concert at Jordan Valley Park. Activities begin at 3 p.m., including an instrument petting zoo and kids’ art with the Springfield Regional Art Council. Performance begins at 4 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for an afternoon of music! Jordan Valley Park 866-7444

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sat., June 9
Time:	3 p.m. activities, 4 p.m. performance
Fee:	Free

2nd Annual Summer Solstice Art Fair

The Moon City Creative District, in partnership with the Park Board, presents this white-tent, juried art show at Lafayette Park. Features 20 regional artists: jewelers, potters, wood turners, printmakers, painters, fiber artists, and more. Join us for fine art, food vendors and live music with a distinctly neighborhood feel. Info at mooncitycreativedistrict.com
Lafayette Park 864-1049

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sat., June 16
Time:	10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Fee:	Free

Father's Day at the Zoo

Free zoo admission for dads. Dickerson Park Zoo 833-1570

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sun., June 17
Time:	9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fee:	$14/ Adults and teens, $11/Seniors 60+, $9/Children 3-12 yrs.

Go Skateboarding Day

Grab your board and celebrate Go Skateboarding Day, established in 2004 by the International Association of Skateboard Companies, with thousands of participants all over the world. Free admission to all skateboarders, beginners to pros (Sorry, no bikes, scooters or rollerblades during the event.) Contests throughout the day, with prizes and all-around shredding! Springfield Skate Park 868-8758

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Thurs., June 21
Time:	3-9 p.m.
Fee:	Free

Butterfly Festival with Young Sprouts in the Garden

Celebrate gardening, nature and butterflies. Visit the Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House and caterpillar petting zoo, enter the pollinator costume contest, “pollinate” flowers, see the Fishin’ Magicians, observe ladybugs and more. Gray-Campbell Farmstead and Liberty School open for tours. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sat., June 23
Time:	9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fee:	Free

Summer SnowFest

Who says summer can’t have snow? SnowFest features a mountain of snow from Mediacom Ice Park, as well as entertainment, interactive games, snowman building contests and bounce house. The Springfield Regional Arts Council partners to present Free Art Day, with interactive art projects. Bring the whole family, and your mittens, and play in the snow. Jordan Valley Park 866-7444

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sat., June 23
Time:	Noon-4 p.m.
Fee:	Free

Red, White and Zoo

Free admission all day for active military personnel (with military ID) and veterans and their immediate family members. Dickerson Park Zoo 833-1570

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Wed., July 4
Time:	9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fee:	$14/ Adults and teens, $11/Seniors 60+, $9/Children 3-12 yrs.

Racquet, White and Blue

Come play tennis at Tom Watkins Park! Grab your family and friends and join in on a celebration on the court with music, snacks and having fun playing tennis. All equipment is provided. Sponsored by USTA. Tom Watkins Park 837-5826

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Fri., July 6
Time:	6-8 p.m.
Fee:	Free

National Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your favorite stuffed toy for an evening at the Springfield Botanical Gardens celebrating National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Pack a picnic supper and blanket, and enjoy music, games and popsicles. We’ll sing the Teddy Bears’ Picnic song at 7 p.m. Free, but registration is requested at ParkBoard.org Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park864-1049

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Tues., July 10
Time:	6-8 p.m.
Fee:	Free

Music and Art Camp

Join Heart Academy of Music at Tom Watkins Park for Summer Music Camp in the mornings and Find Your Wings Neighborhood Art Camp in the afternoons. Register online at the Heart Academy of Music website for both programs. Tom Watkins Park

Age:	All Ages
Date:	July 16-21
Time:	Music Camp 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Art Camp 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Fee:	Free

Springfield Lasers Pro Tennis Season

The Springfield Lasers professional tennis team brings rising international stars and familiar faces to Cooper Tennis Complex this summer for the 23rd season of World TeamTennis. Jack Sock returns to Springfield for a second season. Don’t miss your chance to see worldclass tennis in a family-friendly setting — right here in Springfield.
Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Home season: Wed., July 18, Thurs., July 19, Fri., July 20 with Jack Sock, Sun., July 22, Sat., July 28 Mon., July 30, Tues., July 31
Time:	7 p.m. except Sundays, Jully 22: 6 p.m.
Fee:	$10 grandstand, $20 box seats, except July 20. Season tickets and VIP packages available.

World Tiger Day

Educational animal presentations highlighting tigers. Wear your stripes for $2 off general admission. Dickerson Park Zoo 833-1570

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sun., July 29
Time:	9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fee:	$14/ Adults and teens, $11/Seniors 60+, $9/Children 3-12 yrs.

15th Annual Kid'Athlon

A mini-triathlon for kids. Swim, bike, and run your way to victory in events designed for your age group, and take home a medal, t-shirt, giveaways and the pride that comes with finishing a triathlon. Registration required by Aug. 2. Discount early registration closes July 20. Visit ParkBoard.org/KidAthlon for more information. 
Meador Park 891-1500

Age:	5-12 yrs.
Date:	Sat., Aug. 4
Time:	8 a.m.
Fee:	By July 20: $25/child, $15/addl. child same household July 21-Aug. 2: $35/child, $25/addl. child same household

National Night Out

An annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, making our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Visit with local police officers, firefighters and park rangers, and enjoy tennis and other games and special activities. A kick-off to individual Neighborhood Nights Out. Nichols Park 864-1049

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Tues., Aug. 7
Time:	5-:30-8 p.m.
Fee:	Free

Concert at the Cave

A family-friendly afternoon in Doling Park, presented by the Doling Neighborhood Association and the Park Board. Live music includes Shaun Munday, 83 Skidoo, Kevin and Mike and more, performing just outside Doling Park’s Giboney Cave. Cave tours, kid’s interactive art, games and bounce house. Play It Forward collects musical instruments for students. Concessions available. Doling Park 864-1049

Age:	All Ages
Date:	Sat., Aug. 18
Time:	Noon-6 p.m.
Fee:	Free