Events


  2. Summer Junior Golf Special


    Kids 17 years and younger, enjoy unlimited golf all summer, weekdays, noon to close at Horton Smith, Bill & Payne Stewart and Rivercut. Does not include range balls, carts or amenities.
    Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course 833-9962
    Horton Smith Golf Course 891-1639
    Rivercut Golf Course 891-1645

    17 yrs. and under
    May 13-Aug. 13
    Mon.-Fri., Noon to close
    $99

  3. Outdoor Pools open


    Fassnight, Grant Beach, Silver Springs, Meador and Westport (Westport is currently closed until further notice) outdoor pools and McGee/McGregor Wading Pool are open Memorial Day weekend through mid-August. 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. Summer schedule also includes Chesterfield and Doling indoor aquatics admission for outdoor pool prices, Mon.-Thurs. only. Check the schedule.  Aquatics Hotline 864-2099

    All ages
    Open daily Sat., May 25- Sun., Aug. 11
    Check the schedule for details
    Price varies,check for details

  4. 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 May 31 Westport School-Park Track 864-1049

    Grades 2-6
    Saturdays, June 1-July 27
    10-10:45 a.m.
    free

  5. Discount Splash & Sizzle Swimming


    Outdoor pool admission is $1, or free with a canned food donation, every day after 5:30 p.m. Select locations offer Splash & Sizzle extended hours on holidays. Food donations go to Ozarks Food Harvest. Aquatics Hotline 864-2099
    Mon., May 27, 1-6:30 p.m. at Fassnight, Grant Beach and Meador
    Thurs., July 4, 12-5:30 p.m. at Fassnight, Grant Beach and Meador
    Mon., Sept. 2, 1-6:30 p.m. at Fassnight and Grant Beach
    Fri. and Sat., July 5-27, 5:30-8 p.m. at Grant Beach, Westport and Silver Springs
    Sat., July 6-27, 5:30-8 p.m. at Meador
    Sat., July 6-27, 5:30-10 p.m. at Fassnight


    All ages
    Daily after 5:30 p.m.
    or special hours dates/locations above
    $1, or free with a canned food donation

  6. 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. Read more about movie titles and details. Founders Park 866-7444

    All ages
    Fri. and Sat., June 7-July 27
    Movies begin at dusk
    Free

  7. Springfield Lasers Tennis


    The Springfield Lasers open their 24th season as the reigning World TeamTennis champions, having brought home the King Trophy after a thrilling 2018 season. Cheer on the Lasers as they defend their title at seven home matches at the Lasers’ home court at Cooper Tennis Complex, and seven away matches. Grandstand, box, season tickets and VIP packages are available at Cooper Tennis Complex and online at SpringfieldLasers.com. Watch away matches online at WTT.TV. Cooper Tennis Complex, 837-5800

    All Ages
    Sun., July 14, 7 p.m.
    Tues., July 16, 6 p.m.
    Wed, July 17, 7 p.m.
    Thurs., July 18, 7 p.m.
    Wed., July 24, 7 p.m.
    Tues., July 30, 7 p.m.
    Wed., July 31, 7 p.m.
    Tickets: $10-15 grandstand, $20 box seats
    Season tickets and VIP packages available.

  8. World Tiger Day


    Educational animal presentations highlighting tigers. Wear your stripes for $2 off general admission. Dickerson Park Zoo 864-1800

    All ages
    Mon., July 29
    9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    $15/adults and teens, $12/Seniors 60+, $10/Children 3-12 yrs. (Wear stripes for $2 off)

  9. 16th 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 July 31. Discount early registration closes July 20. Meador Park 891-1500

    5-12 yrs.
    Sat., Aug. 3
    8 a.m.
    By July 20: $25/child, $15/addl. child same household
    July 21-31: $35/child, $25/ addl. child same household

  10. 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. Meador Park 864-1049

    All ages
    Tues., Aug. 6
    Event 5-7 p.m., Game 7-8 p.m.
    Free