Community Calendar

The Christian County Museum will host its third annual Night at the Museum on June 13 from 7-9 pm.

Local historians Wayne Glenn and Paul Johns will present programs on the county’s 1959 centennial celebration and the history of canning factories, respectively.

Selected exhibits will be highlighted and there will be a silent auction. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served, along with wine and beer. Each guest will receive a commemorative gift and door prizes will be awarded.

Tickets are required.

The Crowder College Theatre Department will present "The BFG," (Big Friendly Giant), June 13 and 14 at 7 pm and June 15 at 2 pm at the Elsie Plaster Auditorium on the Crowder Neosho campus.

The performance is adapted by David Wood, based on the original book by Roald Dahl. Crowder's performance is directed by Monty Pugh-Towe and features a cast of area students and community members.

A young girl, in desperate need of a friend, is quickly forced to befriend the BFG, who unlike most giants, is not scary or mean. The two take off on a journey together and build a life-long friendship.

Tickets can be purchased at each showing.

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Disney's The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

RUNTIME: Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one-fifteen minute intermission
RATING: G, suitable for all audiences
LOCATION: The Landers Theatre

TICKET PRICES
ADULTS $17.00 - $40.00
SENIORS (62+)/ STUDENT /MILITARY $17.00 - $40.00
CHILDREN (ages 12 and under) $17.00 - $40.00
For special pricing for groups of 10+ visit our Group Sales page.
+$5 per ticket processing fee
+$3 per order Landers Theatre Historic Building Preservation fee
+$2 per order Springfield Little Theatre Endowment Fund

Take a break from the heat and help end hunger at Springfield-Greene County Park Board swimming pools this summer. From May 26 to September 1, between 5:30 and 6:30 pm daily, admission to all outdoor pools is $1 or free when you bring one canned food item per person.

Special Hours:
Discounts on these special days

Memorial Day, May 26:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs pools, 1-6:30 p.m.

Juneteenth, June 19:
Splash and Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs, pools 1-6:30 p.m.

Independence Day, July 4:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight and Silver Springs pools, 12-5:30 p.m.

Park Day Reunion, August 2:
Splash and Sizzle at Silver Springs pool, 1-6:30 p.m.

National Night Out, August 5:
Splash and Sizzle at Meador, 5-7 p.m.

Starting August 11, only Fassnight will be open. Fassnight will only be open on weekends.

Labor Day, Sept. 1:
Splash & Sizzle at Fassnight pool, 1-6:30 p.m.

Visit the Springfield-Greene County Park Board website for more info and a complete pool schedule.

The Friends of the Garden will host the 2025 Butterfly Festival June 14 at the Springfield Botanical Gardens.

The day will include a caterpillar petting zoo, local artists, businesses, and food vendors, conservation groups, and more.

www.friendsofthegarden.org/butterfly-festival

Ozarks Pridefest 2025 "Homecoming" will be held June 14 on the Square in Downtown Springfield with a parade, live entertainment, food trucks, and more.

The parade will begin at 11:30 am at the Historic Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.

Explore the myths, facts and history of Giboney Cave at Doling Park. Shoes will get muddy. Bring your own headlamp or flashlight. Dates subject to weather and bat activity. Space is limited. Register online or on site.

Outdoor Initiatives 417-833-8647

Age: 4 yrs. and up
(4-17 yrs. with an adult)

Time: Sat.,1, 2 and 3 pm

Fee: $5/Person

The Crowder College Theatre Department will present "The BFG," (Big Friendly Giant), June 13 and 14 at 7 pm and June 15 at 2 pm at the Elsie Plaster Auditorium on the Crowder Neosho campus.

The performance is adapted by David Wood, based on the original book by Roald Dahl. Crowder's performance is directed by Monty Pugh-Towe and features a cast of area students and community members.

A young girl, in desperate need of a friend, is quickly forced to befriend the BFG, who unlike most giants, is not scary or mean. The two take off on a journey together and build a life-long friendship.

Tickets can be purchased at each showing.

Live From Downtown is a weekly summer concert series on Park Central Square that showcases local musicians and bands from all genres. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Shows start at 7 pm every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of September.

Find the schedule of performances here: https://www.livefromdowntownsgf.com/

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman and John Musker and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Disney's The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

RUNTIME: Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one-fifteen minute intermission
RATING: G, suitable for all audiences
LOCATION: The Landers Theatre

TICKET PRICES
ADULTS $17.00 - $40.00
SENIORS (62+)/ STUDENT /MILITARY $17.00 - $40.00
CHILDREN (ages 12 and under) $17.00 - $40.00
For special pricing for groups of 10+ visit our Group Sales page.
+$5 per ticket processing fee
+$3 per order Landers Theatre Historic Building Preservation fee
+$2 per order Springfield Little Theatre Endowment Fund