Community Calendar

The Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge will be held during the month of May with a celebration of new vegan dishes across town. Businesses across the area will showcase special vegan menu items, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.

🗓 How It Works:
- Visit participating restaurants throughout Springfield
- Try their exclusive vegan offerings
- Share your experience—vote, comment, post photos of your favorite meals, and tag us at @veganchefchallengeMW

This event is open to everyone—not just vegans.

A gathering of concerned relatives and friends facing the reality that problems of someone close to them are seriously affecting their lives and their ability to function.

Families Anonymous® members are dedicated to practicing a constructive approach in dealing with the family illness of addiction and behavioral issues.

Learn from shared experiences and wisdom, that you are not alone, and that there is a better way. FA is compatible with other 12 step programs and benefits the friends and families despite whether their loved with an addiction or behavioral problems is seeking recovery or not.

Families Anonymous is a group of new friends who won't be shocked by the nature of your problems and will stand by you as you learn how to gain sanity and serenity in your life , and people just like you, helping other people just like you.

The Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge will be held during the month of May with a celebration of new vegan dishes across town. Businesses across the area will showcase special vegan menu items, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.

🗓 How It Works:
- Visit participating restaurants throughout Springfield
- Try their exclusive vegan offerings
- Share your experience—vote, comment, post photos of your favorite meals, and tag us at @veganchefchallengeMW

This event is open to everyone—not just vegans.

The Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge will be held during the month of May with a celebration of new vegan dishes across town. Businesses across the area will showcase special vegan menu items, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.

🗓 How It Works:
- Visit participating restaurants throughout Springfield
- Try their exclusive vegan offerings
- Share your experience—vote, comment, post photos of your favorite meals, and tag us at @veganchefchallengeMW

This event is open to everyone—not just vegans.

Get moving, learn about health topics from a doctor, and meet new friends at Walk With A Doc, a free monthly walking group.

- Learn about a current health topic from a doctor
- Enjoy a walk at your own pace and distance
- Meet others who are interested in a healthy lifestyle
- Receive a free pedometer, T-shirt and blood pressure check

If the temperature is below 32 degrees or if it is snowing, Walk With A Doc will be at The Meyer Center – 3545 S. National Ave., Springfield. Otherwise, rain or shine, we will be at the Springfield Community Gardens on the patio at 9 AM!

Registration isn’t required.

Discover how deep your family tree roots go with help from a genealogy enthusiast.

Eden Village will host the Bissett Bash May 3 at 3155 West Brower Street.

This free, family-friendly event features:
• Live music
• Bounce house
• Yard games
• Face painting
• Food at 12:30 pm (while supplies last)

Bring a chair and friends. No tickets required.

#NoOneSleepsOutside
Eden Village | Bissett Bash

Master the game of Hand and Foot in a fun, laid-back setting.

Kings Espanola will celebrate Cinco de Mayo a family event on May 3 with tacos, awards, games and a foam party.

¡Celebra el Cinco de Mayo con nosotros en un evento familiar lleno de alegría! 🎉🇲🇽
Todo completamente GRATIS: Tacos deliciosos, Premios, Juegos para todas las edades Foam Party (fiesta de espuma)!
Dirección: 1515 W. Elfindale St, Springfield, MO
Fecha: Sábado, 3 de mayo
Horario: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
¡No te pierdas esta increíble fiesta familiar! Invita a tus amigos y familiares. ¡Te esperamos para celebrar juntos!

The Child Advocacy Center will host Jockeys & Juleps, a Kentucky Derby Watch Party, on May 3 at Highland Springs Country Club.

The event will feature a cash bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, games, and a silent auction, with all proceeds benefitting the Child Advocacy Center.

Tickets are required.