Community Calendar

It's time to shine under the stadium lights! Care to Learn’s signature fundraising event is in its fifth year and bigger than ever: Thursday Night Lights All-Stars:

Thursday, September 10, 2026

This year, they’re dialing up the dazzle for an unforgettable evening celebrating together while helping students thrive.

Join your fellow fans, friends, and champions for an event packed with pre- and postgame fun, all-star photo opportunities, and an incredible program. Bring your team spirit (and your sparkle) as we light up the night and rally together to change lives. Because when our community comes together, kids feel like All-Stars.

A Winning Cause

At the end of the day, we know the real win is ensuring that all students have the health, hunger, and hygiene resources they need to succeed in school. Success means ensuring that children who need it most receive items like a brand new bed to sleep in, weather-appropriate shoes to wear to school, and a full dinner so they can focus the next day.

When these needs are met, kids in our community can truly shine.

The Branson Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the Semi-Annual Fall Community Garage Sale on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event will take place at the Branson RecPlex parking lot from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Vendor booths will be available to offer a fantastic opportunity treasures, collectibles, home goods, and other hidden gems. Whether you’re looking for great bargains or one-of-a-kind items, the Branson Community Garage Sale is sure to have something for everyone. 

The event is free to the public, with free parking available on-site for shoppers. 

For more information, please contact the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368 or visit the event webpage at Community Garage Sale Details.

An afternoon of family fun, community connection, and purpose! Together We Picnic is a collaborative event hosted by A Bed for Izzy and enGAGE Mobility featuring food, live music, games, giveaways, accessible play, and more.

💛 Admission is free — but if you're able, we invite you to donate or sponsor to support children in need of safe sleep and mobility solutions.

Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, and your heart for impact!

Looking for a chance to connect with other parents who get it? Join us for our monthly 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞́, a welcoming space to share experiences, build connections, and discover new ways to support your family.

📅 September 17 |🕕 6 to 8 PM
📍 The Darr Family Foundation HUB at the O'Reilly Center for Hope (1518 E. Dale, Springfield)

Enjoy a FREE dinner, and each family will receive a $25 gift card!
📞 Reserve your spot today by calling 417-290-3858.

Together, we're building stronger families and more resilient kids, one conversation at a time. 💙

Community Partnership of the Ozarks' (CPO) mission is to help build resilient children, healthy families, and stronger neighborhoods & communities. Visit www.cpozarks.org to learn more!

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Springfield is hosting a Live and Silent Auction to raise a roof at their church. They believe this event will secure the funds for this project. 80+ items will be available to bid on.

Some of the items include: Private Fused Glass Class for Five by Kara DeBacker, Date Night Tickets/Passes, Enjoy an evening of music by Paul Phariss, Adult Tricycle, Gift Baskets, Family Membership at Meyer Center, Antique Quilt, Sewing Classes, Basket Weaving Lessons, Quilted Banner, Marie Scarpa One of a Kind Jewelry, Prints, and so much more.

In addition to the auction No Reservations will prepare for the event with a cost of $15.

The Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guilt is having a Quilt and Fabric sale!

The guild has many lovely quilts, wall hangings, and table runners etc. available for sale.

They are also bursting at the seams with fabric that will be for sale.
Fabric will be weighed and sold by the pound.
Price per pound is $5.00
(On average 3 to 4 yards of fabrics = 1 pound)

The Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guilt is having a Quilt and Fabric sale!

The guild has many lovely quilts, wall hangings, and table runners etc. available for sale.

They are also bursting at the seams with fabric that will be for sale.
Fabric will be weighed and sold by the pound.
Price per pound is $5.00
(On average 3 to 4 yards of fabrics = 1 pound)

Sip great beer while seeing amazing animals at Brew at the Zoo. Try local breweries, meet zookeepers and support saving species.

Brew at the Zoo--Springfield's Most Exotic Beer Festival--is a fundraising event benefiting Friends of the Zoo. All guests must be 21+ to attend; MUST SHOW ID AT ENTRANCE.

5:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26.

Last call 7:30 p.m.

$50 General admission ticket includes: entry to event between 5-8 p.m.; tasting mug and lanyard, giraffe deck and petting zoo food; and of course, beer tastings.

$25 Designated Driver: DD's receive a food voucher redeemable at the zoo cafe and unlimited soda/water.

This year, Friends of the Zoo is happy to showcase local breweries and food trucks. Enjoy local favorites like: Wire Road, Great Escape, 4x4, 417 Cocktails, Log Boat, and a special tasting tent from Heart of America. Food trucks: Tinga Tacos, DNA's BBQ, Xurros

Food is not included in general admission tickets. The zoo cafe and food trucks are available for food purchases.

THE DETAILS YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO TAKE TIME TO READ BUT REALLY, REALLY NEED TO:

- Brew at the Zoo is a rain or shine; NO REFUND EVENT.
- All guests must be 21+ and MUST show an ID for entry. NO CHILDREN: this includes babies/toddlers in strollers. If your kids are under 21, please get a sitter.
- No smoking or vaping. No bringing alcohol in or taking alcohol off zoo grounds.
- Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
- NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE ZOO ENTRANCE.

99x is the Springfield Art Museum's signature fundraiser, and a party you don't want to miss!

Celebrate creativity and community in an immersive Studio 54-inspired experience! Don't miss the Party of the Year, benefiting the Springfield Art Museum for the next 99 years (hence the name!). 

99x returns this September to the Shrine Mosque with "Smoke and Mirrors: A Modern Studio 54" and takes you back to the decadence of 1970s disco culture. Get your tickets early and prepare for an unforgettable night!

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Shrine Mosque

VIP Experience at 5:00 pm, cocktail party at 7:00 pm

This is a 21+ event.