Jun 19 Thursday
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 Shine Foundation will host its 7th annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Music Fest June 19 at Founders Park with live music, guest speakers, artists, foods, games and more.
Information at shinefoundationnpo@gmail.com.
Jun 20 Friday
The Reading Magician uses materials found in the library to perform mystifying illusions.
This event is sponsored by the Christian County Friends of the Library.
Experience Midsummer’s colors when crafting flower wreaths and enjoying fruity treats.
Jun 21 Saturday
Swapapalooza is a community garage sale and swap meet featuring over 70 vendors selling a variety of items, including🔌 Electronics & Home Appliance📿 Permanent Jewelery🍋 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade🛋️ Furniture & Home Décor👕 Clothing & Accessories🚗 Tools & Car Accessories🧸 Kids’ Items & Baby Gear🎮 Games & Video Games🕰️ Antiques & Collectibles🍪 Homemade Baked Goods🎨 Handmade Crafts & Artwork🧶 Crochet Items🌿 Plants🥞 Food Trucks - Including The Crêpe Shack!
📅 Saturday, June 21st⏰ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM📍 Barnhouse Event Center – 5484 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
This isn’t your typical swap meet: Swapapalooza a modern twist on the traditional garage sale, bringing together small businesses, local sellers, and community vendors all in one parking lot.
www.tinyurl.com/swapaplooza
Lucas Oil Speedway and Ozarks Food Harvest will host a food drive on June 21 to help end hunger in the Ozarks. The evening will feature dirt track racing.
Bring four nonperishable food items for donation and get free admission to the races. These donations will support Ozarks Food Harvest and the children, families and seniors they serve.
Gates open at 4 pm. Hot laps start at 6:30 pm with racing to follow.
Jun 22 Sunday