Community Calendar

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board and the Downtown Springfield CID will host the Wednesday Concerts @ Noon series, Wednesdays at noon throughout the month of June at Founders Park.

Enjoy a half-hour lunchtime concert and bring your lunch.

June 4: Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble

June 11: The Traveling Troubadours

June 18: Springfield Little Theatre's Y.E.S. Troupe

June 25: Jazz!

https://parkboard.org/founders#concerts

The Warrior's Journey will host a Military Appreciation Event August 28th to honor the service and sacrifice of all branches of the US Military while bringing the community together.

The event will include a live performance by the US Navy Band, local food trucks, and fireworks.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

When you think of music that lifts your spirit the moment the first note hits — you’re thinking of The Marshall Tucker Band. With a signature blend of Southern rock, blues, country, and jazz, they’ve been a cornerstone of American music since 1972. Now, this legendary group is bringing their powerful live show to Springfield for one unforgettable night.

From crowd favorites like “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” and “Fire on the Mountain,” to deep cuts that longtime fans hold close, The Marshall Tucker Band’s setlist is packed with the songs that helped define a generation — and continue to inspire new ones. Their sound is at once nostalgic and fresh, carried forward by founding member and lead vocalist Doug Gray, along with a powerhouse lineup of veteran musicians.

With over 20 studio albums and countless live recordings, MTB’s music has found new life across streaming platforms, film, and television — proving their timeless appeal. Artists from Charlie Daniels to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Collective Soul have cited the band as an influence, and audiences across the country still flock to see their high-energy performances.

The Fordland Community Betterment Association will host Wild West Day August 30 at Fordland City Park.

The day will feature kid zone games, food trucks, food vendors, crafts, Wild West enactments by Crooked River Posse, live music, a jam session from 1:30 to 3 pm, and Dunk the Mayor. Raffles and pony rides are also planned.

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/

Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board will host the 29th annual Japanese Fall Festival September 5-7 at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.

The festival celebrates Springfield's long relationship with Sister City Isesaki, Japan with authentic cultural experiences for all ages, including:

· Samurai Sword Soul returning as the headline entertainer with its theatrical mix of humor, drama and authentic sword-fighting arts performed in a contemporary artistic style.

· New participants Bentenya, a group of Japanese Chindon Girls who are traveling Route 66 to introduce Japanese culture through their performances.

· Two groups of taiko drummers – returning favorites St. Louis Osuwa Taiko and the new Forest of Nukumori, a Japanese family of five whose father trained with a renowned drumming group in Japan.

· Springfield’s own Japanese cultural performers – the Kizuna Japan America Friendship Group; fun dance cover groups KiRi KiRi, Summer Magic, MoonMagic Dance; and Springfield Cosplay hosting a hologram show on Saturday evening.

· World-renowned large-scale calligrapher Seiran Chiba, who will make a return visit from her home in Fukushima, Japan.

· Several advanced archery students from Japan demonstrating Kyūdō, a martial art that emphasizes both accuracy and character development.

· The largest number of food, retail and information booths to date. Two food courts will feature expanded sweet and savory offerings reflecting Asian and U.S. tastes.

September is National Recovery Month, celebrating those in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges. CoxHealth will host over 20 local agencies the 5th annual Recovery Jamboree on September 6 at the Sanctuary of Hope. The event will include music, lunch, giveaways, food distribution, resources, and more. There will also be snow cones, popcorn, games, and a bounce house for kids.

This event is part of National Recovery Month. The observance raises awareness of mental health and substance use disorders, celebrates individuals in recovery, and acknowledges the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. The event is hosted through collaboration between local prevention, treatment, and recovery support providers.

Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board will host the 29th annual Japanese Fall Festival September 5-7 at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.

The festival celebrates Springfield's long relationship with Sister City Isesaki, Japan with authentic cultural experiences for all ages, including:

· Samurai Sword Soul returning as the headline entertainer with its theatrical mix of humor, drama and authentic sword-fighting arts performed in a contemporary artistic style.

· New participants Bentenya, a group of Japanese Chindon Girls who are traveling Route 66 to introduce Japanese culture through their performances.

· Two groups of taiko drummers – returning favorites St. Louis Osuwa Taiko and the new Forest of Nukumori, a Japanese family of five whose father trained with a renowned drumming group in Japan.

· Springfield’s own Japanese cultural performers – the Kizuna Japan America Friendship Group; fun dance cover groups KiRi KiRi, Summer Magic, MoonMagic Dance; and Springfield Cosplay hosting a hologram show on Saturday evening.

· World-renowned large-scale calligrapher Seiran Chiba, who will make a return visit from her home in Fukushima, Japan.

· Several advanced archery students from Japan demonstrating Kyūdō, a martial art that emphasizes both accuracy and character development.

· The largest number of food, retail and information booths to date. Two food courts will feature expanded sweet and savory offerings reflecting Asian and U.S. tastes.

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/

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/