Aug 30 Saturday
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/
Aug 31 Sunday
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.
Sep 01 Monday
Hunger Action Month is Ozarks Food Harvest’s annual advocacy campaign to raise awareness about hunger in the Ozarks and inspire action in the community. Proceeds from Hunger Action Month will support the Weekend Backpack Program, which provides children facing hunger with kid-friendly, nutritious meals and snacks to take home every weekend of the school year.
Join the movement to end hunger by attending Hunger Action Month events, hosting a food and fund drive, making your business a community partner or spreading the word.
Orange is the color of Hunger Action Month. You can show support for hunger relief by wearing orange on Go Orange Day, September 16.
Sep 02 Tuesday
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.
Take the first step toward a healthier home. Learn how shopping on a budget, cooking healthy recipes and incorporating daily exercise can help build lasting wellness. Registration opens July 22.
Whip up tasty apple pie cups for a cozy treat. Recommended for grades 7-12. Registration opens August 19.
Sep 03 Wednesday
The Springfield Art Museum's "Off the Wall: Shaping Your Museum" series with Museum Director Nick Nelson will continue September 3 at the Creamery Arts Center.
These relaxed, come-as-you-are gatherings offer opportunities to connect, share ideas, and imagine together what an art museum for everyone could look like. This quarter’s theme, "What is a Museum's Role In Its Community?", explores how the Museum can serve as a space for creativity, wonder, and deeper human connection.
This month, bring along your lunch and join Museum staff at The Creamery Arts Center (411 N Sherman Parkway) for a casual chat. See you there!
Parking note: The Creamery has free, but limited parking directly in front of the building.
Sep 04 Thursday