May 11 Saturday
Spend a morning with yo momma at the Market or find her a perfect gift from local vendors.
Roaring River State Park will host a wildflower walk on Pibern Trail. Learn about native wildflowers at Roaring River on this guided 1.5-mile hike on Pibern Trail. Bring water, snacks, sun protection and sturdy shoes, and meet at the trailhead at the back of Campground 1. Pibern Trail has several steep sections, and there could be water over the trail in some areas.
This program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. The hike will not be canceled due to rain alone, but it will be canceled if there is lightning in the area.
For more information, call the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center at 417-847-3742.
Step into the charm of history and design at the Rountree Historical House Tour May 10 and11.
Rountree Council for Preservation will offer inspiration and appreciation for the extraordinarily diverse forms of architecture and beauty of five homes and gardens featured in one of Springfield’s historic neighborhoods. This self-paced walkable tour provides insight into the history and design inspiration of these homes and gardens. Discover the intersection of design, restoration, and preservation by engaging with the homeowners.
Park and ride the complimentary shuttles starting at University Heights Baptist Church at 1010 S. National. Follow Facebookand Instagram for showhouse location announcements and previews as the House Tour Event approaches.
Enjoy live music, lawn games and light bitesHistoric Talks including Local Historian, Richard Crabtree
Mingle with creatives
Shop local vendors
A Mother’s Day Weekend Highlight
This is an all-ages event
All sales are final with a 3% fee added to orders
Proceeds go to Rountree Council for Preservation
The Springfield Art Museum will present a musical performance and presentation on Mental Health in our Communities on Saturday, May 11 in the auditorium from 2 to 4 pm.
Patrick Mureithi is a Springfield, Missouri musician, documentary filmmaker, and public speaker. He focuses on mental health and recovery and touches on his personal journey through self-medication, psychiatric abuse, homelessness, and eventual recovery through spirituality, focus on physical health, and community support. Mureithi will speak and perform original music.
Get cracking with those adventurous designs to safely land an egg from a 15-foot drop. Recommended for all ages. For rules and registration, visit: christiancountylibrary.org/eggdrop
Hold your horses! The Springfield Symphony will conclude our season with a night at the OK Corral, the Grand Canyon, and the Great American West. Hear some of Hollywood’s favorite western music as well as Aaron Copland’s symphonic portrait of Billy the Kid. Saddle up and get to the symphony!
#Horses #WildWest #Sunset
All 23/24 Season Concerts take place at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. John Q Hammons Parkway
May 13 Monday
This trendy no-sew scrunchie is sure to impress all your friends. Recommended for Pre-K – grade 6. No registration required.
Explore how this Kansas City native’s Gothic thrillers, set in rural Missouri and Kansas, reflect the landscape and history of local families and generational secrets. Led by an Associate Professor of English from Drury University. Recommended for adults, ages 18 and older. No registration required.
May 14 Tuesday
The Uptown Talk Toastmasters Club will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at noon at the Library Center's Auditorium for those looking to improve communication and leadership skills.
Pass the time on a long car ride with a handmade miniature game set. Recommended for grades 3 and up. No registration required.