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Don’t miss the 13th annual Heritage Days Summerfest June 2-4. Enjoy live music, delicious food, cold drinks and family fun while supporting Little Flower School. A kids’ area will be available all three days of the festival, from 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Live music will be […]

As a precursor to the 56th annual International Carillon Competition, the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is honored to host the first annual “open” carillon competition in the United States. This special event will take place June 2-3, from 6-9 p.m. nightly, and features two nights of carillon music from five European and American finalists who […]

During the 19th century, cemeteries served as gathering places for the community, often hosting speeches, walks and picnics. On Saturday, May 27, Oak Ridge Cemetery will restore that 19th century tradition during the annual A Spirited Stroll event. From 1-4 p.m., enjoy live music provided by the Muni Band and Wildwood Strings Quartet; an ice […]

Five Star Brass, the United States Army band ensemble, will kick off the Springfield Area Arts Council’s annual Artist on the Plaza summer entertainment series on Tuesday, May 30. The free, semiweekly outdoor performances are held Memorial Day through Labor Day, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1 p.m., with the exception of July 4. Scheduled entertainment […]

This summer, enjoy safe, outdoor recreation in one of Springfield’s most historic parks during Washington Park’s Bike and Hike Days. Bike and Hike Days run Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. During these designated times, roads within the 150-acre […]

The 56th annual Old Capitol Art Fair will take place in downtown Springfield on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21. The fair will feature fine art for sale in a wide variety of mediums, created by approximately 160 participating artists from around the country. The Old Capitol Art Fair will also showcase award-winning art […]

On Saturday, May 20, don your green or best turtle-themed outfit to celebrate World Turtle Day three days early at the Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site. Children of all ages are invited to the historic home to hear and learn about Vachel Lindsay’s poem titled “The Little Turtle” and act out the poem using […]

This Saturday, unplug from your phones, iPads, computers, video games, televisions and other electronic devices and celebrate the beginning of summer during this fun outdoor exercise event hosted by the Springfield Park District. Visit with park facility and program directors to get the scoop on seasonal fun in Springfield’s parks, enjoy concessions available for purchase […]

Join the Springfield Park District on Friday, May 12, for the first showing in their 2017 “Movies in the Park” series. The film shown will be The Secret Life of Pets, the story of a terrier named Max, a dog who leads a charmed life until his owner takes in a stray named Duke. The […]

The APL takes in hundreds of stray kittens every year, and they need your help in providing for and caring for these fine young felines. On Saturday, May 13, join the APL in the lobby of their spay/neuter clinic from 1-3 p.m. for games, refreshments, door prizes, and visits and playtime with the kittens. The […]

Corn dogs, beer, doughnuts, ice cream, crazy costumes, professional timing for runners, live music and dancers are just a few of the zany things you’ll spot during the tenth annual FatAss 5K and Street Party for Charity. Runners and walkers of all ages, athletic abilities and walks of life will enjoy the 3.1-mile course peppered […]

On Sunday, May 7, show your support for nearly 200 Special Olympics Illinois athletes as they compete in track and field events during the largest area event of the year for Special Olympics Illinois. The day commences at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony, including a parade of athletes. Competitions begin immediately following the ceremony, […]