While parts of Missouri experience a total solar eclipse, Springfield will reach 97% obscurity at about 1:54 p.m. Celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event with viewing and activities at Springfield Botanical Gardens on the Great Lawn and Botanical Center roof.

Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515

Age: All ages
Time: Mon., 12-2 p.m.
Fee: Free, $2/Eclipse glasses