Celebrate gardening, nature and butterflies. Visit the Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House and caterpillar petting zoo, enter the pollinator costume contest, “pollinate” flowers, see the Fishin’ Magicians, observe ladybugs and more. Gray-Campbell Farmstead and Liberty School open for tours.
At the height of the season, visit the Daylily Garden, nationally registered as an American Hemerocallis Display Garden, with more than 800 named varieties of daylilies. The Ozark Daylily Society presents a flower display in the Botanical Center.
We are proud to present our 51st Annual Springfield Rock, Gem & Mineral Show at the Springfield Expo Center, on Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be rock & mineral specimens, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, grab bags, educational displays, silent auctions, […]
The magic of miniature landscapes and moving model trains transforms the Botanical Center atrium into a holiday wonderland. Presented by the Ozark Garden Railway Society. Donations accepted.
Join volunteers at the Gray-Campbell Farmstead to celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas. Decorate the tree with hand-made vintage ornaments. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and carols.
The Springfield Orchid Society brings a juried display of beautiful, rare and exotic orchids to the Botanical Center. Orchids available for purchase. Botanical Center 891-1515
Rediscover pioneer life at the oldest house in Springfield at the Gray/Campbell Farmstead. Go back in time with plenty of activities for the whole family. Sunday features an 11am outdoor service with expo activities beginning at Noon. Check back later for more information!
Celebrate Missouri’s diversity in people, plants and our natural environment. Designed for homeschoolers with activities, tours, and programs appropriate for multiple grade levels. Registration required. Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 Age: 5-18 yrs. Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fee: Free
Step back in time to listen to music, see cooking and crafting demonstrations, play old-fashioned games and tour historic buildings at Gray/Campbell Farmstead in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. Presented by Friends of the Gray/Campbell Farmstead. Gray/Campbell Farmstead 417-891-1515 Age: All ages Time: Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: Free
Step back in time to listen to music, see cooking and crafting demonstrations, play old-fashioned games and tour historic buildings at Gray/Campbell Farmstead in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. Presented by Friends of the Gray/Campbell Farmstead. Gray/Campbell Farmstead 417-891-1515 Age: All ages Time: Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: Free
