Garden Story Time
2026-02-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story, followed by a fun craft or activity. Held on the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages
Time: 10-10:30 a.m.
Fee: Free

Galentine's Craft Night & Charcuterie
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Ladies, grab your girlfriends for an adult craft night. Create a watercolor painting with Soda Pop Paint by Ink and enjoy a delicious charcuterie board! Beer and wine available for purchase. $40/person, 21 years and over. Fee covers food and art supplies.
Only 48 spots available.
Registration is online only.
Call 891-1515, x4 for more information.

Gardens Aglow 2025
2025-12-28 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-27 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-26 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-23 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-22 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-21 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-20 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:30 and 11 more dates | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Stroll through a dazzling winter wonderland at the 7th Annual Gardens Aglow, with more than 225,000 festive lights accenting unique Japanese structures and landscaping. Cozy up to a fire pit with hot beverages and treats, available for purchase from local food vendors

Select Dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 28, 2025 (Full calendar online) 5-8:30 p.m.

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden within the Springfield Botanical Gardens in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO).

ADMISSION:• Presale Tickets: $6/Adult; $4/Ages 3-12 yrs. (Purchase online at FriendsoftheGarden.org/aglow starting Fri., Oct. 31)• At the Gate: $8/Adult; $5/Ages 3-12 yrs.• FREE for FOG and SSCA members, and ages 2 yrs. and under.

Presented by the Friends Of The Garden and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Sponsored by Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten, All About Trees and LeafFilter Gutter Protection.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden sponsored by Simmons Bank.

Special Thanks to: Gray/Campbell Farmstead and Springfield Sister Cities Association

Sip & Stroll at Gardens Aglow 2025
2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:30 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Don’t miss out on this exclusive, ages 21 yrs. and up ONLY evening. Sip & Stroll at Gardens Aglow 2025 on Thurs., Dec. 4, 5-8:30 p.m. in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens

SOLD OUT!

$30/Ticket. Includes complimentary individual charcuterie boxes, hot cocoa and cider Beer and wine available for purchase (cash or card, ID required)

Proceeds benefit next year’s Gardens Aglow event. Please note: For food safety, no dogs or other pets allowed at this special evening. Leashed animals are welcome on other Gardens Aglow dates. Thank you for understanding!

2025 Gardens Aglow - Members Night
2025-11-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
If you are a member of Friends of the Garden or Springfield Sister Cities, you can enjoy exclusive early access to Gardens Aglow. Simply present your membership card at the front gate to get a sneak peek before the event opens to the public. This is a valuable benefit of your FOG membership. You’ll be among the first to experience Gardens Aglow, and you’ll also enjoy a less crowded environment! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Not a member? Sign up HERE!
