• Homeschool Horticulture Series: The Fungi Family

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    This month we’re diving into the dirt to learn about mushrooms! Where do they come from? What is their purpose? How many are there? For students age 6-11, $5/student. Registration […]

  • 27th Annual Japanese Fall Festival

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    Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

    A three-day celebration of Japanese culture and Springfield’s sister city, Isesaki, Japan, featuring performances, food, activities, vendors, and more. Presented by Springfield Sister Cities Association. Fri., Sept. 8 5 p.m.-10 […]

  • 1860’s Lifestyle Expo

    Gray Campbell Farmstead 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

    Step back in time to listen to music, see cooking and crafting demonstrations, play games and tour historic buildings at Gray/Campbell Farmstead in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. Saturday starts with a costume parade at 11 a.m., and a homemade apple pie contest at noon. Sunday starts with the Brush Arbor Meeting in the pavilion at […]

  • Creating a Sensory Garden

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Learn how to design a garden, no matter how small, which engages all five senses. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 6-7 p.m. Fee: Free

  • Annual Iris Rhizome Sale

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    The Iris Society of the Ozarks will host its annual fall iris sale on Saturday, September 23. The sale will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, or until all iris are sold - which often happens by noon! You can find the sale on the patio of the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, located at […]

  • Garden Story Time

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    Pre-schoolers and family are invited to listen to a garden-themed story followed by a fun craft or activity. Held the third Thursday of the month and the following Saturday. Age: All ages Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Fee: Free

  • Backpack Buddy Adventure: Fall Fruits

    Springfield Botanical Gardens 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO, United States

    Join us to look more closely at the wild things in the garden. Theme changes each month. Meet at the Botanical Center. Springfield Botanical Gardens 417-891-1515 Age: 4-12 yrs. Time: 11 a.m.-Noon Fee: Free

  • Garden Walk and Talk: Sensory Garden

    Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    A guided garden tour where we learn about history and gardening techniques and how to incorporate aspects in your own yard. Botanical Center 417-891-1515 Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 1-2 p.m. Fee: Free

  • 2023 Garden Gala – Moonlight Metamorphosis

    Sensory Garden 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    This event promises a captivating evening that will revitalize your senses through sights, sounds, and fabulous food and drink, all while raising money to support the Sensory Garden at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. With a silent auction featuring a wide range of items donated by local businesses and individuals, this […]

  • Gigs in the Garden Concert Series

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    Peace through People Pavilion 2400 S Scenic, Springfield, MO, United States

    𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄  𝗦𝘂𝗻., 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗜𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 At the musical intersection of fun and beautiful, Mears and Wilson provide genre-spanning, acoustic instrumentals with a unique blend of hammered dulcimer, fiddle and mandolin.  𝗦𝘂𝗻., 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟴 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 A collective musical experience brought to you by Melissa […]