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When: July 4, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

Free admission all day for active military personnel (with military ID) and veterans and their immediate family members

When: May 25, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Where: Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Bring the whole family for an evening to discover plants, animals and the history of the garden. Meet on the Rooftop Plaza. May 25 – Garden Predators June 8 – Sunset Stroll June 22 –

When: July 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Peace Through People Pavilion at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Bring your favorite stuffed bear or toy and celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day! Pack a picnic lunch and blanket or purchase lunch from Park Concessions. Event includes craft, games, story time, a teddy bear

When: July 10, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Bring your favorite stuffed toy for an evening at the Springfield Botanical Gardens celebrating National Teddy Bear Picnic Day.

When: June 9, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
Where: Jordan Valley Park

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents a free family concert at Jordan Valley Park. Activities begin at 3 p.m. including an instrument “petting zoo” and kids’ art with the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Performance begins at

When: June 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Where: Peace Through People Pavilion, Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Musical guests perform at the new pavilion. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on. Donations benefit garden projects. CRS will perform.  

When: June 24, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Where: Peace Through People Pavilion, Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Musical guests perform at the new pavilion. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on. Donations benefit garden projects. Bill Haymes will perform.  

When: June 3, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Where: Peace Through People Pavilion, Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Musical guests perform at the new pavilion. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on. Donations benefit garden projects. Auntie Em and the Tornadoes will perform.  

When: June 23, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Where: Peace Through People Pavilion, Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Musical guests perform at the new pavilion. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on. Donations benefit garden projects. Izabel Crane will perform.  

When: May 14, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Where: Sara Stubbins' House, 1036 E Greenwood St, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

POT LUCK and SOCIAL, see Facebook for details – RSVP’s are a must.