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When: September 16, 2017 @ 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Rediscover pioneer life at the oldest house in Springfield. Apple butter making, horseshoes, hearth cooking, fiber arts, crafts, wood carving, seed-spitting contests and more. Barn, house, kitchen and Liberty Schoolhouse open for tours. Old-time fiddle

When: September 17, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Rediscover pioneer life at the oldest house in Springfield. Apple butter making, horseshoes, hearth cooking, fiber arts, crafts, wood carving, seed-spitting contests and more. Barn, house, kitchen and Liberty Schoolhouse open for tours. Old-time fiddle

When: September 23, 2017 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Chesterfield Park, 2511 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

A canine extravaganza! Everyone, including the family dog, is invited for free fun and activities. DogFest features dog agility demonstrations, expert seminars, local celebrities, police K-9s, therapy dogs, a dog fashion show, canine related vendors

When: September 30, 2017 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W Farm Rd 146, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

Five weekends of fall-themed fun at the farm! Meander through the corn maze, take a hayride, pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, ride the Cow Train or Grain Train, try your luck at

When: October 1, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W Farm Rd 146, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

Five weekends of fall-themed fun at the farm! Meander through the corn maze, take a hayride, pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, ride the Cow Train or Grain Train, try your luck at

When: September 5, 2017 @ 6:05 pm – 7:05 pm
Where: Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

Free zoo admission for military veteran with ID and their immediate family. Dickerson Park Zoo 833-1570 Age: All ages Date: Sat., Nov. 11 Time: Zoo hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: Free for military veterans and

When: November 30, 2018 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W Farm Rd 146, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

Drive through the farm and enjoy dazzling farm-themed holiday displays and more than 10,000 lights. Friday- Sunday nights only.

When: November 28, 2019 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: Downtown Springfield

Turkey Trot is Springfield’s largest timed 5K run/walk of the year and the largest Thanksgiving Day 5K in Missouri, attracting more than 7,000 participants a year. Proceeds from the event benefit the Springfield-Greene County Park

When: August 15, 2017 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Westside Public Health Center, 660 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

7 free, fun and interactive classes to help your family be-well, be-safe, and be-happy!

When: September 12, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Westside Public Health Center, 660 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

Formerly the Springfield-Greene county Health Department’s immunization center, this facility  now houses a one-stop shop with partners from Jordan Valley Community Health Center, WIC, nursing services and others. Together, we seek to help Nurture, Empower,