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When: April 22, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

Celebrate Earth Day at Dickerson Park Zoo with hands-on conservation learning stations and zookeeper chats.  

When: April 8, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

Celebrate all zoos do, and watch the zoo’s animals “hunt” when zookeepers hide papier-mâché eggs filled with treats or use other egg-themed enrichment items.  

When: March 26, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Parkview High School, 516 W Meadowmere St, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Get your team together and compete in SPARC’s 4th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Parkview High School. Boys and girls divisions, co-ed teams compete with boys. A fundraiser for the Park Board Scholarship Fund. Register

When: June 19, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Doling Museum Courtyard, Doling Family Center, 301 E Talmage St, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

Girls, bring your dad, step-dad, grandpa, uncle, or special guy out for a memorable night under the stars . Because our February Daddy Daughter Dance was postponed, we’re throwing a summer beach party! The theme

When: February 23, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Northview Center, 301 E Talmage St, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

Girls, bring your dad, step-dad, grandpa, uncle, or special guy out for a night you’ll always remember. This year’s theme is “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Enjoy a catered dinner, music, dancing, and a

When: March 3, 2018 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Mediacom Ice Park, 635 E Trafficway St, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

Kids interested in ice hockey? Give it a try. We provide coaches and equipment. Skating experience not required, but registration is.  

When: February 22, 2017 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Greenways Trail at the Cruse Dog Park, 2100 W Catalpa St, Springfield, MO 65807, USA

Bring your dog and join us for this National Walk the Dog Day event by walking with us on the Greenways Trail beginning at the Cruse Dog Park. Light snacks will be provided for our

When: January 27, 2018 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Mediacom Ice Park, 635 E Trafficway St, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

Free skating with coaches on the ice to assist new and beginning skaters of all ages.

When: January 21, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Lake Springfield Boathouse and Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Learn about eagles and other migratory birds visiting Lake Springfield this winter. Bring binoculars, telephoto cameras or small telescopes, or use equipment provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Indoor eagle programs, crafts and activities

When: January 20, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Lake Springfield Boathouse and Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Learn about eagles and other migratory birds visiting Lake Springfield this winter. Bring binoculars, telephoto cameras or small telescopes, or use equipment provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Indoor eagle programs, crafts and activities