Clinvest Research is bringing the family fun to celebrate the impact of clinical trials in making the world a better place. It is hosting the Clinical Trials Day Open House event at 3 PM on May 15 in Springfield. The event will have inflatable carnival games, a photo booth, giveaways, and more. The first 100 …
The Spring Planting Festival in Mansfield brings together entertainment and practical know-how.
Springfield is bugging out for this event! The Relics Event Center will hold the Moth Market, a market full of specimen bones, taxidermied animals, preserved bugs, vintage collectibles, jewelry, and original art. “We both love things that you don’t always see in other settings, such as craft shows or retail, so we invited other people …
When Anne Dezort opened the SOAP (Save Our Ailing Planet) Refill Station in Springfield in 2018, her mission was to end the assumption that natural products are elitist and expensive. Growing up, she struggled with sensitive and itchy skin caused by synthetic beauty and household products but felt like “you had to be rich to …
Missouri History Today January 2, 1932: Six Officers Killed In Shootout With Car Theft Suspects
Missouri History Today November 11, 1911: Bizarre Great Blue Norther Weather Strikes Springfield
Don’t wing your weekend; attend the 24th annual Wingapalooza event in Springfield on November 2. Wingapalooza will feature thousands of wings to sample from wing restaurants and corporate teams throughout southwest Missouri. The event will be from 11 AM to 5 PM. Tickets will be $20 for general admission prior to the event, $25 at …
Located near the bustling crossroads of Glenstone Avenue and Battlefield Road in Southwest Springfield lies one of my favorite restaurants in the city: Farmers Gastropub. It is a traditional English pub with a philosophy of serving locally grown food. It is owned by my friend Chef Andy Hampshire and his wife, Misty. Hailing from a …
The Ozarks’ Coin Club is hosting a priceless coin and stamp show at the Relics Event Center in Springfield. The show will be from noon to 6 p.m. on October 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 26. Admission and parking are free, but visitors will be able to buy and sell coins, …
This isn’t your ordinary garage sale. Relics Antique Mall is Springfield is gearing up for its Amazing Garage Sale, a three-day thrifting extravaganza featuring more than 100 vendors. Come for the deep discounts, stay for the taco truck.
Missouri History Today August 15, 1953: Venomous Snakes Terrorize Springfield
The “Romancing the Stone” actress was born on this date in 1954.
These are no ordinary french fries. Across Missouri, chefs are putting a hot new spin on the humble spud. Sure, you could dip ’em in ketchup, but these restaurants are bringing something much more exciting than that to the table.
On this day the railroad was welcomed into Springfield, Missouri. This effectively removed the Ozarks as a barrier to Springfield’s connection with the east.
Missouri native Horton Smith claimed victory on this date at the inaugural Augusta National Invitational, which later became known as The Masters.
Missouri History Today: January 22, 1955 Springfield Broadcasts Pioneering Country Music Program
The 4th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest in Springfield invites you to eat your fill of cheesy comfort food on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Sample the 21 creations showcased at this year’s event and meet this year’s MO Mac & Cheese king and queen!
Missouri History Today January 8, 1863: Union Forces Triumph In Second Battle Of Springfield
If you’re someone who can’t get enough of twinkling holiday lights, then this enchanting event will certainly strike a “cord” with you – as in an extension cord! Stroll through strands of brightly colored lights during a magical outdoor evening.
Missouri History Today October 10, 1937: Springfield’s Popular Ozark Empire Fair Kicks Off
Missouri History Today September 30, 1970: Sniper Claims Trucker’s Life, Ignites 20 Tons Of Dynamite On I-44
Are you a stick in the mud? Or would you rather be stuck in the mud? Maybe even wallow in it a while? If you enjoy getting messy, muddy, slipping, sliding, and staining your clothes beyond salvation, we’ve got the perfect event for you.
Floats and performers will kick things off with an equality parade at noon. The 2023 parade route will start at the Springfield Municipal Court parking lot on the corner of Chestnut Expy. and N. Benton Ave.
An up-and-coming 21-year-old singer named Elvis Presley was scheduled to perform at the Shrine Mosque in downtown Springfield on this date 67 years ago. Nothing seemed amiss at the quick sound check, but as showtime neared, the young singing sensation was M.I.A. He was eventually found at the nearby Gillioz Theater, watching a Glenn Ford …
Discover a treasure trove of two-wheeled history, including a bicycle built for 12, a 1911 Wright Brothers bike, and hundreds of other fascinating examples from the earliest models to the modern day. Take a ride to this one-of-a-kind museum
Do you dig Prehistoric Native American Artifacts? Are you an arrowhead aficionado? A pottery person? Whether you’re an admirer, collector, or just curious, you won’t want to miss an incredible artifact show happening on Saturday, May 6
Have you given going green the green light? Then have we got the perfect event for you – the annual Earth Day Music and Sustainability Festival on Saturday April 22 in Springfield. You won’t believe the iconic Missouri band that’s been lined up to headline!
When porous limestone and dolomite come together, they make the Cave State. With more than 7,000 caves in Missouri, there’s probably a cave close to where you are now. Discover the depths of this natural phenomenon and its ancient connection to the Ozarks in this cave guide.
Spring is definitely in the air and kites should be, too! On Saturday, April 1, you have the perfect opportunity to make that happen and send a kite soaring skyward. Prefer a more down-to-earth pursuit? This event offers that, as well.
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