Saturday
28
Apr
Student Field Trips
Event Time: Daily 8 AM to dusk
Dates: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - Monday, December 31, 2012
Location: Fantastic Caverns
Admission: Child group (20 pax min to 60 pax max) $6.00 - Adult group (20 pax min to 60 pax max) $16.50
55-minute, all riding educational cave tour.
http://www.fantasticcaverns.com
417 833-2010
Ordinary Heroes: One Hundred Plus Years of Those Who Protected and Served Springfield and Greene County
Event Time: 10:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri and the second Sat of the month
Dates: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - Monday, May 14, 2012
Location: History Museum for Springfield Greene County, third floor of City Hall at 830 N. Boonville Ave.
Admission: Suggested donation of $3 for adults and $1 for Children
The exhibit will showcase the heroic men and women who have protected and served the citizens throughout Greene County’s history Springfield Police Department, the Springfield Fire Department, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be featured. This exhibit will showcase the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of these departments.
http://springfieldhistorymuseum.org/home.htm
417-864-1976
SIX by SIX Challenge
Event Time: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Dates: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Legacy Trails Neighborhood - 3158 W Volunteer Way - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: FREE! Come out and Volunteer Ages 16+
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO is working with multiple organizations, individuals, and businesses to complete SIX homes between March 1st and May 20th. This will ensure that those SIX families will be moved into their new homes before June 1! - - Habitat for Humanity has many avenues to help with the SIX BY SIX Challenge for individuals 16+ and we would love to have you join us. This project will only has a 1000 volunteer spots to be filled, spots are filling up quickly, so contact us to save your spot on this amazing set of builds! To sign up or for more information on these opportunities simply call 417.829.4001 and ask for Tommy or email tommyhawkins@habitatspringfieldmo.org -
http://www.habitatspringfieldmo.org/get-involved-habitat-for-humanity-springfield-mo/six-six/
417.829.4001
"Molly" Brown Gallery Exhibit Now Open at Titanic Branson
Event Time: 9:00am-Close
Dates: Thursday, March 22, 2012 - Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Location: Titanic Museum Attraction - 3235 W 76 Country Blvd - Branson, MO 65616
New! Exclusive! "Molly" Brown Gallery Exhibit - Now Open at Titanic Branson! - - For the first time, an entire gallery will be dedicated to one of Titanic's most popular, colorful passengers: Margaret "the Unsinkable Molly" Tobin Brown. You'll see personal possessions, rare never-before-seen Molly Brown photographs, and priceless costumes Debbie Reynolds wore in the 1964 MGM hit movie musical, The Unsinkable Molly Brown. - - The Margaret Brown Exhibit is made possible through an exclusive arrangement with the Titanic legend's great granddaughter, Helen Benziger. - - - For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670. -
http://www.titanicbranson.com
800-381-7670
Just Kick It Coed Kickball Tournament
Event Time: 8am- 4pm
Dates: Sunday, April 01, 2012 - Saturday, May 05, 2012
Location: Strafford Sports Complex
Admission: $200 a team. Each team must consist of at least 10 players (minimum 3 female 7 male). Making the cost $20 per player. This includes a t-shirt for each player. Payment and registration is due by May 5th. If registration is received after t-shirts will not be guaranteed the day of the event.
This event is a coed kickball tournament benefiting the Arc of the Ozarks No Limits summer camp. This tournament will take place May 19th at Strafford Sports Complex. Check-in will start at 8am with games beginning at 9am. Please visit the Arc of the Ozarks website for more information!
http://www.thearcoftheozarks.org/
(417)864-7887
Sight & Sound-Joseph
Event Time: Call or check website for details
Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Saturday, December 29, 2012
Location: Sight & Sound Theatres, 1001 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy, Branson
Admission: Call for details
Soar with Joseph as his inspiring story unfolds in front, beside and even above you. With innovative dream sequences, lavish Egyptian staging, colorful characters, live animals and memorable songs, this energy packed show will leave you laughing, crying and uplifted with the life-changing message of forgiveness.
www.sight-sound.com
800-377-1277
Mission Trip Fundraiser Garage Sale
Event Time: 8am
Dates: Friday, April 27, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: East Sunshine Church of Christ - 3721 E Sunshine - Springfield MO - (across from Sam's Club)
Admission: Free
Huge indoor garage sale in church gym. Lots and lots of great donations. Household, sports, crafts, kitchen, toys, books, CD's and DVD's, linens, purses, jewelry, collectibles, home decor, furniture, floral, office supplies and much, much more.
417-860-1777
Shrek the Musical
Event Time: 8pm Apr 27, 2pm and 8pm Apr 28
Dates: Friday, April 27, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Admission: $15 - $50
SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who, joined by a wisecracking donkey, goes on a life changing adventure. The show is part romance, part twisted fairy tale – and all irreverent fun for everyone!
www.HammonsHall.com
417.836.7678
Missouri State Womens Softball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Killian Softball Field
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Indiana State
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Into The Woods
Event Time: varies
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 E. Walnut Street - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
A childless baker and his wife swindle, steal from and lie to Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack. All this to break a witch's spell responsible for their childlessness. Everyone's wish is granted, but in Act 2, our fairy tale characters begin to feel the repercussions of their fulfilled wishes, realizing that what you want is often more than you bargained for. Featuring Kim Crosby!
http://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
417 869-3869
Cupcakes and Cocktails
Event Time: 4-6 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Parlor 88 East
Admission: $15 per ticket; tickets must be purchased in advance
Help make "Happy Birthdays" come true and enjoy dessert and a signature cocktail with Wish I May! Wish I May has partnered with Parlor 88 East for Cupcakes and Cocktails to raise funds to create "Happy Birthdays" for underprivileged children across the Springfield area. With your $15 ticket you will receive one signature cocktail, specially created for Wish I May by Parlor 88 featuring birthday cake vodka, and cupcake tastings from Springfield stores including Stacey's Sweet Shop, Sweet Spot Cakery and Gigi's Cupcakes. Raffle tickets for two birthday-themed gift baskets will also be available for purchase at the event. To purchase a ticket, please visit www.wishimay.org or call 417-844-6195.
www.wishimay.org
417-844-6195
Kelly McGuire to perform at the Grand Opening of DiVentures
Event Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: DiVentures - 5225 S. Campbell Avenue - Springfield, MO 65810
Admission: call for details
Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer, and national recording artist Kelly McGuire long time resident of Springfield/Joplin will be returning to the area to perform with his band.
http://www.redfishisland.com
713-857-1346
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Southern Illinois
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
C-Street Market
Event Time: 8am-1pm
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Historic Commercial Street at Jefferson Avenue - Footbridge Pavilion
Admission: Free
C-Street Market, the sweetest little market in town, gathers every Saturday from 8am to 1pm mid-April through mid-October. Nestled under a beautiful, shaded, sculptural red pavilion designed and built by students from Hamons School of Architecture, shoppers will find a leisurely environment in the shadow of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. Artisan vendors are small-scale farmers, bakers, crafters and neighbors with gardens who blend an appreciation of simpler times with the desire for a more friendly and intimate market experience. Persons interested in becoming one of our cherished vendors, visit www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet.
www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet
417 831-6200
Drug Take Back
Event Time: 10am-2pm
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Dan's Discount Drug Mart - 2625 N. Kansas Expy. - (Kansas & Kearney / I-44) - - Evangel University - North Parking Lot - (enter from Glenstone) - - George’s Pharmacy - 3650 E.. Sunshine - (Sunshine & Hwy 65) - - Medicine Store - 1302 E.. Sunshine - (Sunshine & National) - - South Oaks Pharmacy - 3305 S. Campbell Ave. - (Campbell & Walnut Lawn.) - - Walgreens - 2681 W. Republic Rd. - (Republic & Scenic)
Admission: Free
Turn in your unused or expired over-the-counter and prescription medication for safe disposal. Free and anonymous. We will not accept injectibles or syringes.
www.commpartnership.org
417-888-2020
Get Prepared EXPO
Event Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex - 3001 N. Grant (I44 exit 77) - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: $10.00 at the door, $8.00 coupon on the website.
Get Prepared EXPO, the largest and most comprehensive preparedness EXPO in the USA. - - With national talk show hosts: Vincent Finelli, Beth Ann, John Moore, Bill Federer and more. - - Teleseminars with James Wesley Rawles, Bob Chapman, and Julia Schopick. - - The Get Prepared EXPO is an educational experience centered on teaching survival for the whole family. Tornadoes, earthquakes, ice storms, and floods all cause disruptions in our daily lives. Even man made events can cause disruptions. We want you and your family to be safe. Attending the USAPrepares.com Get Prepared EXPO is the first step in preparing for natural and man made disasters. - - 100 Exhibitors and 50 seminars including: high yield gardening, wind and solar power, food storage, water filters, freeze dry food, preparedness equipment, radiation detection equipment, crisis medicine and natural healing, personal and home defense, guns and ammo. - - Please bring your family - Please tell your friends - Children under 12 free
www.GetPreparedEXPO.com
816-600-1485
Master Gardeners of Greene County Plant Sale
Event Time: 7:30 a.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Botanical Center - Nathanael Greene|Close Memorial Parks - 2400 S. Scenic - Springfield, MO 65807 -
Admission: call for details
http://www.parkboard.org
417 837-5711
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Southern Illiinois
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
14th Annual Gourd Festival
Event Time: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO
Admission: $5 for weekend pass. Free parking.
We're shaking it up for 2012...join us for a weekend of gourd art appreciation, fun for the kids, food and a great time!
DNA & NANO DAY
Event Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Discovery Center - 438 E. St. Louis Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: call for details
Spend the day investigating how scientist learn about things that too tiny to see with even the most powerful microscope! Explore a variety of activity stations designed to help learners of all ages understand DNA and Nano science a little better.
http://www.discoverycenter.org
417 862-9910 ext.713
C-Street Market Kickoff Celebration
Event Time: 8am-1pm
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Commercial Street Historic District
Admission: Free
“The Sweetest Little Market in Town” offers up fresh goods and handcrafted item and features local musicians from 10am to noon. At noon, C-Street Market vendors will be joined with live traditional music & dance, streetwide sidewalk sale, fun kids activities in the district's first annual Rhythm & Boom celebration of the coming of the railroad to Springfield on nearby tracks.
www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet
417 839-0119
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Southern Illinois -
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Event Time: Tue-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Remington's, 1655 W. Republic Road
Admission: Free
Children's books are 50 cents or less, adult and young adutl books and most audiovisual $1 or less, better books are $2 and up. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
Shrek the Musical
Event Time: 8pm Apr 27, 2pm and 8pm Apr 28
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Admission: $15 - $50
SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who, joined by a wisecracking donkey, goes on a life changing adventure. The show is part romance, part twisted fairy tale – and all irreverent fun for everyone!
www.HammonsHall.com
417.836.7678
First Annual Rhythm on the Rails
Event Time: Noon to 11pm
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 - Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Commercial Street Historic District
Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the gate
Traditional music, dance and festivities celebrate the coming of the Railroad to Springfield at Historic Commercial Street in 1870. An opening-day celebration for the seasonal C-Street Market and a districtwide open house will feature the artisans, eateries and friendly merchants that make Historic C-Street a favorite destination both for locals and guests to our area.
http://www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet
417 864-7015
Sunday
29
Apr
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Event Time: Tue-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
Dates: Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: Remington's, 1655 W. Republic Road
Admission: Free
Children's books are 50 cents or less, adult and young adutl books and most audiovisual $1 or less, better books are $2 and up. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
Missouri State Womens Softball
Event Time: 12:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: Killian Softball Field
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Indiana State
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Into The Woods
Event Time: varies
Dates: Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 E. Walnut Street - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
A childless baker and his wife swindle, steal from and lie to Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack. All this to break a witch's spell responsible for their childlessness. Everyone's wish is granted, but in Act 2, our fairy tale characters begin to feel the repercussions of their fulfilled wishes, realizing that what you want is often more than you bargained for. Featuring Kim Crosby!
http://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
417 869-3869
Missouri State Baseball
Event Time: 1:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: Hammons Field - 955 E. Trafficway - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details
Missouri State vs Southern Illinois
http://www.missouristate.edu
417-836-7678
Ozark Festival Orchestra Young Artists Concert
Event Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: Monett City Hall Auditorium, Fifth and Bond, Monett
Admission: $5 for adults, children high school age and under free of charge
Classical music concert featuring J.C. Bach's Sinfonia in D, and a suite for strings from "Abdelazar" by Purcell; plus finale to Haydn's Piano Concerto #2 with soloist Harry Kime, 12, of Rogersville, and opening movement to Piano Concerto #13 by Mozart with soloist Emily Campbell, 16, of Mt. Vernon. Reception for soloists follows concert.
417-626-8194