Events

Watch as skilled divers feed the fish in the freshwater aquarium at Bass Pro Shops (r) Outdoor World (r) in Springfield.

Come visit Route 66 where it was born!

90-minute summer science program centered around Missouri Minerals. Students sluice for samples, then identify and classify their finds. Available daily 6/1 thru 8/31 at 10 AM & Noon. Includes riding cave tour and Outdoor Classroom experience.

Enjoy unique shows and visiting cartoon stars. See Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience, discover Wacky Science with Professor David Willey, and witness a Champion Cloggers' performance. Meet and greets with cartoon superstars including Dora & Diego as well as Scooby Doo & Shaggy.

110 in The Shade

June 12-15, 17-22

Musical
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics by Tom Jones
Book by N. Richard Nash
Based on the The Rainmaker, a 1954 play by N. Richard Nash
It's the Fourth of July, 1936, and the town of Three Point, Texas, is in the midst of a blistering heat wave and drought. H.C. Curry is a rancher who's desperate for rain. He's equally desperate to find a good husband for his daughter, Lizzie, whose sharp wit and blunt honesty intimidate most men. H.C. sets his matchmaking sights on File, the local sheriff. While File and Lizzie both thirst for love, they're also wary and defensive. Suddenly, a handsome stranger blows into town. Bill Starbuck, aka Tornado Johnson, is a charismatic conman who claims to be a "rainmaker" - for a price. Lizzie's father agrees to pay Starbuck $100 to make it rain within 24 hours. Lizzie sees through Starbuck's scam, but finds herself drawn to him. That evening brings soul-searching, revelations and the first flickers of love, as the two discuss their hopes and dreams. Meanwhile, Sheriff File is searching for Starbuck to arrest him. Seeing Starbuck with Lizzie, File realizes that he, too, is in love with her. The atmosphere is charged as stormclouds build over this Three Point love triangle!

"Jurassic Park," rated PG-13.

Enjoy the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals as they face off against the Arkansas Travelers.

Relax, visit with friends, and paint an awesome piece of pottery at our Crazy Ladies' Night. Crazy Ladies' Night is one Thursday per month from 5-8pm. This event is for adults only (18 & up). Make your reservation, bring your friends and whatever you want to drink and eat. Treat yourself to a relaxing night and save A LOT! No studio fee is charged on this night from 5-8pm. That means that you only pay for the price of your pottery! We have open seating, so you can choose your table & the attendees you would like to paint with the night of the event. You can register up to 6 people.

This event fills up, so as a courtesy to others wanting to attend, please only register once you are sure you can attend!

All About Blackberries and Raspberries.

The adult gardening classes are taught by trained horticulturist from the University of Missouri Extension Office. Each class consists of a presentation, followed by a question and answer period. These classes are designed as a tool to help your gardening season be a successful one.

Members of Master Gardeners of Greene County provide horticultural information and training to home gardeners based on proven research specific to the local climate, soils and plants. Have home garden questions? Call, email, or visit the Master Gardener Hotline at 2400 S. Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, mg.greenecounty@gmail.com or 417-881-8909.

Money isn't just about dollars and cents. The ancient Aztecs used chocolate for money, and Yap Islanders used 500 lb stones! So what is money and how does it work? Now families, adults, and children can explore the history, science, math and economics behind money in Moneyville. A traveling exhibit from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. This highly interactive traveling exhibit uses the familiar and fascinating subject of money to build math skills and promote economic literacy in a fun environment.
Budgets, spending, saving all these money topics should be discussed with your children and family. Liberty Bank will be here Friday, June 21st 10am-4pm to share advice and ideas on the Money topic.
This exhibit is included in Discovery Center General Admission.
Locally sponsored by: MOST 529 and Ozarks Coin Club

Based on the movie Legally Blonde. Elle Woods, a perennially perky California co-ed whose “signature color” is pink, is dumped by her boyfriend who wants someone more “serious.” Elle packs up her little chihuahua and follows her ex to Harvard Law School where, after some setbacks, she triumphs, successfully defending a fitness guru in a murder trial. And along the way our heroine proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Described as riotous and raucous affairs, Babaloo’s concerts involve singing and stomping, dancing and shouting, bubble busting and bucket beating. Join us for a fast-paced, high energy show by a performer who has wowed hundreds of Library families!

Described as riotous and raucous affairs, Babaloo’s concerts involve singing and stomping, dancing and shouting, bubble busting and bucket beating. Join us for a fast-paced, high energy show by a performer who has wowed hundreds of Library families!

Watercolor U.S.A. is a nationally known, annual juried exhibition recognizing aqueous media painting. Featuring some of the country's best known artists and jurors, the event is open to artists from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Hundreds of entries are received annually and judged for a variety of prizes and possible purchase by the museum or its patrons. Since 1962, this event has attracted thousands of visitors to view the work of exhibitors.

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in for games, crafts and special events.