Couple walking through The Springfield Conservation Nature Center

30+ Winter Date Ideas In Springfield Missouri

While winter may be a slow time in the Ozarks, there are dozens of activities out there to make date night exciting! Change up date night with these cozy and winter-themed activities around the Ozarks. Create a sign or DIY project at AR Workshop. Go ice skating at Brightspeed Ice Park. Try boozy…

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New Year's Eve Parties & Events To Attend This Year

Ring in 2025 with friends at these New Year’s Eve celebrations. Did we miss one? Email myohn@springfieldmo.org and we may add your suggestion to the list. New Year’s Party at Pythian Castle End the year in style with this exclusive Gatsby-themed party at Pythian Castle! Start the evening…

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Holiday Pop-Up Bars To Visit Around Springfield, Missouri

From cozy winter wonderlands to lively, themed experiences, these holiday pop-up spots offer handcrafted drinks, seasonal bites and unforgettable atmospheres. Did we miss one? Email myohn@springfieldmo.org and we may add it to the list. J. Ho Ho B. Don’t miss this festive holiday pop-up at J.O.B…

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Tea Shops To Try Around Springfield

Served hot or cold, tea is appropriate for any occasion and in Springfield, you can consume your share thanks to quaint and delightful tea rooms offering the popular beverage. Ms. Gilmore's Gilmore’s on Historic C-Street has a menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche and crepes, many bearing names…

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Discover These 30+ Museums In Springfield, Missouri

Whether your interests are in local history or events of the past that shaped our nation, historical sites and museums in the area will provide education and entertainment for hours. Some are well known while others are quirky and off the beaten path, and they all are worth exploring. Many are free…

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Eat Around The Globe In Springfield, Missouri

Springfield has become a great melting pot when it comes to cuisine from all over the globe. Take a trip around the world at area restaurants and food trucks that cook up delicious international dishes right here in the Ozarks. Asian Cuisine Cashew Chicken at Leong's Asian Diner For American-style…

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Six facts to know about Springfield’s Shrine Mosque

The Shrine Mosque has been an Ozarks landmark since 1923. That year, work was complete on the towering downtown Springfield structure, which was — and is — home for the Abou Ben Adhem Shriners. Despite its name, the mosque has no religious affiliation, but was built as part of a national movement…

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