Couple walking through The Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Exploring Galloway

Galloway is quiet on Sundays, typically, as church hours keep this stretch of Lone Pine Avenue untouched by traffic. It’s a simple delight to take time to wander from Sequiota Park down to the Galloway Creek Greenway, the first trail in Missouri to become a National Recreation Trail in 2003 by the…

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Free Things To Do In Springfield Missouri

Your trip to Springfield doesn't have to be expensive! There are plenty of free things to do around the city that cost nothing. If you're looking for something to do this afternoon, here are several free things to do around Springfield, Missouri. Sculpture Walk Known as the museum without walls…

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Where To See Christmas Lights Around The Ozarks

Looking for something to do in the evenings in December? Grab a cup of hot cocoa, hop in the car with the kids or your friends and check out these Christmas light displays around the Ozarks. Did we miss any? Email myohn@springfieldmo.org and we may add it to the list. Bass Pro Shops Winter…

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Unique Ways To See Fall Colors Around The Ozarks

If you love seeing the leaves change around the Ozarks, check out some of these more unique methods and adventures to see fall colors besides hiking. Wondering when the leaves are changing in the area? Check the Missouri Department of Conservation fall color updates. Kayaking/Canoeing The Ozarks…

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Attend These Juneteenth Events In Springfield, Missouri

Join us in Springfield, Missouri, this year to commemorate Juneteenth. Unite and celebrate delicious cuisine, awe-inspiring live performances, vibrant concerts and our thriving black-owned businesses in Southwest Missouri. For more information on events happening in Springfield, see our full events…

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See Springfield's Museum Without Walls

Stroll the streets of downtown Springfield, and you might notice something spectacular: a metal tree made of cooking pans, a delicate larger-than-life dandelion and a septet of colorfully painted steel humanoids. These are just three of 40-plus sculptures on display through Sculpture Walk…

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