Whether you’re a local looking to explore new events or a visitor eager to experience the heart of the Ozarks, Springfield’s spring and summer calendar offers something for everyone. Many events are even free or cheap to attend. To see our full event calendar, click here.

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival

This April, head to the Springfield Botanical Gardens to fly a kite and break open a piñata at this spring festival. Bring a kite to fly on the great lawn or purchase a kite kit to build and decorate your own. Enjoy live cultural performances and browse a mini market featuring Japanese and Mexican snacks, candies, beverages and souvenirs.

When: April 5, 2025

Where: 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield

Springfield Cardinals Games

Springfield Cardinals Game

Springfield Cardinals games are a classic Springfield pastime. Game days can have fun themes to go along with them, adding another layer of immersive entertainment. On top of the themes, Friday games have fireworks to end the night, dazzling the summer night sky and viewers alike. Attend their season April-September in 2025. 

When: April–September, 2025

Where: 955 E. Trafficway St., Springfield

Artsfest

Artsfest Springfield Missouri

Artsfest, presented by Great Southern Bank and hosted by the Springfield Regional Arts Council, is one of the biggest outdoor art festivals in southwest Missouri. Known for featuring over 100 artists from all over the country, live entertainment, and delicious food, patrons make it a priority to come back year after year.

When: May 3–4, 2025

Where: Historic Walnut Street

Millsap Farm Pizza Nights

Millsap Farm Pizza Night Springfield, Missouri

If you love farm-to-table dishes, Millsap Farm located north of Springfield is serving up wood-fired pizzas every Thursday night from May-October. Their delicious wood-fired pizzas are cooked in their handmade New Mexico style horno wood-fired earthen oven at 800 degrees taking less than two minutes to cook. The pizzas are served buffet style where they offer four types of pizza every week; three pizzas topped with their seasonal produce, plus a cheese option. Grab some pizza slices, set up a picnic blanket and relax under the trees while listening to some live music. Tickets are $17 a person for all you can eat pizza. Kids 4-12 are $6.50 and children under 3 are free.

When: Thursdays May–October, 2025

Where: 6593 Emu Lane, Springfield 

Pickwick Street Fair

Pickwick Street Fair

Come and enjoy over 50 local artists, crafters, musicians, eateries and more benefiting the Rountree PTA and Rountree Corner at Pickwick Street Fair. The event will showcase local talented artisans and art demonstrations. Admission is free!

When: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., June 7, 2025

Where: Pickwick & Cherry Street

Ozarks Pridefest

Celebrate Pride Month in Springfield, MO with a parade, drag and musical performances, as well as an array of vendors set up on the downtown square! Daya Betty, a Season 14 performer on RuPaul’s Drag Race, will make an appearance. This event is free to attend!

When: June 14, 2025

Where: Park Central Square, Springfield

White Hart Renaissance Festival

Step back in time and experience the Renaissance come to life at the White Hart Renaissance Faire. Journey into a world of armored combat battles, captivating dance performances, majestic Birds of Prey displays, and live music from seven diverse musical groups. Discover unique treasures and one-of-a-kind handmade crafts from over 50 skilled artisans and vendors, offering everything from jewelry and clothing to swords and pottery. Tickets are $5–$10. Children 5 and under are free.

When: June 14–15, 21–22, 28–29, 2025

Where: 5651 State Hwy F, Hartville

Juneteenth Citywide Celebration

Join us in Springfield, Missouri, this year to commemorate Juneteenth with multiple citywide events. Unite and celebrate delicious cuisine, awe-inspiring live performances, vibrant concerts and our thriving black-owned businesses in Southwest Missouri.

When: June 2025

Where: Multiple Locations

19th Annual Ozark Balloon Glow

Ozark Balloon Glow

Photo courtesy of Ozark Balloon Glow

See the 19th Annual Ozark Balloon Glow at the Finley River Park in downtown Ozark. Several hot air balloons will inflate just after dark, providing a fantastic light display against the night sky. Balloons are tethered to the ground and do not take flight, so attendees can enjoy a 60 to 90-minute light show, pending weather and wind speeds. All attendees can see the very large and exquisite balloons close up, visit with the pilots and get in the basket to help keep the balloons inflated. This event is free to attend.

When: Dusk, June 20, 2025

Where: 891-961 N. Riverside Road, Ozark

Taste of SoMo

Taste of SoMo

Taste of SoMo is an outdoor food sampling event in the downtown square that showcases the diverse restaurant scene in Southwest Missouri. Patrons can vote for their favorite restaurants in several categories. Award winners will receive bragging rights and an award to display at their restaurant. Food samples will be complemented by tastes of the region’s beer, live music, market vendors and more.

When: June 21, 2025

Where: Park Central Square, Springfield

Free Movies at Jordan Valley Park

A great evening family activity happening this summer is the free, family-friendly movie screenings at Jordan Valley Park! Each movie will have themed concessions and crafts available, so all you have to worry about is bringing your own seating. Movies begin at dusk.

When: June–Aug., 2025

Where: 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield

Tent Theatre

Tent Theatre

Tent Theatre has been a Missouri State University tradition for over 60 years. See various shows and performances throughout the summer at the new John Goodman Amphitheater, all while snacking on concessions of locally made treats. The theater is open and accessible to everyone, so your whole group of friends or family can enjoy it. Upcoming shows include:

  • Serenade: Summer Nights of Swing & Song - June 12–14, 18–21, 2025

  • Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play - June 26–28, 30 –July 2, 2025

  • A Grand Night for Singing - July 9–12, 16–19, 2025

Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets

Southwest Missouri is home to several different farmers’ markets. Visit the markets below during the spring and summertime.

C-Street Market

  • Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

  • Thursdays 4–8 p.m.

Farmers Market of the Ozarks

  • Saturdays 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (Spring-Fall)

Greater Springfield Farmers’ Market 

  • Saturdays 8 a.m.–noon (year–round)

  • Tuesday & Thursday 8 a.m.–noon (April–Oct.)

Metro Eats

  • Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Ozarks Farmers Market

  • Thursdays 3–7 p.m. (May-September)

Ozark Empire Fair

Ozark Empire Fair 2024

For the event of the summer, head to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds for fair food, amusement rides, concerts and more for the 88th Annual Ozark Empire Fair. Adult general admission is $15, and children general admission (ages 6-11) is $5. 

When: July 24–Aug. 2, 2025

Where: 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield

Summer Nights at Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City Summer Nights

Summer ends with a party during Summer Nights at Silver Dollar City. Summer Nights features limited-time entertainment, rides into the night during extended ride hours and more!

When: July 12–Aug. 3, 2025

Where: 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson

Blue Room Comedy Club

Blue Room Comedy Club Ad

See national touring comedians perform on the Blue Room Comedy Club stage every Friday and Saturday night this summer. See a full performance schedule here.

Where: 420 W. College St., Springfield

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Springfield, Missouri

Head to downtown Springfield to celebrate the birthplace of Route 66 with live music, a Route 66 parade, a car show, history exhibits, and shopping and dining opportunities. This event is free for everyone to attend!

When: Aug. 7–9, 2025

Where: Downtown Springfield

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