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Read more about the article Kite and Pinata Festival Cancelled

Kite and Pinata Festival Cancelled

Springfield Sister Cities Association cancelled the Cherry Blossom Kite and Pinata Festival scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. Sister…

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Read more about the article Kite Festival endures weather for successful celebration of spring and culture

Kite Festival endures weather for successful celebration of spring and culture

The 2018 Cherry Blossom Kite and Pinata Festival was held "rain or shine" on Saturday, April 7. Low temperatures and forecasted precipitation for the early morning pushed the event inside…

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Read more about the article Celebrate spring at our Kite and Pinata Festival on April 7

Celebrate spring at our Kite and Pinata Festival on April 7

Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 11am-3pm Springfield Botanical Gardens (2400 South Scenic Avenue) Rain or shine! Due to the weather forecast, all activities will take place inside or around the…

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Read more about the article Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival 2017

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival 2017

The Springfield Sister Cities Association and Friends of the Garden host the annual Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park,…

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Read more about the article Kite and Piñata Festival on April 2, 2016

Kite and Piñata Festival on April 2, 2016

  It's almost time for the annual Sister Cities' Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 2nd, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.,…

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Read more about the article 2015 Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival

2015 Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival

Come fly a kite at Sister Cities' Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic…

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Read more about the article Update and Thank You: Cherry Blossom Kite Festival 2014

Update and Thank You: Cherry Blossom Kite Festival 2014

Thanks to all who volunteered for our Cherry Blossom Kite Festival. It was a beautiful spring day, a bit cool in the morning but the sun shined, and it turned…

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Kites!

Cherry Blossom Kite Festival 2014

This year's annual Cherry Blossom Kite Festival will be Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park...

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Kites!

April 6th – Cherry Blossom Kite Festival 2012

The Kite Festival is coming soon -- mark your calendars for April 6, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Join us for a day full of free activities for…

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Kids can build their own Kites at the Festival!

Bring the whole family out to the 8th Annual Cherry Blossom Kite Festival Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.…

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2025 Events

2025 Japan Trip Informational Meetings
10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Tue., April 1, 10am-7pm

Kite and Pinata Festival
Sat., Apr. 5, 11am-5pm
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Gigs in the Garden
First Three Sundays in May at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sun., May 18, 11:30am-2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Isesaki Global Leadership Academy
May
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

Isesaki Culture Exchange
August
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

29th Japanese Fall Festival
Fri., Sept. 5-Sun., Sept. 7
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Thu., Sept. 18-Mon., Sept. 29

Gigs in the Garden
Sundays in October at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 10
Oasis Hotel and Convention Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Fri., Oct. 31, 10am-6pm

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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