Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival
The Kite and Piñata Festival is a free event for all ages that highlights Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan and Tlaquepaque, Mexico.
2026 Kite and Piñata Festival
Celebrate culture and welcome spring at the Botanical Gardens!
Saturday, April 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center and Springfield Botanical Gardens
2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO
Activities
Bring a kite to fly on Saturday or another day on the great lawn or purchase a $5 kite kit (cash or card) to build and decorate your own at the event. Piñatas will be available for whacking and kids can make their own mini piñata poppers.
Enjoy live cultural performances and browse a mini-market featuring Japanese and Mexican snacks, candies, beverages and souvenirs.
Attractions
Take advantage of free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and view the historic Gray-Campbell Farmstead between the hours of 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Performance Schedule
The following groups will perform throughout the day.
| 11:20am-11:40am | Springfield Cosplay |
| 11:45am-12:45pm | Grupo Latinoamericano |
| 1-2pm | Paco Padilla with Lancaster Station |
| 2:10-2:55pm | Kizuna Friendship Group |
| 3-3:15pm | Pearlescence Idols |
| 3:15-4pm | Tatsumaki |
| 4-5pm | Fresia and Habana Show |
Food and Beverages
Springfield-Greene County Park Board Concessions
Retail Vendors
Visit the booths of a wide range of vendors offering Asian- and Mexican-inspired items among their wares. You’ll find old favorites and first-time participants among the variety of products.
Sponsors
2026 Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Information Booths
Learn more about community programs and services at these booths.
SPARC – School-Parks program
Springfield Sister Cities Association
Volunteers
The SSCA depends on volunteers to successfully host community events.
2026 VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Pet Policy
Pets are welcome outdoors, but should be comfortable and well-behaved in large crowds. Only service animals are allowed inside the Botanical Center. Standard park rules apply.
Location and Parking
Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo.
Park Board staff will be on site to direct traffic and parking as needed. Please alert them of any mobility concerns and they will park you as close to the festival as possible. In order to accommodate traffic flow, entry and exit for the event will be right-turn only.
Please be aware that Scenic Avenue is closed north of Sunshine Street.
Partners
