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Meet New Board President Tim Robbins

Hello, ¡Hola!, Kon'nichiwa: As the new president of Springfield Sister Cities Association, I want to take a minute to share why this is such a special organization. Being an educator…

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Read more about the article Celebrate the spirit of Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque featuring mariachi band, Viva Xalisco

Celebrate the spirit of Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque featuring mariachi band, Viva Xalisco

Springfield Sister Cities Association is pleased to announce the return of Taste of Tlaquepaque on Friday, October 18, at 7 p.m. at Drury University’s Clara Thompson Hall. The concert celebrates…

Continue ReadingCelebrate the spirit of Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque featuring mariachi band, Viva Xalisco
Read more about the article Enjoy local talent and scenic nature at Gigs in the Garden this October

Enjoy local talent and scenic nature at Gigs in the Garden this October

Hatch Foundation and Springfield Sister Cities Association present Gigs in the Garden, an outdoor concert series at 2 p.m. on Sundays in October 2024. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and…

Continue ReadingEnjoy local talent and scenic nature at Gigs in the Garden this October
Read more about the article Tokyo’s acrobatic Kendama duo performs at Springfield’s 28th Japanese Fall Festival

Tokyo’s acrobatic Kendama duo performs at Springfield’s 28th Japanese Fall Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board proudly present the 28th Japanese Fall Festival, happening Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, 2024, at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the…

Continue ReadingTokyo’s acrobatic Kendama duo performs at Springfield’s 28th Japanese Fall Festival
Read more about the article Gigs in the Garden: vibrant outdoor concert series returns to the Springfield Botanical Gardens in May

Gigs in the Garden: vibrant outdoor concert series returns to the Springfield Botanical Gardens in May

Hatch Foundation and Springfield Sister Cities Association present Gigs in the Garden, an outdoor concert series at 2 p.m. on Sundays, May 5, 12 and 19, 2024. Bring your lawn chairs…

Continue ReadingGigs in the Garden: vibrant outdoor concert series returns to the Springfield Botanical Gardens in May
Read more about the article Experience Japanese and Mexican culture at the 2024 Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Experience Japanese and Mexican culture at the 2024 Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association hosts the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival presented by the Musgrave Foundation on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical…

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Read more about the article Sister Cities celebrates 20 years of friendship with Tlaquepaque, Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque

Sister Cities celebrates 20 years of friendship with Tlaquepaque, Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque

Springfield Sister Cities Association invites the public to join them for a festive celebration of their 20-year sister city relationship with Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. The event, called Taste of Tlaquepaque:…

Continue ReadingSister Cities celebrates 20 years of friendship with Tlaquepaque, Mexico at Taste of Tlaquepaque
Read more about the article Enjoy live music and nature at Gigs in the Garden this October

Enjoy live music and nature at Gigs in the Garden this October

Hatch Foundation and Springfield Sister Cities Association present Gigs in the Garden, an outdoor concert series at 2 p.m. on Sundays in October 2023. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and…

Continue ReadingEnjoy live music and nature at Gigs in the Garden this October
Read more about the article Springfield Sister Cities and Moxie Cinema partner on Roma film screening to promote “Peace Through People”
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Springfield Sister Cities and Moxie Cinema partner on Roma film screening to promote “Peace Through People”

Springfield Sister Cities Association is excited to announce its partnership with Moxie Cinema to screen Mexican and Japanese films as another way to promote “Peace Through People.” The first screening…

Continue ReadingSpringfield Sister Cities and Moxie Cinema partner on Roma film screening to promote “Peace Through People”
Read more about the article Sumo wrestlers battle it out at the Sister Cities Japanese Fall Festival

Sumo wrestlers battle it out at the Sister Cities Japanese Fall Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association, in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, proudly presents the 27th Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday, September 8-10, 2023, in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll…

Continue ReadingSumo wrestlers battle it out at the Sister Cities Japanese Fall Festival
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2026 Events

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 28, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival
Saturday April 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Spring Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

30th annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
TBD

Fall Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 16

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Saturday, Oct. 31

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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