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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 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 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 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 Gigs in the Garden brings local musicians for free concerts in the park

Gigs in the Garden brings local musicians for free concerts in the park

Hatch Foundation and Springfield Sister Cities Association present Gigs in the Garden, an outdoor concert series at 2 p.m. on Sundays, May 7, 14 and 21, 2023. Bring your lawn…

Continue ReadingGigs in the Garden brings local musicians for free concerts in the park

2026 Events

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

Grupo Canela Springfield Tour
June 11-15

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

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Sept. 18-28

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

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

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

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
Through May 15
Botanical Center

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

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