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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 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 Celebrate culture at the 2023 Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Celebrate culture at the 2023 Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association hosts the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.,…

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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 Welcome culture and the spring season with kites and piñatas

Welcome culture and the spring season with kites and piñatas

UPDATE: Kite and Piñata Festival Cancelled Springfield Sister Cities Association invites you to welcome culture and the spring season at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April…

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Read more about the article Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.,…

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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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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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