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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival cancelled; Sister Cities presents scaled-back Japanese Fall Mini Series

Japanese Fall Festival cancelled; Sister Cities presents scaled-back Japanese Fall Mini Series

Springfield Sister Cities Association’s annual Japanese Fall Festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the area, drawing thousands each year to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden for three days…

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Read more about the article Virtual Hope Concert with Manuel Orozco

Virtual Hope Concert with Manuel Orozco

Friday, May 15 at 9pm via YouTube, or Facebook Cost: free (suggested $10 donation via PayPal) Our good friend Manuel Orozco, a talented musician from Tlaquepaque, is hosting a live,…

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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 Valentine’s Romance in the Garden welcomes third wheels

Valentine’s Romance in the Garden welcomes third wheels

Friends of the Garden presents a Valentine’s Day-themed Romance in the Garden event on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden…

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Read more about the article Gardens Aglow cancelled Sat., Dec. 28

Gardens Aglow cancelled Sat., Dec. 28

Gardens Aglow is cancelled Sat., Dec. 28 due to inclement weather. Thank you for a great season! Bring the whole family to walk Gardens Aglow, a botanical-themed light festival in…

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Read more about the article Friends of the Garden and the Farmers Market of the Ozarks team up to provide unique Romance in the Garden events

Friends of the Garden and the Farmers Market of the Ozarks team up to provide unique Romance in the Garden events

Friends of the Garden is pleased partner with Farmers Market of the Ozarks for two nights of Romance in the Garden: A Taste of Market Marry-ment. The event takes place…

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Read more about the article Free Gigs in the Garden concert series brings international and local music to the Springfield Botanical Gardens

Free Gigs in the Garden concert series brings international and local music to the Springfield Botanical Gardens

Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within…

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Read more about the article Taste of Tlaquepaque brings Mexican talent to Springfield to promote peace between cultures

Taste of Tlaquepaque brings Mexican talent to Springfield to promote peace between cultures

Springfield Sister Cities Association proudly presents Taste of Tlaquepaque: Viva Jalisco on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 7-10 p.m. at historic Firehouse No. 2, 101 E. Commercial St., Springfield, Mo.…

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Read more about the article Volunteer at the Japanese Fall Festival

Volunteer at the Japanese Fall Festival

The 24th annual Japanese Fall Festival takes place Friday-Sunday, September 6-8 at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. The 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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