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Read more about the article Memories and friendships made on recent trips to Tlaquepaque

Memories and friendships made on recent trips to Tlaquepaque

We led two trips to our sister city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico early this year. A citizen delegation traveled from Tuesday-Monday, January 30-February 5 and the Springfield Regional Arts Council partnered…

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Read more about the article Friends of the Garden trip to Tlaquepaque

Friends of the Garden trip to Tlaquepaque

February 5-12, 2018 $2,900 per person Please join us and Friends of the Garden (FOG) for a trip to our sister city in Tlaquepaque, Mexico! Enjoy accommodations at a beautiful boutique…

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Read more about the article Thank you for a great Taste 2017!

Thank you for a great Taste 2017!

The 2017 Taste of Tlaquepaque event was one of the best yet thanks to a great guest list and some amazing partnerships! The fundraiser was held on Friday, October 13…

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Mexican Delegation Visits Springfield

Thursday-Tuesday, October 12-17, 2017 We had a fabulous weekend promoting our mission of "peace through people" with our friends visiting Springfield from Tlaquepaque, Mexico! The seven delegates arrived at the…

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Tacos and Tunes

Monday, October 16 from 10:30am-Noon Central Bank and Central Trust Parking Lot 3333 S. National Ave. Join us for a free concert by the band visiting Springfield from our sister…

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Read more about the article Taste of Tlaquepaque

Taste of Tlaquepaque

"Dia de los Muertos" Day of the Dead Friday, October 13, 2017 at 6pm Oasis Convention Center Please join us and our friends from Tlaquepaque for a unique and respectful celebration…

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Read more about the article Peace Through People Pavilion dedication concert and sculpture unveiling Saturday, April 22, 2017

Peace Through People Pavilion dedication concert and sculpture unveiling Saturday, April 22, 2017

The Springfield Sister Cities Association and Friends of the Garden will dedicate the new Peace Through People Pavilion Saturday, April 22, immediately following the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival…

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Read more about the article Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival 2017

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival 2017

The Springfield Sister Cities Association and Friends of the Garden host the annual Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park,…

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Read more about the article Dedication of Peace Through People Pavilion on April 22, 2017

Dedication of Peace Through People Pavilion on April 22, 2017

The Springfield Sister Cities Association announces the April 22, 2017 dedication ceremony of the new Peace Through People Pavilion to welcome more cultural performances and events at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close…

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Read more about the article Peace Through People Pavilion Concert

Peace Through People Pavilion Concert

Saturday, October 15, 2016 Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Springfield, MO Friends of the Garden and the Springfield Sister Cities Association invite you…

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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

2026 Tlaquepaque Trip Informational Meetings
9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
5:30 p.m., Monday, June 16
Virtual – registration information on page

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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