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Read more about the article Visiting Tlaquepaque Musicians and Artist featured at idea-X-fest on Oct. 9

Visiting Tlaquepaque Musicians and Artist featured at idea-X-fest on Oct. 9

Four musicians and a ceramic artist from our sister city Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico will be featured at a multicultural music, art and ideas festival at the ideaXfactory, 351 N. Boonville Ave. on Friday, October…

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Read more about the article ArtsFiesta! moves to Butterfly Festival on July 12, 2014

ArtsFiesta! moves to Butterfly Festival on July 12, 2014

We are having our own “Sister Cities Fiesta” in conjunction with the Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 12th. There will be a day full of activities hosted by Friends of…

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Read more about the article Tlaquepaque, Mexico artists will exhibit at Artsfest on May 4-5

Tlaquepaque, Mexico artists will exhibit at Artsfest on May 4-5

Along with the Mariachi musicians that will be visiting Springfield for ArtsFiesta! May 3rd weekend, Tlaquepaque will be sending visual artists to participate in Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street, the…

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Read more about the article Free Music and Dance Workshops Taught by Tlaquepaque Artists

Free Music and Dance Workshops Taught by Tlaquepaque Artists

As part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the relationship between Springfield and Tlaquepaque, SSCA will host free educational events to learn about Mexican culture. In the week leading up…

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Read more about the article Visit Mexico with Sister Cities

Visit Mexico with Sister Cities

Join the Sister Cities trip to Tlaquepaque in Jalisco, Mexico, June 26 - July 2, 2013 MEXICO’S NATIONAL CERAMIC COMPETITION Only in Tlaquepaque will you experience such a large exhibition…

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Read more about the article Welcome Mariachis for performances at Schools, Arts Fiesta! and Artsfest!

Welcome Mariachis for performances at Schools, Arts Fiesta! and Artsfest!

Mariachi Viva Xalisco and special guest Sheila Rios arrived from Springfield’s Sister City, Tlaquepaque, Mexico last evening. They were welcomed at a friendly hometown reception where they met their volunteer…

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Read more about the article Mariachis have a full Springfield Concert Schedule

Mariachis have a full Springfield Concert Schedule

When the mariachis come to town for ArtsFiesta!, they have a full schedule of concerts lined up. ArtsFiesta! Friday, May 4, 2012 6-9 p.m. in Founders Park Jefferson at Water…

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Read more about the article Jugando Limpio (Playing Fair) by Paco Padilla

Jugando Limpio (Playing Fair) by Paco Padilla

Video by the City of Springfield featuring Tlaquepaque folk singer Paco Padilla and his band as they perform a special song about bullying with help from Springfield, Missouri school children.…

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Read more about the article Luna Sureste and Paco Padilla’s Bands visit Springfield Public Schools and Universities

Luna Sureste and Paco Padilla’s Bands visit Springfield Public Schools and Universities

Two bands from Tlaquepaque arrived this week to perform at the Botanical Center 1st anniversary concert on October 15. Friday before the concert, they also traveled to schools and universities…

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Read more about the article Botanical Center Garden Party & Concert scheduled for Oct. 14-16

Botanical Center Garden Party & Concert scheduled for Oct. 14-16

The 1st anniversary of the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center will be celebrated the weekend of October 14-16, 2011 featuring these great events: Botanical Center Garden Party and Concert - enjoy…

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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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