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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival Sept. 8-10, 2017

Japanese Fall Festival Sept. 8-10, 2017

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 5- 10 p.m. $10 Adult / $3 children 12 yrs. & under SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. $15 Adult / $3 children 12 yrs. & under…

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Read more about the article Call to Artists and Vendors for 2017 Japanese Fall Festival!

Call to Artists and Vendors for 2017 Japanese Fall Festival!

Springfield Sister Cities Association announces “call for artists” for the 2017 Japanese Fall Festival to be held September 8,9,10 at Nathanael Greene / Close Park’s Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400…

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Read more about the article Japan Culture Night — June 2, 2017

Japan Culture Night — June 2, 2017

Japan Night is a cultural fair presented by students from Springfield’s Sister City in Isesaki, Japan.   It is free, family friendly, and open to the public.  There will be interactive games,…

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Read more about the article Japanese Exchange Students Present Free Concert — May 30, 5:30 p.m.

Japanese Exchange Students Present Free Concert — May 30, 5:30 p.m.

Nearly 100 Japanese high school exchange students visit Springfield in late May, early June, highlighting the Springfield Sister Cities Association's three-decade relationship with Isesaki, Gunman Prefecture, Japan.  As a part…

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Read more about the article Day Host Families needed for August 6, 2017
Isesaki student picnic

Day Host Families needed for August 6, 2017

Hello Everyone! Almost 200 Isesaki students are visiting Springfield in 2017 for leadership and English camps. Are you able to show them some Ozarks hospitality as a one-day host family?…

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Read more about the article Romance in the Garden — May 12-13, 2017

Romance in the Garden — May 12-13, 2017

Romance is in bloom at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at the Springfield Botanical Gardens! Make a date with your sweetie for Friday, May 12, 2017 or Saturday, May 13,…

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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 Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens April 1 with Extended Hours

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens April 1 with Extended Hours

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden its new season April 1 , 2017 with new extended hours. For the first time ever, the garden will be open daily, April 1-Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-…

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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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