COVID-19 messages of hope and friendship
Sharing COVID-19 messages of hope and friendship between Springfield's sister cities of Isesaki, Japan and Tlaquepaque, Mexico.
Virtual friends needed for MSU international students
Missouri State University is home away from home for a large number of international students. Many are understandably frightened being away from their families during these unprecedented times. MSU's International…
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…
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…
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…
Mingle with millions of monarchs in Mexico
Tlaquepaque and Central Mexico Tues., Feb. 4-Mon., Feb. 10, 2020 Total Cost: $2,900 (includes lodging, airfare, group activities, and most meals) Join us and Friends of the Garden for a…
Giving Tuesday Continues: Travel Scholarship Fund
#PEACETHROUGHPEOPLE Springfield Sister Cities Association promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation — one individual, one community at a time. Sister Cities helps the Springfield community play an essential…
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…
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…
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…