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Read more about the article COVID-19 messages of hope and friendship

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.

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Read more about the article Virtual friends needed for MSU international students

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…

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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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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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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…

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Read more about the article Giving Tuesday Continues: Travel Scholarship Fund

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…

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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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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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