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Read more about the article Valentine’s Romance in the Garden welcomes third wheels

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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Read more about the article Mingle with millions of monarchs in Mexico

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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Read more about the article Taste of Tlaquepaque brings Mexican talent to Springfield to promote peace between cultures

Taste of Tlaquepaque brings Mexican talent to Springfield to promote peace between cultures

Springfield Sister Cities Association proudly presents Taste of Tlaquepaque: Viva Jalisco on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 7-10 p.m. at historic Firehouse No. 2, 101 E. Commercial St., Springfield, Mo.…

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Read more about the article Volunteer at the Japanese Fall Festival

Volunteer at the Japanese Fall Festival

The 24th annual Japanese Fall Festival takes place Friday-Sunday, September 6-8 at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. The festival…

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Read more about the article Host a Japanese Fall Festival delegate

Host a Japanese Fall Festival delegate

The Japanese Fall Festival brings Japanese artists and performers to Springfield to share their culture with the community. We are looking for hospitable Springfieldians like you to host them during…

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Read more about the article Learn from Japanese middle schoolers at the Isesaki Summer Festival

Learn from Japanese middle schoolers at the Isesaki Summer Festival

Friday, August 9 from 6:30pm-8pm Missouri State University's Plaster Student Union 1110 E. Madison St., Springfield, Mo. Middle school students from our sister city of Isesaki, Japan visit Springfield each…

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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

Isesaki Global Leadership Academy
May
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

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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