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Read more about the article Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.,…

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Read more about the article Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens for Valentine’s Day events

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens for Valentine’s Day events

Friday Weather Update: 02/15/19 at 12:50pm The event will proceed as scheduled; Parks staff is keeping roadways, pathways and parking lots pertinent to the event treated and cleared. Join us…

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Read more about the article Wishing you peace this holiday season

Wishing you peace this holiday season

From all of us at Springfield Sister Cities, may you enjoy peace and understanding this holiday season.

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Read more about the article SOLD OUT | Taste of Tlaquepaque: A Night at the Cantina

SOLD OUT | Taste of Tlaquepaque: A Night at the Cantina

One of our most popular annual events, Taste of Tlaquepaque, sold out in July this year. We are extremely grateful to our valued sponsors and loyal volunteers who made it…

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Read more about the article SOLD OUT | Experience Mexico and monarchs with Friends of the Garden

SOLD OUT | Experience Mexico and monarchs with Friends of the Garden

Citizens Trip to Tlaquepaque and Central Mexico Sunday-Sunday, February 3-10, 2019 Total Cost: $2,900 (includes lodging, airfare, group activities, and most meals) Join us and Friends of the Garden (FOG) for…

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Read more about the article Special performance by Seiran Chiba, Japanese calligrapher

Special performance by Seiran Chiba, Japanese calligrapher

Thursday, September 27 at 5:30pm ideaXfactory's outdoor stage 351 North Boonville Avenue World-renowned Japanese calligrapher and artist Seiran Chiba is in Springfield for a special performance of shodo (Japanese calligraphy)…

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Read more about the article Free Sounds of Autumn concert series brings music to the Springfield Botanical Gardens

Free Sounds of Autumn concert series brings music to the Springfield Botanical Gardens

Central Bank and Central Trust presents Sounds of Autumn, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in October 2018 at the Peace through People Pavilion located within the…

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Read more about the article Isesaki, Japan delegate catches break during busy schedule for Japanese Fall Festival

Isesaki, Japan delegate catches break during busy schedule for Japanese Fall Festival

Every year, Isesaki, Japan sends delegates to participate in Springfield's Japanese Fall Festival. These delegates have a very busy schedule between appearing at Springfield Public Schools and the festival. They're…

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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival proceeds as scheduled on Saturday

Japanese Fall Festival proceeds as scheduled on Saturday

We are pleased to open the Japanese Fall Festival as scheduled at 11am on Saturday, September 8.    Japanese Fall Festival SCHEDULE | PERFORMERS | ACTIVITIES | VOLUNTEER | PROGRAM  …

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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival called off Friday evening due to weather

Japanese Fall Festival called off Friday evening due to weather

The Japanese Fall Festival was called off due to heavy rain on Friday evening. Weather permitting, the festival will re-open on Saturday, September 8 at 11am.  Japanese Fall Festival SCHEDULE…

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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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