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Read more about the article June Jam Session featuring Grupo Musical Canela and Enrique Ortiz

June Jam Session featuring Grupo Musical Canela and Enrique Ortiz

Friday, June 7 from 5:45pm-7:45pm at Shuffle 2550 S. Campbell Ave., Ste, 800, Springfield $20 cover at the door, cash or card Join us for a jam session with Grupo…

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Read more about the article Travel to Japan and experience culture through friendship and immersion

Travel to Japan and experience culture through friendship and immersion

Locations: Isesaki, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Miyajima Dates: Sunday, October 27-Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Accommodations: Home stays and business class hotels Cost: $3,800 (includes airfare, lodging, most meals, ground transportation…

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Read more about the article Free Gigs in the Garden concert series brings music to the Springfield Botanical Gardens

Free Gigs in the Garden concert series brings 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 May of 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Springfield’s sister cities at our Annual Celebration

Celebrate Springfield’s sister cities at our Annual Celebration

Join us on Saturday, May 4 at 6pm to celebrate Springfield's sister city relationships with Tlaquepaque, Mexico and Isesaki, Japan at The Davis House, 5780 S. Farm Road 141, Springfield,…

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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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2026 Events

Spring Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Grupo Canela Springfield Tour
June 11-15

30th annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Sept. 18-28

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

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 28, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

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

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
Through May 15
Botanical Center

Annual Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

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