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Read more about the article Call for volunteers for the 2018 Japanese Fall Festival

Call for volunteers for the 2018 Japanese Fall Festival

Volunteer Information 2018 Japanese Fall Festival Friday-Sunday, September 7-9 Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 2400 South Scenic Avenue, Springfield, MO  The Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture…

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Read more about the article The Creek Rocks to perform in Isesaki, Japan

The Creek Rocks to perform in Isesaki, Japan

The Creek Rocks, an Ozarks band consisting of area locals Mark Bilyeu and Cindy Woolf, are headed to Isesaki, Japan this August to represent Springfield. The Creek Rocks will headline…

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Read more about the article Day hosts needed for Isesaki, Japan students

Day hosts needed for Isesaki, Japan students

Sunday, August 5 from 8:30am-4:30pm Large groups of students from Isesaki, Japan visit Springfield each year. The students spend much of their time learning at Missouri State University, but the…

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Read more about the article Learn about Japanese culture from Isesaki students

Learn about Japanese culture from Isesaki students

Japan Night Friday, June 1, 2018 from 6:30pm-8pm Morris Center at 301 S. Jefferson Ave. (downtown at the corner of Jefferson and McDaniel) A large group of students from our…

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Read more about the article Enjoy the Sounds of Summer, a free concert series

Enjoy the Sounds of Summer, a free concert series

Central Bank and Central Trust presents Sounds of Summer, a free concert series to take place throughout the summer of 2018, at the Peace through People Pavilion located in the…

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Read more about the article Kite Festival endures weather for successful celebration of spring and culture

Kite Festival endures weather for successful celebration of spring and culture

The 2018 Cherry Blossom Kite and Pinata Festival was held "rain or shine" on Saturday, April 7. Low temperatures and forecasted precipitation for the early morning pushed the event inside…

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Read more about the article Travel to Isesaki and Tokyo

Travel to Isesaki and Tokyo

Monday-Monday, October 22-29, 2018 Cost: $2,400-$2,600 (dependent on airfare costs) Includes: Airfare, all lodging, most meals, admission to group events, ground transportation to group events Payments: First payment of $1,300…

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Read more about the article Hang out with Isesaki students for a day!

Hang out with Isesaki students for a day!

Saturday, June 2 from 8:30am-4:30pm Sunday, June 3 from 8:30am-4:30pm Sunday, August 5 from 8:30am-4:30pm Large groups of high school students from Isesaki, Japan visit Springfield each year. The students…

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Read more about the article Celebrate spring at our Kite and Pinata Festival on April 7

Celebrate spring at our Kite and Pinata Festival on April 7

Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 11am-3pm Springfield Botanical Gardens (2400 South Scenic Avenue) Rain or shine! Due to the weather forecast, all activities will take place inside or around the…

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Read more about the article Jan Fisk receives prestigious ATHENA Award

Jan Fisk receives prestigious ATHENA Award

Our Board member, Councilwoman Jan Fisk, was honored on March 8 with the ATHENA Award presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The award is named after the Greek…

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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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