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Trivia Nights in Springfield, MO

January 17, 2024

Gather your smartest friends and put your knowledge to the test at one of these trivia nights in downtown Springfield, Missouri!   Trivia Night in the Corner Pocket Join Show Me Trivia every Monday for five rounds of fun-filled trivia in the Corner Pocket inside Billiards of Springfield! You can also enjoy 25% off drinks… Read More


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New Year’s Resolutions in Downtown Springfield

January 03, 2024

A new year always brings new goals, new hopes and — of course — new years resolutions. Whether you already have your plans set or you’re still searching for the new you — Downtown Springfield is here to help.   ✅ Try new foods! Downtown Springfield is full of delicious diversity for your palate. If… Read More


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Halloween in Springfield Missouri

October 26, 2023

Downtown Springfield is the place for horror enthusiasts and Scaredy Cats alike this Halloween. Not sure what party or event is best for you? We’ve got you covered. This is the Halloween event for you if… Your kids are the MVP(s) of Trick-or-Treating Track-or-Treat at Hammons Field is a free night of trick-or-treating around the… Read More


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With fall comes leaf-raking season. Here’s what to do with all the leaves in your yard.

October 12, 2023

Story brought to you from Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District Fall is finally here: I can tell because everyone’s allergies are acting up. There’s pumpkin spice occupying every supermarket’s shelves. And soon my yard will be waist-deep in dead leaves. Americans call it “fall” because of the breathtaking sights we see every autumn… Read More


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ASCEND: Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Diversity Grants, Round 3

October 12, 2023

U.S. Bank, in partnership with the Downtown Springfield Association (DSA), has opened applications for a third round of ASCEND – Advancing Springfield, Missouri’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking & Diversity small business grants. Current and planned Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses in center city Springfield are eligible for one of the five… Read More


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Mark Juneteenth in Downtown Springfield

June 13, 2023

In January 1863, the Thirteenth Amendment legally freed the enslaved in Confederate states. However, this freedom was not implemented immediately as the speed of information was slow. It would take nearly two and a half years before Union troops would arrive in Galveston Bay, Texas (the westernmost confederate state) and announce that the enslaved black people… Read More


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Downtown Glass Recycling Program diverts 5 million bottles from landfill

April 21, 2023

Since its inception in 2008, the Downtown Glass Recycling Program recycled more than five million glass bottles. Thanks to a grant from Ozark Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District (OHRD), the Downtown Springfield Association has been faithfully collecting glass bottles from businesses across Downtown, C-Street and the Pickwick area, diverting them from the local landfill…. Read More


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OHRD and Product Stewardship Council collaboration makes it easier for Missouri residents to safely dispose of pharmaceuticals

February 22, 2023

Story brought to you from Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District From antibiotics to Xanax, Americans rely on a lot of prescriptions. Researchers say nearly  70% of the country’s population is on at least one prescription, which means asking ourselves questions about the impacts of these medications’ end-of-life is becoming more and more necessary…. Read More


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Tips for watching the Big Game this Sunday

February 09, 2023

Whether you’re cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles, Rihanna or the person bringing the buffalo chicken dip this Sunday, Downtown Springfield has everything you need to have the most super of bowls! Where to Watch Who wants to clean up their house after a big party? Take it easy, come Downtown for… Read More


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New History Museum exhibit highlights Springfield’s Black Educators

January 25, 2023

The History Museum on the Square will open their newest exhibit, Community Cornerstones: Springfield’s Black Educators on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. This exhibit showcases the rich history of Black American education in Springfield through the lens of the educators who were the cornerstones of the Black community. Experience the enlightening story of Springfield’s Black educational… Read More