things to do in Springfield MO

Two hikers standing at the edge of a misty lake on a winter morning, a classic winter hike in the Ozarks

Winter Hikes in the Ozarks Worth Bundling Up For

November 6, 2026

Wing samples at Wingapalooza in Springfield

Wingapalooza | Springfield Expo Center

October 31, 2026

Christian worship concert at Great Southern Bank Arena

MercyMe with Jeremy Camp | Great Southern Bank Arena

October 31, 2026

Nutcracker ballet snow scene on stage

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet | Gillioz Theatre

October 31, 2026

Audience laughing at a comedy show

Matt Mathews Comedy | Hammons Hall

October 31, 2026

Christmas tree lighting crowd on a downtown square

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show | Park Central Square

October 31, 2026

Historic Gillioz Theatre marquee in downtown Springfield

Christmas Vacation | Gillioz Theatre

October 31, 2026

Holiday vendor booth at the Black Friday Christmas Market

Black Friday Christmas Market | Springfield Expo Center

October 31, 2026

First Friday Art Walk in downtown Springfield

First Friday Art Walk | Downtown Springfield

October 31, 2026

Gillioz 100: The Centennial Celebration

October 1, 2026