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Join the Prairie Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Jim Tallman, for their spring concert! Admission is free to the concert, however a donation is suggested. Follow the Prairie Wind Ensemble on Facebook and Instagram for more information!

Join us as we celebrate the powerful starts that spark life-changing journeys. Register for the Girls on the Run 5K Presented by Memorial Health and get ready to Celebrate Your Start alongside 400+ girls in our community! This celebratory, non-competitive event is the culminating experience of our 10-week program.

9:00 AM - Activities
10:00 AM - 5K Begins

On this special morning, you will be surrounded by girls who have discovered how to take brave steps, set goals, and believe in themselves. Whether you walk, skip, or roll, we want you to be part of the excitement, joy, and confidence-building!

Step into the spirit of the holidays with decor arranged by the Springfield Civic Garden Club. Enjoy the sparkle of art glass throughout the house. Tours run every 15 minutes; final departure at 6:30 PM. Post-tour cocoa and s'mores in the courtyard, with live music by Ben Bedford from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. (No live music December 26.) Courtyard closes at 7:45 PM. Registration available through Eventbrite but not required.

Each month, we invite our youngest visitors (0-5 years) and their caregivers to participate in Little Lincoln’s Fireside Tales. This early learning program focuses on reading stories and engaging children in activities and play around a fun theme that changes monthly.

Nothing beats curling up with a good book! Join the ALPLM’s Education Team on Tuesday, May 26 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library as we share stories and activities as we explore the wonderful world of books!

This program is free, but advance registration is required. Due to increased demand, we now offer two sessions of Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales. Just select the session you'd like to attend. If your first choice should happen to be "sold out," please select the other time.

Dr. Dolittle Day is a Free Admission Day at the Henson Robinson Zoo. The event is hosted by the Springfield Zoological Society and sponsored by Mel-o-Cream and Nessler Law, along with other local businesses. Come join us for a day of family fun and enjoy Live Stage Performances, A Scavenger Hunt, Teddy Bear ER Clinic, and more!

It’s been years in the making, and now it’s official; the 2026 HOT ROD Power Tour will cruise along legendary Route 66 as the world’s largest rolling automotive festival helps celebrate 100 years of America’s most famous roadway. The Power Tour runs June 8–12, 2026, starting in Illinois and ending in Oklahoma, following one of the most nostalgic and culturally important stretches of pavement in American history. Along with the 1,000 miles of driving and high-octane events, spectators can enjoy autocross and live entertainment. America’s largest traveling car show brings more than 6,000 cars and trucks of all years, makes, and models to this incredible event.

Area residents are invited to lace up their running or walking shoes for the smallest lives by participating in the Little Miracles 5K set for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at Springfield’s Washington Park.

The yearly event raises funds to enhance care, technology and family support services in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital. The NICU annually serves 850 premature or critically ill infants across an 80-mile radius and 45 counties as the only Level III NICU in the region.

“Our NICU babies and their families face some of life’s most uncertain moments,” said Mary Rogers, Program Manager-Children’s Miracle Network, HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital, HSHS St. John’s Foundation. “We are grateful for community support of Little Miracles 5K, which ensures we can continue to provide exceptional care and resources to our tiniest patients.”

Participants 18 and older can register for a 3K or 5K race for adults, with the same options for youth aged 9 through 17. All entrants who finish their race will receive a medal, while the first, second and third-place finishers for male and female entrants in both the 3K and 5K will receive awards.

Early registration ends May 18, after which entry fees increase. Register for the event at the following link: https://runsignup.com/miraclefunrun

For more information about HSHS St. John’s Foundation, visit https://www.st-johns.org/giving. To learn more about HSHS St. John’s Hospital, visit st-johns.org.