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This Week in Springfield, Missouri

Find the best things to do this weekend in Springfield and around southwest Missouri.

by Katie Pollock Estes

Oct 03 2024 at 8 a.m.

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Photo courtesy ShutterstockHead to The Workshop at Finley Farms for an evening learning about the stars above on Friday, October 4.

October 3–10

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October 4–5: Springfield Jazz Festival

Park Central Square Area

For the 13th year, this event features local and regional jazz artists on two downtown Springfield stages—including headliner Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

October 5: I Got Rhythm

Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Hear the Springfield Symphony Orchestra join forces with Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen in a stunning performance that includes traditional Thai instruments. Also on the agenda: Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.

October 8: Dear Evan Hansen

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

See this beloved Tony Award–winning Broadway musical right here at home as it hits the stage at Hammons Hall. It tells the story of the interconnected lives we all live with social media as our backdrop.

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This Week

October 4: Navigating the Night Sky

The Workshop at Finley Farms

Cross your fingers for clear skies, and head to The Workshop at Finley Farms for an evening learning about the stars above. The workshop is led by David Jarkins from the Springfield Astronomical Society.

October 5: Junior League of Springfield Fall Home Tour

Springfield

Take a peek inside several gorgeous Springfield homes during this tour organized by the Junior League of Springfield. It’s a great opportunity to find design and architecture inspiration!

October 9: Nurse Blake Shock Advised Tour

Gillioz Theatre

Hear Nurse Blake’s hilarious stories of life on the job as a healthcare worker. There are post-show experience VIP tickets available too.

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October 10: Farm to Table Dinner

Cassidy Station

Chef Pat Duran of Metropolitan Grill has created a tasty farm-to-table menu featuring elevated takes on comforting dishes like fried green tomatoes, burnt ends, tiramisu and beef short ribs.

October 11–13: Apple Butter Makin’ Days

Mount Vernon’s Courthouse Square

Festival-goers can try homemade apple butter, cooked the old fashioned way in copper kettles. Visit all kinds of vendors while you’re there, and take home a jar or two of apple butter.

October 12: Wine & Food Celebration

White River Conference Center

This is your chance to sample wine, beer and spirits alongside flavors from local restaurants. Money raised goes toward Ozark Public Television’s children’s programming.

October 12–13: Art in the Park

Sequiota Park

Visit the booths of more than 30 fine artists at this Southwest Missouri Art and Craft Guild event. It’s a great way to start your holiday shopping.

Through October 19: Contemporary Locale

Spiva Center for the Arts

Springfield’s Obelisk Gallery has partnered with Joplin’s Spiva Center for the Arts to showcase the work of contemporary artists from around the region.

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Katie Pollock Estes

I’m Katie Pollock Estes, and I’m 417’s Editorial Director. I’ve been here almost 19 years, spending my workdays hunting for the best things to do and people to know in the Ozarks—and working with writers to share it all with you. Got a tip? Email me your story ideas for Datebook and 417 Magazine!