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This Week in Springfield, Missouri
Find the best things to do this weekend in Springfield and around southwest Missouri.
by Kali Salazar
Mar 14 2024 at 8 a.m.
March 14–21
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Top Picks
March 16: Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Springfield, 2 p.m.
Join the Springfield community for the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade! Enjoy green floats, music and all the Irish cheer. There will also be a best-dressed pet contest, so bring your furry friends along for the fun. Don't forget to wear green!
March 18–24: Queen City Shout Festival
Commercial Street, all day
It's time for the 13th annual Queen City Shout Festival! Enjoy Springfield's largest showcase of the arts including film, dance, poetry, music and more. Celebrate the arts and support poverty relief at Springfield's one-of-a-kind festival.
March 19–21: Shrek the Musical
Juanita K. Hammons Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Fall in love all ogre again at Shrek: The Musical! Follow the tale of an unlikely hero as he embarks on a life-changing journey with the help of a sarcastic donkey and stubborn princess. This fairytale musical adventure will keep you entertained all evening long.
This Week
March 15: Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Old Glass Place, 6 p.m.
Sing along to your favorite Coldplay classics at Candlelight’s Tribute to Coldplay Concert. Listen to favorites like Clocks, Yellow, Paradise, A Sky Full of Stars and more amidst the glow of the candlelight.
March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
Turkey Creek Brewery, noon
Celebrate the Luck O'the Irish at the Pub Crawl in Historic Hollister. Enjoy drinks and more from TAPS on Downing, Embers Cigar Lounge and Turkey Creek Brewery. Enter the Pot of Gold Giveaway and keep a lookout for a leprechaun with a special gift.
March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans with 4 by 4 Brewing
4 By 4 Brewing, noon
Join 4 By 4 for an all-day Saint Patrick's Day celebration featuring live music, new beer releases, Saint Patrick's Day themed food and plenty of fun!
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Multiple venues, 1 p.m.
It's time for the official Springfield St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl! Crawl through the best pubs and bars throughout Springfield with green drinks, Irish music and more!
March 17: Bagpipe Music at The Mothership for St. Patrick's Day
Springfield Brewing Co., 2 p.m.
Enjoy bagpipe music from the Ozark Bagpiper while drinking locally crafted drinks from Springfield Brewing Co. Don't miss this day of Irish sounds, sights, and tastes!
Check out more things to do on St. Patrick's Day.
Coming Up
March 23: Easter at the Farm
Rutledge Wilson Farm Park, 10 a.m.
Celebrate Easter at the Farm with arts, crafts, games, an Easter egg hunt and so much more. Grab your kiddos for an eggs-tra special weekend they won’t forget. Don't miss your chance to see the Easter Bunny during your visit!
March 24: An Overknight Success: The Crazy Life Of An Opera Singer
Gillioz Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
Head to the Gillioz for a documentary film focused on the life of Ozarks Lyric Opera Artistic Director Michael Spyres. Filmed for more than a decade, this film brings light to Spyres' humble beginnings and his life as an operatic star performing on some of the world’s biggest stages.
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About the Writer
Kali Salazar is the Engagement Editor at 417 Magazine. Kali has been working at 417 since June 2023. She manages 417 Magazine’s social media accounts, writes the weekly Datebook newsletter and blog, updates the calendar and looks for new things for 417-landers to get excited about. Read more about Kali here.