Photo courtesy Silver Dollar CityHead to Silver Dollar City for Country Music Days on September 6.
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This Week in Springfield, Missouri
Find the best things to do this weekend in Springfield and around southwest Missouri.
by Alex Osredker
Sep 05 2024 at 8 a.m.
September 5–12
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Top Picks
September 6: CASAblanca Gala and Casino Night
Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, 5:30 p.m.
Help support a great cause while enjoying live music, dinner with friends, raffles and a casino after-party at the 8th Annual CASAblanca event! Proceeds contribute to helping create brighter futures for local children in foster care.
September 6: Country Music Days
Silver Dollar City, all day
Head down to Silver Dollar City for their annual Country Music Days festival! Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks as you and your crew hear music from various country artists.
September 7: 2nd Annual Rosebud's Cottage Fall Festival
Rosebud’s Cottage, all day
Bask in the beauty of the Ozarks at the 2nd Annual Rosebud’s Cottage Fall Festival with lots of local goodies, food trucks, a kid zone and more. Plus, admission is free, so make sure to make a day of it with the whole family!
This Week
September 6: First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Springfield, 5 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the Ozarks' art scene and stroll through downtown Springfield, exploring local art, music and more on this free, self-guided tour.
September 9–11: Peter Pan
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, times vary
Embrace your inner child and grab tickets to see Peter Pan live on stage in a brand new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse.
September 10: Gilmore Girls Trivia - A Stars Hollow Event
14 Mill Market, 6:30 p.m.
For everyone who knows where “I… am an Autumn” is from, this one’s for you! Grab a good cup of coffee before heading over to 14 Mill Market for A Gilmore Girls Trivia Night.
Coming Up
September 13–October 26: Harvest Festival
Silver Dollar City, all day
September 13 kicks off the fall season at Silver Dollar City with their Harvest Festival! Festivities include tasty treats, great music, Halloween fun and more.
September 13: Cocktail Mixology — Apples & S'mores
Wonders of Wildlife, 6:30 p.m.
Embrace quintessential falls vibes with Wonders of Wildlife and 417 Cocktails at this mixology class, where attendees will craft the perfect autumn cocktails, one shaken and one stirred.
September 14: Lit-Fest
Farmers Market of the Ozarks
Calling all bookworms! On Saturday, September 14, the Farmers Market of the Ozarks will be hosting local authors and story time for the whole family in addition to their regular festivities.
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Hi y’all! I’m Alex, Strategic Marketing & Events Manager for 417 Magazine. I’m a huge fan of Table Rock Lake and the dog-friendly hiking trails around town, but I really just love 417-land in general. There are so many cool, unique things to do where we live, and I’m excited to share the best local events happening each week with you.
