Event Calendar

Saturday

04

Feb

Adventure Tour

Event Time: 10 am & noon daily
Dates: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Fantastic Caverns
Admission: GROUPS ONLY, 20 MIN - 60 MAX PER EVENT. - STUDENTS GRADES K-8 - $6.00 ADULTS $16.50, TEACHERS COMPLIMENTARY

The new 2012 Adventure tour is a 90-minute a - program that includes a fossil unit at the cave's Underground Classroom and all riding educational cave tour.

http://www.fantasticcaverns.com
417 833-2010

 

 

 

Student Field Trips

Event Time: Daily 8 AM to dusk
Dates: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - Monday, December 31, 2012
Location: Fantastic Caverns
Admission: Child group (20 pax min to 60 pax max) $6.00 - Adult group (20 pax min to 60 pax max) $16.50

55-minute, all riding educational cave tour.

http://www.fantasticcaverns.com
417 833-2010

 

 

 

Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic

Event Time: Call for details
Dates: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Location: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 1935 S. Campbell Ave.
Admission: Free

Celebrate this event with fishing enthusiasts of all ages. There will be huge savings on fishing merchandise, seminars hosted by professional anglers and much more.

www.basspro.com
417-887-7334

 

 

 

Indoor Winter Nationals

Event Time: 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fiargrounds - 3001 N. Grant - Springfield, MO
Admission: Advance tickets are $12 for adults 13 and over $5 for children 3-11. At the gate tickets are $14 for adults 13 and over, $7 for children 3-11 years, children 2 and under are free

Indoor Circle track racing at its best. Whether it is 80hp QRC Mini Sprints, Hot Rod Lawn Mowers, Crazy sideways Flat Track Bikes, Quad four wheelers and the wild Pit bikes or the racing karts, the action is always tight and fast.

http://www.ozarkempirefair.com
417 833-2660

 

 

 

Drury University Men's Basketball

Event Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Drury University - O'Reilly Family Event Center - 900 N. Benton - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details

Drury University vs Quincy University

http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7521

 

 

 

Annie

Event Time: call for showtimes
Dates: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 East Walnut Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $15 - $25

Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical with one of Broadway's most famous and memorable scores including "It's A Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow." Annie, the story of a plucky orphan who works her way into the heart of multi-billionaire, Daddy Warbucks, continues to wow audiences of all ages. Leapin' Lizards! Join us as Annie takes center stage.


417 869-3869

 

 

 

O'Reilly Auto Parts Autofest 2012

Event Time: Sat 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ; Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - E-Plex - 3001 N. Grant - Springfield, MO
Admission: Advance tickets are $10. Tickets at the door are $13; children 3 – 12 years are $5, children 2 and under are free

The 13th Annual O'REILLY AUTO PARTS AUTOFEST is an indoor cavalcade of everything automotive. Prepare to feast your eyes on top street rods, muscle cars, 4x4's, imports, motorcycles and more. In addition, special feature vehicles and guest celebrities will be appearing throughout the weekend. -

http://www.ozarkempirefair.com
417 833-2660

 

 

 

Drury University Women's Basketball

Event Time: 4:15 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Drury University - O'Reilly Family Event Center - 900 N. Benton - Springfield, MO
Admission: call for details

Drury University vs Quincy University -

http://www.drurypanthers.com
417 873-7521

 

 

 

Free Terrarium Seminar

Event Time: 10:00 am or 2:00 pm
Dates: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Wickman's Garden Village - 1345 S Fort Ave - Springfield, MO 65807
Admission: Free!

A workshop on 'Terrariums & Fairy Gardens' will be presented by Becky Nicholas & Nancy Caplinger. Two sessions are planned - 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. This promises to be a very popular topic and event, so be sure to register early! This is a hands-on workshop. Bring your own favorite container or choose from those offered in the Garden Center at Wickman's and come prepared to get your hands a little dirty! Call 417-862-3707 today!

www.wickmans.com
417-862-3707

 

 

 

Evangel Men's Basketball

Event Time: 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Saturday, February 04, 2012
Location: Evangel University - Ashcroft Center - 1111 N. Glenstone - Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: call for details

Evangel vs Baker University

http://www.evangel.edu
417 865-2811

Sunday

05

Feb

Super Bowl Party at 7C’s Winery

Event Time: 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - Sunday, February 05, 2012
Location: 7C’s Winery - located 1.8 miles north of Walnut Grove MO off Hwy 123 on 560th Rd

7C’s Winery has cold wine, select beers, soda and water available in the tasting room. Additionally, an optional buffet is available for $10.00. Reservations Requested as space is limited.

http://www.7cswinery.com
417 788-2263

 

 

 

Annie

Event Time: call for showtimes
Dates: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - Sunday, February 05, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 East Walnut Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $15 - $25

Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical with one of Broadway's most famous and memorable scores including "It's A Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow." Annie, the story of a plucky orphan who works her way into the heart of multi-billionaire, Daddy Warbucks, continues to wow audiences of all ages. Leapin' Lizards! Join us as Annie takes center stage.


417 869-3869

 

 

 

O'Reilly Auto Parts Autofest 2012

Event Time: Sat 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ; Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - Sunday, February 05, 2012
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - E-Plex - 3001 N. Grant - Springfield, MO
Admission: Advance tickets are $10. Tickets at the door are $13; children 3 – 12 years are $5, children 2 and under are free

The 13th Annual O'REILLY AUTO PARTS AUTOFEST is an indoor cavalcade of everything automotive. Prepare to feast your eyes on top street rods, muscle cars, 4x4's, imports, motorcycles and more. In addition, special feature vehicles and guest celebrities will be appearing throughout the weekend. -

http://www.ozarkempirefair.com
417 833-2660

 

 

 

Kick off ZOO-per Bowl Sunday at Dickerson Park Zoo

Event Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - Sunday, February 05, 2012
Location: Dickerson Park Zoo - 1401 W. Norton Road - Springfield, MO 65803
Admission: Dickerson Park Zoo will offer half-priced admission for all children and - adults who bring in a non-perishable food item to donate during the ZOO-per - Bowl. (Each person receiving the discount must have one food item to donate. - Limit one half-price discount per person.) -

Before you settle in to watch the New York Giants face - the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI , watch the animals at Dickerson Park Zoo have their own football fun and support a good cause during the first ZOO-per Bowl. Watch the animals at Dickerson - Park Zoo go wild with football toys and football-themed enrichment items while helping fight hunger in the Ozarks with an Ozarks Food Harvest food. - -

http://www.dickersonparkzoo.org
417 833-1570

Tuesday

07

Feb

Ordinary Heroes: One Hundred Plus Years of Those Who Protected and Served Springfield and Greene County

Event Time: 10:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri and the second Sat of the month
Dates: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - Monday, May 14, 2012
Location: History Museum for Springfield Greene County, third floor of City Hall at 830 N. Boonville Ave.
Admission: Suggested donation of $3 for adults and $1 for Children

The exhibit will showcase the heroic men and women who have protected and served the citizens throughout Greene County’s history Springfield Police Department, the Springfield Fire Department, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be featured. This exhibit will showcase the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of these departments.

http://springfieldhistorymuseum.org/home.htm
417-864-1976

Thursday

09

Feb

Homemade Ice Cream Social at Elle's Patisserie

Event Time: 6-9pm
Dates: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Location: 1454 E. Cherry St.
Admission: Free

Join us for tasting of homemade ice cream and locally produced wine from OOVVDA Winery.

www.ellespatisserie.com
417 832-2171

 

 

 

Annie

Event Time: call for showtimes
Dates: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 East Walnut Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $15 - $25

Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical with one of Broadway's most famous and memorable scores including "It's A Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow." Annie, the story of a plucky orphan who works her way into the heart of multi-billionaire, Daddy Warbucks, continues to wow audiences of all ages. Leapin' Lizards! Join us as Annie takes center stage.


417 869-3869

Friday

10

Feb

A. R. Gurney's Love Letters

Event Time: Fri and Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, February 10, 2012 - Friday, February 10, 2012
Location: Springfield Contemporary Theatre at the Vandivort Center - 305 E. Walnut - 4th Floor - Springfield, Missouri 65806 -
Admission: $20 Adult; $16 Student and Seniors (55 and over); $10 Children (12 and under)

Love, devotion, friendship. The early excitement, the late reflection. 50 years. LOVE LETTERS. The same words, three different couples. Come once, come twice, come to all three. A unique and imaginative theatre piece...what is created is an evocative, touching, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what is implied is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down.


417 831-8001

 

 

 

Ghost Tour

Event Time: 8:00pm, 10:00pm
Dates: Friday, February 10, 2012 - Friday, February 10, 2012
Location: Pythian Castle, 1451 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802
Admission: $15 per person

Every second Friday of the month hear ghostly tales of the castle while touring the building. Space is limited. Reservations highly recommended. More tour times offered in October.

http://www.pythiancastle.com
417 865-1464

 

 

 

Annie

Event Time: call for showtimes
Dates: Friday, February 10, 2012 - Friday, February 10, 2012
Location: Springfield Little Theatre - 311 East Walnut Street - Springfield, MO 65806
Admission: $15 - $25

Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical with one of Broadway's most famous and memorable scores including "It's A Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow." Annie, the story of a plucky orphan who works her way into the heart of multi-billionaire, Daddy Warbucks, continues to wow audiences of all ages. Leapin' Lizards! Join us as Annie takes center stage.


417 869-3869

 

 

 

Cupids Shuffle Valentines Dance!

Event Time: 7pm-10pm
Dates: Friday, February 10, 2012 - Friday, February 10, 2012
Location: 133 N State HWy Z willard mo
Admission: $3 per person

Valentines Dance, All ages welcome, $3 per person, LIVE DJ!!!

www.willardparks.com
417-742-2262

 

 

 

Missouri State Women's Basketball

Event Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: Friday, February 10, 2012 - Friday, February 10, 2012
Location: JQH Arena - 685 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway - Springfield, MO 65897
Admission: call for details

Missouri State vs Wichita State

http://www.missouristate.edu
417 836-7678

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