Your local guide to the best events in Springfield and the Ozarks, brought to you by The Property Gurus.
Every month we round up the best things to do in Springfield and the Ozarks — festivals, family events, live music, food, and whatever else catches our attention. Bookmark this page and check back the first of every month for a fresh list.
Here are five of the biggest, most shareable events happening around the Springfield area this month, followed by even more local events worth checking out.
Event Date: September dates vary during Fall on the Farm
Event address: Gardener’s Orchard & Bakery, 4455 W Farm Road 2, Brighton, MO 65617
Gardener’s Orchard’s Fall on the Farm is a September favorite for apple picking, fresh cider, donuts, the corn maze, hay rides, jump pads, mega slide, and other family activities. It’s a little outside Springfield, but it’s an easy fall outing that feels worth the drive.
Event Date: Friday, September 11-Sunday, September 13, times vary
Event address: Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
The 30th Annual Japanese Fall Festival brings Japanese culture, food, vendors, performances, candlelit garden walks, and family activities to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. It’s one of Springfield’s most memorable early-fall traditions and a strong pick for families, date nights, and adults who want something different from the usual weekend plans.
Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Event address: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center, 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
The 12th Annual Missouri Food Truck Festival & Competition brings food trucks, vendors, and plenty of local flavor together for one of the most crowd-friendly events of the month. Admission and parking are free, so it’s easy for families, friend groups, and food lovers to make a full day of it.
Event Date: Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 PM doors, 6:00 PM movie
Event address: College Station Theaters, 415 W College St, Springfield, MO 65806
The Property Gurus’ Millennial Movie Night continues with The Sandlot, the ultimate backyard baseball classic. It’s free to attend, kids are welcome, and it’s the kind of nostalgic, easy midweek event that gives adults a reason to relive one of the most quotable movies of the ’90s.
Event Date: Saturday, September 19-Sunday, September 20, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Event address: Historic Walnut Street, 900 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806
Cider Days returns to Historic Walnut Street with regional artists, crafters, food vendors, live performances, and plenty of apple cider. This is a staple fall event for Springfield and a strong fit for families, couples, and anyone ready for the start of fall.
A few more local events worth sharing this month, from family outings and workshops to date nights, fundraisers, and fall festivals.
We put this guide together every month because we love this community and want to make it easy for you to get out and enjoy it. If you ever need anything real estate related — whether it's next month or next year — we're always just a call or text away.
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