Here’s What Is Going on “In and Around Springfield, MO” March 30, 31, and April 1, 2012
There are many things to do this weekend for FREE and for a price!
DON'T MISS OUT ON SILVER DOLLAR CITY'S $30.00 TICKET GOOD THROUGH APRIL 7, 2012 
Yes, that is me in my Silver Dollar City Days!
I have gone on to sell Real Estate, but you will still see all the fun characters in the Hatfields and McCoy families!
FRIDAY March 30, 2012
Nixa Live Band Dance starts 7pm at Nixa Senior Center, at 404 South Main St. Admission is $3. 725-2322.
"Carmen" presented by SRO Lyric Theatre 7:30pm, March 30 and 2pm, April 1 at the Gillioz Theatre at 325 Park Central East. Tickets $37-$12 863-9491
The Color Purple presented by Juanita K Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at 525 John Q Hammon's Parkway performances 8pm March 30, 2pm and 8pm March 31. A sign language interpreter will be provided for the 2pm performance on March 31. Tickets $10-$45, 836-7678 or 888-476-7849
Saturday March 31, 2012
Nixa's Next Top Paw Animal Fashion Event benefiting Care Animal Rescue CARE Animal Rescue 1-4pm, Doggie Styles Dog Grooming, 308 W. South Avenue. Owners can dress their four-legged friends or borrow from the fashion trunk at the event. A panel of judges will choose a winner based on fashion style personality and creativity. Fee is $5.00 or the equivalent in pet supplies for care. Contact Susan Venker.
Showcase Ozark Expo 9am to 3pm, The OC at 1530 W. Jackson St. Features business displays, a fashion show, Missouri Department of conservation interactive display,s kids play area, and food court. FREE admission 581-6139 or email.
Believe in Girls Expo 11am to 5pm. Springfield Expo Center at 635 St. Louis Street. Celebrating 100 years Girl Scouting with information for youth and families, activities, and musical performance by A Cub Bella. $10 for tickets 887-312-4764 extension 1137
Central Assembly Easter Egg Hunt 11:45am registration from 10:30 to 11:30am. Grant Beach Park, North Grant Ave. and Lynn Street. Festivities: prizes, face paining, popcorn, carnival games, inflatable's, egg hunt for ages 1-12, with age brackets 866-5013 or email.
Cherry Blossom Kite Festival 11am to 3pm at Nathanael-Greene Park at 2400 S. Scenic Ave. FREE!! Kite kit is $3. 864-1190 186-1449
27th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10am to 4pm. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park at 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146. Hayride, egg hunt and crafts. The hunt will be for ages 3 to 9. And will start at 1pm with staggered start times for different ages. FREE 837-5949.
Evaluation Day presented by the Ozarks Coin Club 10am to 2pm at the Discovery Center 438 St. Louis Street. Bring in coins or currency for appraisal or idenification. No purchasing or selling. FREE 886-8336. Or 862-3867.
Queen City Sertoma Club's 2nd Annual Downtown Party Gras 11am to 6pm at 319 W. Walnut St. Festivities will include Cajun cooking contest for sampling and entertainment. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 417-234-7918
The Pub Ride Southside 7pm, Houlihan's Metropolitan Grill, Touch, Flo, Haruno, Skybox, The Fox and Hound, Quincy Magoo',s Buffalo Wild Wings and Ebbetts Field South, Classics, TGIF, Uncle Bentleys, Miranda's, Bugsy's and others. Multiple buses will run on four separate routes. Wristbands available participating locations, are $5. in advance, $7day of the event. Each location will offer featured food and drink specials and or live performances.
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lic Parks Recreational Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10am, JR Martin Park at 300 E. Hines St. FREE, ages 12 and younger, with six age categories. 732-3500
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Branson Centennial Celebration and Museum Opening 2pm at Main Street and US 65.. Festivities include a presentation by Mayor Presley and guest Color Guard presentation by local veterans and performances by Branson celebrities. FREE www.Branson100.org 334-4084
Showboat Branson Belle is open for the season with Dinner Cruises Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Easter Sunday 800-775-2628.
21st Annual Ozark Greenways Membership Party 1 to 3pm, Gallaway Station at 4211 S. Lone Pine Ave. Free 864-2015.
This Weekend: Springfield Mo Open Houses **There is so much to do “In and Around Springfield, Mo.” The information shared in this blog is information obtained through a variety of sources, I recommend verifying price, and your event is still scheduled to take place. Make it a Weekend full of Memories with those you love while enjoying what is going on, “In and Around Springfield, MO.” March 30, 31, and April 1, 2012.
