Good morning, Springfield.

Downtown Springfield Association announced that the 2025 Taste of SoMo event, originally set for June 21st, is postponed to the fall — local restaurants will have more time to plan amid rising costs.

Additional details, including the new date and logistics, will be shared later this summer — according to a DSA news release.

In a Greene County courtroom, Richard Gillette entered an Alford plea for charges including theft and deceptive business practices and paid $107,293.29 in full restitution to affected customers—officials say all victims who filed complaints will be fully refunded and he is now on three year probation with a ban from accepting upfront consumer payments.

The History Museum on the Square will open a temporary exhibit called Roadside Gems: Rediscovering Route 66’s Cultural Attractions on July 2 to show the unique stops along Route 66 until September 14.

The exhibit is the fourth part of a five-part series that will lead up to the national Centennial Celebration in Springfield in 2026 — regular museum admission covers entry.

Springfield is set to kick off the national celebration of Route 66’s 100th anniversary next year—2026.

The state board has received over $3 million in grants to upgrade parts of the highway and add new memorial structures along the historic route.

Social media posts raised concerns about Mayor Jeff Schrag’s wearing a Mother’s Brewing shirt during a May 27 meeting because he owns a small share in the firm.

Schrag said there is no conflict of interest — the city does not do business with his company — and he will keep wearing the shirt at official events.

CoxHealth and St. Louis Children's Hospital finalized an agreement to expand pediatric care in southwest Missouri—with input from community members and local clinicians.

The plan will build a new pediatric hospital at CoxHealth and an outpatient center at 851 E. Primrose Street, with services opening in 2027—reducing the need for families to travel far for care.

2025 Butterfly Festival

9 AM – 3 PM — Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center — Free entry — Celebrate pollinators at this beloved festival marking its 16th year.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp

June 17-19 — Strafford Sports Center — $97 — Improve your basketball skills with focused training for young athletes.

Movie Matinee: Twister Screening

2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available — Relive the thrill of tornado-chasing in the classic 1996 adventure film, 'Twister'.

DeeBaby Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — All ages — Experience DeeBaby's heart and hustle in a vibrant hip-hop rap performance.

John Moreland Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Regency Live — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of John Moreland after his celebrated decade of musical achievements.

Missouri Bee Day 2025

8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Darr Agricultural Center — $65 members, $75 non-members, $15 youth — Dive into a day of beekeeping education with lectures, live apiaries, and vendor insights.

TPC Together 2025: HR is More Than Payroll

7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center — $125 for public, $95 for TPC clients — Explore how HR influences business beyond just payroll through insightful sessions and networking.

T.J. Miller Stand-Up Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Blue Room Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of humor with one of the world's most sought-after comedians.

Unite for Bleeding Disorders

The Midwest Hemophilia Association will host their annual walk Saturday, June, 28, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00pm at Springfield Botanical Garden in Nathanael-Green Park. Open to the public, this day is about more than fundraising...it's a day to UNITE for hope, Unite for community, and UNITE to make a difference for people diagnosed with bleeding disorders!

Movie Matinee: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

2 PM — Gillioz Theatre — Combo tickets available — Experience the classic adventure of Captain Nemo in this 1954 film screening.