Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield's Ozark Empire Fair will open on July 24 at 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds and run through Aug.

2, offering rides, music and new food options—boba drinks, Nashville hot chicken and dirt dough cookies—plus free attractions like a butterfly kingdom, pig races and a petting zoo with special discount days and evening shows including fireworks and a drone display, weather permitting.

A car crash at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday damaged Park Central Square when a vehicle being pursued by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies hit the curb and trees — authorities have not confirmed the driver’s condition or reason for the chase.

Deputies from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office said they have seen more scams in the area with fake calls and texts that list false warrants and demand money—residents are told to ignore these messages since government agencies never ask for payment by phone.

Soccer Summer Camp in Springfield

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Allison Sports Town — Registration required — Experience a unique soccer camp led by Real Madrid coaches for ages 6-17.

1 Million Cups-Springfield

9-11 a.m. — Bambinos Cafe on Battlefield — Free coffee — Network with local entrepreneurs and grow your business in a friendly setting.

Berlin Concert at Ozark Empire Fair

7:30-8:00 p.m. — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds — Tickets from $18.00 — Enjoy a live performance by the iconic band Berlin under the stars.

Anime Adventures (Ages 9-11)

9 AM – 4 PM — Discovery Center of Springfield — Cost info not provided — Dive into the creative world of anime with drawing, storytelling, and STEM challenges.

Back to School Bash

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Springfield Expo Center — Free entry — Get ready for the school year with resources like backpacks and immunizations for Springfield students and families.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Fieldhouse Sportscenter — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills and character with expert coaching from Camp Kelly.

Wilco Live Concert

3:00-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with Wilco, the venerated pioneers of independent music.

Pet Therapy of the Ozarks

11 AM – 4 PM — Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club — Cost not specified — Explore the joys of canine companionship and training for happy, well-behaved dogs.