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Ongoing: Old Capitol Farmers Market at Union Station in Downtown Springfield. Enjoy the winter version of fresh produce, bakery items and much more. 8:00 a.m.- Noon  Learn more on the DSI website downtownspringfield.orgThe Winter Farmers Market continues the first and third Saturday every month.

Mar. 2-3 Saturday, March 2 10am – 5pm and Sunday, March 3 10am – 3pm Illinois Product Expo: Explore Illinois food through your taste buds! Indulge your cravings and embark on a culinary adventure at the Illinois Product Expo. Join us for an amazing showcase of Illinois’ finest flavors, where you’ll have the chance to savor FREE SAMPLES from top-notch vendors, discover new savory delights, and stock up on your all-time favorites.

Admission: $5.00 per person, 10 & under free For more information, visit our website: www.illinoisproductexpo.com Spread the word, tag your foodie friends, and join us for an unforgettable experience!

Mar. 5 On Your Feet! at UIS Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. On Your Feet! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!” Tickets available here.

Mar. 6 at 7:00 p.m. at UIS Performing Arts Center, Disney Princesses: The Concert: Program will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.*This production features Broadway performers appearing as themselves. Costumed Disney characters do not appear at this event. Tickets and more information here.

Mar. 15 Wooden it Be Lovely Pop-Up Sale 801 S. Grand Avenue West in the Community Room. All new Easter Wall art, t-shirts, spring candles and jewelry. 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Mar. 16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Springfield Starts at Noon, FREE All of the details including the family-friendly viewing area are on their website stpatsdayparade.com

March 16-April 7 Spring Floral Show at the Washington Park Botanical Garden FREE open daily at Noon- closes 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and closes at 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Mar. 18-19 and Mar. 25-26 Lincoln Memorial Gardens Maple Syrup Demos and annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Demonstrations include seeing first-hand the “evaporation” process of boiling sap over a wood fire to produce syrup and of course, tasting the delicious syrup. The program is free and open to the public. Bring the kids, check the weather and dress accordingly. Then make plans to attend Garden’s annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Make reservations for this popular breakfast and silent auction fundraiser by calling the Nature Center at 529-1111. The breakfast is set for 8 a.m. to noon on the weekends of March 18-19 and March 25-26.  Details about this event and registration is on their website here.

Mar. 22 World Ballet Series: Swan Lake at UIS Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. tickets online at uispac.com

Mar. 22-24 Finding Nemo, Jr. at the Hoagland Center for the Arts. 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Perfect for the whole family! $12 for kids ages 12 and under. $16 seniors and $18 adults. Tickets online hcfta.org

April 1 Spring Market at the Brinkerhoff Mansion. Numerous local vendors 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. visit the brinkerhoffmansion.com for details.

April 2 Abe for All: Sensory Friendly Evening FREE In recognition of the 16th annual World Autism Awareness Day, our Abe for All series will offer a Sensory Friendly Evening on Tuesday, April 2. During this special event from 4pm-6pm, we invite our guests to enjoy free admission and a sensory-friendly experience. Our theater and Journey lights will be turned up, and the sound turned down. Some special effects will be turned off. A quiet room will be provided. Advance registration is not required. We have developed a pre-visit preparation packet that ranks areas of the museum based on their potential to overstimulate. This can be found in the “Plan Your Visit” section of our website or email ALPLM.GuestEntry@illinois.gov and request a packet.

We are committed to providing an inclusive experience for all and if there are other things we can do to ensure a more welcoming experience, please let us know. You can reach us 9am – 5pm daily by calling 217-558-8844 (TTY/TDD 1-888-440-9009) or email ALPLM.GuestEntry@Illinois.gov

April 6-7 Spring Lawn and Garden Show at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Get plants, flowers, garden art, supplies, grills, mowers and more. FREE

April 10 FREE the 2024 Central Illinois STEM Fair on Wednesday April 10 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rochester High School’s Athletic Complex.  This is a free event for all area students and families from kindergarten through high school.  The event is organized by teachers and local professionals from Rochester, Taylorville, and UIS. This year we have over 75 exhibits and representation from most area schools including Springfield, Pleasant Plains, Ball Chatham, Litchfield, Franklin, Lincoln, Taylorville, Williamsville, Edinburg and Rochester school districts. Students, their families, and teachers from all area schools are invited to attend.  Reserve your free tickets today at https://central-illinois-stem-fair.odoo.com/

Taylorville High School adds two exhibits to its STEM Fair exhibit lineup, one featuring a laser engraving machine and another featuring the technology tools used by the school’s photography club, to complement the popular Tommy TV exhibit. Pana Elementary will exhibit a new smart cutting machine called Cricut, and the Illinois State Board of Education’s Learning Technology Center will feature a tiny affordable computer designed for education called micro:bit. Glenwood Middle School will have a new exhibit on Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway, an engineering curriculum for students in grades six through eight.  Springfield Iles School will bring two new exhibits this year, a FIRST Lego League robotics team and a set of student projects that compete in the Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) Science Fair.  There is space available for students from other schools to bring their IJAS projects. Schools interested in exhibiting should email rochesterstemfair@gmail.com for information.

April 10, St. Patrick Catholic School is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 at our school. Families interested in learning about our school, academic and character standards, and affordable private school tuition (no family turned away for financial reasons.

April 12-14 Animal Protective League Upscale Collectible Sale 2425 S. MacArthur Blvd in Town & Country Shopping Center. Drop off donations the weekend before or come to the sale. Details www.apl-shelter.org

April 14 Staab Kids Good Grief Camp 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Erin’s Pavilion in Southward Park.  Grieving children often feel isolated because they rarely know anyone their age who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. Grief comes in waves for children. Support can be beneficial whether it has been just weeks, several months, or even years since the death of a loved one. Kids Good Grief Camp is a supportive and fun camp for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. Open to children ages 6 – 12, Kids Good Grief Camp is an afternoon of both support and fun. Your child will learn valuable tools to help them grief in a healthy way, while connecting with other children, making new friends, and participating in a wide range of activities. For more information call (217) 528-6461 or email Info@StaabFamily.com Learn more and register here.

April 27 Lace up and get ready for the happiest run and the most fun spring event of 2024! The Asian Indian Women’s Organization presents ‘COLOR ME HOLI 5K RUN/WALK & BOLLYWOOD ZUMBA‘ on Saturday April 27 at Washington Park in support of the Springfield chapter of ‘Share the Spirit Foundation, Inc’. The Indian festival of Holi celebrates the arrival of spring, unity and diversity by playing with colors with everyone as a group, and victory of good over evil! We are adding a dash of health and fitness to this colorful festival!

You don’t want to miss this colorful celebration of spring as you run, walk or dance to high energy music! Click here to register and claim your complimentary swag bag, event t-shirt, holi color, and box of indian food!

Friday Night Jazz is back at Boone’s Saloon 301 W. Edwards Street, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Kidzeum: Sensory Friendly Visits Every first Sunday morning of the month from 9:00-11:00 a.m, we are turning down our lights and noises to make the museum more comfortable for visitors with sensory differences so they can explore and discover the galleries at their own pace. Headphones are available for loan at the Admissions Desk.

Ongoing: Jan 12-13, Jan 26-27, Feb 16-17, Feb. 23-24 Mar. 15-16, April 12-13 Springfield Junior Blues Hockey games are a great outing for fast-paced hockey at the Nelson Center rink in Lincoln Park. The North American Hockey League (NAHL) Springfield Jr. Blues Hockey team will be squaring off at the Nelson Center 1601 S. Fifth Street in the top Junior A Hockey league in the nation. These 16-20 year olds are vying for playing on Division I college teams and in the professional ranks. Their game schedule is on their website. Tickets are $6-$8 for ages 12 and under or $10-$12 for adults buy ahead or walk-in.

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