This morning: Old Capitol Farmers Market. Begins at 8:00 a.m. Come buy fresh fruits and vegetables from a variety of vendors. Held Wednesday and Saturday mornings through October. Adams Street in downtown Springfield.
Friday, July 8th and Saturday, July 9th: Taste of Downtown and American Music Show
Kid's Area and Entertainment from 1-4 on July 9! $2.00 Admission; 12 and under are free. Features 20+ downtown restaurants presenting ethnic, classic and eclectic cuisine. Menu items range from 1-6 tickets each; food and beverage tickets are $1.00 each. The Miller Lite American Music Show will present a wide variety of Americana musical acts, including folk, authentic 1940's era western swing, southern alternative country and lo-fi rock styles.
Saturday, July 9th check in starts at 8:00 a.m. for the 32nd Annual Women's Distance Festival and Kids Run. Start and finish at the Washington Park picnic shelter, 1400 Williams Boulevard, in Springfield. Health fair, Children's Fun Run and more!
Saturday, July 9th at 2:00 p.m. The Princess Journey (With A Royal Makeover for Every Princess at 1:00 p.m. with an added cost of $15)
The performance is a children's ballet featuring Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiger Lily, Snow White, Belle, Thumbelina, Buttercup and more! At Hoogland Center for the Arts. Sponsored by the Springfield Youth Performance Group.
The Illinois Products Farmer's Market on Thursday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Enjoy a variety of fresh and unique products. Not just fruits and veggies!
Sunday, July 10th: Springfield Sliders game at 5:05 p.m. Check out the Springfield Sliders 2011 Schedule with Friday Fireworks and other festivities and give-aways. Springfield Moms has an exclusive "Buy One Get One" free coupon for tickets this season. Play ball!
Tuesday, July 12th and Wednesday, July 13th at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Free Summer Film Fest at Illinois State Museum. "The Magic School Bus Taking Flight" Ms. Frizzle's class learns how wings and moving air cause flight as they take a ride in Tim's model airplane. Saturday, July 16th: Adventure Village Amusement Park Special Event. 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Adventure Village is hosting a special food drive to help the St Martin DePorres Center in Springfield. If you bring two or more nonperishable food items per person to Adventure Village, you can purchase a "Ride All You Want" wristband that will be good from Noon to 3 PM for $5.00 each.
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