This weekend in Springfield: Japanese Fall Festival, Gillioz, and a free show downtown
Japanese Fall Festival, a Gillioz benefit night, and a free downtown show.
Thursday, September 10
This weekend: Japanese Fall Festival, a benefit night at the Gillioz, free music downtown, food trucks, a train show, and a new chicken spot to try if the hours still hold.
30th Annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday–Sunday, September 11–13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
Friday 5–10pm · $10 · Saturday 11am–10pm · $15 · Sunday 11am–5pm · $10 · Kids 3–12 · $4
Gate-only tickets. Candlelight walks Friday and Saturday at dusk.
No left turns into or out of the park during the festival. Arrive northbound from Battlefield. Pets are welcome under park rules.
Best for: a full weekend stop, or a shorter Sunday visit if you want the gardens without the late hours.
Skip if you need to buy tickets ahead. This one is gate-only.
The Rising Revisited
Friday, September 11 · Doors 7, show 8
Gillioz Theatre · $25 general admission
A benefit night with The Mixtapes and the Central Springfield Community Choir. A portion goes to the Greene County 100 Club.
Best for: a seated night downtown with a local cause attached.
Live From Downtown: The Hips w/ Roxie & The Moon King
Saturday, September 12 · 7pm
Park Central Square · Free
Outdoor show on the square. No ticket needed.
Best for: an easy free night downtown if the weather cooperates.
Skip if you need a chair and a roof.
MO Food Truck Fest
Saturday, September 12 · 11am–7pm
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds North Woods, Gate 10 on Smith · Free admission and parking · Food for purchase · All ages
Rain or shine. No pets except service animals.
Roxie plays 3–5pm here, then opens Live From Downtown later. That is the same day, not a conflict if you are choosing one or doing both.
Best for: grazing with a group, or a Saturday that needs food without a sit-down reservation.
Skip if you were bringing the dog.
Kick’s Chicken
1369 E. Sunshine St.
Newly open. Hours were reported in late August by the News-Leader as Tuesday–Saturday 11am–9pm, closed Sunday. Confirm before you go — those are not live hours.
Best for: a new chicken stop on Sunshine when you can verify they are open that day.
Skip if you need Sunday hours.
OMRA Train Show
Friday, September 11 · 4–8pm
Saturday, September 12 · 9am–3pm
E-Plex West, 3001 N. Grant · $10 adults · Kids 11 and under free with a paid adult
Best for: model-train fans, or a Friday evening / Saturday morning stop with kids under 12.