Clark County Home Show
When: 2-7 p.m.
Location: Clark County Fairgrounds, 4401 S. Charleston Pike
Description: Find inspiration, ideas and solutions for home and garden projects. Vendors will offer home improvement and remodeling services; landscaping and outdoor living solutions; interior design and décor ideas; gardening tips, tools and accessories. Admission is free.
Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt
When: 6:30 p.m.
Location: High Street Church, 1625 E. High St.
Description: There will be an Easter Egg hunt for preschoolers and a story-based scavenger hunt for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The event is free, but registration is required at highstreetnaz.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/.
Benny Bodine in concert
When: 7 p.m.
Location: Mother Stewart’s Brewery, 102 W. Columbia St.
Description: Singer and guitarist Benny Bodine of the rock band Next to Nowhere will play rock and pop from the 1970s through the 2000s.
Desert Wind concert
When: 7 p.m.
Location: State Theater, 19 S. Fountain Ave.
Description: Desert Wind will play classic rock. Tickets cost $5 advance and $10 the day of the show.
Saturday, March 28
Tunes-N-Tales: “Peter and the Wolf”
When: 10 a.m.
Location: Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Rd.
Description: The Springfield Symphony Orchestra and students from the Gary Geis School of Dance will perform while Sonya Knisley narrates Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” A copy of the book will be given to each family attending while supplies last thanks to the Clark County Public Library. Admission is free.
Clark County Home Show
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Clark County Fairgrounds, 4401 S. Charleston Pike
Description: Find inspiration, ideas and solutions for home and garden projects. Vendors will offer home improvement and remodeling services; landscaping and outdoor living solutions; interior design and décor ideas; gardening tips, tools and accessories. Admission is free.
Risen Christ Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt
When: 10 a.m.
Location: Risen Christ Lutheran Church, 41 E. Possum Rd.
Description: An Easter Egg hunt for children in preschool through sixth grade and crafts, snacks, games and other fun.
Easter Open House
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Schneider’s Florist, 633 N. Limestone St.
Description: The open house will include kids’ activities, refreshments, discounts on selected gift items and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Reptile Expo
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: VFW 1031, 1237 E. Main St.
Description: A selection of reptiles, amphibians, exotic animals, supplies and feeders in a family-friendly environment.
Hillside Church of God Easter Egg Hunt and Puppet Show
When: 10 a.m.
Location: Hillside Church of God, 2021 Hillside Ave.
Description: Children can participate in an egg hunt and watch a puppet show. The event is free.
Springfield Church of Christ Easter Egg Hunt
When: 11 a.m.
Location: Springfield Church of Christ-Christian, 1620 Buck Creek Lane
Description: A free Easter Egg hunt for children of all ages with designated hunting areas, cookie decorating, family photo booth, story time and free gift bags for every child. There will be a special coveted golden egg hidden in each hunting area for a special prize.
Showplace Easter Egg Hunt
When: noon
Location: Showplace Rent to Own, 526 S. Burnett Rd.
Description: Showplace Rent to Own will host an Easter Egg hunt with an appearance by the Easter Bunny and deals in the store.
Warder Park Elementary Easter Egg Hunt
When: noon
Location: Warder Park Wayne Elementary School, 2820 Hillside Ave.
Description: First Church of Christ in Christian Union is sponsoring a community Easter Egg hunt Warder Park Elementary for children ages 0 to sixth grade. The hunt will start at noon and participants are encouraged to arrive early.
Littleton & Rue Community Easter Egg Hunt
When: 1 p.m.
Location: Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, 830 N. Limestone St.
Description: A free community Easter Egg hunt for children ages 0-12 will be organized by age groups: Ages 0-3, 1:15 p.m.; ages 4-6, 1:30; ages 7-9, 1:45; 10-12, 2 p.m. There will also be refreshments, visits with the Easter Bunny and Easter Bunny photo area for those with phones. On-site registration will be required upon arrival and families should arrive early to allow time for check-in and registration. A liability waiver must be signed to participate.
Mystery Dinner Theater
When: 5 p.m.
Location: The Buchwalter House, 709 E. Main St.
Description: The evening will begin with wine and appetizers, followed by a three-course meal and an interactive mystery event, “A Literary Affair,” presented by Springfield Civic Theatre. This is an interactive event; audience participation is encouraged. Tickets cost $50 and are limited and reservations are required at 937-390-6751 or 864-378-1685.
Rob Heiliger in concert
When: 7 p.m.
Location: Mother Stewart’s Brewery, 102 W. Columbia St.
Description: An evening of live music from Rob Heiliger Admission is free.
Sunday, March 29
Clark County Home Show
When: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Clark County Fairgrounds, 4401 S. Charleston Pike
Description: Find inspiration, ideas and solutions for home and garden projects. Vendors will offer home improvement and remodeling services; landscaping and outdoor living solutions; interior design and décor ideas; gardening tips, tools and accessories. Admission is free.
Covenant Concert Series: Springfield Symphony Brass Quintet
When: 3 p.m.
Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Limestone St.
Description: The Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet will perform a recital of chamber music. Admission is free.
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