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Rock shows, Saturday markets, and a few Springfield quirks.
Jan 21 โ Jan 28, 2026 ยท Events may change.
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A few solid plans โ downtown first, then a short drive if needed.
A high-energy night of local rock at one of Springfield's most iconic venues.
๐ The State Theatre (19 S Fountain Ave)
๐ Saturday, Jan 24 ยท 7:00 PM โ 11:00 PM
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The winter market season continues. Grab a brew and browse 20+ local vendors.
๐ Saturday, Jan 24 ยท 11:00 AM โ 2:00 PM
๐ Mother Stewart's Brewing (102 W Columbia St)
Family-friendly midday vibes + live music on the market stage.
Championship rabbits, breeders from across the state, and a peek into a niche Springfield tradition.
๐ Clark County Fairgrounds (4401 S Charleston Pike)
๐ Saturday, Feb 7
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Midweek networking with drink specials and local hip hop vibes.
๐ The State Theatre
๐ Tuesday, Jan 27 ยท 7:00 PM โ 11:00 PM
Free entry for customers.
The places we watch every week for live sets + good night-out energy.
Live performances + special event nights in a historic downtown room.
Best move: check their upcoming listing day-of.
Beer + events + downtown hangout energy. (Plus the Saturday Market season.)
A strong "start here" stop for the weekend.
Downtown lounge/bar feel โ a good place to land when you want a social crowd.
Keep an eye out for Wednesday Trivia (7:30 PM) and live set nights.
Food hall + community events โ pop-up performances show up around special weekends.
If you want "downtown atmosphere," this is it.
Hatch brings arts-forward energy; O'Conners is a go-to for a lively weekend crowd.
Watch for live nights + themed events.
Creative plans + "go see something" energy.
Intimate, story-first set from Nashville-based artist Kyshona. Folk, soul, and gospel woven with real-life stories.
๐ Kuss Auditorium (Clark State PAC, 300 S Fountain Ave)
๐ Friday, Feb 13 ยท 7:30 PM
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Tickets at pac.clarkstate.edu โ
If you want something low-pressure: grab coffee downtown, hit a couple local creative spots, and make it a mini art-walk kind of day.
Events people reached out about โ links included so you can confirm the official details.
Highlight from the community this week โ worth a scroll if you're planning your days.
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A Springfield bluegrass staple for four decades. Watch for the official anniversary show announcement soon.
Check Mother Stewart's and The State Theatre for updates.
A downtown First Friday theme celebrating books, storytelling, and local literacy efforts.
More details coming soon โ follow downtown Springfield socials for updates.
A good move if you want live music without a full ticketed show โ singers, comics, and poets rotating through the mic.
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The CCPL Youth & Family calendar is the best scan for kid-friendly plans โ storytime, crafts, and more.
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Open the calendar โ
One quick weekend rundown. No spam. Just Springfield plans.
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