What is Going on In and Around Springfield, Mo May 18, 19, and 20th

Here’s What Is Going on “In and Around Springfield, MO” May 18, 19, and 20.  There are many things to do this weekend for FREE and for a price!   

Friday, May 18th

Live Band Dance, 7pm, Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main Street.   Cover charge of $3.00.  725-2322

Nixa Sucker Day Parade  at 6:30 pm.   The parade will start at Nixa Junior High School and proceed south on Missouri Street, west of Mt. Vernon (Missouri 14), and then north on Main Street.    The parade highlights floats, bands, classic cars, equestrians, and many other entries.    Bring your pet to participate in Pets on Parade (pets must be on leash).    To view print parade guidelines and participation entry form.                        

Ozark All  You Can Eat Dinner, 5 to 7pm.    VFW Post 7628, 104 1^st street, 581-5553.

Babes in the Woods, Celebrates Mothers 10-11am, May 18 and 19^th, Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way.   Enjoy a guided nature walk.   Birth to age 2.    FREE, registration required.    888-4237.

Saturday, May 19^th

Live Band Dance, 7pm, Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main Street, Admission $3.00 725-2322.

Nixa Sucker Day, 9am to 10pm, Main Street, Free Admission.   There is a cost for meal and some activites.   

Riverdale Motorcycle Fun Fun, 8:30am registration, ride at 10am at Riverdale Baptist Church at 549 W. Riverdale Drive, Nixa.   Fee: $10, free for passenger.    Free lunch with prize drawings.    Proceeds benefit church youth group activities.    207-0953 or 839-3712.

Runnin for Suckers 5K Race, takes place at 8am, register from 7 to 7:30 am at People’s Bank Operations Center, north of People’s Bank, 305 E. Mount Vernon.    Entry fee: $25 day of the race.   Proceeds to benefit the Nixa Education Foundation, or email.

Ozark Library Community Course: Your Memories, Your Book:  Writing Your Life Story, 10 to 11:30am, Saturday, Christian County Library, 1005 N. 4^th Ave.    Personal historian and author Wayne E. Groner teaches how to turn your memories into a treasured book for family and friends.   FREE, registration requested.   417-581-2432.  

Opening Ceremonies for the Springfield Metro Baseball League, 1pm, Saturday at Price Cutter Park, 17^th Street.   Games start at 2pm, admission is $5 and FREE to ages 9 and under.    www.sprinfieldmetrobaseball.com    417-833-8788.

Community Tour of Isabel’s House, 10:30 to 2:30pm, 2750 W. Bennett Street.   Isabel’s House, the Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, provides sanctuary for children 12 and youonger who are at high risk of abuse and neglect.     FREE   522-9722.   

 Geezerfest: Schools Out Concert: 7 to 9pm, Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.    Enjoy an outdoor spring concert with music from the 60’s and 70’s.   Bring a lawn chair, all ages, FREE!    882-0714

Hearth Cooking Workshop 2 to 4pm, Gray-Campbell Farmstead, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.   Ages 15 and older.   Fee $30, includes materials.    Pre-Registration Required.

 Improve your Digital Photography, 1 to 4pm, Springfield Conservation Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way.   Bring your digital camera and manual.    Nature photography will be emphasized.    Ages 12 and older.    FREE   888-4237

Fifth Annual Walk for Wishes for Make a Wish Foundation, 9am to noon.    Jordan Valley Park, 635 E. Trafficway.   FREE, accepting donations.   873-9474.   Fifth Annual Young Sprouts in the Garden, 9am to 1pm, Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic.   Features displays, crafts and activities.     FREE 891-1515

Sunday, May 20th

Summer Hummers 5 to 6:30pm,  Springfield Conservation Center, 4600 S. Chrisman Rd.   Sarah Driver will discuss hummingbirds and attempt to capture and band some.   All ages, FREE, registration is required.     888-4237