SUMMER FUN

PLANS DATEBOOK

Fill up your summer calendar with local events that keep you feeling inspired and connected.

JUNE 04

JUNE

Channel your inner gardener, and attend the

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GARDENPALOOZA EVENT at Mother’s Brewing Co.You can learn all about gardening and connect with local gardening resources, while also playing some fun games, hearing live music, watching cooking demos and munching on goodies from local food trucks. Find details at mothersbrewing.com.

Today is the BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL at Springfi eld Botanical Garden. If o re 18 feeling inspired by those beautiful insects, plant b tter attracting o er at home li e phlo heliotrope and black-eyed Susans.

It’s THE LONGEST DAY OF THE

YEAR, so make the most of all that 21 sunshine! Spend some time enjoying your home’s outdoor spaces until the sun goes down.

Head to one of Springfi eld c te t neighborhoods for PICKWICK STREET 25 FAIR. Enjoy live performances while shopping for your home from local artists and crafters. Find details at facebook.com/pickwickstreetfair.

AUGUST 01

JULY

04 HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Today is all about grilling at home, so invite some friends and break out that smoker!

Ongoing

It’s peak season at your local farmers markets. Visit OZARK FARMERS MARKET AND FARMERS MARKET OF THE OZARKS this month for the best summertime veggies, like tomatoes, cucumbers and okra.

JULY Ongoing

AUGUST 01

Stroll do nto n Springfi eld for the monthly FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK EVENT. You can peruse local artists’ work at galleries and venues, and you might just snag the perfect piece for your home. Bonus if you have id the do nto n YM A i no o ering child care (and a gallery) during First Friday Art Walk.

22 It’s BACK-TO-SCHOOL day for Springfi eld blic School Time to get o r m droom read for the dail bac pac h e.

LIFESTYLE

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BEYOND GUMBO With its mild earthy flavor and signature snap, okra may become your new go-to summer vegetable.