Springfield Fun

Springfield's location at the crossroads of New England is the most significant reason for its progress and continuing success. Midway between New York and Boston and on the road between New York and Canada, Springfield is ideally located for travel in all directions.

Fall lineup for Springfield Public Forum

Old but new every year, the Springfield Public Forum celebrates its 73rd anniversary in 2008 with an exciting line-up of cutting edge lectures, from robotocists to adventurers and great thinkers. The five-lecture series begins on September 14 with roboticist James McLurkin (with his robots) and ends November 19 with NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg. Get details.

Stearns Square CityBlock Concerts

: John Eddie and Band: John Eddie and band play during their extended set at Stearns Square.

Now in its ninth year, the annual Stearns Square CityBlock summer concert series offers city residents and visitors a free performance every Thursday night, from June to September. This year’s 12-week schedule includes a varied lineup featuring styles ranging from blues, rock 'n roll and classic rock to R&B, pop and top 40s hits. Read more about the series.

Places to Go

Things to Do

Info for Visitors

Photo Credits (banner, left to right): 1, 3, 4, 7 by Heather Brandon; 2, 5, 6 by E.M. Foley.

Hoop Hall of Fame

: Springfield's Basketball Hall of Fame inducts new members the first weekend in September, celebrating with events throughout the city. Get details

At City Venues

Upcoming Events:

Springfield Falcons games

Quadrangle Museum events

Symphony Hall schedule

CityStage performance

MassMutual Center events

Downtown events

Library Happenings

Page last updated: Thursday, September 4, 2008 03:45 pm