A Night Under the Stars in Forest Park - Free Concert

Join us in celebrating 140 years of the Springfield Parks Department with a series of events including a free concert performance by Dee Reilly on Thursday October 12 from 6:00-8:00pm under the tent across from the Monkey House by the Trafton Road entrance. Entry to the park and concert are free as well carousel rides. 

There are events taking place throughout the weekend to celebrate this special milestone: 

Thursday, October 12^th

• A Night Under the Stars with the unveiling of the Theodore Geisel Bas Relief honoring the longest serving park superintendent and his son, Theodore K. Geisel, aka Dr Seuss.  4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 
• Concert by Dee Reilly from 6 pm — 8 pm under the event tent.

Friday, October 13^th

• Senior Luncheon with lawn bowling and bocce lessons.
  • Seniors will be treated to a free lunch while enjoying a live performance by the Floyd Patterson’s Hipptown Band.  12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Lawn bowling and Bocce lessons:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Contact the Raymond Jordan Senior Center to reserve your spot:  (413) 787-6785

Saturday, October 14^th

• Open house and tours of the Carriage House at the Barney Estate in Forest Park, the new Edward P. Casey Forestry Operations Center, the Clifford Phaneuf Education Center (ECOS), and the Monkey House.
  • Carriage House – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Monkey House – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Edward P. Casey Forestry Operations Center – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • ECOS – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Bocce Lessons:  12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
• Dean Davids Magician
  • Session 1:  12:00 pm
  • Session 2:  1:00 pm
• The Happy Face Painter
  • 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Springfield Fire Department and Dispatch
  • Fire Truck Display – 1:00 to 2:00 pm
• Forest Park Zoon
  • Free admission for kids 12 and under
  • Session 1:  12:00 pm
  • Session 2: 2:00 pm
• 125 Years of City Forestry with Forester Alex Sherman at Edward P. Casey Forestry Operations Center
  • 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

In addition, children and families will be able to enjoy free carousel rides each day. 

On Saturday, there will be a magic show, arts and crafts, face painting, a fire truck display with the Springfield Fire Department.  Also, children 12 and under will be allowed free admission to the Forest Park Zoo between 12:00 pm and 2:00 p.m.  Plans will also be unveiled announcing updates on the new Horticulture Center and securing federal grants.  It will be a great weekend to celebrate Springfield Parks.

Please check the flyer for additional details and time for each event.