Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe are thrilled to be welcoming the Zac N Fried Band to the Forest Park Amphitheater on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m.
This Thursday, August 13th, Zac N Fried, a 7 piece band paying tribute to Zac Brown, will perform as part of the free Concerts in the Park series at the Forest Park Amphitheater.
Before the concert, parkgoers will also have a chance to use the Swan Boat Rentals offered at Porter Lake inside the Park.
When: Thursday evenings
Where: Forest Park Amphitheater (see map #27)
Rain Location: Inside the Barney Carriage House Tent (see map #25)
Time: Park Gates open free after 4:00 p.m. (Sumner Avenue or Route 5 entrances), Swan Boats available 4:00-7:00 p.m., concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
What to Bring: Lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks!
Extra fun: Enjoy local food and beverage truck on-site during each concert; and Swan Boat rentals now available on Thursday afternoons in addition to weekend hours.
Come out for a relaxing evening of great music, good company, and summer vibes in one of Springfield’s most beautiful parks! More concerts to come this season:
Thursday, August 20th - Jake Manzi Band
Thursday, August 27th - Unforgettable Fire
*Sunday, August 30th at 3:00PM - The Petty Larceny Band (postponed from Thursday, July 30th due to weather)
Thursday, September 3rd - Bennie and the Jets
Thursday, September 10th - Floyd Patterson Band
Mayor Sarno states, “I am thrilled to have our beloved movies and concerts returning to our parks this summer. We did what we had to do ensure these annual free summer events that many look forward to continued as usual. My administration remains committed to enhancing the enjoyment of our beautiful parks systems, and this year’s lineup will bring a lot of enjoyment to family and friends Forest Park is especially beautiful this time of year and these free, family-friendly movies and concerts are an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the park together.”
“With all the affordable family fun, it was just announced that Forest Park was voted Best Local Family Destination in the 2027’s Reader Raves contest,” shared Mayor Sarno. “Congratulations and thank you to our dedicated Parks team under PBRM Director Tom Ashe who do a fantastic job with parks throughout our city. I think with the addition of Swan Boats on Thursday Concert Nights our Forest Park will be in the running for best date night destination too!”
Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Thomas Ashe added, “Springfield Parks is proud to host another year of concerts at the idyllic Forest Park Amphitheater. I would like to thank Mayor Sarno as he continues to support our efforts to produce and promote these types of family-orientated activities. I want to recognize the Concert Committee for their dedicated efforts as they have compiled a terrific lineup of talented artists. As a reminder, we have shuttles available for those with limited mobility to help them get from their car to the concert. We encourage everyone to pack snacks and enjoy great music in a wonderful and safe setting.”
