Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association - (EPNIA)

06/12/2026

The 2026 Illinois State Museum’s Juneteenth art exhibition “noir 6: The Truth” will open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, at the Old State Capitol and be on display through September.

Austin Wells and Jaliyah Ross are co-curators for the exhibit, which features artwork from 26 artists.

https://www.illinoistimes.com/juneteenth/noir-6-the-truth/

06/11/2026

Due to power outages and damage caused by last night's storms, today's Illinois Product Farmers Market at the State Fairgrounds is canceled.

And due to more severe weather expected later this evening, tonight's
Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series presented by PNC Bank has also been canceled. Organizers say they're hoping to reschedule the performers for later in the season

06/10/2026

The Illinois State Museum and State Historic Sites will host the Juneteenth Family Day Celebration from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, June 12, at the Old State Capitol.

Enjoy art, explore history, engage with Illinois state agency partners and share in the spirit of freedom, unity, and identity. It will also be the opening of ISM’s sixth annual Noir art exhibition, highlighting powerful original works by artists of color from Illinois

06/09/2026

What a great program being offered!

06/08/2026

McClernand Elementary School will be serving free breakfast and lunch for children from June 8-July 17. Any child may receive a meal, they do not have to be enrolled in District 186.

Meals must be eaten onsite, they are not available for pickup or delivery. Please call District 186 Food Service at 217-525-3046 with any questions you may have.

06/06/2026

Come on out!

06/02/2026

Make plans to join us Saturday evening!

Heads up! It's our last big event of the spring, our 6th Annual Garden Jamboree! We'll have free food, entertainment, and face painting. Please bring a chair or picnic blanket as seating is limited.

05/31/2026

Stop by the Springfield Police Department Open House from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at 800 E. Monroe St.

This free, family-friendly event will feature K-9 and drone demonstrations, tours of the station and Real Time Information Center, touch-a-truck, games and activities, food and more.

05/29/2026

Free admission to the zoo on Saturday, plus special activities for the whole family.

05/28/2026

The inaugural Springfield Cultural Arts Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, in Union Square Park downtown.

This family-friendly event will feature more than 20 local artisans displaying their creations, musical and dance performances, children’s activities, craft areas, food and more.

This inaugural, family-friendly event is a celebration of art, culture and community. It will feature more than 20 local artisans displaying their creations, musical and dance performances, children’s activities, craft areas, food and more. The event begins with a performance by the Springfield Yo...