My Heart's Downtown Springfield, IL

05/15/2026

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Springfield's annual PrideFest is this weekend. Here's a rundown for what you need to know.

05/14/2026

Have you gotten yours yet?

05/07/2026

Thank you for your support, Congresswoman Budzinski!

05/07/2026

"If downtown isn’t your place, that’s OK. Truly. But calling it 'nothing' or 'dead' doesn’t make it true – it just drowns out the very real momentum happening. Because from where I stand, it’s not empty. It’s evolving." - Jenny Suttill

NEED TO LOOK FORWARD The folks walking through the doors of Studio on 6th every week would beg to differ (“Tourism is up, but downtown is hurting,” April 23). Downtown isn’t running on just “locals popping in on a whim.” The heartbeat right now is tourism – and it’s strong. People trav...

05/07/2026

IT’S HERE 🚨

05/02/2026

🗓️Mark your calendars for this great event just 4 weeks (May 3Oth) from today in downtown Springfield at Union Square Park (across from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum)

🦋 Thanks to the Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation for planning such a great event downtown!

Springfield Cultural Arts Festival on May 30th, 11am - 5pm at Union Square Park

This year’s festival will be vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community, and we can’t wait to see our artist and entertainers shine! ⭐️

Here’s what’s in store for everyone:

20 Local Artisans displaying their creation, Wild Rose Artisans tent and the fabulous Fae Folk Art Collective tent.

Food Trucks: Indulge in mouth watering offerings from three fantastic food trucks, including Lumpia Food Truck serving delectable Filipino dishes, Mexican Food from Jalapeño Express
🌯 Burritos , Quesadillas 🌮 Taco, Aguas frescas, Fresas con crema, 🌽 Elote en vaso and Deliciosos Tick’s Barbecue! 🍗

A few of the Performances:
We have Mariachi Solista Gabriel and his daughter Ariel, Folk Dancers will be doing demonstrations from many different cultures, each led by someone from the respective culture. Captivating Belly Dancing performances, Energetic Springfield Drum Circle to get everyone moving, and a Fluid Lounge DJ to keep the vibes going throughout the day.

Fun for the Whole Family: Join us from 11 AM to 5 PM for a day filled with activities. Bring your family, a picnic blanket, and relax on the grass while enjoying the festivities.

Workshops and Poetry: Don’t miss the chance to participate in engaging workshops hosted by Shatriya Smith in the Garvey Tubman tent, and James Compton Bockmier will host the poetry section where creativity flourishes.

This is a festival you won’t want to miss! If you’re looking for more information or wish to get involved, please reach out to Monica Zanetti at 217-572-1884
or email us at [email protected].

Join us for a day of joy, art, and community spirit, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌟

Sponsored by:
Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Downtown Springfield, Inc. Fae Folk Art Collective Solution Printing

04/30/2026

New t-shirts now available now at Kidzeum!

Available for wholesale order through MilesTshirts, please tag your business below if you plan on carrying them!

04/28/2026

Be part of a summer that brings people together through the arts - musicians, mixed media artists, performers, whatever your “thing” is, we encourage you to apply!

04/28/2026

Join Jay Shanle, the new executive director of Downtown Springfield, Inc. and My Hearts Downtown committee member for an "Ask Me Anything" event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at First Presbyterian Church downtown.

Find out what Downtown Springfield, Inc. is working on and get your questions answered.

Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) will host an ‘Ask Me Anything’ event with its new executive director, Jay Shanle, on Thursday, April 30, at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Springfield. “My day-one commitment was to build a foundation of partnership and communication,” said Shanle. “...

04/22/2026

The people have spoken, and they said... LET'S GO DOWNTOWN!

Contact MilesTshirts [email protected] to order, and TAG YOUR BUSINESS in the comments if you plan on carrying the new design! We're going with a lighter jersey fabric, perfect for spring & summer.

What next? Hats? Totes? You decide. ❤️