This weekend in Springfield, MA

Kids Garden Day features an Enchanted Garden themed scavenger hunt. Participants visit a series of spots to collect different materials, then use them to assemble their own enchanted garden at the finish. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Fat City Kid Food Truck. Supplies and activities are available while supplies last.

A new summer series welcomes kids to move, imagine, and connect through playful, well-structured yoga. Each class builds mindfulness, strength, flexibility, coordination, and creativity. Children practice cooperating with others, sharing space, and exploring both lively movement and quiet stillness. Week by week, the foundations of yoga grow stronger while new poses spark curiosity, channel energy, and support focus and fun. Pretzel Jungle brings energy and focus together, nurturing strength, confidence, and connection through yoga, creativity, and community. Led by Miss Lauren. Sessions are 60 minutes.

Experience Puerto Rican culture with live entertainment, artisan creations, and traditional dishes highlighted by the renowned lechón asado that evokes the flavors of Guavate. Bring a flag and come hungry, with surprises unfolding throughout the day.

The Foundation for TJO Animals celebrates a decade of Pets Rock with an afternoon concert that raises funds for animals cared for through the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center. The lineup features live performances by Project 267, Tough Customer, and The Berkshires, with Pat Kelly from Rock 102.1 serving as emcee. Food trucks on site include Madd Eatz, Crave, Sweet Treats 413, Citrus & Soiree, and Squirrel, A Dog Bistro. Expect vendors, raffles, a cash bar, and the popular Booze Toss game. General admission is 25 dollars per person, with tickets at the door priced at 30 dollars. Event tees are available for 20 dollars while supplies last, and a limited 10th anniversary shirt is offered for 40 dollars. Each registration includes one raffle ticket for a special lottery basket door prize. HydroDog will provide on-site dog bathing and grooming, and Dogwalkers will host a special raffle. Donations will be collected for the Reese Pet Food Initiative. Bringing a pet food donation earns one raffle ticket for the lottery basket door prize per person. Requested items include wet or dry dog and cat food, treats with no rawhides, and new toys. There will be shaded areas for people and their dogs, including a covered pavilion. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Dogs that are comfortable with crowds, other dogs, and loud sounds are welcome and must remain leashed at all times. Flexi leads are not permitted. No coolers or outside alcohol are allowed. For more information: 413-306-5161 or info@tjofoundation.org.

Sommerfest on Fort Street with live music featuring BJ Korona. There will be dinner outside on Fort Street under the tent from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly suggested to reserve your table by calling 413-734-7475.

BFC brings a full electric set to The Well Burger Bar, located in the former The Still. Great food and drinks accompany live, local music, and the familiar feel carries forward under the new name.

Savor a selection of wines and Italian cuisine accompanied by live music from Marco Turo.

Catch Emmy Award-winning comedian Michael Kosta for a one-hour stand-up set. The show features his sharp comedy and includes a range of topics from his entertainment work to his earlier career as a professional tennis player. Expect performances and stories from his many late-night appearances and other media projects.

Villa Napoletana hosts a brunch featuring classic breakfast favorites, Italian specialties, and a variety of hot main dishes. Admission is $23.95 for adults and $11.95 for children 12 and under.

RSP has a reputation for unforgettable weekends, and this is another chance to create new memories. Raise a glass and celebrate.

GRAMMY-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings The Hard Road Tour to Springfield, highlighting a fresh chapter in contemporary blues. Hailing from Clarksdale, Mississippi, he carries the spirit of the Delta while steering the music into new territory. Hard Road, his most personal and far-reaching project, reflects a path from standout local talent to a global standard-bearer for a new generation of blues. His playing honors influences like B.B. King, Albert King, and Buddy Guy, and he broadens the sound by blending funk, soul, hip hop, pop, and jazz into a modern fusion. His debut album, Kingfish, earned a Grammy nomination and led the Billboard Blues chart for 91 weeks. The follow-up, 662, named for his Mississippi area code, won the 2022 Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Live in London captured a sold-out performance and received another Grammy nomination, reinforcing his reputation as a commanding live artist.

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings his High Road Tour to Springfield for an in-person concert experience. He will be joined by Tom Hambridge. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the show runs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.