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Hi Springfield, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Sunshine Street Bridge reopens, Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions, Eagle Days, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Weather delays mark restoration milestone: Springfield’s Sunshine Street Bridge has reopened after five months of construction, replacing the 60-year-old span and improving pedestrian access. Expect smoother trips and easier walks across the bridge — get all the details.
Historic downtown landmark nears return: Crews recently installed the final section of Springfield’s Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. Work continues on access points, with a spring reopening planned alongside Route 66 centennial events and America’s 250th celebration — get the latest progress update.
Tax-funded safety and stormwater upgrade: Springfield will begin work Jan. 20 to replace the Scenic Avenue bridge over Wilson’s Creek between Sunshine and Bennett, adding a multi-use path and sidewalk connection to Wilson’s Creek Greenway — see funding and scope details.
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🫶 We got your back
Future stars on display: The 2026 Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions tips off today in Springfield, running through Jan. 17. National powers like Paul VI and St. John Bosco join a strong field with two Springfield-area teams. Adult general admission is $40 at the country’s highest-attended high school tournament. See teams, ticket info, dates.
Need a quick reset? Three miles of woodland and creekside trails connect to the Galloway Creek Greenway at Springfield Conservation Nature Center, with hands-on exhibits inside. Wander a bit, watch for wildlife, and remember the Ozarks sit just beyond your to-do list… a perfect midweek breather.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🚤 Springfield Mega Boat Show @ Ozark Empire Fairgrounds | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 AM – Take a break from winter chores and hit the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds for Springfield’s Mega Boat Show, your one-stop for boats, trailers, and fresh daydreams of Table Rock. From bass boats to center consoles, kick tires, swap stories, and grab tickets at the door.
🐾 Animal Encounter @ Jungle Gym Indoor Playground | Friday (1/16) at 10:15 AM – Third Fridays get a little wild at Jungle Gym, as Dickerson Park Zoo swings by for a bite-sized animal class that actually keeps kids and grandkids listening. Expect a couple critters, a fresh theme each month, and relief of it being included with admission.
⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Caravan @ Hammons Field: 955 East Trafficway, Springfield, MO, United States, Missouri 65802 | Friday (1/16) at 12:30 PM – Clear your Friday, January 16, the Cardinals Caravan is rolling into Springfield with players, alumni, and broadcasters in tow. It’s the one roadshow we actually look forward to, part stories, part autograph scramble, all Cards pride, with more details coming soon.
🦅 Eagle Days 2026 @ Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse | Saturday (1/17) at 9:00 AM – If you need proof winter’s good for something, watch eagles flex at Lake Springfield. Take a brisk walk, or let volunteers point them out while you borrow binoculars at the Boathouse. The Nature Center has indoor programs with MDC and Dickerson Park Zoo, all free.
🐧 Clay Penguins @ Art Zone | Saturday (1/17) at 10:00 AM – Lean into winter with penguins for a little good-luck mojo. Whether you’re wrangling grandkids or craving low-stakes creativity, walk in for clay sculpting at $8 or an 8×10 painting at $15, all ages welcome, about 90 minutes, clay pickups ready in two weeks.
🧀 6th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest @ University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center | Saturday (1/17) at 11:30 AM – Hit the Mac & Cheese Fest, where local and regional favorites hand out cheesy samples, stretchy pants optional, and snap a pic with the Mac & Cheese King and Queen. Go VIP for early entry, reserved seats, a tee, and OACAC gets the love.
🎨 Pretty in Pink: Paint and Sip @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (1/18) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a paint and sip when you want to relax without small talk that lasts three hours. Trade your to-do list for a canvas, a glass, and a little pink-inspired fun, then strut home with a custom masterpiece that actually earns wall space.
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📻 Springfield report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 43°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. Wind chill values as low as 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 45°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 26. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
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