Family events in Springfield, OH

Mathew's Family Farmers Market hosts a bi-weekly setup offering gourmet burgers and hand cut fries at the market.

Trace the story of Wittenberg, founded in 1845 within the Americanist Lutheran tradition and a mainstay of Springfield for more than 180 years, on a guided walk that highlights campus architecture and heritage. Notable stops include Myers Hall, Recitation Hall, and Zimmerman Library, with a route that winds through rolling, wooded grounds. The tour is led by Dr. Thomas T. Taylor. Admission is 15 dollars for the general public and 12 dollars for members. This program is presented as part of the Summer Tour Series, started in 2004 by Kevin Rose of the Turner Foundation to encourage appreciation of Springfield’s built environment. What began as eight neighborhood walks has grown over two decades into 14 to 20 guided tours across the Greater Springfield Region, planned and managed by a committee of community volunteers. Tours from the Westcott House and Westcott Center for Architecture + Design are designed for a wide audience, including people with disabilities or decreased mobility. Guides keep a relaxed pace with short standing periods at stops, and entering buildings may involve stairs or inclines. This outing is rated Mobility Level 3, which involves considerable walking on varied terrain and may include unpaved sections. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility. Virtual tours are available with closed captioning.

Cowvin, the youngest of the Cow Family, dreamed up a playful corn maze at Young’s Jersey Dairy. Spanning more than three and a half acres with over a mile of winding paths, the cornfield is filled with twists, dead ends, and plenty of surprises. After making it out, families will find a playland where kids can keep the fun going. Admission is $10 for ages 5 and older, and children 4 and under are free. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets include a wagon ride to and from the maze and can be purchased at Young’s Farmstead Cheese Marketplace inside The Dairy Store. The maze is open daily, weather permitting.

These sensory friendly mornings at Young's focus on lowering noise and visual stimulation to create a calmer visit. Cowtherine's Carousel operates without music, with only a quieter safety announcement. One mini golf course has both the music and fountains turned off. Around the batting cages, the music is silenced. In the Dairy Store, lighting is dimmed for a gentler shopping experience. While the aim is a peaceful setting, there may still be occasional noise from a passing tractor, though efforts are made to limit it.

Young’s Jersey Dairy hosts a Carousel of Good Causes event with Clark-Shawnee Elementary PTO, supporting programs for students and staff.

This music bingo session focuses on R&B hits from the 2000s. Families, individuals, and pairs are welcome to take part. Each round names several winners, with prizes such as free drinks, gift cards, and food.