Springfield Area Arts Council presents their annual fundraiser, First Night® Springfield.

This family-friendly and fully accessible event is a great way to kick off the New Year! This year, First Night Springfield is featuring the 20+ resident artist groups at Hoogland Center for the Arts in addition to other local talents.

Schedule of events:

  • Children’s activities and crafts from 1:00p-4:00p at Hoogland Center for the Arts
  • Friday Night Jazz from 5:30p-7:30p at Boone’s
  • Night Watch at 6:00p and 8:00p at First Presbyterian Church
  • Live performances from 7:00p-11:00p at Hoogland Center for the Arts
  • Organ Concert at 7:00p at First Presbyterian Church
  • Fireworks at 11:15p at Fourth and Capitol   

Spend the evening celebrating the local arts community and supporting both Springfield Area Arts Council and Hoogland Center for the Arts!