Capital City Parent

09/19/2025

Bring your crew to Malibu Jack's to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day 🏴‍☠️ on Friday, Sept. 19.

From 3-11 p.m., complete activities on the Pirate Quest Map and collect stamps to claim your prizes from the treasure chest.

(There is no charge to participate in the pirate adventure, normal rates for other activities apply)

09/17/2025

At this week's District 186 school board meeting, the board approved $3 million in budget cuts and discussed strategies for addressing an $18 million deficit, including using the fund balance.

Members voted to hire an individual roofer for district facilities and added a middle school wrestling program to the budget. Other updates included celebrations, upcoming events and the superintendent search process.

Watch the highlight reel here:
https://www.illinoistimes.com/watch-public-meetings/schoolboarddist186/superintendent-search-update-and-deficit-plans/

09/15/2025

As the sun sets, watch the sky come alive with a breathtaking hot air balloon glow at dusk.

Bring the family to Southwind Park from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, for an evening of glowing balloons, great food and beautiful park views.

09/14/2025

Anxiety, depression and other mood disorders in children have become more prevalent due to influence from a rapidly increasing number of technology and social media offerings in the past two decades.

Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed legislation requiring annual mental health screenings for public school students, but there are concerns about the capacity to meet the needs of these children and how the resulting data will be kept private:

Anxiety, depression and other mood disorders in children have become more prevalent due to influence from a rapidly increasing number of technology and social media offerings in the past two decades.

09/10/2025

HSHS St. John's Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check Event on Saturday, Sept. 13.

At this free event, a certified child passenger safety technician can work with you to check your child's car seat and provide education to ensure it is installed correctly.

The event will be at the Women & Children's Clinic parking garage at 400 N. 9th St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For questions please contact [email protected]

09/10/2025

Kids age 6-10 can take part in the Funshop Kids Club while parents enjoy a night out.

Kids get an evening filled with crafts, STEM projects, group games and tons of hands-on fun! Each month features a new theme, so there’s always something different to explore.

Sessions take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. The cost is $30 for Springfield residents or $35 for non-residents.

Register at bit.ly/Funshop_Kids-Club_3

09/08/2025

Company dancers from the Springfield Youth Performance Group, along with professional rock musicians, will present the rousing “Rock the Conservatory” on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. at The Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance.

SYPG kicks off 20th anniversary season Sept. 13

09/05/2025

The free Family Fun Fest will take place from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, on the Y Block in downtown Springfield.

Enjoy inflatable obstacle courses, special character appearances, interactive games and non-stop action on the main stage - ending with a foam party!

Food trucks will have concessions available for purchase.

Downtown Springfield Family Fun Fest A day packed with joy, laughter and endless entertainment, all while supporting Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. Includes inflatable obstacle courses, tasty treats from food trucks, special character appearances, interactive games and non-stop action on the main sta...

09/05/2025

At this week's District 186 School Board meeting, the board reviewed a projected $17.9 million deficit for next year and discussed a three-year plan to reduce spending, including immediate efficiency measures and multi-year budget cuts.

Updates on state funding, property tax challenges and recent cost-saving moves were also shared.

Watch the highlight reel here:

https://www.illinoistimes.com/watch-public-meetings/schoolboarddist186/district-faces-deficit-plans-budget-cuts/

09/03/2025

The Fae Folk Art Festival will take place from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, in Union Square Park. Enjoy an art market and literary area, a poetry open mic, a costume contest, live performances, interactive games and kids' activities:

Fae Folk Art Festival IV: Mythical Creatures We are the Fae Folk Art Festival organized by the Fae Folk Art Collective. Our goal is to create a safe, Renaissance faire-inspired atmosphere for guests of all ages as they peruse the art market, watch performances and make magical memories. The current....

09/02/2025

Join Compass for Kids for a Back to School Brunch Fundraiser from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Erin's Pavilion.

Reserve your seats today for this annual brunch celebrating the kids of Compass and raising the funds needed to serve them:

Compass for Kids Back to School Brunch

09/01/2025

Fall is the perfect time to plan a family camping trip. Check out these tips and tricks:

https://www.illinoistimes.com/special-issues/take-a-family-camping-trip-20615623

Growing up, my family were car camping people. Both my brother and I were involved with scouting, and my parents kept an up-to-date Kampgrounds of...