Another week, another excuse to leave the house… except this time it’s a whole month. If you’re searching for things to do in Springfield Missouri in May 2026, this list covers festivals, food events, live music, theatre, comedy, and some of the biggest local events happening around the Ozarks. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly events, date night ideas, or just something different to do this weekend, this monthly series highlights the top things to do in Springfield Missouri and around the Ozarks.
Springfield Missouri events are heating up this month, and this video breaks down the best options so you don’t have to scroll through endless event listings. From food festivals and live performances to large community events and local traditions, there’s something here for just about everyone.
This monthly series highlights the top things to do in Springfield Missouri and around the Ozarks. If you’re planning your calendar, looking for fun things to do this weekend in Springfield MO, or just want to stay in the loop with local events, you’re in the right place.
👇 Check the full list below and let me know which one you’re hitting.
📍 HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING:
#10 Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra
📍 Gillioz Theatre
📅 May 8 @ 7:30PM
🌐 GilliozTheatre.com
🎥 @peacherineragtime
#9 Mid-America Street Rod Nationals
📍 Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
📅 May 22–24
🌐 NSRA-USA.com
🎥 @nsra9085
🎥 @OzarkEmpireFair
#8 Tacos De SOMO
📍 Farmer’s Park
📅 May 7 @ 6–9PM
🌐 TacoDeSOMO.com
#7 Gen X Takeover: The Comedy Tour
📍 Aetos Center
📅 May 8 @ 7:00PM
🌐 GenXTakeover.com
🎥 @Kellymanno @thedadbodveteran @therealslimsherri “The Professor” Nick Harrison – Topic
#6 Beauty and the Beast (Springfield Ballet)
📍 Landers Theatre
📅 May 15–17
🌐 SpringfieldLittleTheatre.org
🎥 @SpringfieldBalletInc
#5 Ozarks Food Truck Rally
📍 Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
📅 May 30 @ 11AM–7PM
🌐 OzarkEmpireFair.com
🎥 @OzarkEmpireFair
#4 Little Shop of Horrors
📍 Lightroom Lounge @ Martha’s Vineyard
📅 May 29 – June 27
🌐 HighTideSGF.org
🎥 @hightidetheatrical
#3 Springfield ArtsFest
📍 Historic Walnut Street
📅 May 2–3 @ 10AM–5PM
🌐 SpringfieldArts.org
🎥 @artscouncil5331
#2 Bayou Bandit’s Bug Bash
📍 Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
📅 May 9
🌐 MyBayouBandit.com
#1 Nixa Sucker Days
📍 Downtown Nixa
📅 May 15–16
🌐 NixaChamber.com
🎥 @NixaChamber
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
1:24 Honorable Mention – Route 66 Centennial
3:36 #10 Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra
4:26 #9 Mid-America Street Rod Nationals
5:35 #8 Tacos De SOMO
6:46 #7 Gen X Takeover
7:54 #6 Beauty and the Beast
8:40 Intermission
9:25 #5 Ozarks Food Truck Rally
10:34 #4 Little Shop of Horrors
11:47 #3 Springfield ArtsFest
12:46 #2 Bug Bash
14:04 #1 Nixa Sucker Days
15:19 Wrap Up
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We getting the group together and going?! Thanks for the updates. Appreciate you! 😊