Sweet Corn festival, movies in the park, back to school fair on tap in Springfield

Tiffani Jackson, State Journal-Register
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Go to a festival, catch a movie, or get school free supplies for the kids at events happening in Springfield this weekend. There's plenty to do!

Looking for an event to attend? Here are six happening in the Springfield area:

Sweet Corn Festival

The Chatham Jaycees will host its annual Sweet Corn Festival this weekend.

The event runs from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Chatham Community Park, 711 S. Park Ave.

There will be sweet corn, vendors, a cow chip throw competition and performances from artists like Fun DMC and Unchained. Admission is free.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/Chatham.Jaycees.Sweet.Corn.Festival

Glenwood Elementary School teacher Mary Bennett, left, helps out her former student, Lyla Franke, right, in picking the perfect cow chip to use in the Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw during the Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival at the Chatham Community Park, Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Chatham, Ill. Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register

Kidzeum Birthday Celebration

Take your little ones to the Kidzeum's 5th Birthday Party Celebration on Saturday

The event runs from 9 a.m. until 4pm at the building located at 412 E. Adams St.

There will be games, activities, crafts and a live demonstration led byaward-winning science communicator Maynard Okereke. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Creative Reuse Marketplace, and The Outlet will be special guests.

Refreshments will be available for Kidzeum members. Admission is free.

For more information visit www.kidzeum.org/events/save-the-date-kidzeums-5th-birthday/2023/07/22

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Wooden It Be Lovely Furniture Sale

Wooden It Be Lovely will hold its summer furniture sale at Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday.

Sale items include hand-painted furniture and home decor items.

WIBL is a non-profit social enterprise designed to give women healing from lives of poverty and addiction unique and empowering employment and job training, enriching relationships.

For more information, visit www.woodenitbelovely.love.

Ragtime with Cherry and Jerry

Ragtime duo Cherry and Jerry will perform at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. on Saturday.

The event runs from 7-10 p.m.

The duo will perform ragtime, early blues and jazz. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/1295161994727750

Movies in the Park

Watch Super Mario Brothers at Movies in the Park on Saturday.

The showing begins at dusk, approximately 8 p.m. at Rochester Community Park, 90 Wild Rose Ln, Rochester Il.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a computer-animated adventure comedy film based on the Nintendo video game franchise. It stars Jack Black, Anya Taylor Joy, Seth Rogan and Charlie Day.

Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for comfortable seating. Admission is free.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/630243035319453

One Stop Back To School Fair

Get a backpack and more at the One Stop Back to School fair on Sunday.

The event runs from noon until 4 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 1600 E. Clear Lake Avenue.

There will be health screenings, hair cuts, face painting and school supply giveaways. Appointments for screenings are encouraged.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/saspringfield/events

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