Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield Farmers Market reopens today at 117 S.

Fountain Ave.—it runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through September and offers themed days, live music, family events, and food assistance programs.

Springfield city leaders and residents are facing rising gun violence as seven homicides have been recorded this year—including fatal shootings on May 14 and May 20—which have stirred anger over gun laws and community safety while the city lost $1.2M in federal violence prevention funding.

State leaders have given $400K in state funding to the local police to reduce violent crime—money that will help add new prevention steps—and the department said the funds will boost safety measures in Springfield.

Clark County approved resolutions to send federal grant applications for Bethel Township road and drainage improvements and home repair help on Cooper and Edgewick Streets.

Bethel Township must match 10% of the funding and if the state awards the grant, work will run from January 2026 to December 2027.

Wittenberg Soccer Camp

9-11 a.m. — National Trail Parks and Recreation District — Registration closed — Dive into a week of soccer fun with skill-building drills and games hosted by Wittenberg Men's soccer team.

Exchange Member Meeting

2-3 p.m. — Clark County Public Library — Free entry — The Exchange Club of Springfield gathers for its member meeting with a guest speaker to be announced.

Griffin House at the Summer Arts Festival

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Veterans Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of the Summer Arts Festival with local favorite Griffin House performing live.

Bike Night at the Roadhouse

6-9 p.m. — Rip Rap Roadhouse — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and a gathering of over 1,000 bikes under the stars.

Coffee & Climb Meetup

10 AM – 2 PM — Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve — Free coffee and donuts — Connect with fellow climbers and explore climbing access in Ohio.

On-Site Tour at Brookdale Buck Creek

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Brookdale Buck Creek — Free entry — Explore tailored living and exceptional care at this top-rated senior community.

I Want My 80s Tour - Rick Springfield

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rose Music Center at The Heights — General parking included — Enjoy an evening with Rick Springfield and relive the 80s hits.

Frisbee Golf Fun

2-6 p.m. — Benham Pence Student Center — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly game of Frisbee Golf while exploring campus and connecting with fellow future students.

AAU Track & Field Region 4 Qualifier

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Wittenberg University — $49.87 — A competitive track and field qualifier for athletes, starting early each day with concessions available.

Free Tennis Clinic

10:00-11:30 a.m. — National Trail Parks and Recreation District — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of tennis fun with drills, skills, and games for ages 8-17.