Curious about what Township leaders have planned for the coming year?  Our plans started on January 1st with the annual SPRINGFIELD SPLASH (select this link) and will continue through popular SUMMER SERIES 2026 activities, with several new additions!  This year, the Trustees also announced that, in honor of the nation’s 250th Anniversary, proceeds from these events will benefit area organizations that support area veterans, youth, and preserving the history of the community.  Primary organizations include: A.N.G.E.L.S. Outreach, Blessings in Disguise, the elementary afterschool running program coordinated by Dave’s Running Shop (right in Homecoming Park), Mountain Mentors, Springfield Schools student organizations, the Toledo Vet Center, and the Lee R. Irons Historic Center (in Holland, OH).

Feedback from so many told us how much fun was experienced last year – and we promise Summer Series 2026 will not disappoint!  The Freedom Celebration will take place on June 27th – are you ready for the 3rd Annual Firecracker 5K? Runners and Walkers will blast off in Homecoming Park at 9am after a ceremony to honor America’s 250th Anniversary!  Right after that, food trucks will arrive and our new outdoor concert series begins –  Ignite the Night  (featuring two of the regions top bands – Arctic Clam from 2:30-5:30pm and Not Fast Enuff from 7:30-9:45pm).  During the musical break at 6pm, the 3rd Annual HEROhustle (better known to many as the “dinosaur race”) will feature area celebrities racing for charity in inflated dino suits.  Fun, as well as goodies from favorite food trucks, family-oriented activities, and rides on the antique firetruck will fill the hours until we light up the night sky right after dusk!!  The Village of Holland’s Market and Movie Night will take place in Strawberry Acres Park on July 24th and the exclamation point to this year’s Series will be the 7th Annual Wicked Wheels (August 5th).

2025 HIGHLIGHTS:
$32,586.29 was donated to support area charities ($28,436.29 to firefighter mental health and scholarships;  almost $3,000 was raised by the Springfield High School volunteers who assisted with registration and the 50/50 raffle – all funds were retained by their organizations, and $1400 raised for the Turner family – thanks, too, to 13abc and Yark for adding another $1,300). 

WICKED WHEELS WINNERS:
BEST OF SHOW: Chris and Rachel James’ 1974 VW Type 2 Bus; BEST CLASSIC: BEST CLASSIC: Bob Gregory’s 1966 Shelby 350H;  BEST EXOTIC: Michael Murray’s 2019 Ford GT; BEST TUNER: Zander Mompher’s 2003 Honda Civic; BEST HOT ROD: Dave Mason’s 1936 Plymouth Coupe; BEST RAT ROD: Tony Ray’s 1947 Olds; BEST RACE CAR: John Hagele’s 1967 Malibu; BEST MOTORCYCLE: Paul Kwapick’s 2008 Harley 105th Anniversary Edition.  Please select this link to view the photo file.

We thank founder Todd Boatfield for bringing the 419 MusicFest to Homecoming Park for the past two years. To view photo album from the 419 MusicFest, which featured 11 live bands whose artists donated their talents at Homecoming Park on September 20th, please select this link.   This year, that event will move to Promenade Park in downtown Toledo.

We were excited to get everyone involved and thank our generous sponsors for their support of these engaging, entertaining, and community/family focused programs.  If you are interested in making a donation, select this link for a QR Code or email Kristina White, director of event operations, at [email protected]!

*All events are possible thanks to generous community support!  These partnerships assist Springfield Township in offering safe, family-oriented events and activities including the 21st Annual Freedom Celebration (now including the Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, Ignite the Night live music concerts, the HEROhustle, and one of the region’s largest fireworks displays), and the Wicked Wheels Fest. Proceeds from the Springfield Splash and Summer Series 2026 activities will support organizations serving veterans, area youth, and efforts to preserve the history of Springfield Township.

We are excited to play “host” to 419 Music Festival.   Select this link for information about this exciting musical experience featuring many of the region’s top Bands!