Curious about what Township leaders have planned in 2026?  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 Summer Series 2026 continues to “wow the crowd!”  The Freedom Celebration took place on June 27th – the 3rd Annual Firecracker 5K provided both runners and walkers the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fitness trail in Homecoming Park after the Opening Ceremonies which celebrated America’s 250th Anniversary!  Right after that, food trucks arrived and our new outdoor concert series began-  Ignite the Night  (featuring two of the regions top bands – Arctic Clam and Not Fast Enuff brought live music back into the park.  During the musical break at 6pm, the 3rd Annual HEROhustle (better known to many as the “dinosaur race”) featured area celebrities racing for charity in inflated dino suits.  Congratulations to 13abc Meteorologist Dan Smith (1st), Scott Wilson from Awards Sponsor Culver’s in Holland (2nd) and Ryan Grooms from Springfield Schools (3rd) for continuing this “DINOsty!” Fun, as well as goodies from favorite food trucks, family-oriented activities filled hours until we lit 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).

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.during 2026in

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!