Springfield Jaycees Lawnmower Clinic Apr 16, 9am-1pm Sat. Lawnmowers serviced at reasonable prices. $50-60. O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1501 W. Jefferson, 793-1872.
Woodland Wildflower and Tree Sale Apr 16-17, 8:30am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Choose from 14 different shade-loving woodland wildfl owers and 15 bareroot trees and shrubs. Free admission. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.
Spring Gardening: A Time to Get Your Hands Dirty Apr 19, 6:30pm Tue. Presentations by U of I master gardeners Pam Catalani and Karen Grant plus Clovers 4-H Club on tilled versus layered gardens, container gardens and community gardens. Refreshments. pspld.com. Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Road, Pleasant Plains, 626-1553.
Ani-MALL Pet Expo and Mega Adoption Apr 23, 10am-2pm Sat. Pet-related vendors; pet adoptions; “paws on” activities; demonstrations by local trainers, law enforcement, more. Well-behaved pets on leashes welcome. $3 adults, kids 12 and under free. 629-7077. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.
Illinois Native Plant Society Central Chapter Plant Sale Apr 30, 9am-2pm Sat. Purchase native Illinois prairie and woodland plants grown by INPS members. ill-inps.org. 243-6055. Commodity Pavilion, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
25th Annual Kitchens in Bloom Tour May 1, 12-4pm Sun. Hosted by the Junior League of Springfi eld. $15 advance, $20 day of. jlsil.org. 544-5557. Ironbridge Estates, 3140 Cockrell Lane, 793-5484.
Gardenpalooza May 14, 8am-12pm, Sat. Springfi eld Civic Garden Club’s new and improved annual plant sale. scgc-il.org. Building 26, Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave.
Prairie Wildflower Sale May 14-15, 8:30am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Featuring 34 sun-loving plants. Free admission. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair May 21-22, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Two-day outdoor art fair features jewelry, sculpture, photography, glass, pottery, wood, metal, oils, watercolors, more. Affordable Children’s Tent for ages 2-15. Free admission. socaf.org. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.
AADA Antique Show Jun 3-5, 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Hosted by Antique Dealers Association of America. adadealers.com. 386-822-0557. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.
