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title: "Springfield events this week: Robert E. Smith Art Show, Springfield Veterans Day Parade and more"
description: "Things to do in Springfield this week, Nov. 3 to 9, 2026: Robert E. Smith Art Show; Springfield Veterans Day Parade; Chris Higgins."
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# [Springfield events this week: Robert E. Smith Art Show, Springfield Veterans Day Parade and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/springfield-events-this-week-nov-3-9-2026)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/author/jarvis) | Nov 2, 2026, 9:56:09 PM

Springfield has a lot going on this week. Here are 3 events happening Nov. 3 to 9.

## 1. Robert E. Smith Art Show

**When:** Friday, Nov. 6, 4 to 9 p.m.  
**Where:** Mudhouse Coffee, 323 South Ave.

A First Friday show of work by the late Springfield folk artist Robert E. Smith. [Event details](https://www.ksmu.org/community-calendar/event/robert-e-smith-art-show-29-10-2026-10-28-50).

## 2. Springfield Veterans Day Parade

**When:** Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m.  
**Where:** Downtown Springfield, Starts at the Expo Center lot

The city's annual parade honoring veterans rolls through downtown. [Event details](https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=22265).

## 3. Chris Higgins

**When:** Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.)  
**Where:** Springfield Comedy Club, 420 W. College St.

The touring comedian behind the "God n Angel" sketches brings his stand-up to Springfield. 18 and older. [Event details](https://www.comedyspringfield.com/shows/363690).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Springfield this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Springfield).

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*Photo: Rykeradonne, [CC0](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en), via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_shot_of_Springfield_MO_at_night.jpg)*

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