Mess Fest 2026

Schedule

Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Discovery Center of Springfield | Springfield, MO

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Get ready to get messy! Join us for MessFest, a full day of wild, creative, and hands-on fun for the whole family. Whether you’re flinging paint or playing in the foam, MessFest is your chance to let loose and explore art and science in the most unforgettable way.


  • Wade through over 100 gallons of oobleck
  • Add your mark to our community canvas
  • Create with kid-safe paints and LEGO printmaking
  • Get blasted by our foam cannon
  • Run through the human car wash
  • Tie-dye your own MessFest 2026 T-Shirt!
  • Stand inside a giant bubble
  • Play with over 100 Gallons of Bubble Solution
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Discovery Center of Springfield, 438 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806, United States

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