Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Michelle Ownbey from the Illinois Times talks with Joey McLaughlin on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about things to do this weekend in the Springfield area.

Earth Day Presentation: “Celebrating Living Lands and Water”FRIDAY: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Chad Pregracke, founder of river-cleaning organization Living Lands and Waters will prove that one person can make a powerful difference. Includes social hour, Q&A, book signing, and an art exhibit by the Sangamon Water Color Society.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

Building Tree Equity to Support Health
WEDNESDAY: 6-7:30 p.m.
Christine Dannhausen-Brun will discuss her work creating tiny native forests to bring benefits to urban communities.
UIS Brookens Auditorium

Songbook and Album Release
SATURDAY: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Singer songwriter Tom Irwin, joined by illustrator Kevin Atterberry, will sign copies of “One for the Kiddos” and play some of the songs.
It’s All About Wine

Fish Fry
Firefighters Postal Lake Club
Chatham American Legion

Easter Egg Hunts
Springfield BMX Raceway
Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran School
Southwind Park
Knights Action Park