Good morning, Springfield.

Downtown Springfield saw a renovated apartment building, refreshed Court Square, and a new event plaza by the MassMutual Center, while experts met Thursday to study redevelopment challenges; city officials will soon decide on next steps for projects, including a new $600 million courthouse and repairs to the Old First Church.

Code Ninjas in Springfield is a new dojo-themed learning center that teaches children (ages 5 to 14) real programming languages using games in Roblox and Minecraft.

The center, now open for enrollment, offers robotics challenges and electronics kits to boost coding skills.

Residents can watch the Lyrid meteor shower that will peak in the early hours of Thursday, Apr.

22 as the moonset clears the sky; occasional surges may bring up to 100 meteors per hour — find a dark spot to fully enjoy the show.

2026 Stifel Stars on Ice Tour

7-10 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket required for entry — Celebrate Olympic greatness with top U.S. Figure Skating stars showcasing breathtaking performances on ice.

Play by the Books: A Novel Night of Creative Crafting

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $20 ($15 for members) — Celebrate literature and creativity with art-making stations and a gallery tour.