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Refrigerator Notes In this issue..

I’m keeping Refrigerator Notes short and sweet this month: Thank you.

Thank you for picking up our magazine every month.

Thank you for spending your money and time patronizing our family of advertisers.

Thank you for sticking with us through the pandemic as we all experienced previously unimaginable ups and downs at home, at work, and in our communities.

We are here for you. Every month.

And, we take our commitment to you and your family very seriously.

We look for the most convenient places to have our magazines so you can easily find us.

We encourage local business owners who cater to children and families to join us as advertisers because we know we are the best connecting place.

But, none of this would matter if you didn’t pick up our magazine.

So, again, thank you. Thank you for making Kids Directory possible.

From our Kids Directory family to yours Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We wish you a new year filled with blessings, peace, laughter, and joy.

We know this is a stressful time of year for many people. Remember to take care of yourself. You’ve got this! |

Features

Kids Eat Free (or almost free).... Starts on page 6 Holiday Gift Guide.................................. 10-21 December Event Calendar....................... 22-23

Boutiques, Consignment & Resale

Haute Tot Upscale Kids Resale......... back cover Once Upon a Child..........................................3

Academics & Education Enrichment

Sylvan Learning Center.................................11

Activities, Entertainment & Events

Dickerson Park Zoo.......................................13 Imaginasium.................................................12 Itty Bitty City................................................17 Jump Mania..................................................19 Ozarks Public Television................................21 Ozarks Regional YMCA..................................19 Sac River Stables..........................................12 Springfield Art Museum..................................2 Springfield Ballet “The Nutcracker”.................5 Springfield-Greene County Library...... 7 and 19 Springfield-Greene County Parks..................11 Springfield Little Theatre..............................17 Springfield Symphony Orchestra...................20 Wonders of Wildlife......................................15

Hair Salons

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids...................12 Expedition Pediatric Dentistry.........................7 Pierce Vision Specialists..................................2 TheraCare Outpatient Services........................2

Restaurants

Pizza Ranch....................................................7

~Melinda, parent of a teen & publisher

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Healthy Kids & Healthy Families

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Kids Eat FREE The original original, most comprehensive guide

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Due to restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants may modify or temporarily suspend Kids Eat Free offers. We do our best to publish accurate information. Please call ahead to confirm offers. Some restaurants may limit service to carry-out and/or curb-side pick-up only while others have opened up limited dining room seating. Thank you for supporting our local and locally owned and managed restaurants. Want to advertise your restaurant or know about a deal not listed? Email melinda@springfieldkids.com!

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WEEKDAYS

America’s Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-3030. Kids age 3 and younger eat free.

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. Kids age 3 and younger eat free every day. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

Quizno’s, 2043 E. Independence St., Springfield, 417-877-0606. Mon-Fri after 5 p.m.; Sat-Sun all day. Mention listing for one free Kidz Meal with purchase of one 8-inch sub, chips, and drink meal.

Child must be present. For kids age 11 and younger. Not valid with other promotions, coupons, or radio/TV certificates. Dine-in only. Code CLU5349.

Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-883-0900. One free kids’ menu item with the purchase of one adult entrée valued at $8 or more, after 5 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

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Village Inn, all Springfield locations. Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and younger with each adult meal purchased. Offer good all day, Monday through Friday.

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Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-862-7777. Kids’ meals are $2.49 and $3.49. Cannot be combined with offers or coupons.

King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kid’s meal with every adult combo meal or entrée purchased. Choose junior cashew chicken or junior sweet and sour. Maximum of three free meals. Dine-in only.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-334-3880. Kids age 9 and younger get a free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée. Child must be present.

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5 Spice China Grill, 2058 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-799-0215. One free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée. For ages 12 and younger, after 4 p.m. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

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Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-1401. All day, get one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 417-368-5919, and 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 417-866-2700, in Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regularpriced entrée. Also on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Pasta Express, for dine-in only at four Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., 417-888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 417-862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-885-0030. Free kid’s meal for kids age 12 and younger with purchase of an adult entrée, 3-9 p.m.

Pita Pit, for dine-in only at two Springfield locations: 1318 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-1565; 3233 E. Sunshine St., 417-771-5080. $1 off kid’s pita with purchase of a full-priced adult pita, 5-8 p.m.

Drink not included.

The Roost Bar & Grill, 4216 S. Cox Rd., 417-612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St., 417-865-4000. Free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, 6-10 p.m.

Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regularpriced entrée.

Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Springfield, 311 Park Central, 417-862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 417-882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 417-485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location only, 807 N. Main St., 417-725-6803. One free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger for each adult entrée purchased, 5-8 p.m.

Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. One free kid’s meal for ages 12 and younger with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine-in only. Cannot combine with other offers or coupons. Wednesday and Thursday also.

McAlister’s Deli, for dine-in only at locations in Springfield and Republic: 210 W. Sunshine, 417-831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, 417-890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expwy., 417-866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 417-888-0899; and 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 417-732-4747. Purchase an adult meal and receive a 99-cent kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger. Offer good from 5-9 p.m.

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Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 417-368-5919, and 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 417-866-2700, in Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone, Springfield, 417-319-5021.

Kids 12 and younger get one free buffet with an adult buffet purchase all day. See ad on page 7.

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Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one regular 10-inch pizza and get one free on certain pizza selections.

The Catfish Café, 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo.

417-345-1277. Dine-in only. Kids eat free Prima’s Mexican Grill, Three locations: off the kids’ menu only, 4-8 p.m. One free 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., 417-823-7180, and 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-890-1212, kid’s meal per paid adult meal.

Springfield; 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., 417-582-2776. Dine-in only, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Springfield, 417-868-0042. Dine-in only. one free kids’ meal ($4.25 or less) for kids One free kid’s plate for kids age 12 and age 10 and younger for each lunch or younger with purchase of one adult plate, dinner entrée purchased.

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Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., THURSDAY 417-831-7829, and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Archie’s Italian Eatery, 1410 E. Republic Rd., Branson, 417-335-5450. All day, get one 417-720-1763. All day, get one free kids’ free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée meal with an adult entrée purchase. purchase.

Zaxby’s, 3220 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, Excludes other promotions or discounts.

Doe’s Eat Place, 935 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-368-0423. Get up to two 99¢ kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult meal, Springfield, 417-833-7818. Kids age 12 and 5-8 p.m. This location only. younger eat free all day. Up to two kids’ meals with purchase of adult entrée. Limit WEDNESDAY two kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.

Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-1234. Kids age 12 and younger SATURDAY get a free kids’ meal with every menu item McAlister’s Deli, for dine-in only at purchase of $9 or more. locations in Springfield and Republic: Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four 210 W. Sunshine, 417-831-4450; locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 1460 E. Primrose, 417-890-5250; 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 2445-A N. Kansas Expwy., 417-866-2331; 417-368-5919, and 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 417-888-0899; 417-866-2700, in Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, and 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat 417-732-4747. Purchase an adult meal and for $1 with the purchase of a regularreceive a 99-cent kid’s meal for a child age priced entrée.

12 or younger. Offer good all day.

Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 417-532-1777. Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 417-581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal One free kids’ meal for each adult meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 4-8 p.m. purchased after 5 p.m. Does not include Only for children ages 10 and younger. all-you-can-eat. Dine-in only.

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Holiday Gift Guide Our Kids Directory family of advertisers will make your holiday shopping stress-free. Support these local businesses and conquer your gift list with time left over for holiday fun with your kiddos.

And, remember to let these businesses know you saw them in here in Kids Directory!

Cookie Cutters Hair Cuts for Kids Dickerson Park Zoo 900 E. Battlefield • Springfield 417-889-4386 haircutsarefun.com Make your appointment today for haircuts and styles for holiday parties and dinners. Gift certificates for haircuts, hair products, and accessories make great stocking stuffers.

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1401 W. Norton Rd. • Springfield 417-883-1570 dickersonparkzoo.org Give a gift that inspires, educates, entertains, connects children and adults with nature, and helps save animals. Give a Friends of the Zoo membership––a year of free admission plus invitations to special, members-only events; and discounts at the cafe, gift shop, and on education classes.

Join the FOZ family and join a mission of seeing, connecting, and protecting wild animals and wild places. See ad on page 13.

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3640 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield • 417-202-2025 1975 E. Independence St. ittybitty.city Springfield • 417-720-1602 Itty Bitty City has something hautetotupscalekidsresale.com for every Itty Bitty this holiday Shop like it’s Haute for the season. The Toy Nook carries holidays. Gently used clothing, unique and imaginative toys and baby equipment, furniture, toys and books––plus men’s, women’s stocking stuffers from Melissa and Doug, Green Toys, Haba, and and maternity clothes. Haute Plan. Itty Bitty City has gift cards Tot has the brands you love at available in any amount you need affordable prices to make your and discount bulk admission holiday shopping an upscale cards. Our annual and monthly experience without the upscale memberships make wonderful price. With Haute Tot, you can shop safely and in style. Personal gifts that continue to give for the shoppers, curb-side pickup upon entire year. See ad on page 17.

Gift ideas continue on page 14. request, and attentive customer service make your holiday shopping stress-free. Gift cards make a perfect gift for busy moms, new grandparents, and budget-conscious families. See ad on back cover.

Imaginasium

3444 S. Campbell Ave., Suite O Springfield • 417-368-2908 Imaginasium is dedicated to children from infants to age 8 to explore and socialize through indoor play. Our play experiences encourage children to build both gross and fine motor skills.

Birthday party packages available, too. Give the gift of play with day passes or memberships. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See ad on page 12.

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Jump Mania

Ozarks Regional YMCA

3202 W. Republic Rd. • Springfield 417-881-5867 jumpmaniaspringfield.com Jump Mania is Springfield’s indoor inflatable park. Give the gift of play with Jump Mania gift cards, redeemable for open jump admission, concessions, and birthday party packages.

Join them for Junior Jump time for children ages 5 and younger, Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m.1 p.m. See ad on page 19.

orymca.org Give a gift of health and fun for the new year. YMCA gift cards are available in any amount and can be redeemed for summer camp, sports, or any Y program, service, or membership. See ad on page 19.

Pizza Ranch

2825 S. Glenstone Ave. Springfield • 417-319-5021 pizzaranch.com You can’t go wrong with the gift of PIZZA! The legendary Pizza Ranch buffet features pizzas, the Once Upon A Child Country’s Best Chicken®, and 1421 S. Glenstone Ave. plenty of options to satisfy even Springfield • 417-886-1853 onceuponachildspringfieldmo.com the pickiest eater. Pizza Ranch Springfield is located in Battlefield Once Upon A Child buys and Mall. Kids 12 and younger eat free sells gently used kids’ clothing, every Tuesday (with purchase of shoes, toys, and baby gear an adult buffet). Gift cards make offering you the opportunity to great stocking stuffers, too. See recycle your children’s nearly ad on page 7. new items and get paid on the spot. On a budget? Once Upon A Sac River Stables Child is a great place to shop for 5798 N. Farm Road 125 • Springfield your own kids or grandkids. Gift cards make great gifts for family, 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com grandparents, and caregivers. See Gift certificates are available for riding lessons, horse day ad on page 3. camps, and birthday parties. Sac River Stables is a family-owned Gift ideas continue on page 16.

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and younger to shop for family, friends, teachers…even the family pet. In-person and online shopping options available. Visit the Holiday Store website for locations, days, and times of inperson shopping and for the link to the online store. See ads on pages 7 and 19.

business, conveniently located five minutes north of Springfield and five minutes from the Frisco Highline Trail on a 200-acre farm bordered by the Little Sac River.

Instructors are CHA-certified, and the facility is accredited through CHA and Girl Scouts- and Boy Scouts-approved to earn horse badges. See ad on page 12.

Springfield-Greene County Park Board

Springfield Ballet, Inc.

411 N. Sherman Pkwy.

Springfield • 417-862-1343 springfieldballet.org Give the gift of ballet with season tickets to Springfield Ballet’s upcoming performances. Season tickets include “The Nutcracker” (Dec. 17-20) and “Coppélia” (April 29-May 1, 2022). A season of lasting memories for you and your family is waiting. See ad on page 5.

417-864-1049 • parkboard.org The Park Board has the perfect gift for any fitness or outdoor enthusiast. Ideas range from Family Center memberships for Chesterfield, Dan Kinney, and Doling Family Centers to golf gift cards, redeemable at any of four Park Board golf courses. Gift certificates to the parks may be purchased for any amount, to cover program fees for tennis, basketball, softball, swim lessons, summer camps, horseback riding, dance classes and much more. Pair with a “Love our Parks” apparel item for extra special surprise. ParkBoard.org/ Apparel. See ad on page 12.

Springfield-Greene County Library Branches

thelibrary.org/holidaystore The Springfield-Greene County Library system’s popular Holiday Store for kids returns Dec. 4-12.

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tickets for in-person seating or live311 E. Walnut St. • 417-869-1334 streaming for the remaining concerts 237 S. Florence Ave. • 417-413-2287 in the Symphony’s 2021-2022 “Dance Mix” season. See ad on page 21. springfieldlittletheatre.org Give a little theatre for the holidays. Sylvan Learning Center Springfield Little Theatre’s Holiday 1830 E. Independence St. Package includes four vouchers Springfield • 417-882-0740 with the flexibility to book dates to sylvanlearning.com one of our remaining shows of the Sylvan Learning Center will offer season now or when it’s convenient 12 hours of homework support for you. Packages range from Dec. 6-17 to help kids end the first $95-135 and are the perfect gift semester on a good note before the for your theatre-loving loved one. holiday break. Teens can benefit (Note: These are ticket vouchers. from Sylvan’s college prep packages You must call the box office to from the 15-hour boot camp to the redeem your vouchers to get more extensive 38- and 50-hour tickets for the date you’d like to programs. These offers are only see the show. Packages are not available at the Springfield center. shareable.) See ad on page 17.

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Springfield Little Theatre

Springfield Symphony

Wonders of Wildlife

411 N. Sherman Pkwy.

417-864-6683 springfieldmosymphony.org Join the Symphony for the “En Pointe” FREE holiday matinee, Saturday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are required for entry and are assigned seats on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and seating begins at 2 p.m. Masks will be required of all patrons, staff, and musicians.

Reserve your seats today through the symphony’s website. Contact the symphony office for information on assembling a holiday package of Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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500 W. Sunshine St. • Springfield 888-222-6060 • wondersofwildlife.org Celebrate the Wonder of the SEAson at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. Come experience one of the most magical Christmas traditions in the Ozarks from Nov. 24-Dec. 31.

With offerings like dazzling holiday lights, appearances by SCUBA Claus, penguin encounters, and special holiday programs, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Plus, now through Dec. 31 receive a 10 percent bonus on gift card purchases of $25 or more. See ad on page 15.

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Remember, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, event details may change after Kids Directory goes to the printer. While we strive to provide accurate information, we encourage you to call ahead or confirm events with the host.

Through Sunday, Dec. 5

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” presented by Springfield Little Theatre.

For tickets, show dates, and curtain times, contact the theater box office.

Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org See ad on page 17.

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Explore, Imagine, Play! SEAsons of Wonder at Wonders of Wildlife. Get in the holiday spirit with festive-themed events and activities. Children receive a Passport to Play with activities for exploring the aquarium and galleries.

Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield wondersofwildlife.org/play See ad on page 15.

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Gardens Aglow at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 5-8:30 p.m. More than 150,000 lights accent the unique structures and landscaping of the garden. Friday and Saturday evening craft nights for kids on select weekends ($1/child). Garden admission: $5/adult, $2/child for ages 3-12. Free for FOG and SSCA members and children age 2 and younger. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield.

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417-891-1515 or parkboard.org See ad on page 12.

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 3-19

Candy Cane Lane at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 5-8 p.m. Turn on the holiday music and drive through the farm to enjoy farm-themed holiday displays and more than 10,000 lights. $5 per vehicle.

Rutledge Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield.

417-837-5949 or parkboard.org/farmpark See ad on page 12.

Friday, Dec. 3

Glow Night at Jump Mania, 7-9 p.m.

Bounce during their special glow night lights! Jump Mania, 3202 W. Republic Rd., Springfield. 417-881-5867 or jumpmaniaspringfield.com See ad on page 19.

Saturday, Dec. 4

Christmas at Gray/Campbell Farmstead, 1-3 p.m. Help decorate with handmade vintage ornaments and enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and carols. Gray/Campbell Farmstead at Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. 417-891-1515 or parkboard.org

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The Library’s Holiday Store for Kids.

Shop in person on Dec. 4 at The Library Center, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; The Library Station, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The in-person store at The Library Center will be open additional dates and times.

An online store will be open Dec. 4-5 and 7-12 for children 18 and younger. A variety of items priced 25 cents to $10 are available. The schedule is on the website. 417-883-6936 or thelibrary.org/holidaystore See ad on page 19.

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“Joy to the World” Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. itsalldowntown.com

Saturday, Dec. 11

En Pointe Free Holiday Matinee with Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 2:30 p.m. Enjoy favorite holiday songs. Free tickets available through the website. Tickets are required, and seating will be assigned. Tickets available for purchase for the full-length Symphony performance that evening at 7 p.m. Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield 417-864-6683 or springfieldmosymphony.org See ad on page 20.

Thursday, Dec. 23

Winter Wrangler Worship Day Camp at Sac River Stables, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

For children ages kindergarten and older. Learn about horses along with spiritual growth. $60 per rider if paid

by Dec. 15; after Dec. 15, $65 per rider. Sac River Stables, 5798 N. Farm Rd. 125., Springfield 417-742-4200 or sacriverstables.com See ad on page 12.

Saturday, Dec. 25

Merry Christmas!

Monday-Friday, Dec. 27-31 Santa Dive at Chesterfield Family Center, and Monday, Jan. 3 Saturday, Dec. 11

6-7 p.m. Swim with Santa and get your picture taken underwater or at the surface. Take home a craft kit to create your own holiday ornament. For children ages 2-10. $10/members; $20/nonmembers. Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Rd., Springfield 417-891-1616 or parkboard.org

SPARC Winter Break Program, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Camp-style activities for children while Springfield Public Schools are closed for winter break. Ages 5-12. $20/child per day. Space is limited and registration is required. 417-837-5737 or parkboard.org/SPARC

Friday, Dec. 17

Winter Break: Polar Extremes at Wonders of Wildlife, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Explore the weather at and animals adapted to survive in the polar regions.

Ages 6-11. Registration deadline is Dec. 21. John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center, 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. 417-225-1162 or wondersofwildlife.org See ad on page 15.

Parents’ Night Out in the City, 6-9 p.m. Children ages 2-8 (must be pottytrained) will be treated to pizza, afterhours playtime in the City, crafts, games, and a movie. Registration required. $25/child; additional siblings, $20 each.

Itty Bity City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-202-2025 or ittybitty.city See ad on page 17.

Friday-Monday, Dec. 17-20

“The Nutcracker” performed by Springfield Ballet. Follow Clara and her Prince in this holiday tradition. Show times: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, 6:30 p.m. Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org See ad on page 5.

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Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 28-30

Wednesday, December 29

Toddler Tales at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 11-11:30 a.m. Story and craft project for ages 2-6.

Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield.

417-888-4237

Happy New Year!

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