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K i d s E a t F R E
Restaurants may modify or temporarily suspend Kids Eat Free offers and operating hours. 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 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
EVERY DAY
HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. Kids age 3 and younger eat free every day. Drink not included. Dine-in only.
Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-3030. Kids age 3 and younger eat free.
SUNDAY
Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-862-7777. Kids’ meals are $2.49 and $3.49. Cannot be combined with offers or coupons.
HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. 25 percent off for all students with school ID.
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-size 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.
Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-883-0900. One free kids’ menu item with purchase of one adult entrée valued at $8 or more, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
MONDAY
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 $2.99 with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée. Same offer available on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bosky’s Vegan Grill, 405 W. Walnut St., Springfield, 417-507-1050. One free kids’ meal for every adult meal purchased, 3-8 p.m. Kids 12 and under. Kids’ meal is a choice of slider and fries or nuggets and fries. Dine-in only.
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Pasta Express, 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. Dine-in only. Springfield Brewing Company 305 S. Market Ave., Springfield, 417-832-8277. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only.
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. 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. Offer also good on Tuesday.
TUESDAY
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 $2.99 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
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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.
HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. After 4 p.m., one free kids’ grill meal per adult grill meal for kids ages 10 and younger. 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¢ kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger. Offer good from 5-9 p.m.
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Prima’s Mexican Grill, Two locations: 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-890-1212, Springfield; 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 417-582-2776. Dine-in only, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., one free kids’ meal ($4.25 or less) for kids age 10 and younger for each lunch or dinner entrée purchased.
Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-831-7829, and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-335-5450. After 4 p.m., get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.
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. Offer also good on Tuesdays.
WEDNESDAY
Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-1234. Kids age 12 and younger get a free kids’ meal with every menu item purchase of $9 or more.
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 $2.99 with the purchase of a regularpriced entrée.
Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 417-5321777. One free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased after 5 p.m. Does not include AYCE. Dine-in only.
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 off the kids’ menu only, 4-8 p.m. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal.
Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, 417-868-0042. Dine-in only. One free kid’s plate for kids age 12 and younger with purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m.
FRIDAY
Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-831-7829. All day, get one free kids’ entrée with one adult entrée purchase.
SATURDAY
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¢ kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger. Offer good all day.
Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 417-581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 4-8 p.m. Only for children ages 10 and younger.
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Theholidaysarejustaroundthecorner,and Kids Directory is your go-to resource: HolidayGiftGuidein December’sKidsDirectory Listing of Area Christmas Parades on SpringfildKids.com “White Christmas: The Musical” atSpringfildLittleTheatre,Nov.18-Dec.4 Springfild-Greene County Library Holiday Store for Kids Dec. 3-11 at The Library Center SpringfieldSymphonyHolidayMatinee Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m. SpringfieldBallet’s“TheNutcracker,” Dec.16-19 November 2022 13 SpringfieldKids.com
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Love them Like Family
Several local destinations are pet-friendly and welcome wellbehaved dogs. Our friends at TAME Pet Magazine provides great locals listings for pet parents. Together, we’ve assembled these helpful resources. Visit TAME’s website: tamepetmagazine.com
Bark Yard
3110 E. Cherry St., Springfield 417-771-3110
Off-leash fenced dog park, daycare, and boarding.
Caroline’s Pampered Pet Motel 2604 N. Biagio, Ozark 417-581-9422
Daycare, boarding, and grooming.
Cruse Dog Park 1069 S. Wabash Ave., Springfield 417-864-1332
Off-leash fenced dog park operated by the SpringfieldGreene County Park Board. Day passes and annual membership available.
Happy Tails Doggie Daycare 1670 S. Enterprise, Springfield 417-881-8644
Daycare and boarding. Nixa Dog Park
1137 S. Norton Rd., Nixa
PET ADOPTIONS
4 the Love of K9s 4theloveofk9s@gmail.com Serving Springfield, Ozark, and Nixa CARE Animal Rescue 1328 W. Sunshine St., Springfield 417-875-6565
HavaHeart Rescue havaheartrescue.org
Humane Society of SW Missouri 3161 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-2526
Polk County Humane Society 4404 S. 82nd, Bolivar 417-777-3647
Rescue One 1927 E. Bennett St., Springfield Office location only. Rescue One is a foster-based animal rescue. Tri-Lakes Humane Society 102 Washboard Hollow Rd., Reeds Spring 417-272-8113
Watching Over Whiskers 3014 E. Sunshine St., Springfield 417-324-4486
This is only a sampling of the great animal rescue organizations in southern Missouri. Visit the shelters in your community, too!
417-725-5486
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Just for Parrots
1911 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield 417-576-2704
Full line of cages, high-quality bird food, and USA-made toys.
Patriot Self-service
W. Kingsley St., Springfield
wash tubs for dogs open Monday-Saturday.
Pet
1342 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield 417-210-8574
Fresh, natural pet food delivered to your door.
Petco 3333 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield 417-210-6135
3840 W. Washita St., Springfield 417-370-6231
for dogs, cats, fish, small pets, reptiles, and birds.
S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield 417-887-7737
S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-520-1179
Supplies for dogs, cats, fish, small pets, reptiles, and birds.
daycare and boarding, training, and veterinary care (available at select locations).
Sassy’s Goodies
S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield 417-597-3943
made without wheat, corn, salt, sugar, soy or preservatives.
PET STORES All About Dogs and Cats 4560 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-883-7387 Locally owned store for pampering your pets, premium foods, healthy treats, supplements for your dog or cat, and Mud Puppies self-service dog wash. All Pet Supplies 2845 W. Kearney
Springfield 417-865-6800 1611 W. Republic
Springfield 417-877-4711 All Pet Supplies carries a full line of pet supplies, including equine, and grooming. Pet Supplies Plus petsuppliesplus.com Springfield • 1717 W. Kearney St. • 1517 W. Battlefield Rd. • 2838 S. Glenstone Ave. • 2920 E. Sunshine St. 469 W. Aldersgate Dr., Nixa Supplies for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and small pets; grooming. Fetch Pet Supplies and Gifts 1332 E Republic Rd., Springfield 417-368-1295 Fetch offers a self service dog wash, apparel, healthy treats, gifts, and dog food delivery!
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November 2022
Saturday, Nov. 5
Western Greene County Veterans Day Parade, Willard, 11 a.m. Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St., Willard willardparks.com
Saturday, Nov. 5
CALENDAR
Event details sometimes change after Kids Directory goes to print. While we strive to provide accurate information, we encourage you to call ahead or confirm events with the host. You’ll find even more events on our website, springfieldkids. com.
November
Bonfire rentals at the Farm Park. Two hours at the bonfire pit, fire wood, and bench seating. Bring food and roasting forks. Reservations for noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard.org
Tuesdays and Fridays
Junior Jump at Jump Mania, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Designated time for kids ages 5 and younger. $5 plus tax/child. (No Junior Jump on Nov. 25). Jump Mania, 3202 W. Republic Rd., Springfield 417-881-5867 or jumpmaniaspringfield.com
Mondays and Wednesdays
Toddler Time at Imaginasium, 9 a.m. For children age 3 and younger. Imaginasium, 3444 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. 417-368-2908 or on Facebook.
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 3 & 4
Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit with local authors. At the Ann Short Turner Community Center, 205 Missouri Ave., Mansfield. 417-924-3626 or LIWCLF.com
“Onscreen Relationships” performed by Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Hear music from love stories from the movies. For tickets, contact the Hammons Hall box office, 417-836-7678. Concert at Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield 417-864-6683 or springfieldmosymphony.org
See ad on page 16
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Free tickets available beginning today for Springfield Symphony’s “Holiday Matinee” on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Register for tickets at springfieldmosymphony.org
See ad on page 16.
Friday, Nov. 11
Friday, Nov. 11
Veterans Appreciation Day at Dickerson Park Zoo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission for military veterans (with ID) and members of their immediate families. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org See ad on page 2.
Monday-Saturday, Nov. 14-19
Handprint Turkeys at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit the Maker Space to make a handprint turkey for Glowforge Laser Engraver to transform into a keepsake. Materials provided. Youth ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St., Springfield 417-837-5011 or thelibrary.org
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Tuesday, Nov. 15
PALS: Bugs, Slugs, and Fungi, Oh My! at Wonders of Wildlife. For ages 3-5 with a parent. Discover the secret world of decomposers and how these bugs are nature’s best recyclers. Registration required. Morris Conservation Center, 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield 417-225-1162 or wondersofwildlife.org See ad on page 7
Friday, Nov. 18
Animal Encounter at the Jungle Gym, 10:15-10:45 a.m. An educator from Dickerson Park Zoo will visit with an animal program. This is a first come, first serve class. The Jungle Gym, 3322 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-319-5595 or thejunglegym.org
See ad on page 13
Friday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Dec. 4 “White Christmas” presented by Springfield Little Theatre. Dates, show times, and ticket information are online. Landers Theatre,311 E. Walnut St., Springfield 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org See ad on page 15
Saturday, Nov. 19
Springfield Mayor’s Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. Mayor Ken McClure will light the tree in Park Central Square sgffestivaloflights.com
Sunday, Nov. 20
The Nutcracker Cookies and Cocoa, 2-4 p.m. Join Springfield Ballet for sweet treats, hot cocoa, the holiday story, performances, and holiday boutique. At Hickory Hills Country Club, 3909 E. Cherry St., Springfield 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org
See ad on page 22
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Storytime at Willard Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. For infantsage 6. Thanksgiving stories and a turkey craft (materials provided). Willard Branch Library, 304 E. Jackson St., Willard thelibrary.org
Wednesday, Nov. 23
Thanksgiving Storytime at Ash Grove Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. For infants-age 6. Thanksgiving stories and activities. Ash Grove Branch Library, 101 E. Main St., Ash Grove thelibrary.org
Thursday, Nov. 24
Thursday, Nov. 24
28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. Four race categories: Elite, Runner, Walker, and Family/Pet. Benefits the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund and Developmental Center of the Ozarks. Register by Nov. 18 for discounted fee ($25/adult, $20/child). After Nov. 18 including race day: $35/adult, $30/child. parkboard.org/TurkeyTrot See ad on page 12
Fridays and Saturdays
Nov. 25-Dec. 18, Dec. 19-23, 26, 30 and 31 Gardens Aglow at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 5-8:30 p.m. Festive lights and decorations throughout the garden. Vendors with hot beverages and food for purchase. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield 417-891-1515 or friendsofthegarden.org See ad on page 15
Saturday, Nov. 26
Santa Parade at Dickerson Park Zoo, 10 a.m. Start off the holiday season as Santa makes an early stop at the zoo delivering gifts for zoo animals. (Event is weather permitting.) Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org See ad on page 2
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