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Refrigerator Notes In this issue..

Features

What a difference a month makes. Last month, we were in the midst of a terrible winter storm. Today, as I finish the page layout, we’ve had two absolutely gorgeous spring days and are preparing for severe weather overnight and into tomorrow.

April is one of my favorite months. I love the blooming trees and flowers...maybe not so much the accompanying pollen, though.

There’s a sense of renewal as the grass in the yard greens up. Everything looks a little brighter and more hopeful.

I’m very aware of how numbered my days are for my son in high school. Yes, I’m the mom of a graduating senior. Everything that happens these last two months of high school seem a little overwhelming. There are senior pictures to take, a senior bio to write, and a college campus visit to finalize freshman orientation and housing for the fall. Oh, yeah...and graduation. ~sigh~ I cherish the memories of times not all that long ago when he would crawl into my lap with a Thomas the Tank Engine book for us to read...over and over and over.

The giggles as he splashed in his bath. The wonder on his face when he put on his first pair of eye glasses. Winning a Little League baseball game. A successful flight of a balsawood airplane at Science Olympiad.

Hold tight to the memories you make this summer. Time passes much too quickly.

Be safe. Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Hug your kids a little tighter. And, most of all, be kind to yourself. |

Kids Eat Free (or almost free)....Starts on page 6 Summer Camp Guide........................10-19 Event Calendar.................................20-21

Summer Camps & Programs

B-Sew Inn.............................................. 11 Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield............ 17 Cub Creek Science Camp........................ 17 Dickerson Park Zoo................................ 13 Ozarks Regional YMCA........................... 19 Parents’ Cooperative Preschool............. 15 Sac River Stables................................... 18 Springfield Ballet..........................7 and 15 Springfield-Greene County Parks........... 11 Springfield Little Theatre....................... 17 Sylvan Learning Center............................ 7 The Summit Preparatory School............. 13 Wonders of Wildlife................................. 5

Boutiques, Consignment & Resale

Haute Tot Upscale Kids Resale....back cover

Business Opportunities

Hidden Values Publishing........................ 8

Entertainment & Events

Girls on the Run 5K.................................. 3 Itty Bitty City......................................... 15 Ozarks Public Television......................... 23 Springfield Art Museum........................... 7 “Cinderella” performed by Springfield Ballet.... 7 Springfield-Greene County Library......... 21 Springfield Symphony............................ 22

Hair Salons

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids.............. 9

Healthy Kids/Healthy Families

CoxHealth................................................ 2 Expedition Pediatric Dentistry................... 7 Pierce Vision Specialists........................... 3 ~Melinda, parent of a teen & publisher TheraCare Outpatient Services............... 19

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Kids Eat FREE

or almost free

The original original, most comprehensive guide in the Ozarks!

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/ managed restaurants!

Want to advertise your restaurant or know about a deal we don’t have listed?

Email melinda@springfieldkids.com or call 886-3478.

SUNDAY

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 900 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, 881-9464. All day, one free kid’s meal (for kids age 12 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée.

Additional charge if child chooses a side item other than french fries. Dine-in only.

EVERY DAY

America’s Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 887-3030.

Kids age 3 and younger eat free daily.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, two locations: 1360 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-2227, and 111 N. Massey Blvd., Nixa, 724-1100. One child eats free from the children’s menu with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $10 or more. For ages 12 and younger. Dine-in only.

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

Quizno’s, 2043 E. Independence St., Springfield, 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.

Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 862-7777.

Kids’ meals are $2.49 and $3.49. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

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

Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 883-0900.

One free kids’ menu item with the purchase of one adult entrée valued at $7 or more, after 5 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expressway (at Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747. Family Day, all day. Must purchase adult meal to get free kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger. Limit two free kids’ meals per adult entrée. Dine-in only.

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Weekdays

Village Inn, all Springfield locations. Get one kid’s meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchased. Offer good all day, Monday through Friday.

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

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

Leong’s Asian Diner, 1540 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-7500. After 4 p.m., kids (age 12 and younger) get one free kid’s meal from kids’ menu with each paying adult. Excludes kids’ meal upgrades.

Pasta Express, four Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., 888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 885-0030. Kids age 12 and younger get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from 3-9 p.m.

Dine-in only.

Pita Pit, two Springfield locations: 1318 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1565; 3233 E. Sunshine St., 771-5080. Kid’s pita and drink for 99 cents with purchase of a full-priced adult pita, 5-8 p.m.

Dine-in only.

The Roost Bar & Grill, 4216 S. Cox Rd. #112, 612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St. #104, 865-4000. Get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée 5–9 p.m.

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Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 368-5919; 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield, 866-2700; 1644 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, 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, 862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location ONLY, 807 N. Main St., 725-6803. From 5-8 p.m., get one free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger for each adult entrée purchased. 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 a child age 12 or 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.

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McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expressway (at Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747; and 703 McCroskey St., Nixa, 725-9299. Kids 12 and younger eat free after 5 p.m., with purchase of adult meal. Limit two kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.

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

Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone, Springfield, 319-5021; 1464 MO-248, Branson, 337-5060.

Kids 12 and younger get one free buffet with an adult buffet purchase, 4 p.m.-close.

Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 532-1777. Get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased after 5 p.m. Does not include all-you-can-eat. Dine-in only.

Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 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, 868-0042. Dine-in only. One free kid’s plate for kids 12 and younger with purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m.

THURSDAY

Archie’s Italian Eatery, 1410 E. Republic Rd., 720-1763. All day, get one free kids’ meal Prima’s Mexican Grill, three locations: with an adult entrée purchase. Excludes other 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Springfield, 823-7180; promotions or discounts.

3662 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 890-1212; Doe’s Eat Place, 935 N. Glenstone Ave., 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 582-2776. From Springfield, 833-7818. Kids 12 and younger 11 a.m.-9 p.m., get one free meal from kids’ eat free all day. Up to two kids’ meals with menu ($4.25 or less) for each lunch or dinner purchase of adult entrée. Limit two kids’ meals entrée purchased. For kids 10 and younger. per entrée. Dine-in only.

Dine-in only.

Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 831-7829, and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 335-5450. All day, get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.

Zaxby’s, 3220 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, 368-0423. Get up to two a 99-cent kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult meal, 5-8 p.m.

This location only.

SATURDAY

Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of a $7.99 entrée (for kids age 10 and younger), 4-8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1234.

Kids 12 and younger get one free kids’ meal with every menu item purchase of $9 or more.

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Summer Camps & Programs Animals & Nature Arts–Dance–Music–Theatre Education & Enrichment • Sports & Fitness

Animals & Nature

conservation, geography, and, of course, animals! With the world as a classroom, Dickerson Park Zoo’s Cub Creek Science Camp camps and classes instill a lifelong love 16795 State Route E • Rolla of learning, as well as demonstrate 573-458-2125 how everyone can help protect and cubcreeksciencecamp.com care for animals. If you know a young Cub Creek Science Camp has more than person interested in science, art, crafts, 300 animals including lemurs, foxes, exploring, wild adventures, animals, porcupines, wallabies, parrots, sloths, and more then check out what’s and lizards in a hands-on, interactive happening at Dickerson Park Zoo. See zoo. When you hear “Science Camp,” ad on page 13. don’t think it’s all about classrooms and books. Cub Creek is about friendship, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park fun, curiosity, guided learning, building 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146 • Springfield self-confidence, learning problem 417-837-5949 • ParkBoard.org/Camps solving skills, and creating memories Got a future farmer on your hands? to last a lifetime. Campers choose Train them young at Rutledge-Wilson two week-long activity courses and Farm Park with hands-on, interactive two daily classes from 100 engaging experiences with farm animals and options to round out their days. Each agriculture. Rutledge-Wilson Farm day is balanced with a little open time, Park offers different week-long fullevening activities, and options for day camps for ages 6-12 and half-day those who are “early birds” and “night camps for 4- and 5-year-olds. Childcare owls.” See ad on page 17. before and after camp available for a fee. Space is limited. All Park Board Camps will follow CDC guidelines and 1401 W. Norton Road • Springfield work closely with the Springfield417-864-1800 • dickersonparkzoo.org Greene County Health Department.

Learning comes to life at Dickerson See ad on page 11.

Park Zoo. Classes and camps at Dickerson Park Zoo introduce children from tots to teens to science, nature, Guide continues on page 12

Dickerson Park Zoo

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Sac River Stables, LLC

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

5798 N. Farm Rd. 125 • Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com Sac River Stables’ Wrangler Worship Day Camps promote spiritual growth and horsemanship for students age 5 and older. Camps supervised by CHA-certified riding instructors at a CHA-accredited indoor/outdoor riding facility with well-trained horses.

Campers are instructed in safety while working around and riding horses along with daily non-denominational devotions and praise songs. Horses, tack, helmets, equipment needed for riding, and Bible class materials provided. Sibling discounts, early dropoff, and late pick-up available. Spaces are limited, so register early. Day camp information “Services” on the website.

See ad on page 18.

600 West Sunshine • Springfield 888-222-6060 ext. 2 wondersofwildlife.org/camps Dive in this summer with an Edventure at Wonders of Wildlife and Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. Experience the wonder, weekdays from June through mid-August, discovering the wild side with four- or five-day summer camps.

Your camper will learn about many of the creatures and habitats while testing their survival skills, encountering live animals, exploring nature, and creating memories. From pre-K to high school (ages 4-18), your camper will learn through games, crafts, and experiments for an unforgettable summer experience. Ages 4-6: 9 a.m.-noon; ages 6-18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., with Stay and Play available from 3-5:30 Valley Water Mill p.m. For information, contact the Education Office, 417-225-1162; to Equestrian Center register, visit the website listed above.

4007 N. Farm Rd. 171 • Springfield 417-833-3291 • ParkBoard.org/Camps See ad on page 5.

If your child loves horses, sign up early for horse camps at Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced camps run Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., for kids B-Sew Inn Sewing and Software Center ages 7-17. It is a hands-on, interactive 3046 S. Kimbrough Ave. • Springfield experience. Your child will care for an 417-882-7171 • bsewinn.com assigned horse for the week and participate in lessons and performances B-Sew Inn Sewing and Software Center, the world’s largest Baby Lock sewing based on skill level. Space is limited. machine retailer, is once again offering All Park Board Camps will follow CDC “Project Sew Summer Camp.” Project guidelines and work closely with the Sew is open for girls and guys ages 9-16.

Springfield-Greene County Health Attendees will learn the basics of Department. See ad on page 11.

Arts, Dance, Music, and Theater

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from May through August. Serving beginning to advanced students ages 4-18, SLT proudly provides an enriching, entertaining, and exciting summer theatre camp experiences in acting, musical theatre, dance, performance, technical theatre, film, or theatre administration for every camper who participates. Programs are housed in the historic Landers Theatre and The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts. Involvement at Springfield Ballet Springfield Little Theatre encourages 411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield a love and respect for community, the 417-862-1343 • springfieldballet.org arts and all aspects of theatricality, Summer is an excellent time to develop promotes discipline and the pursuit of dance technique, and Springfield Ballet excellence, and provides an outlet for offers summer camps, intensives, and friendship and fun. See ad on page 17. evening classes which allow students to start or continue their ballet training.

Daytime camps and intensives offer learning experiences far beyond the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield barre including music, drama, nutrition, Five Springfield Units and anatomy. A special demonstration Henderson Unit: 835 W. Calhoun St. at the end of the week showcases the Musgrave Unit: 720 S. Park Ave. dancers’ hard work. Register before May 1 Stalnaker Unit: 1410 N. Fremont Ave. and receive a 10-percent discount.

Sertoma Unit: 2524 S. Golden Ave. During a six-week session, classes are Fremont Unit: 1630 N Weller Ave. offered in creative movement, ballet, pointe, and modern. Register for classes 417-862-2949 • bgclubspringfield.org Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield

by May 30 and the registration fee is provides educational and recreational only $10. See ads on page 7 and 15. programming for youth ages 6-18, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for traditional sites, Springfield Little Theatre 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6:15 p.m.

311 E. Walnut St. • 417-869-1334 for school-based sites, MondaySLT Education Department 237 S. Florence Ave. • 417-413-2287 Friday (hours subject to change).

Online registration required by springfieldlittletheatre.org visiting bgclubspringfield.org. Lunch Heralded as one of the top youth and snack included. Scholarships theatre programs in the nation, available for qualifying families.

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Education & Enrichment

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Weekly field trips require extra fees.

Summer programming focuses on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield’s mission for more than 80 years is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. See ad on page 17.

SPARC and Springfield-Greene County Park Board

Ritter Springs Park and various Springfield school sites 417-837-5737 • ParkBoard.org/Camps Sign up for summer-long SPARC day camps, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., May 24-Aug. 13, for ages 5-14. Camps include games, crafts, sports, nature activities, and team building. Day camps offer a safe and affordable opportunity for kids to have a fun summer. All Park Board Camps will follow CDC guidelines and work closely with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Dropoff/pick-up at Disney or Bowerman Elementary Schools or Glendale High School. Choose from several SPARC school sites or get in nature and build forts and play in the creek at Ritter Springs. Summer Quest day camps are for ages 11-14. SPARC offers a specialty sports camp called smALL Stars Aug. 9-13 at Cherokee Middle School.

Register early. See ad on page 11.

Itty Bitty City

3640 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield 417-202-2025 • ittybitty.city Itty Bitty City is BIG on summer fun.

Escape the heat for a day of creative play that’s fun for all ages (and educational, too!). Day passes are $11 per child ages 1-12, $4 for infants under age 1 (or free with an older sibling), and $4 per adult. Monthly memberships and multi-visit discount cards are available. See the online calendar of events for summer camps, classes, and events. See ad on page 15.

Parents Cooperative Preschool at Itty Bitty City

3640 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield 417-202-2025 parentscoopspringfield.com Join us at Itty Bitty City for two summer camps for ages 2-6. Pet Parade is June 21-24; Oceans of Fun is July 26-29.

These camps provide a preview of the play-based curriculum and schedule used by the preschool during the school year. Camps include free admission to Itty Bitty City for the enrolled child during the week of camp.

More details and online registration at ittybitty.city/events. See ad on page 15.

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Sylvan Learning Center

1830 E. Independence St. • Springfield 417-268-9392 locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/ springfield-mo Erase some of the stress of the academic year, continue your student’s learning, and avoid the summer slip with Sylvan Learning Center’s extensive list of summer educational options and camps, including personalized instruction for students K-12 and Guide continues on page 18 April 2021

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Sports & Fitness

ACT/SAT preparation for high schoolers. Tutoring assistance is available in reading, writing, math, algebra, and study skills, as well as homework support. Sylvan is open year-round; during June, July, and August, the center schedules morning and evening tutoring opportunities, as well as midday Fun Facts & Math Practice and Spelling & Vocabulary camps. See ad on page 7.

Ozarks Regional YMCA

Day camp orymca.org/springfield-summer-day-camp Sleep-away camp campwakonda.org/summercamp Y Summer Day Camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 8th grade are full of learning, adventure, active play, and friendship. No two weeks of camp are the same with different themes, new activities and experiences, and memories. Play a new sport, learn about science and nature, or explore creativity. Your child will build confidence and develop friendships that last a lifetime. YMCA Camp Wakonda, the Y’s sleep-away camp, is led by mature, caring counselors who share a variety of fun, exciting, and safe activities. Campers grow in confidence and build self-esteem by engaging in unique challenges and adventures.

YMCA Camp Wakonda is located 30 minutes west of Springfield. See ad on page 19.

The Summit Preparatory School

202 E. Walnut Lawn St. • Springfield 417-869-8077 • thesummitprep.org Spend your summer at The Summit with Camp Raven. These camps provide students with a fun and stimulating way to continue learning over the summer break. Each camp focuses on a central theme from STEM and art to music and movement. Summers camps are available for all grade levels beginning with pre-K Early Learners. See ad on page 13.

TheraCare Outpatient Services

3023-B S. Fort Ave. • Springfield 417-890-4656 • theracareozarks.com Announcing TheraCare’s summer intensive program. This program will allow you to cater a therapy program to meet your child’s various needs. Speech, occupational, physical, and music therapies available. You pick the number of sessions per week, and TheraCare provides the opportunities for your child to thrive in their speech, language, fine motor, gross motor, and other developmental skills. See ad on page 19.

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board Specialty Camps

1923 N. Weller • Springfield 417-864-1049 • ParkBoard.org/Camps The Park Board offers seasonal day camps at special facilities include Junior Golf Clinics at the Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course, the weeks of June 14-18 and July 19-23, outdoor exploration adventures and a kayaking camp with Outdoor Initiatives, and a special sports camp called smALL Stars with SPARC at Cherokee Middle School from Aug. 9-13. Dickerson Park Zoo offers camps and education programs this summer. All Park Board Camps will follow CDC guidelines and work closely with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. See ad on page 11.

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April 2021 CALENDAR

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.

Deadline: April 30

OPT/PBS Writers Contest encourages children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade to write and narrate creative stories.

Rules, entry forms, and details on their website, optv.org. See ad on page 23.

Saturday, April 3

National Zoo Lovers Day and Enrichment EGGstravaganza at Dickerson Park Zoo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Animals “hunt” for treats in papier-mâché eggs and egg-themed enrichment. Face coverings required. Call 833-1570 or visit dickersonparkzoo.org.

Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield. See ad on page 13.

Saturday, April 3

Free ACT Practice Test, Sylvan Learning of Springfield, 2 p.m. Registration form on the Resources page of the website. Call 882-0740 or 770-1309, or visit locations. sylvanlearning.com/us/springfield-mo.

Sylvan Learning of Springfield, 1830 E. Independence St., Springfield. See ad on page 7.

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Homeschool Families Discount at The Butterfly Palace. $17.95/adults, $10/children ages 4-12. Sales tax added to ticket price. Call 417-332-2231 or visit thebutterflypalace.com. The Butterfly Palace, 4106 W. Hwy 76, Branson.

Now through April 15

Story Quest Family Scavenger Hunt with The Library is a great opportunity for families to explore and enjoy the outdoors in Springfield and Greene County while participating in a scavenger hunt with a literary twist. Visit thelibrary.org. See ad on page 21.

Thursday, April 1-Sunday, April 11

“Willy Wonka Jr.,” presented by Springfield Little Theatre. Based on the book “Charles and the Chocolate Factory”

by Roald Dahl. Call 869-1334 or visit springfieldlittletheatre.org. The Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield. See ad on page 17.

Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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Tuesday, April 6

Virtual Series: Tiny Creek Critters, presented by Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 10-11 a.m. Explore the rocky bottoms of our waterways for macroinvertebrates with a naturalist plus a live Q&A session. Register online at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or call 888-4237.

Saturday, April 10

10th Annual Seuss Science Day hosted

by Ozarks Public Television and Ozarks Regional YMCA, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE outdoor event in The Basin at the Jones Y. Themed activities, stories, and visits

by The Cat in the Hat and The Lorax.

For information, visit optv.org/eventsoutreach/seuss-science-day. Pat Jones YMCA, 1901 E. Republic Rd., Springfield.

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Saturday, April 10

Cherry Blossom Kite and Pinata Festival, Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate spring with the Springfield Sister Cities Association.

Bring a kite to fly or build one at the park.

Japanese and Mexican children’s crafts and performances. FREE admission to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. $5/kit for a kite or mini piñata. Call 891-1515 or visit parkboard.org. Nathanael GreeneClose Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 11.

Sunday, April 11

Fun Free Hikes with Outdoor Initiatives at Ritter Springs Park, 2-3:30 p.m. Hike is less than a mile and packed with information about bats and games for your adventurous child. Register by April 10. Call 833-8647 or visit parkboard.org.

Ritter Springs Park, 3683 W. Farm Road 92, Springfield. See ad on page 11.

Friday-Sunday, April 16-18

“Cinderella,” presented by Springfield Ballet. Show times: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. Visit springfieldballet.org.

Performed at The Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield. See ad on page 7.

Monday, April 26

Back to Work Breastfeeding Success virtual class with CoxHealth, 6-7:30 p.m.

Prepare yourself, your baby, and caregivers for your return to work. Registration required. Cost: $10. Call 269-5239 or visit coxhealth.com. See ad on page 2.

Wednesday-Sunday, April 28-May 2 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Adult, young adult, children’s books; DVDs; and CDs. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Visit thelibrary.org. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield. See ad on this page.

Friday, April 30

Parents’ Night Out, Itty Bitty City, 6-9 p.m.

Pizza dinner, playtime, crafts, games, and movie for children ages 2-6 (out of diapers). Cost: $25/child; siblings, $20 each. Limit of 25 children. Call 202-2025 or visit ittybitty.city. Itty Bitty City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 15.

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Parent/Child Duo: Trash to Treasure, Wonders of Wildlife, 10 a.m.-noon. Use the 3 R’s to transform trash into art.

Registration deadline is April 17. Call 225-1162 or visit wondersofwildlife.org.

John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center, 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield.

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