Springfield Kids' Directory

Greater Springfield

Special Digital Edition May 2020

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Celebrate Mom!

Refrigerator Notes It feels like we’ve all lived a lifetime in the the span of a couple of months.

Our kids are all still home. Many of you are working from home. We’re beginning to take slow, measured steps toward coming out of our stay-athome realities during the coronavirus pandemic.

This issue of Kids Directory is unique– You’ll only find it here...where you are reading it in its digital format. We didn’t print paper copies because, at the time we finished putting it together, only a few businesses were beginning to reopen.

At the same time, with an abundance of caution, you (and we) are understandably hesitant about touching things: our faces, a door handle, a shopping cart, our groceries and packages...

A new facet of this digital issue is that we have hyperlinked the ads to our advertisers’ websites or Facebook pages. You are one click away from more information about reopening plans, in-person and online class schedules, camps, and services. When you interact with our advertisers, let them know you found them through Kids Directory.

We offered advertisers the opportunity to be in this issue as a community service so that they can reach you, and YOU can see them. Several of them are announcing reopening plans with their ads, and we are SO excited to see that.

For many advertisers normally offering summer camps and classes, those plans may have changed or been canceled.

Remember we aren’t back to businessas-usual. And, our online calendar of events is pretty lean right now.

Danielle on our staff is the queen of Kids Eat Free. She diligently called all of the KEF restaurants to confirm if they were giving their typical offers, something new, or not at all. As you know, some restaurants are opening their dining rooms but under very strict guidelines. For some families, carry-out and curbside pick-up will be the norm for awhile. We’ve temporarily removed those restaurants that aren’t honoring their Kids Eat Free offers this month.

We’re confident they will be back with us soon! Remember when you’re on the go, you’ll find Kids Eat Free on our website, SpringfieldKids.com.

During this month of May, we are celebrating Moms. It’s been a tough couple of months. Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10. Remember to be kind to yourself. One of the best lessons my mother taught me was not to sweat how my house looked. Yes, keep it clean.

Tidy up as much as you can. But, don’t beat yourself up about it. “If someone comes over to see me,” she often said, “they can come right in. If they came to see the house, they need to make an appointment.”

We’re not entirely sure what June will hold for Kids Directory. We may have a printed magazine distributed around the community for you to pick up. Or, we may be digital only. We’re still figuring that all out–based on what businesses are open and if there are restrictions that would keep us from having magazines available to you. Watch our Facebook page and website for updates.

Wishing you good health, safety, and peace. |

~Melinda, parent of a teen & publisher

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Even through times of unprecedented change.

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In this issue..

Entertainment, Parties, & Events

Features

Kids Eat Free (or almost).....Starts on pg. 6 Dickerson Park Zoo................................ 23 Refrigerator Notes................................... 2 Itty Bitty City......................................... 19 Boutiques, Consignment & Resale Jump Mania........................................... 32 Ozarks Public Television........................... 8 Haute Tot Upscale Kids Resale................. 5 Springfield-Greene County Library......... 26 Just Between Friends Sale....................... 9 Springfield-Greene County Parks........... 17 Wonders of Wildlife........................... 7, 13 Education, Camps &

Instructional Programs

Financial Institutions

Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield............ 22 Itty Bitty City......................................... 27 Kindermusik with Ellen.......................... 14 Libby Ferguson Horse Training Center.... 28 Ozarks Regional YMCA........................... 34 Parents’ Cooperative Preschool............. 19 Sac River Stables................................... 11 Second Baptist Child Development Center.... 27 Springfield Ballet................................... 20 Springfield-Greene County Parks........... 17 Springfield Little Theatre....................... 21 Sylvan Learning Center.......................... 24 Wonders of Wildlife........................... 7, 13 Zenith Climbing Center.......................... 35

BluCurrent Credit Union......................... 15

Hair Salons Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids............ 25

Healthy Kids/Healthy Families CoxHealth................................................ 3 Gardner Pediatric Dentistry................... 27 My Healthy Kids Holistic Pediatrics........ 18 Pierce Vision Specialists......................... 33 Safe Kids Springfield.............................. 29 TheraCare Outpatient Services............... 31 Wise Psychological Services................... 30

Housing

TLC Properties....................................... 16

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Melinda Arnold: Parent/Publisher/Owner ©2020 Kids Directory/Fusion Link Communications LLC. This directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission. Kids Directory reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason. Readers should verify advertised information with advertisers. Kids Directory® is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc. 214-559-7283. If you are interested in how to have your own Kids Directory in your city, please call 800-960-6788.

For information about advertising in the Greater Springfield Kids Directory, call 417-886-3478.

Interested in advertising?

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Are you ready for Summer 2020?

Hot weather is on its way!

Haute Tot has shorts, tanks, sandals, swimwear, sundresses, and books for summer reading!

The Buying Center reopens May 11!

Same-day buys: M-F, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Drop-off buys: 6 days a week, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Kids Eat FREE *

The original original, most comprehensive *or almost free guide in the Ozarks!

Due to restrictions in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants have temporarily modified or suspended Kids Eat Free offers. We’ve done our best to have accurate information for you. Please note that some restaurants may still offer only carry-out/curb-side pick-up while others will have limited dining room seating. Thank you for supporting our local and locally owned/managed restaurants!

EVERY DAY

Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 862-7777. $2.49 and $3.49 kids’ meals.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 882-0300. Children age 3 and younger eat free every day! Drink not included. Dining room open with limited seating.

McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: 210 W. Sunshine St., 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose St., Quizno’s, 2043 E. Independence St., 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expwy. (at Springfield, 877-0606. Monday-Friday Kearney St.), 866-2331; after 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday all day. Mention this listing to receive one 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; and Kidz Meal free with the purchase of one 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747.

Family Day, all day, 10:30 a.m.-7:30 8-inch sub, chips, and fountain drink meal. Child must be present to receive p.m. Must purchase adult meal to get free meal. For kids age 11 and younger. free kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger. Limit two free kids’ meals per Not valid with other promotions, adult entrée. Dining room open with coupons, or radio/TV certificates. limited seating. (Offer not valid at Nixa Dine-in only. Code CLU5349. location on Sunday.)

SUNDAY

MONDAY

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.

Take-out only at this time; get the deal with online ordering using code kefolo.

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

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. Drive-thru service only.

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Set sail on a voyage through AmericaĘźs Best Aquarium while connecting with wildlife like never before! Our 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcases 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, while our immersive Wildlife Galleries bring visitors eye-to-eye with the greatest collection of record-setting game animals ever assembled. Book your adventure at: WONDERSOFWILDLIFE.ORG

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Tally ho! In this week of all-new episodes, Nature Cat, Squeeks, Daisy and Hal explore national wonders such as The Grand Canyon, Old Faithful, The Great Salt Lake, and Niagara Falls. ONWARD AND WONDERWARD!

Molly and friends will be tracking down a missing turkey, paddling a canoe from Sitka to Juneau, searching the forest for nocturnal animals, and finding the perfect home for a wood frog!

Locally sponsored by

Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Monday offers continued from page 6

Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with the purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to close.

Dining room open with limited seating.

Deal also good on Thursdays.

1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 485-3800.

One free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult entrée, 5-9 p.m. Dining room is open.

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

Dining room is open.

McAlister’s Deli, four locations in Leong’s Asian Diner, 1540 W. Republic Springfield, 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; Rd., Springfield, 887-7500. After 4 p.m., 1460 E. Primrose, 890-5250; kids (age 12 and younger) get one free 2445 N. Kansas Expwy (at Kearney St.), kids’ menu meal with each paying adult. 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, Excludes kids’ meal upgrades.

732-4747; and 703 McCroskey St., Nixa, Pasta Express, three Springfield 725-9299. Kids 12 and younger eat free locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., 5-7:30 p.m., with purchase of adult 888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd. meal. Limit two kids’ meals per entrée.

Dine-in only.

890-1345; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 885-0030. Kids age 12 and younger get Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone, one free kid’s meal with the purchase Springfield, 319-5021. Kids age 12 and of an adult entrée from 3-9 p.m. Dine-in younger get one free buffet with an only. adult buffet purchase, 4 p.m.-close.

Prima’s Mexican Grill, three locations: 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., 823-7180; 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 890-1212; 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 582-2776.

At all locations, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., get free one kid’s meal from kids’ menu ($4.25 TUESDAY or less) for each lunch or dinner entrée Archie’s Italian Eatery, 1410 E. Republic purchased. For kids 10 and younger.

Dining room is open.

Rd., 720-1763. All day, kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase. Dining Zaxby’s, 3220 E. Sunshine St., room is open.

Springfield, 368-0423. Get a 99 cent kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in meal, 5-8 p.m. This location only. DriveSpringfield, 311 Park Central, 862-2449; thru service only.

1440 W. Republic Rd., 882-2249; and

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For ages 5 & older.

CHA-certified riding instructors.

Includes horse, tack & helmet.

CHA-accredited indoor riding arena.

Summer Wrangler Worship

Day Camps

June 1-5 • June 15-19 June 29-July 3 • July 13-17

5798 N. Farm Road 125 • Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com

Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Continued from page 10

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to close.

Dining room open with limited seating.

Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 889-2445. Buy one regular 10-inch pizza and get one free. Dining room is open.

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 Zio’s Italian Kitchen, 1249 E. Kingsley St., Springfield, 889-1919. Get a kid’s meal for 99 cents with purchase of an adult entrée for ages 12 and younger.

Dine-in only. $1 extra for lasagna or chicken strips. Dining room open with limited seating.

Local restaurants offer great deals for families with no coupon required! We make every effort to keep our list updated, but changes happen, especially these days.. We recommend calling the restaurant before you go to confirm the offer.

Know about a deal we don’t have listed?

Want to advertise your restaurant?

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

Coming in the June Kids Directory

2020 Birthday Party Resource Guide For advertising information, call Melinda at 886-3478 or email melinda@springfieldkids.com.

Deadline for advertising placement is May 15.

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Classes for Children ages Newborn to 5 years

Watch our website for classes available in person and online!

Call 417-343-8813 or message us on Facebook for details about summer class times.

Ellen Hartman 417-343-8813

ellen.kindermusik.com Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!�

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Join our Kids Club!

Open an account for your little saver.

Not only will you be educating your child on the importance of money & saving, your little one will also receive:

Special prizes Exclusive event invites Birthday cards & newsletters

Ready tuonj?oin the f If you’re 11 years old or younger, bring this to one of our branches & we’ll start your Kid’s Club Account off in the green.

That’s right, we’ll make the first

$5 deposit for you!

Eligible to new Kids Club accounts only. Offer expires 12/31/2020. Must meet membership requirements which can be found at https://blucurrent.org/about?tab=1. Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government, National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency. For staff use: GL 270003.

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EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

EXPLORE PARKS & GREENWAYS • FIND A PARK: ParkBoard.org/Parks • FIND A TRAIL: OzarkGreenways.org Open daily sunrise-sunset.

Be active outside and enjoy more than 100 Springfield-Greene County Parks and 70+ miles of greenway trails.

FISHING AT THE FARM PARK RUTLEDGE-WILSON FARM PARK May: Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

June: Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Go fishing in the one-acre stocked pond.

Catch and release fishing only, no license is required. $5/person for bait and fishing pole rental must be paid in the Visitor Center prior to fishing, or $1.50 if you bring your own.

ParkBoard.org/FarmPark

KAYAK ON LAKE SPRINGFIELD LAKE SPRINGFIELD PARK AND BOATHOUSE — Open May 15 Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Paddle on Lake Springfield and rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard at the Boathouse for $10/hour or $30/4-hours.

ParkBoard.org/LakeSpringfield

SPEND A WILD DAY AT THE ZOO DICKERSON PARK ZOO The Zoo is temporarily closed, but you can write a letter to the animals! Zookeepers are reading your letters aloud to the animals and the videos are posted on Dickerson Park Zoo’s Facebook page. Send your letters to jpowell@dickersonparkzoo.org (emailed letters only, please.)

Coronavirus prevention may impact schedules. For the latest information, visit ParkBoard.org/Coronavirus

@TheParkBoard

PEDIATRIC VISITS – AGES 0 - 21 INSURANCE AND MEDICAID CASH PAY VISIT $65 The pediatric practitioners at My Healthy Kids have strong backgrounds in traditional medicine as well as extensive training in natural and holistic alternatives. We can prescribe antibiotics as needed, stitch up a knee, or do a strep swab, but we are also happy to discuss diet changes, immune support, supplements, and other lifestyle adjustments that can clear up problems without prescriptions. We want to help you keep your kids healthy and happy!

VISITS ICK CHILD S Y A -D E M A T CARE! S SKIP URGEN

1901 SOUTH VENTURA AVENUE, BUILDING B, SPRINGFIELD MO. 417.708.7000 || INFO@MYHEALTHYKIDS.COM || WWW.MYHEALTHYKIDS.COM

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PLAY! ——

Springfield’s only creative play center for ages 8 and younger.

We will reopen SOON with new measures in place

to protect your family and our playologists while providing the creative fun you’ve missed the past couple of months!

Watch our website and Facebook page for the latest updates!

Located in Kickapoo Corners Shopping Center directly behind Starbucks

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3640 S. Campbell, Springfield —— • 417-202-2025 • play@ittybitty.city

For more information, visit ittybitty.city

Now Enrolling for Fall 2020!

Located at Itty Bitty City

ittybitty.city/preschool

Play-based curriculum

led by experienced teachers

Small class sizes Itty Bitty City play time

combined with guided activities including circle time, creative movement, and crafts.

Parents’ Cooperative Preschool 2020 Summer Camps for Ages 2-5

June 22-25, Pet Parade • July 27-30, Oceans of Fun • August 3-6, Super STEAM Visit ittybitty.city/events for more information

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Learn more at springfieldballet.org/Summer-Programs Registration is open now!

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THE CAT’S MEOW The purrrfect place for adventure and learning.

417-833-1570 • Dickersonparkzoo.org May 2020

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Sylvan offers LIVE Online Instruction and assessments.

Keep learning going to avoid the summer slide.

Sylvan Learning Center 417-882-0740 or 417-770-1309 kristensylvan@sbcglobal.net

1830 E. Independence St., Springfield

Sylvan Learning Center 417-882-0740 or 417-770-1309 kristensylvan@sbcglobal.net

1830 E. Independence St., Springfield Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!�

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In Battlefield Marketplace 889-4386 Monday-Friday, 10-7 u Saturday, 9-5 900 E. Battlefield u haircutsarefun.com We can’t wait to see your kiddos and you!

• Appointments are required; no walk-ins.

• Book through our app (qrs.ly/y9ahr1m) or our website haircutsarefun.com.

• Everyone must wear a mask. Please bring masks for both your child and you • When you arrive, call us at to check in: 417-889-4386. We’ll let you know when we are ready.

• As you are arriving, our stylists will wash their hands, and clean/disinfect all surfaces, cars, seating bench, credit card machine, and cutting tools.

• Your child will be given a freshly laundered cape to wear during the service.

JOIN THE LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

JUNE 1–AUGUST 29 thelibrary.org/imagineyourstory

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3850 E. Apple Hill Lane • Springfield (behind Cooper Estates) 417-894-8221 • libbyfergusonhorsetraining.com

Private Lesson s Pony Parties

Register now fo r 2020 Summer Camps August 10-14 August 17-21

417-820-7233 safekidsspringfield.org

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Wise Psychological Services

Allison Wise, Psy.D • Individual & Family Counseling • Neuropsychological Testing • Psychological Testing • ADHD Coaching • Behavior Management • School Consultations • Social Skills Groups • Court-Appointed Services • Phase-of-life Issues • Adult Adjustment Issues • Divorce Support

Specializing in services for children, adolescents and families.

417 - 76 6 - 4 4 0 0

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TheraCare offers Teletherapy Services to Missouri Schools and Clients in Need • • • •

Speech Therapy Physical Therapy School-Based Contracts Dyslexia

• Occupational Therapy • Music Therapy • Parent Trainings

For more information on TheraCare’s teletherapy options or school-based expansion, call 417-890-4656 or email info@theracareozarks.com.

417-890-4656 theracareozarks.com

Our play space is closed for now.

So, let us bring the fun to you.

Rent our inflatables for a party at your location!

Call for details to rent an inflatable for your at-home party!

@jumpmaniaspringfield 417-881-5867 JumpManiaSpringfield.com

3202 W. Republic Rd., Springfield

If your child is struggling with reading, spelling, or math,

we can help!

Call today to learn more and schedule an evaluation.

David M. Pierce, OD • Courtney L. Wintjen, OD 3626 South Avenue • Springfield 417-887-7151 • piercevision.com

There’s more to healthy vision than seeing 20/20!

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