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Refrigerator Notes In this issue..

Our kids’ health is always at the forefronts of our minds. My son is a student-athlete. So, while he loves junk food, we do our best to keep those things at a minimum around our house.

This month, we have a fun recipe on page 14 from Mary Walsh from My Healthy Kids for Fudgy Chickpea Brownies. Yes, you read that correctly... chickpeas. I’m eager to try this recipe because I’m equally craving chocolate and curious.

But, that’s not all. Mary has contributed a great article about healthy foods for your kids. We briefly introduce it here in print, and you can read the full article and see two more great recipes on our Refrigerator Notes blog on SpringfieldKids.com.

We’re also launching a reader survey in May. The link to use for it is on page 16. We want to know more about you and how you use Kids Directory every month. And, our advertisers want to know, too.

Remember last month when I lamented about my son’s high school graduation? Well, the day is almost here.

And, I’m sad...and happy...and nervous... and.... Many of you have graduations of your own. So, let’s all celebrate our kids as they step into their next phase from preschool on up.

Be safe. Keep wearing your mask.

Wash your hands. Hug your kids. And, most of all, be kind to yourself. |

Features

Kids Eat Free (or almost free)....Starts on page 6 Fudgy Chickpea Brownies...................... 14 Event Calendar.................................18-19

Boutiques, Consignment & Resale

Haute Tot Upscale Kids Resale....back cover

Business Opportunities

Hidden Values Publishing...................... 15

Entertainment & Events

Itty Bitty City......................................... 13 Ozarks Public Television......................... 12 Springfield Art Museum........................... 7 Springfield-Greene County Library......... 16 Springfield Symphony............................ 17 The Butterfly Palace................................ 5

Hair Salons

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids.............. 7

Healthy Kids/Healthy Families

CoxHealth................................................ 2 Expedition Pediatric Dentistry................ 11 My Healthy Kids Holistic Pediatrics.......... 3 Pierce Vision Specialists......................... 15 TheraCare Outpatient Services............... 10

Summer Camps & Programs

B-Sew Inn................................................ 3 Cub Creek Science Camp.......................... 3 Ozarks Regional YMCA........................... 16 Parents’ Cooperative Preschool............. 13 Sac River Stables..................................... 7 Springfield Ballet................................... 13 Springfield-Greene County Parks............. 7 Springfield Little Theatre....................... 15 Sylvan Learning Center.......................... 10 The Summit Preparatory School............. 11 Wonders of Wildlife................................. 9

~Melinda, parent of a teen & publisher

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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.

“Kids Eat Free” continues on page 8

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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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Continued from page 6

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TUESDAY

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.

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 regular-priced entrée. Also on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Continued from page 8 Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone, Springfield, 319-5021. Kids 12 and younger get one free buffet with an adult buffet purchase all day.

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.

Prima’s Mexican Grill, three locations: 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., Springfield, 823-7180; Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 890-1212; 889-2445. Buy one regular 10-inch pizza and get one free on certain pizza selections.

1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 582-2776. From 11 a.m.-9 p.m., get one free meal from kids’ The Catfish Café, 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo. menu ($4.25 or less) for each lunch or dinner 417-345-1277. Dine-in only. Kids eat free off entrée purchased. For kids 10 and younger. the kids’ menu only, 4-8 p.m. One free kid’s Dine-in only. meal per paid adult meal.

Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., 831-7829, and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, Springfield, 868-0042. Dine-in only. One 335-5450. After 5 p.m., get one free kid’s free kid’s plate for kids 12 and younger with entrée with one adult entrée purchase. purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m.

Zaxby’s, 3220 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, THURSDAY 368-0423. Get up to two a 99-cent kids’ meals Archie’s Italian Eatery, 1410 E. Republic Rd., with the purchase of an adult meal, 5-8 p.m.

720-1763. All day, get one free kids’ meal This location only. with an adult entrée purchase. Excludes other promotions or discounts.

WEDNESDAY Doe’s Eat Place, 935 N. Glenstone Ave., Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1234.

Springfield, 833-7818. Kids 12 and younger Kids 12 and younger get one free kids’ meal with every menu item purchase of $9 or more. eat free all day. Up to two kids’ meals with purchase of adult entrée. Limit two kids’ meals Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: per entrée. Dine-in only.

105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 368-5919; SATURDAY 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., Springfield, 866-2700; Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 1644 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, 732-5077. All day, 581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal with kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regularpurchase of a $7.99 entrée (for kids age 10 and priced entrée. younger), 4-8 p.m.

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Healthy Food for Growing Kids Mary Walsh, CEO My Healthy Kids Holistic Pediatrics and Family Birth & Wellness Center

Feeding my kids foods that will nourish their bodies is one of my greatest joys in life. I want them not only to be strong and healthy now as children, but also to grow up and live healthy adult lives. I’ll do whatever I can to minimize the chances that they will struggle with autoimmune conditions, diabetes, or mental health issues later in life. Diet plays such a huge role in their futures....

Read more of Mary’s article on SpringfieldKids.com, AND check out the recipe here and others with her article.

Mary Walsh is a busy mom of three boys with boy #4 arriving soon. When he wsa younger, her son Evan helped out making the brownie recipe below.

Fudgy Chickpea Brownies

These brownies are seriously fudgy and so good with no weird flavor at all! From Mary Walsh @myhappygutfood on Instagram.

1 15-oz. can of chickpeas, drained ½ cup natural no-sugar added peanut butter (or other nut butter) ½ cup honey or maple syrup 1 tbsp. coconut oil or butter 1 tsp. vanilla

¼ cup almond flour ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup chocolate chips

Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Process all ingredients except the chocolate chips in the food processor till very smooth and creamy.

(A blender doesn’t work very well.) Remove blade and stir in chocolate chips. Spread batter in a greased 8x8 pan. Sprinkle with more chocolate chips, if desired. Bake at 350 for 21-23 minutes.

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Sundays in May

Gigs in the Garden, 2 p.m., on May 2, 9, 16, and 23. Live music hosted by Friends of the Garden at the Peace Through People Pavilion. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

417-874-2962 or friendsofthegarden.org.

Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 7.

CALENDAR

Thursday, May 6

Homeschool Discount Day at Wonders of Wildlife. Discounted admission and learning opportunities for ages 4-17 and age 18 with proof of enrollment. Purchase tickets at wondersofwildlife.org. Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. See ad on page 9.

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.

Weekdays in May

Boat and kayak rentals at Lake Springfield to explore the James River Water Trail at your pace. Kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards (first-come, first-serve). Must be 18 to rent boats. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

417-891-1550 or parkboard.org. Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse, 5324 S. Kissick Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 7.

Friday, May 7-Saturday, May 15

Mother’s Day at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure. Mom gets FREE admission when accompanied by a full-price paying child. 417-332-2231 or thebutterflypalace.com. The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure, 4106 76 Country Blvd., Branson. See ad on page 5.

Saturday, May 8

Tuesdays and Fridays in May

“Locally Grown” performed by Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The symphony final concert of the season will highlight Missouri music.

Purchase tickets at 417-864-6683 or springfieldmosymphony.org. Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy. See ad on page 17.

Junior Jump at Jump Mania, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Ages 5 and younger. $5/child plus tax.

417-881-5867 or jumpmaniaspringfield.com.

Jump Mania, 3202 W. Republic Rd., Springfield.

Saturday, May 1

Girls on the Run Spring 5K, 9 a.m. Family event supporting Girls on the Run program to empower girls through social-emotional learning curriculum which creatively integrates running. gotrswmo.org/5K. Event at Missouri State University.

Sunday, May 9

Happy Mother’s Day Monday, May 10-Friday, May 28

Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2

Take a StoryWalk® Springfield-Greene County Libraries have set up pages to read as you walk, featuring Rita Gray’s book, “Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?” thelibrary.org. Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 7.

Friends of the Library Book Sale. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. thelibrary.org. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E*Plex, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield.

See ad on page 16.

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Babes in the Woods: The Babies Welcome Spring, 9-10:15 a.m. Explore the Nature Center trails with your baby, led by a naturalist. Social distancing and masks for adults required. Register at mdc.mo.gov/ SouthwestEvents or 417-888-4237.

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

Saturday, May 15

Babysitting Basics at CoxHealth, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

For ages 11-14. Learn to care for children of all ages, and about child safety and first aid. $15; includes lunch and snack.

Register at 417-269-5239. Cox South, 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 2.

Wednesday, May 19 or 26 Saturday, May 22 or Friday, May 28 Zoo Tots: Fur, Feathers, and Scales at Dickerson Park Zoo, 10-11 a.m. Zoo Tots classes (for ages 2-5 with an adult) include completing a craft, meeting animal friends, connecting with the natural world. $10/FOZ member, $15/non-member.

417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org.

Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd.

Friday, May 21

Little Acorns: Let’s Go Camping at Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 10-10:45 and 11:15 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-6.

The naturalist will show you camping equipment and have some pretend camping moments. Register at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or 417-888-4237. Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield.

Monday, May 24-Monday, May 31 Free Military Admission at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure. Present your military ID for FREE admission with the purchase of a full-price ticket.

417-332-2231 or thebutterflypalace.com.

The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure, 4106 76 Country Blvd., Branson. See ad on page 5.

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In Charge at Home virtual event with CoxHealth, 6-7:30 p.m. For ages 10-14 and parents to learn about home emergencies and safety issues and establish house rules for staying alone. $10/family. Register at 417-269-5239. Cox Medical Center, 3801 S. National Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 2.

Friday, May 28

Friday Fun Days: High School Musical day camp at Springfield Little Theatre. Ages 4-12. $50/child. Sibling discounts and before-/after-care available (additional fee). Register at 417-413-2287 or springfieldlittletheatre.org. The Judy, 237 S. Florence Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 15.

Friday, May 28

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

Pizza, playtime, crafts, games, and a movie for ages 2-6 (out of diapers). $25/child; siblings are $20 each. Limited to 25 children. Purchase tickets at ittybittycitytoys.com or 417-202-2025.

Itty Bitty City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 13.

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