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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.

Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-319-5021. One child 10 and under eats free per paying adult, 4-8 p.m.

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 ($5.25 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. After 4 p.m., get one TUESDAY free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, purchase.

417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Village Inn, all Springfield locations. Get 417-368-5919, Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat younger with each adult meal for $2.99 with the purchase of a regular- purchased. Offer good all day. Offer also good on Tuesdays. priced entrée. Same offer available on Mondays and Wednesdays.

WEDNESDAY Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in 417-883-1234. Kids age 12 and younger Springfield, 311 Park Central, get a free kids’ meal with every menu 417-862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 417-882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., item purchase valued at $9 or more.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, 417-485-3800; and 301 Branson 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One 417-368-5919, Springfield; free kid’s meal with purchase of an 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077. adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

All day, kids eat for $2.99 with the Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location purchase of a regular-priced entrée. only, 807 N. Main St., 417-725-6803.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, One free kids meal for kids age 12 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, and younger for each adult entrée purchased, 5-8 p.m. Parents can get all- 417-587-8018. One free kid’s meal for ages 12 and younger with the purchase you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m. of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more.

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. After 4 p.m., Dine-in only. Cannot combine with other offers or coupons. one free kids’ grill meal per adult grill meal for kids ages 10 and younger.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 417-532-1777.

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, 417-889-2445. Buy one regular 10” pizza and get one free on certain pizza selections. Limit 1 BOGO offer when ordering multiple pizzas.

The Catfish Café, 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo. 417-345-1277. Dine-in only.

Kids eat free off kids’ menu, 4-8 p.m.

One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal.

Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, 417-868-0042. After 5 p.m., kids age 12 and younger get one free kid’s plate with purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m. Dine-in only.

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THURSDAY

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. One free kid’s meal for ages 12 and younger with purchase of one adult entrée ($5.99 or more).

Dine-in only. Cannot combine with other offers or coupons.

FRIDAY

Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-831-7829. All day, get one free kids’ entrée with one adult entrée.

SATURDAY

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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Winter Sports Winter weather doesn’t have to put a damper on your child’s sports experiences. There are plenty of activities to keep them active regardless of the temperatures outside.

Springfield Greene-County Park Board parkboard.org/sports Aquatics • Archery • Basketball Dance • Equestrian Skills Hockey • Ice Skating Martial Arts • Skateboarding Tennis • Volleyball Ozark Parks & Recreation & The OC The OC: 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark • 417-581-7002 ozarkmissouri.com/96/Parks-Recreation-Department Ozarks Regional YMCA orymca.org Sac River Stables 5798 N. Farm Road 125 • Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com Springfield Ballet 411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-862-1343 • springfieldballet.org November 2023

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Saturday, Nov. 4

Little Acorns: Turkey Talk at the Nature Center, 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. For ages 3-6 with an adult. Discover the interesting facts about wild turkeys. Registration is required; visit mdc.mo.gov/events.

Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield 417-888-4237

CALENDAR Saturday, Nov. 4

Moxie Cinema Mornings, 10 a.m. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Free one-hour kid-friendly event featuring short films and hands-on art for children.

Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield moxiecinema.com

While we strive to provide accurate information, we encourage you to call ahead or confirm events online. You’ll find even more events on our website, springfieldkids.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 & Saturday, Nov. 11

Sunday, Nov. 5 Daylight Saving Time Ends.

Roll your clocks back an hour.

Little Farmers: Turkeys at the Farm Park, 10-11 a.m. For ages 2-5 with an adult. Discover turkeys through crafts, stories, and activities. $10/student.

Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard.org

Thursday-Friday, Nov. 2-3

Monday-Friday, Nov. 6-10

Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival in Mansfield, 10 a.m.3 p.m. Ann Short Turner Community Center, 205 Missouri Ave., Mansfield 417-924-3626 or liwclf.com See ad on page 15.

Student Days at Wonders of Wildlife and Dogwood Canyon. Experience both attractions at discounted rates for students. Complete details are online. Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield; Dogwood Canyon, 2038 W. State Hwy 86, Lampe wondersofwildlife.org or dogwoodcanyon.org See ads on pages 2 and 9.

Friday, Nov. 3

Kids Night In at The OC, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

For grades K-6. Dinner and activities.

The OC, 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark 417-581-7002 x2004 or ozarkmissouri.com

Thursday, Nov. 9

Fridays, Nov. 3 & 17

Reserve your FREE tickets starting today for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday matinee concert, “#MostWonderfulTime.”

Concert is Saturday, Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m., at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Reserve tickets online at springfieldmosymphony.com See ad on page 23.

Pre-K Open Studio at the Art Museum, 1-3 p.m. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Free event for children to explore art through a variety of materials. Registration is required. Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr., Springfield 417-837-5700 or sgfmuseum.org See ad on page 15.

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Saturday, Nov. 18

Veterans Days at the Zoo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free admission for veterans and active military and their immediate families.

Must present ID at the gate for entry.

Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org See ad on the back page.

The Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Park Central Square, 6-9 p.m. Kick-off the holiday season with Mayor Ken McClure sgffestivaloflights.com

Saturday, Nov. 18

Mayor’s Tree Lighting crafts and hot chocolate at the Park Central Branch Library, 6-9 p.m. For all ages. Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square, Springfield thelibrary.org

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Tuesday, Nov. 21

Turkey Trot Can Drive at the Skate Park, 3-9 p.m. Free session at the Skate Park with two donated canned food items for Ozarks Food Harvest. Springfield Skate Park, 945 W. Meadowmere St., Springfield 417-868-8758 or parkboard.org

Saturday, Nov. 11

“#BritishInvasion” presented by Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles. Tickets at Hammons Hall box office, 417-836-7678 or mpv.tickets.com. Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield Symphony office: 417-864-6683 or springfieldmosymphony.org See ad on page 23.

Thursday, Nov. 23

Happy Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 23

29th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m. Early-bird registration through Nov. 16. $25/age 13-adult and $20/age 12 and younger. Full-price registration Nov. 17-race day. Donations of five canned food items for Ozarks Food Harvest requested. Register online.

Event at Springfield Expo Center, 635 St. Louis St., Springfield parkboard.org/turkeytrot See ad on page 14.

Thursday, Nov. 16

Homeschool EdVenture: Turkeys at Wonders of Wildlife, 9 a.m.-noon. For grades 1-3. Learn about the importance of these feathered friends. Register

by Nov. 9. John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center, 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield 417-225-1162 or wondersofwildlife.org See ad on page 2. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 24-25 Gardens Aglow at Mizumoto Japanese Friday, Nov. 17-Sunday, Dec. 3 Stroll Garden, 5-8:30 p.m. Dazzling “Elf The Musical” at Springfield Little botanical-themed light festival.

Theatre. Ticket information, dates, and Continues on weekends in December. showtimes are online. The Landers Discounted advance tickets available Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield for $3-5. At the gate: $7/adult and 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org $4/ages 3-12. Free for children ages See ad on page 8.

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In this issue..

Refrigerator Notes

Kids Eat Free (*or almost free)....6, 10, 12 What’s your “must have” for Winter Sports............................. 18-19 Thanksgiving dinner?

November KIDS Calendar............ 20-21 In my family, it’s my mother’s Activities, Parties, & Programs dressing. It doesn’t matter how many Dickerson Park Zoo...............Back Page people we expect for dinner, my mother makes enough to feed an army battalion.

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park............9 And, that’s OK, because we could all Itty Bitty City......................................7 make a meal of just the dressing and her JoyRide RV Rentals...........................13 turkey gravy. It’s that good. (The recipe Magical Stories & More.....................13 is in her 1950s Betty Crocker Cookbook.)

Ozarks Public Television....................22 I say this every year—Thanksgiving Petra Ballet & School of the Arts.......12 is my favorite of the fall holidays Sac River Stables..............................16 because of its simplicity. Now granted, Springfield Art Museum....................15 we all work ourselves into a lather Springfield Ballet..............................17 preparing meals. But, it doesn’t require Springfield-Greene County Parks........7 anyone to be on a ladder hanging lights Springfield-Greene County Library....16 in a 40mph wind and freezing rain.

Springfield Little Theatre....................8 There’s not non-stop Thanksgiving music Springfield Symphony Orchestra.......23 on the radio. It’s just time to be with The Butterfly Palace in Branson..........5 family and friends to say “thank you.”

The Music Studio................................8 Two words. Two words that we don’t Turkey Trot 5K..................................14 say enough. Count your blessings, give Urban Air Adventure Park.................14 thanks, allow yourself to eat the piece of Wilder Children’s Lit Festival............15 pie, and hug your kiddos a little tighter.

Wonders of Wildlife............................2 Be good to yourself—You’ve got this! |

~Melinda, parent & publisher

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Once Upon a Child..............................3

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Expedition Pediatric Dentistry...........11 Pierce Vision Specialists....................11 TheraCare of the Ozarks...................11 Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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Kids Eat FREE The original original, most comprehensive guide in the Ozarks!

or almost free

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. 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

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.

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.

MONDAY

Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-1401. After 4 p.m., get SUNDAY one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., younger) with purchase of an adult 417-862-7777. Kids’ meals are $2.49 entrée. Drink not included. and $3.49. Cannot be combined with Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three offers or coupons. locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. 25 percent 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 417-368-5919, Springfield; off for all students with school ID. 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077.

King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., All day, kids eat for $2.99 with the Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kid’s purchase of a regular-priced entrée. meal with every adult combo meal or Same offer available on Tuesdays and entrée purchased. Choose junior-size Wednesdays. cashew chicken or junior sweet and Pasta Express, four locations: sour. Maximum of three free meals.

3025 W. Republic Rd., 417-888-3048; Dine-in only.

3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-890-1345; Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 417-862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-885-0030.

Branson, 417-334-3880. Kids age 9 and younger get a free kid’s meal with Free kid’s meal for kids age 12 and purchase of an adult entrée. Child younger with purchase of an adult must be present. entrée, 3-9 p.m. Dine-in only.

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