CALENDAR

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.

Through early August

“All Together Now” Summer Reading Program with the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Books, activities and prizes for all ages. thelibrary.org/ summerreading See ad on page 12.

Through Tuesday, August 15

Summer Junior Golf Pass to SpringfieldGreene County Park Board courses. Unlimited golf for ages 17 and younger. Cost: $169/greens fees. Courses: Horton Smith, 2409 S. Scenic; Bill and Payne Stewart, 1825 E. Norton Rd.; and Rivercut, 2850 W. Farm Rd. 190. parkboardgolf.org

See ad on page 11.

Friday, June 2

First Friday Free Movie at Founders Park, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with live music and art during First Friday Art Walk. Movie begins at dusk. This month: “50 First Dates,” rated PG-13. Founders Park, 330 E. Water St., Springfield 417-866-7444 or parkboard.org/movies

Monday-Thursday, June 5-8

“Dinosaur Park” Summer Camp at Itty

Bitty City with Parents’ Cooperative Preschool & Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m.-

12:30 p.m. For ages 2-7 (potty-trained)

Itty Bitty City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-202-2025 or ittybitty.city

See ad on page 21.

Monday-Friday, June 5-9 or June 12-16

Summer Wrangler Worship Day Camp at Sac River Stables, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For Kindergarten and older. Sac River Stables, 5798 N. Farm Rd. 125, Springfield 417-742-4200 or sacriverstables.com

See ad on page 12.

Friday, June 9

Family Fishing Night at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 6-9 p.m. Catch-and-release fishing. Registration is required. Cost: $10/participant if you bring equipment and $15/participant to rent equipment. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard.org

Friday, June 9

Tennis Under the Lights at Lafayette Park, 7-9 p.m. Free event includes tennis equipment and snacks. Lafayette Park, 202 E. Atlantic St., Springfield 417-837-5826 or parkboard.org

Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 25

Disney’s “Beauty And The Beast: The Broadway Musical,” presented by Springfield Little Theatre. Dates, show times, and tickets listed online or call the box office. Springfield Little Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org

See ad on page 8.

Saturday, June 10

Finley River Movie Night hosted by The OC: “Jurassic World Dominion.” Activities at 6:30 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Finley River Park, 891 N. Riverside Rd., Ozark 417-581-7002 x2004 or facebook.com/

OzarkCommunityCenter/events

Monday-Friday, June 12-16

Prince & Princess Ballet Camp at Springfield Ballet, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For ages 6-10 years. Dance class, craft, story, snack, and nutrition education. Springfield Ballet at the Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Pkwy., Springfield 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org

Monday-Friday, June 12-16

Creative Critters EdVenture Camp at Wonders of Wildlife. Full-day (8 a.m.3 p.m.) or half-day (8-11 a.m.) for kindergarten students. Create art inspired by nature and animals. Registration deadline is June 4. Morris Conservation Center, 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield 417-225-1162 or wondersofwildlife.org/ education See ad on page 2.

Wednesday, June 14

Monday-Friday, June 19-23

“Can You Say Neigh?” Camp at RutledgeWilson Farm Park, 9 a.m.-noon. For ages 5-9. Learn about miniature horses and donkeys. Registration is required. Cost: $75/camper. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard.org/754/ summer-camps

Saturday, June 24

Butterfly Festival at Nathanael Greene Park, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friends of the Garden presents activities, live music, and the Caterpillar Petting Zoo. Nathanael Greene/ Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield 417-891-1515 or friendsofthegarden.org

Saturday, June 24

Making Memories Day Carnival, 3-5 p.m. Game booths, princesses, superheroes, bounce houses, and snacks. Cost: $5 per person ages 3 and older. At The Shrine Mosque, 601 St. Louis St., Springfield oawphoto.org See ad on page 26.

Saturdays, June 24

Friday, June 16

“All Together Now” at the Nature Center, 9 a.m.-noon. Learn about food chains and ecology. Outdoor and indoor activities, stories, and crafts for families. Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield 417-888-4237

Sunday, June 18

Sunday, June 18

Father’s Day at Dickerson Park Zoo, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Free zoo admission for all dads. Admission is $17/adults and teens, $12/ ages 3-12, $14/seniors 60+, and free for ages 2 years and younger. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org

See ad on page 5.

Finley River Movie Night hosted by The OC: “Moana” Activities at 6:30 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Finley River Park, 891 N. Riverside Rd., Ozark 417-581-7002 x2004 or facebook.com/ OzarkCommunityCenter/events

Monday-Thursday, June 26-29

“Pet Parade” Camp at Itty Bitty City with Parents’ Cooperative Preschool & Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For ages 2-7 (potty trained). Itty Bitty City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-202-2025 or ittybitty.city See ad on page 21.

Monday-Friday, June 26-30

Summer Wrangler Worship Day Camp at Sac River Stables, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For Kindergarten and older. Sac River Stables, 5798 N. Farm Rd. 125, Springfield 417-742-4200 or sacriverstables.com See ad on page 12.

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