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Kids Eat Free (*or almost free).....6, 10, 12 Holiday Gift Guide...................... 13-20 December KIDS Calendar............ 22-23

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Each month, we distribute directories to 400+ locations in eight southwest Missouri counties. For a pickup location near you, visit springfieldkids.com/find-a-directory

Holiday Gift Guide

Dickerson Park Zoo...........................15 Dogwood Canyon...............................7 Itty Bitty City......................................9 Jump Mania......................................19 Magical Stories & More.....................19 NEW!! Nana’s Play Place..................11 Ozark Parks & Recreation..................19 Ozarks Regional YMCA......................20 Sac River Stables................................8 Springfield Ballet................................5 Springfield Little Theatre..................17 Springfield Symphony.......................20 Springfield-Greene Co. Library............4 SGF-Greene County Park Board........17 Urban Air Adventure Park...................9 Wonders of Wildlife.............Back Cover

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“Blippi” at Hammons Hall...................2 Ozarks Public Television....................21 NEW!! Petra Ballet Company............19 NEW!! The Music Studio.....................8

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

Hair Salons

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids.........8

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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, Restaurant 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-883-0900. One free kids’ 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., HuHot, Springfield, 417-882-0300. Kids age 3 and younger eat free every day. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

Incredible Pizza Company, Company 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-3030. Kids age 3 and younger eat free.

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Amigos Mexican Restaurant, Restaurant 2118 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-887-1401. All day, get one free SUNDAY kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., Houlihan’s with purchase of an adult entrée.

417-862-7777. One half-price kids’ Drink not included. meal per adult meal purchased from NEW! Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, Grill 1-4 p.m. Cannot be combined with 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, offers or coupons.

417-368-5919; and 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., HuHot Springfield, 417-882-0300. 25 percent eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée. off for all students with school ID. Iguana Roja 107 W. Church St., Roja, King’s Asian Chef, Chef 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Ozark, 417-485-8585. All day, get a Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kids’ meal with every adult combo meal or free kid’s meal per adult meal entrée purchased. Choose junior-size purchased. Dine-in only.

Pasta Express, Express 3 Springfield locations: cashew or sweet and sour chicken.

Limit of three free meals. Dine-in only. 3025 W. Republic, 417-888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield, 417-890-1345; Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Schlotsky’s and 321 E. Battlefield, 417-885-0030.

Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one Free kid’s meal for kids ages 12 and full-priced adult entrée and get one younger with purchase of an adult kids’ meal free, after 4 p.m. Dine-in entrée, 4-9 p.m. Dine-in only. only.

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Rebar Kitchen & Taproom, Taproom 2902 S. Campbell Ave., 417-530-2309.

Get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult meal after 5 p.m.

Dine-in only.

Springfield Brewing Company, Company 305 S. Market Ave., 417-832-8277.

All day, one free kid’s meal for ages 12 and younger with each adult meal purchased.

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Cafe Nixa location only, 807 N. Main St., 417-725-6803.

One free kid’s meal for kids age 12 and younger with each adult entrée purchased, 5-8 p.m. Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings.

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., HuHot Springfield, 417-882-0300. After 4 p.m., one free kids’ grill meal per adult grill meal for kids ages 10 and younger.

The Roost Bar & Grill, Grill 4216 S. Cox Rd., Mexican Villa, Villa four Springfield 417-612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St., locations. 1408 S. National Ave., 417-865-4000. After 5 p.m., one free 417-869-4459; 2755 S. Campbell Ave., kid’s meal with the purchase of an 417-883-1040; 1100 W. Sunshine St., adult entrée.

417-866-7292; 1337 E. Sunshine St., 417-887-1010. Get one free kids’ meal Village Inn, Inn all Springfield locations. with an adult entrée purchased, 4-8 p.m.

Get one kids’ meal for kids age 9 and Pizza Ranch, Ranch 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., younger with each adult meal Springfield, 417-319-5021. One child purchased. Offer good all day. Offer 10 and under eats free per full-priced also good on Tuesday. paying adult, 4-8 p.m.

TUESDAY Prima’s Mexican Grill, Grill Two locations: Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, Grill 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-890-1212, 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, Springfield; 1769 James River Rd., 417-368-5919; and 1644 E. Hwy 60, Ozark, 417-582-2776. Dine-in only, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids 11 a.m.-9 p.m., one free kids’ meal eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a ($5.25 or less) for kids age 10 and regular-priced entrée. younger for each lunch or dinner Big Whiskey’s, Whiskey’s 311 E. Park Central Sq., entrée purchased.

417-862-2449, 1440 W. Republic Rd., Ruby Tuesday’s, Tuesday’s 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-882-2249; 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-831-7829. After 5 p.m., get one 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée 417-485-3800; 715 McCroskey St., Nixa, purchase.

417-725-3031; 900 N. Old Towne Ave., Village Inn, Inn all Springfield locations.

Republic, 417-732-2646; 301 Branson Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One younger with each adult meal free kid’s meal with purchase of an purchased. Offer good all day. Offer adult entrée, 5-9 p.m. also good on Tuesdays.

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Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Schlotsky’s

(or almost free) Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy a 10”

pizza and get one free on certain pizza selections. Limit one BOGO offer when ordering multiple pizzas.

The Catfish Café, Café 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo. 417-345-1277. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal, 4-8 p.m.

Dine-in only.

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

Dine-in only.

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Andy B’s, B’s 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-1234. Kids age 12 and younger get a free kids’ meal with every menu item purchase valued at $9 or more.

NEW! Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, Grill 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-368-5919; and 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, Shoppe 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. One free kid’s meal for ages 12 and younger with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine-in only. Cannot combine with other offers or coupons.

Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 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.

S.S. Dockside Grill & Pub, Pub 1528 N. Main St., Nixa, 417-374-7222. All day, get one free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only.

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Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, 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.

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

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Holiday Gift Guide

Featuring the Kids Directory Family of Advertisers

Cookie Cutters Hair Cuts for Kids

900 E. Battlefield Rd. • Springfield 417-889-4386 • haircutsarefun.com Make your appointment today for haircuts and styles for holiday parties and dinners. Get the best value with our pre-paid cards: 5 KidsCuts for $80. Gift certificates for haircuts, products, and accessories make great stocking stuffers. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Appointments available for all ages, infants through adults. See the ad on page 8.

Dickerson Park Zoo

1401 W. Norton Rd. • Springfield • 417-833-1570 • dickersonparkzoo.org Give a gift that inspires, educates, entertains, and connects children and adults with nature and helps save animals. Give a Friends of the Zoo membership––a year of free admission plus invitations to special, members-only events; and discounts at the cafe and gift shop and on Wildlife Zooniversity classes. Join the FOZ family and join a mission of seeing, connecting, and protecting wild animals and wild places. See the ad on page 15.

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

2038 W. State Hwy 86 • Lampe, MO 800-456-4812 • dogwoodcanyon.org/special-offers Dogwood Canyon Nature Park in Lampe, Mo., spans more than 10,000 acres, offering hiking and biking trails, wildlife tours, horseback riding, and trout fishing, all set against a stunning landscape of towering bluffs, waterfalls, creeks, and abundant wildlife. Support conservation efforts by gifting an annual membership, which includes unlimited visits to the park, special discounts, and exclusive benefits for members. The Cyber Monday Offer allows guests to buy adult memberships at child prices–only $50! Offer only available for purchase on Dec. 2. Online purchase will be available starting at 4 a.m. on Dec. 2. Memberships expire one year from purchase date. See the ad on page 7.

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Itty Bitty City

3640 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield • 417-202-2025 • ittybitty.city Itty Bitty City has something for every Itty Bitty this holiday season.

Itty Bitty City has gift cards redeemable for admission, memberships, classes, and events. Five- and 10-visit punch cards help save on admission if you aren’t ready for a full membership. Annual and monthly memberships make wonderful gifts that continue to give long after the holiday has passed. See the ad on page 9.

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

500 W. Sunshine St. • Springfield, MO 800-465-4812 • wondersofwildlife.org/holidays Celebrate the SEAson of Wonder at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium. Become a member and enjoy unlimited visits to the aquarium for a full year, along with additional exciting benefits.

The Cyber Monday Offer allows guests to buy adult memberships at child prices–only $50! Offer only available for purchase on Dec. 2. Online purchase will be available starting at 4 a.m. on Dec. 2.

Memberships expire one year from purchase date. See the ad on the back cover.

Jump Mania

3202 W. Republic Rd. • Springfield • 417-881-5867 jumpmaniaspringfield.com Jump Mania’s indoor inflatable park encompasses 8,700 square feet and caters to children ages 12 and younger for open jump sessions.

Junior Jump times are for littles ages 5 and younger. Purchase a monthly or annual membership to play more. Gift cards can be purchased online and used for Open Jump, concessions, or Jump Mania party packages. See the ad on page 19.

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Nana’s Play Place

3550 N. Glenstone Ave. • Springfield • 417-379-2396 nanasplayplace.com Nana’s Play Place is devoted to providing social, physical, and cognitive learning for children ages 0-8. Day passes, monthly or annual memberships, and gift cards make great gifts to keep the play going all year. See the ad on page 11.

Once Upon A Child

1421 S. Glenstone Ave. • Springfield • 417-886-1853 onceuponachildspringfieldmo.com Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used kids’ clothing, shoes, toys, and baby gear offering you the opportunity to recycle your children’s nearly new items and get paid on the spot. On a budget?

Once Upon A Child is a great place to shop for your kids or grandkids.

Gift cards make great gifts for family, grandparents, and caregivers.

See the ad on page 3.

Ozark Parks & Recreation & Ozark Community Center–The OC

1530 W. Jackson St. • Ozark • 417-581-7002 • ozarkmissouri.com A membership to the Ozark Community Center (The OC) provides a year of access to state-of-the-art equipment and innovative programs. “Snow Days Off” for K-6th grade keep the kids busy when the weather is frightful. See the ad on page 19.

Sac River Stables

5798 N. Farm Road 125 • Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com Gift certificates are available for riding lessons, horse day camps, and birthday parties. Sac River Stables is a family-owned business, conveniently located five minutes north of Springfield and five minutes from the Frisco Highline Trail on a 200-acre farm bordered by the Little Sac River. Instructors are CHA-certified, and the facility is accredited through CHA and Girl Scouts- and Boy Scouts-approved to earn horse badges. See the ad on page 8.

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Springfield Ballet

Springfield Symphony

411 N. Sherman Pkwy.

Springfield • 417-862-1343 springfieldballet.org Give the gift of ballet with season tickets. See the ad on page 5.

Office: 411 N. Sherman Pkwy.

Springfield • 417-864-6683 springfieldmosymphony.org Celebrate Springfield Symphony’s 90th anniversary. Give the gift of music with tickets to performances in the 2024-25 season. See the ad on page 20.

Springfield-Greene County Park Board

417-864-1049 • parkboard.org The Park Board has the perfect gift for any fitness or outdoor enthusiast. Ideas range from memberships for Chesterfield, Dan Kinney, or Doling Family Centers to golf gift cards redeemable at any of four Park Board golf courses. Parks gift certificates may be purchased for any amount to cover program fees for tennis, basketball, softball, swim lessons, summer camps, horseback riding, dance classes and more. Pair with a “Love Our Parks” apparel item for an extra special surprise (ParkBoard.org/Apparel). See the ad on page 17.

Urban Air Adventure Park

2825 S. Glenstone Ave. Springfield • 417-210-7889 urbanair.com/missourispringfield Urban Air is the ultimate indoor adventure park and a destination for family fun for all ages, unforgettable kids’ birthday parties, and exciting special events. At Springfield’s Urban Air, kids can explore the Adventure Hub®, DropZone, Warrior Course, the Battle Beam, and trampolines. Urban Air gift cards can be redeemed for tickets, food and beverages, and merchandise. Whether the recipient is a frequent visitor or will be exploring Urban Air for the first time, he or she can choose how to use your gift to make their adventure great. See the ad on page 9.

Springfield Little Theatre

311 E. Walnut St. • Springfield 417-869-1334 springfieldlittletheatre.org See “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” on the Landers stage through Dec. 8. See the ad on page 17.

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$8/adult, $5/ages 3-12; buy discount tickets online. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield 417-874-2952 or friendsofthegarden.org/events/ gardens-aglow/

Sunday, Dec. 1

The Nutcracker Sweets and Treats with Springfield Ballet. Enjoy sweets, a holiday story, and a short performance from “The Nutcracker.” Hotel Vandivort, 305 E. Walnut St., Springfield 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org See ad on page 5.

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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.

Monday-Friday, Dec. 2-6

Homeschool Days at Wonders of Wildlife, Dogwood Canyon, and Top of the Rock.

Through Dec. 8 Discounted admission for students ages “A Christmas Carol: The Musical,” 4-18. Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. at Springfield Little Theatre. Landers Sunshine St., Springfield; Dogwood Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield Canyon, 2038 W. State Hwy 86, Lampe; 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org Top of the Rock, 150 Top of the Rock Rd., See the ad on page 17.

Ridgedale wondersofwildlife.org, Through Dec. 20 dogwoodcanyon.org, bigcedar.com/topScuba Claus at Wonders of Wildlife on of-the-rock/ See ads on page 7 and the select dates. Scuba Claus and his helper, back cover.

Peppermint, dive into the Great Barrier Friday, Dec. 6 & Saturday, Dec. 7 Reef. Mrs. Claus reads a holiday story.

Christmas at the Gray/Campbell Enjoy hot cocoa, crafts, and writing Farmstead. Times and activities online. a letter to Scuba Claus. Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield Gray/Campbell Farmstead at Nathaneal Greene/Close Memorial Park, wondersofwildlife.org See the ad on 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield the back page. graycampbellfarmstead.org

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Festival of Lights at Finley River Park in Ozark. Drive through displays of twinkling lights. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. SundayThursday, 5-10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Finley River Park, 891 N. Riverside Rd., Ozark ozarkmissouri.com See the ad on page 19.

Fridays, Saturday, & Sundays Dec. 6-22

Gardens Aglow at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, 5-8:30 p.m. More than 225,000 lights decorate the structures and landscaping of the Stroll Garden.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Candy Cane Lane at the Farm Park, 5-8 p.m.

Turn on holiday music and drive through the farm to enjoy farm-themed holiday displays. $5/vehicle. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard. org/farmpark See ad on page xx.

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Register by Dec. 4. $7/person. Northview Center, 305 E. Talmage St., Springfield parkboard.org

Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. itsalldowntown.com/ christmasparade

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Saturday, Dec. 7

Santa Dive at Chesterfield Pool, 6 p.m.

Ages 6 mths-12 yrs. Register by Dec. 11. $15/member, $25/non-member.

Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Rd., Springfield 417-891-1616 or parkboard.org

Gingerbread Story Time at the Library Center, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-6. The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield thelibrary.org

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Thursday-Monday, Dec. 19-23

Whiskers and Wishes at the Farm Park, 1-3 p.m. Bring your camera for a photo of your dog with Santa. Registration with proof of dog vaccinations required by Dec. 5. $5/dog. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146., Springfield parkboard.org/farmpark

“The Nutcracker” presented by Springfield Ballet. Join Clara in her dreams of toy soldiers and mice, dancing flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Forest of Snow, and the Land of Sweets. Show dates, times, and tickets available online.

Performance is at Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org See ad on page 5.

Saturday, Dec. 7

“In the Mood” concert with Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Secular and sacred music concert. Purchase tickets through the Hammons Hall box office. Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield. 417-836-7678 or hammonshall.com See ad on page 20.

Monday, Thursday, & Friday Dec. 23, 26, & 27

Winter Wrangler Worship Day Camp at Sac River Stables, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Spiritual growth and horsemanship educational fun. Choose one, two, or three days.

Sac River Stables, 5798 N. Farm Rd. 125, Springfield 417-742-4200 or sacriverstables.com

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“Christmas in Narnia” presented by Petra Ballet Company. Saturday, 6 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. Performance venue is Ozark High School, 1350 W. Bluff Dr., Tuesday, Dec. 24 Ozark. petraballet.square.site See ad on Festival of Lights ice skating, 1:30-5 p.m. page 19.

Free ice skating and skate rentals.

Brightspeed Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway St., Friday, Dec. 13 Springfield parkboard.org/icepark “Blippi: Join the Band Tour,” at Hammons Hall, 6 p.m. Blippi and his Wednesday, Dec. 25 musical buddies take the stage with your favorite songs. Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield hammonshall.com See ad on page 2.

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Winter Movie Marathon at the Library Center. Movies and times listed online.

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