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In this issue...

YOUR go-to local resource for all things “Kids”

Kids Eat Free (*or almost free)........6, 10, 12 Kids & The Arts.................................15-17 July KIDS Calendar............................18-19

Serving Greene and Christian Counties, plus Dallas, Laclede, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster Counties.

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

Kids & The Arts

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Camps, Parties, & Events

Springfield Art Museum......................... 14 Springfield Ballet................................... 16 Springfield Little Theatre....................... 14

email melinda@springfieldkids.com Or call 417-886-3478

Back to School Bash-SPS.........................

Bash-SPS......................... 2 Girls on the Run....................................... 7 Lucky’s Foam Factory.............................. 8 James River Basin Partnership................. 9 Ozark Parks & Recreation....................... 12 Ozarks Public Television......................... 13 Sac River Stables..................................... 8 Springfield-Greene County Library........... 4 SGF-Greene County Park Board............... 5 Urban Air Adventure Park...................... 11 Wonders of Wildlife.................. Back Cover

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Melinda Arnold: Parent, Publisher, & Owner ©2024 Kids Directory/Fusion Link Communications LLC. This directory, in part or whole, cannot 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. If you are interested in learning how to have your own Kids Directory in your city, please call 800-960-6788.

Boutiques & Resale

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

Hair Salons

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

Healthy Kids

Expedition Pediatric Dentistry.................. 7 Parkcrest Dental Group............................ 8 Pierce Vision Specialists........................... 8 The Arc of the Ozarks............................ 11

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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.

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

Drink not included.

SUNDAY

Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-862-7777. One half-price kids’ meal per adult meal purchased from 1-4 p.m. Cannot be combined with offers or coupons.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three 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, King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kids’ $2.99 with the purchase of a regularmeal with every adult combo meal or priced entrée. Same offer available on entrée purchased. Choose junior-size Tuesdays and Wednesdays. cashew or sweet and sour chicken.

Limit of three free meals. Dine-in only. Pasta Express, 4 Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic, 3250 E. Battlefield, Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., 603 S. Kimbrough, and 321 E. Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one Battlefield. Free kid’s meal for kids age full-priced adult entree and get one 12 and younger with purchase of an kids’ meal free, after 4 p.m. adult entrée, 3-9 p.m. Dine-in only.

Dine-in or carry-out.

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Kids Eat Free!

NEW! Rebar Kitchen & 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.

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

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

Springfield Brewing Company, HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., 305 S. Market Ave., Springfield, Springfield, 417-882-0300. After 4 p.m., 417-832-8277. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. one free kids’ grill meal per adult grill meal for kids ages 10 and younger.

The Roost Bar & Grill, 4216 S. Cox Rd., Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St., 417-865-4000. Free kid’s meal with the Springfield, 417-319-5021. One child purchase of an adult entrée, 6-10 p.m. 10 and under eats free per full-priced paying adult, 4-8 p.m.

Village Inn, all Springfield locations.

Prima’s Mexican Grill, Two locations: Get one kids’ meal for kids age 9 and 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 417-890-1212, younger with each adult meal Springfield; 1769 James River Rd., purchased. Offer good all day. Offer Ozark, 417-582-2776. Dine-in only, also good on Tuesday.

11 a.m.-9 p.m., one free kids’ meal ($5.25 or less) for kids age 10 and TUESDAY Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three younger for each lunch or dinner locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, entrée purchased.

417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-368-5919, Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, 417-831-7829. After 4 p.m., get one Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a purchase. regular-priced entrée. Same offer on Village Inn, all Springfield locations.

Mondays and Wednesdays.

Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in younger with each adult meal Springfield, 311 E. Park Central Sq., purchased. Offer good all day. Offer 417-862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., also good on Tuesdays.

417-882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, WEDNESDAY Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One 417-883-1234. Kids age 12 and younger get a free kids’ meal with free kid’s meal with purchase of an every menu item purchase valued at adult entrée, 5-9 p.m. $9 or more.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., 417-368-5919, Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a regularpriced entrée.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream 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, 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, 1528 N. Main St., Nixa, 417-374-7222. All day, gte one free kids’ meal per adult meal purchased. 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.

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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.

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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Whether your child dances, plays a musical instrument, is a ham on stage, or paints to their hearts’ content, nurture and encourage their creative expressions through one of these local visual or performing arts organizations and programs. Kids Directory is proud to partner with area arts organizations to promote their programs and encourage families to experience the arts.

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Kids & The Arts Springfield Art Museum

1111 E. Brookside Dr. • Springfield • sgfmuseum.org • 417-837-5700 Take in all that the Springfield Art Museum offers during July and August, from the permanent collection, special exhibits, and always popular Watercolor USA. Explore your creativity in the Family Art Lab & Book Nook, or take the fun home with a free Take-Home Project Bag (while supplies are available). The art museum will close temporarily beginning Sept. 1, 2024, in preparation for a multi-year renovation beginning in 2025. Keep an eye out for updates though, because you never know where Springfield Art Museum will pop up.

Admission to the Museum is free. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. (Closed Monday, Tuesday, and City and national holidays.) See their ad on page 14.

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Springfield Ballet

411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-862-1343 • springfieldballet.org Springfield Ballet is dedicated to advancing the art of ballet through education, performance, outreach, and collaborations. Dancers of all ages and skills levels will find a place with Springfield Ballet beginning with “Dance With Me” (a program for children ages 2 and 3 with a parent) and Creative Movement for ages 3 and 4, through all levels of ballet, and on to adult classes for those with little or no dance experience. Annually, Springfield Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” in December and another full-length ballet in the spring. See their ad on page 16

Springfield Little Theatre

The Historic Landers Theatre 411 E. Walnut St. • Springfield • 417-869-1334 “The Judy” Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts 237 S. Florence Ave. • Springfield • 417-413-2287 springfieldlittletheatre.org/education Springfield Little Theatre is a volunteer-driven performing arts organization striving to entertain, educate, and involve the community in live theatrical productions and in the preservation of the historic Landers Theatre. The Springfield Little Theatre Education Department has grown from a handful of students into its own facility, with classes, workshops, performance opportunities and arts outreach. SLT will kick off their 90th season this fall with “The Wizard of Oz.” See their ad on page 14.

Springfield Symphony

411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-864-6683 • springfieldmosymphony.org Springfield Symphony Orchestra is southwest Missouri’s largest regional, professional orchestra and one of the oldest arts organizations in Springfield. Each symphony season includes nine evening concerts, two free community concerts (October and December), and education and outreach programming. Springfield Symphony Orchestra recently unveiled its 90th season concert line up with “Puttin’ on the Ritz” kicking off their season in September.

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Wednesday, July 3

Racquet, White and Blue at Grant Beach Park, 2-4 p.m. Music and snacks on the tennis courts. Coaches share basic skills (tennis equipment provided). Grant Beach Park, 1401 N. Grant Ave. St., Springfield 417-837-5826, 417-864-1049 or parkboard.org

CALENDAR Thursday, July 4

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.

Red, White and Zoo at Dickerson Park Zoo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission for active military and veterans and their immediate family members. Show military ID at the admission window. Cannot Through Aug. 10 “Adventure Begins” summer reading be combined with other coupons or discounts. Dickerson Park Zoo, program for all ages. Springfield1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield Greene County Libraries and 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org your local county library systems. thelibrary.org/summerreading See Thursday, July 4 the ad on page 4.

Independence Day

Through Aug. 15

Summer Junior Golf Pass. Unlimited golf at Springfield’s public courses for ages 17 and younger, noon to close. $189, with approval of Park Board Golf Course Pro. Horton Smith Thursday, July 4 (2409 S. Scenic Ave.), Stewart Discount Holiday Splash & Sizzle at (1825 E. Norton Rd.), and Rivercut (2850 W. Farm Rd. 190) Golf Courses. two Springfield city pools, 1-6:30 p.m. $1 admission or free with a canned parkboardgolf.org food donation. Fassnight Pool Through Labor Day (1305 S. Main Ave.) and Silver Ozarks Stream and Fountain at Springs Pool (1100 N. Hampton Ave.) Jordan Valley Park. 30-minute parkboard.org fountain show on the hour, 10 a.m.Fridays, July 5 and 19 9:30 p.m. It runs continuously from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Special events and Night Swim at Grubaugh City Pool, maintenance may close the fountains 6:30-9:30 p.m. $4; free for pool pass holders and OC members. Grubaugh temporarily. Jordan Valley Park, City Pool, 907 E. Parkview St., Ozark 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield 417-581-7002 or ozarkmissouri.com 417-866-7444 or parkboard.org Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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Friday & Saturday July 19 & 20

Shark Week at Wonders of Wildlife.

Learn about sharks through activities.

Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield wondersofwildlife.org/ event/shark-week

Birds’ Game of Life at the Nature Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. How well could you survive as a bird? Try a birdrelated survival game. Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield 417-888-4237

Tuesday, July 9

Big Rig Night hosted by Community Partnership of the Ozarks, 5:30-8 p.m.

Explore big rigs, firetrucks, delivery and construction trucks, race cars, police vehicles, ambulances, and buses. North parking lot of Battlefield Mall, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield cpozarks.org

Friday, July 19 Saturday, July 20

“The Addams Family Young@Part” presented by SLT’s Summer Institute education series. Showtimes and tickets online. “The Judy”, 237 S. Florence Ave., Springfield 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org/ education

Wednesday, July 10

Teddy Bear Picnic at the Botanical Gardens, 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your favorite plush bear and a picnic lunch. Crafts, games, story time, a teddy bear parade, and frozen treats.

Free, but register by July 9.

Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield 417-891-1515 or parkboard.org/ teddybearpicnic

Saturday, July 27

SPS Back to School Bash at the Expo Center, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free immunizations and sports physicals.

Backpacks, hygiene items, and groceries. Games, giveaways, handson learning activities, and free lunch.

Springfield Expo Center, 635 St. Louis St., Springfield sps.org/bash See the ad on page 2.

Friday, July 12

Family Fishing Night at the Farm Park, 6-9 p.m. Catch-and-release fishing, the Cow Train, a bounce house, and a campfire. Bring your own food to cook. Registration is required. $10/person with your own gear; $15/person renting fishing gear. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard.org

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Moxie Mornings at Moxie Cinema, 10 a.m. Ages 2-6 with an adult.

Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-429-0800 or moxiecinema.com

Saturday, July 27

Fairy Fun Day at The Library Center, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-10. Dress in your favorite fairy costume or outfit. The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield thelibrary.org 19

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