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In this issue...

OPT’s Seuss Science Day...................15 Kids Eat Free (*or almost free).....6, 10, 12 Ozarks Public Television....................32 Guide to Summer Camp................ 16-30 NEW! “Shrek The Musical”....................8 March KIDS Calendar.................. 34-35 Springfield Ballet..............................31 Springfield-Greene County Library......4 Summer Camps NEW! AR Workshop..........................18 Springfield Little Theatre..................31 NEW! Camp Claw at MSU.................25 Springfield Symphony Orchestra.......33 NEW! Camp Invention @ SEAS.........29 Urban Air Adventure Park...................7 NEW! Cub Creek Science Camp.........25 Boutiques & Resale Dickerson Park Zoo...........................23 Once Upon a Child..............................3 Dogwood Canyon Nature Park...... Back Hair Salons Ozark Parks & Recreation....................5 Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids.......15 Ozarks Regional YMCA......................25 Sac River Stables..............................15 Healthy Kids Springfield Art Museum....................21 NEW! Burrell Behavioral Health..........2 Springfield Ballet..............................27 Expedition Pediatric Dentistry...........13 Springfield-Greene Co. Park Board....21 NEW! Parkcrest Dental Group............9 Springfield Little Theatre..................29 Pierce Vision Specialists......................9 Sylvan Learning Center of Springfield....9 NEW! The Arc of the Ozarks...............7 NEW! The Summit’s Camp Raven.....27 Wonders of Wildlife..........................19

Activities, Parties & Programs

NEW! “Baby Shark”..........................14 Itty Bitty City....................................13 NEW! James River Church................11 NEW! Jump Mania..............................9 NEW! Lucky’s Foam Factory.............15 YOUR go-to local resource for all things “Kids”

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

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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

EVERY DAY

Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one full-priced adult entree and get one kids’ meal free, after 4 p.m.

Dine-in or carry-out.

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

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.

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. Kids age 3 and younger eat free every day. Drink not included. Dine-in only.

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Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-862-7777. Kids’ meals are $2.49 and $3.49. Cannot be combined with offers or coupons.

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Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. 25 percent 417-887-1401. After 4 p.m., get one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and off for all students with school ID. younger) with purchase of an adult King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., entrée. Drink not included.

Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kids’ meal with every adult combo meal or Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three entrée purchased. Choose junior-size locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., cashew or sweet and sour chicken.

Limit of three free meals. Dine-in only. 417-368-5919, Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, Republic, Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, 417-732-5077. All day, kids eat for Branson, 417-334-3880. Kids age 9 $2.99 with the purchase of a regularand younger get a free kid’s meal with priced entrée. Same offer available on purchase of an adult entrée. Child Tuesdays and Wednesdays. must be present.

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Pasta Express, four locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., 417-888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 417-862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-885-0030.

Free kid’s meal for kids age 12 and younger with purchase of an adult entrée, 3-9 p.m. Dine-in only.

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 kids’ meal for kids age 9 and younger with each adult meal purchased. Offer good all day. Offer also good on Tuesday.

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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.

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

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.

TUESDAY Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., locations: 701 N. McCroskey Ave., Nixa, 417-831-7829. After 4 p.m., get one 417-725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée 417-368-5919, Springfield; 1644 E. Hwy 60, purchase.

Republic, 417-732-5077. All day, kids Village Inn, all Springfield locations. eat for $2.99 with the purchase of a Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and regular-priced entrée. Same offer on younger with each adult meal Mondays and Wednesdays. purchased. Offer good all day. Offer Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in also good on Tuesdays.

Springfield, 311 E. Park Central Sq., 417-862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., WEDNESDAY 417-882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 417-883-1234. Kids age 12 and younger get a free kids’ meal with 417-485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One every menu item purchase valued at $9 or more. free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

“Kids Eat Free” Wednesday offers continue on page 12.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

FRIDAY

Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 417-831-7829. All day, get one free 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 417-532-1777. kids’ entrée with one adult entrée.

One free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased after 5 p.m. Does not SATURDAY Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., include all-you-can-eat. Dine-in only.

Ozark, 417-581-6047. Get one free S.S. Dockside Grill & Pub, 1528 N. kid’s meal with purchase of an adult Main St., Nixa, 417-374-7222. All day, entrée, 4-8 p.m. Only for children ages gte one free kids’ meal per adult meal 10 and younger. 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.

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The days are getting longer, and summer feels not so far away. It’s time to start planning summer schedules, and there is no shortage of great opportunities for enriching experiences, new friendships, and fun. When you talk to these summer camp leaders, please let them know you found them here in Kids Directory!

Animals & Nature Cub Creek Science Camp

16795 State Route E • Rolla 573-458-2125 • cubcreeksciencecamp.com Cub Creek Science Camp has more than 300 animals including lemurs, foxes, porcupines, wallabies, parrots, sloths, and lizards in a handson, interactive zoo. When you hear “Science Camp,” don’t think it’s all about classrooms and books. Cub Creek is about friendship, fun, curiosity, guided learning, building self-confidence, learning problemsolving skills, and creating lasting memories. Campers choose two week-long activity courses and two daily classes from 100 engaging options to round out their days. Each day is balanced with open time, evening activities, and options for those who are “early birds” and “night owls.” See ad on page 25.

Dickerson Park Zoo

1401 W. Norton Road • Springfield 417-833-1570 • dickersonparkzoo.org Spend the summer at Wildlife Zooniversity and take a closer look at wildlife and wild places during ZOO MAGNIFIED–an exciting new camp series at Dickerson Park Zoo. Learners of all ages will be invited to discover the amazing world of animals and get a closer look at DPZ. Wildlife Zooniversity campers will be engaged in discovering current exhibit and educational animals to inspire curiosity, connect with nature, and encourage the desire to protect and conserve the natural world around us. See ad on page 23.

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Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

2038 State Hwy 86 • Lampe Education Office: 417-225-1162 • dogwoodcanyon.org/camps Keep your child connected to the great outdoors with summer camps at Dogwood Canyon. Through in-depth, hands-on learning, the Conservation EdVenture team inspires students of all ages to take an active role in conserving our planet’s natural resources. Summer campers in 3rd-12th grades learn through daily exploration of the park, guided hikes, and nature crafts for an unforgettable summer experience. Drop-off is available at Wonders of Wildlife where students will shuttle to Dogwood Canyon each day for camp. See ad on the back page.

Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

3825 W. Farm Rd. 146 • Springfield 417-837-5949 • ParkBoard.org/Camps Got a future farmer? Get their hands dirty at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, with interactive experiences with farm animals, gardening, and outdoor survival skills. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park offers several week-long full-day camps for ages 6-12, and half-day camps for 5and 6-year-olds. Childcare before and after camp is available for a fee. Space is limited; register early. Presented by Springfield-Greene County Park Board. See ad on page 21.

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Sac River Stables

5798 N. Farm Rd. 125 • Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com Sac River Stables’ Wrangler Worship Day Camps promote spiritual growth and horsemanship for students in kindergarten and older.

Camps supervised by CHA-certified riding instructors at a CHAaccredited indoor/outdoor riding facility with well-trained horses.

Campers are instructed in safety while working around and riding horses along with daily non-denominational devotions and praise songs. Horses, tack, helmets, equipment needed for riding, and Bible class materials provided. Early drop-off and late pick-up available.

Spaces are limited; register early. Day camp information under the “Services” tab on the website. Camps are Monday-Friday beginning June 3, 10, and 24. (No camp during the week of June 17.) The July 1 camp is three days. See ad on page 15.

Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center

4007 N. Farm Rd. 171 • Springfield 417-833-3291 • ParkBoard.org/Camps Spend the week with horses in the barn and the arena at Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center. Half- or full-day camps for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders ages 7-17. Camp includes safety rules, haltering, saddling, grooming, and handling, combined with daily barn chores and riding skills. Participants are assigned their own horse for the week. Friday performances highlight learned skills.

Space is limited. Presented by Springfield-Greene County Park Board.

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Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

600 West Sunshine • Springfield Education Office: 417-225-1162 • wondersofwildlife.org/camps Dive into summer with an EdVenture at Wonders of Wildlife.

Experience the wonder with four- or five-day summer camps that run from the end of May through mid-August. Your camper will learn about the creatures that call Wonders of Wildlife home while testing their survival skills, encountering live animals, exploring nature, and creating memories. From kindergarten to high school, students learn through games, crafts, and experiments for an unforgettable summer experience. Kindergarten-12th grade, full-day 8 a.m.-3 p.m., with Stay and Play available from 3-5:30 p.m. See ad on page 19.

Arts, Dance, and Theater AR Workshop

1550 E Battlefield Rd., Suite N-1 • Springfield 417-429-0803 • arworkshop.com/springfield Register your child for a hands-on crafting experience with AR Workshop’s Youth Art Camp. Camps are 9:30 a.m.-noon. Choose from a four-day or five-day option with a new project every day. Select one or multiple weeks, each with a different theme, beginning on Mondays in June and July. (No camp for the week of July 1.)

Does your crafter need a “Room Refresh”? How about something for the sports kid in the family? Regardless of the project, your child will have fun, make new friends, and express themselves through new creative avenues. See ad on page 18.

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Springfield Art Museum

1111 E. Brookside Dr. • Springfield 417-837-5700 • www.sgfmuseum.org Summer Art Camps at the Springfield Art Museum provide an enriching summer experience. Campers will spend the week expanding their creativity through interactive learning, art making, and gallery exploration. Camps are full-day camps with opportunities for all ages. Visit the Springfield Art Museum’s website for more details and registration information. See ad on page 21.

Springfield Ballet

Creamery Arts Center • 411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-862-1343 • springfieldballet.org Summer is an excellent time to develop dance technique, and Springfield Ballet offers summer camps, intermediate and advanced intensives, and classes which allow students to start or continue their ballet training. Daytime camps and intensives offer learning experiences far beyond the barre including music, drama, nutrition, and anatomy. A special presentation at the end of each camp and intensive showcases the dancers’ hard work. See ads on page 27 and 31.

Springfield Little Theatre & The Judy

237 S. Florence Ave. • Springfield 417-413-2287 • springfieldlittletheatre.org Let your child try something new or follow their passion and improve their craft at Springfield Little Theatre. SLT offers one-week and twoweek summer workshops from May through August. These camps serve beginner to advanced students ages 4-18. SLT is proud to provide enriching, entertaining, and exciting summer theatre camp experiences in acting, musical theatre dance, performance, technical theatre, film, or theatre administration for every child who participates. Youth involvement at Springfield Little Theatre encourages a love and respect for the community, the arts, and all aspects of theatricality. It promotes discipline and the pursuit of excellence, and also provides an outlet for friendship and fun. See ads on page 29 and 31.

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Education & Enrichment Camp Claw at Missouri State University

Foster Recreation Center 417-836-5334 • missouristate.edu/Recreation/camp-claw Camp Claw is a summer youth camp that provides activities such as rock wall climbing, swimming, and team and solo games. Camp Claw leaders utilize MSU’s Foster Recreation Center and the recreation turf fields for these experiences. Lunch is provided each day by a sponsor, or the group eats at the campus dining hall. Camp runs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with before-care starting at 7:30 a.m. and after-care until 5:30 p.m. available (additional fee of $25 or $50 for both times). See ad on page 25.

Camp Invention at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

2200 W. Republic Rd. • Springfield 800-968-4332 • Invent.org/Local Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with the all-new Camp Invention® program Illuminate! When this nationally acclaimed program comes to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School from June 10-14 campers in kindergarten-6th grade will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll design a light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges, and star in a prototyping game show. Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence, and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot. Use promo code LOCAL25 by March 27 to save $25. See ad on page 29.

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SPARC and Springfield-Greene County Park Board

Ritter Springs Park and various Springfield school sites 417-837-5737 • ParkBoard.org/Camps Sign up for one week or all summer at SPARC day camps, MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Camps include games, crafts, sports, swimming, field trips and team building for ages 5-14. Choose from SPARC Adventure Camps at school sites or get out in nature and play in the creek at Ritter Springs. Middle schoolers, check out SPARC Summer Quest, with special field trips and activities for older kids. SPARC offers before- and after-Explore! programs, in partnership with Springfield Public Schools, as well as one-week specialty camps. All SPARC day camps offer a safe, affordable opportunity for kids to have fun, make new friends, and stay active. Presented by SpringfieldGreene County Park Board. See ad on page 21.

Sylvan Learning Center

1830 E. Independence St. • Springfield 417-882-0740 • sylvanspringfield.com Recreate a love for learning. Sylvan can help you end the educational roller coaster you and your child are on, avoid summer learning loss, and improve confidence. Sylvan’s personalized approach will drive test scores through the roof. Open year-round; instruction is available for K-12 after school and on Saturdays. Sylvan provides instruction in reading, writing, math/algebra, study skills, homework support, and ACT/SAT prep. Morning hours are available June-August. See ad on page 9.

The Summit Preparatory School’s Camp Raven

202 E. Walnut Lawn St. • Springfield 417-869-8077 • thesummitprep.org Spend your summer at The Summit with Camp Raven. These weekly camps provide a fun, safe, and enriching way to continue learning over the summer break. Each camp, led by talented and enthusiastic instructors, focuses on a central theme from explorations in STEM Summer camps continue on page 30.

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and art to music and movement. Campers will have fun while learning and making new friends. Camps are available for students in PreK through high school. Complete details about the 2024 camps including morning/afternoon schedules and pricing are available online. Space is limited; register today. See ad on page 27.

Sports & Fitness Ozark Parks & Recreation and The OC

1530 W. Jackson St. • Ozark 417-581-7002 • myozark.info/kids Ozark Parks & Recreation offers a fun and engaging summer day camp for your kids and teens. The highly sought-after Finley River Camps include field trips, swimming, and crafts. Registration opens on March 16. From youth sports teams and classes, inflatable and laser tag birthday parties, to the Ozark Community Center’s rock wall, gymnasium, and indoor aquatic facility, there’s no shortage of things to do. And for parents who want to work out, KidZone provides a safe and fun space for young children to play. See ad on page 5.

Ozarks Regional YMCA

Day Camp: orymca.org/springfield-summer-day-camp Sleep-away camp: campwakonda.org/summercamp Y Summer Day Camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade are full of learning, adventure, active play, and friendship. No two weeks of camp are the same with different themes, new activities and experiences, and memories. Play a new sport, learn about science and nature, or explore creativity. Your child will build confidence and develop friendships that last a lifetime. YMCA Camp Wakonda, the Y’s sleep-away camp, is led by mature, caring counselors who share a variety of fun, exciting, and safe activities. Campers grow in confidence and build self-esteem by engaging in unique challenges and adventures. YMCA Camp Wakonda is located 30 minutes west of Springfield. See ad on page 25.

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#ItalyTravel presented by Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.

Hammons Hall box office, 417-836-7678 or mpv.tickets.com, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield Symphony website: springfieldmosymphony.org See ad on page 33.

“No School, Let’s Dance!” School’s Out Workshop at Springfield Ballet, 8 a.m.4 p.m. 1st-4th grades. Dance experience is not required. $35/dancer. Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Pkwy., Springfield 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org See ad on page 27.

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 March 15

Sunday, March 10

Design-A-Bookmark Contest. Kids, teens, and adults can submit bookmark designs to the Springfield-Greene County Libraries. Entry forms are available at library branches or online. thelibrary.org/bookmarks

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m.

Monday-Friday, March 11-15

Adventure Across Asia at Wonders of Wildlife, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Spring break camp for kids in kindergarten-5th grade.

Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield 417-225-1162 or wondersofwildlife.org/education See ad on page 19.

Through April 21

All School Art Exhibition at Springfield Art Museum. Free admission. Open 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.) Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr., Springfield 417-837-5700 or sgfmuseum.org See ad on page 21.

Tuesday, March 12

Camp Crafting Courage First Responders Outdoors, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ages 7-10. Spend the morning with first responders learning how they manage emergencies. Help count “river critters” at Sequiota Park in the afternoon.

Register by March 8. $20/camper. Dropoff and pick-up at Tom Watkins Center, 2015 W. High St., Springfield parkboard.org/events

Through April 26

OPT/PBS Writers Contest. Kids in kindergarten-3rd grade can write, illustrate, and submit original stories. optv.org/writer See ad on page 32.

Thursday, March 14

Saturday, March 2

Seuss Science Day at Pat Jones YMCA, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free event with Dr. Seuss stories, the Cat in the Hat, activities, big rigs including the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, and games. Pat Jones YMCA, 1901 E. Republic Rd., Springfield optv.org/seuss See ad on page 15.

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Camp Roar and Score: Fossils, Caves and Tennis Galore at Doling Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 7-10. Explore Doling Park’s Giboney Cave. Then, spend the afternoon learning to play tennis with Cooper Tennis staff. $20/camper.

Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St., Springfield parkboard.org/events

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Sunday, March 24

Children’s Workshops: Alice In Wonderland with Springfield Ballet, 3-5 p.m.

Boys and girls ages 3-8 learn about the ballet through dance and activities. No dance experience is needed. $20/child.

Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Pkwy., Springfield 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org See ad on page 27.

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Tuesday-Thursday, March 19-21

Babes in the Woods: Spring Walk at the Nature Center, 10-11:15 a.m. Bring your babies up to age 2 for a spring trail walk.

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

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Thursday-Saturday, March 28-30

Shrek The Musical, 7:30 p.m. Your favorite ogre is back in the fairy tale of an unlikely hero on a life-changing journey. Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Saturday, March 30 Floating Easter Egg Hunt at Chesterfield Pkwy., Springfield 417-836-7678 or Family Center, noon-4 p.m. Ages 6-12. hammonshall.com See ad on page 8.

Splash, swim, and plunge to gather Saturday, March 23 floating eggs. (Kids ages 8 and younger Easter Egg-Stravaganza at The OC, must be accompanied by an adult in the 9:45-11:15 a.m. Staggered start times water.) Staggered start times by age by age group. Photos with the Easter group. $15/member, $25/non-member.

Bunny, crafts, inflatables, and yard Register by March 25. Chesterfield games. The OC, 1530 W. Jackson St., Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Rd., Ozark 417-581-7002 x2006 or Springfield 417-891-1616 or parkboard. ozarkmissouri.com See ad on page 5. org See ad on page 21.

“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.” presented by Springfield Little Theatre Education Department Education Series. Based on the book

by Jeff Brown. Show times are 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday. Tickets are $7-11.

“The Judy,” 237 S. Florence Ave., Springfield Box office: 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org/education See ad on page 29.

Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour, 2 p.m. Join Baby Shark and his fishy friends for an undersea adventure with catchy music, heartwarming characters, and tidal waves of laughter. Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield 417-836-7678 or hammonshall.com See ad on page 14.

Saturday, March 23

Police vs. Fire Charity Ice Hockey Game at the Ice Park, 6 p.m. SPD plays SFD in a charity hockey game. Tickets are $10.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the game starts at 6 p.m. Jordan Valley Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield 417-866-7444 or parkboard.org/events March 2024

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