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In this issue...

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

Holiday Gift Guide

Dickerson Park Zoo...........................15 Dogwood Canyon.............................17 Itty Bitty City......................................9 Jump Mania......................................20 Magical Stories & More.......................5 NEW!! Nana’s Play Place..................11 Ozark Parks & Recreation..................19 Sac River Stables..............................11 SGF-Greene County Park Board..........7 Springfield Ballet..............................20 Springfield Little Theatre..................20 Springfield Symphony.......................20 The Butterfly Palace...........................9 Urban Air Adventure Park...................8 Wonders of Wildlife............................2

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“Blippi” at Hammons Hall....Back Cover Ozarks Public Television....................21 NEW!! Petra Ballet Company............20 NEW!! The Music Studio.....................4

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

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Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids.......11

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Expedition Pediatric Dentistry.............7 Parkcrest Dental Group.....................11 Pierce Vision Specialists....................12 The Arc of the Ozarks.........................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’ 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., 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.

MONDAY

Amigos Mexican Restaurant, Restaurant 2118 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, SUNDAY 417-887-1401. All day, get one free Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., Houlihan’s kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) 417-862-7777. One half-price kids’ with purchase of an adult entrée. meal per adult meal purchased from Drink not included.

1-4 p.m. Cannot be combined with NEW!! Iguana Roja, Roja 107 W. Church St., offers or coupons.

Ozark, 417-485-8585. All day, get a free kid’s meal per adult meal HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., HuHot Springfield, 417-882-0300. 25 percent purchased. Dine-in only. off for all students with school ID. Pasta Express, Express 3 Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic, 417-888-3048; King’s Asian Chef, Chef 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., 3250 E. Battlefield, 417-890-1345; Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kids’ and 321 E. Battlefield, 417-885-0030. meal with every adult combo meal or Free kid’s meal for kids ages 12 and entrée purchased. Choose junior-size younger with purchase of an adult cashew or sweet and sour chicken. entrée, 4-9 p.m. Dine-in only.

Limit of three free meals. Dine-in only.

Rebar Kitchen & Taproom, Taproom Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Schlotsky’s 2902 S. Campbell Ave., 417-530-2309.

Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one Get one free kid’s meal with the full-priced adult entrée and get one purchase of one adult meal after 5 p.m. kids’ meal free, after 4 p.m. Dine-in Dine-in only. only.

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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.

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.

NEW!! Mexican Villa, Villa four Springfield The Roost Bar & Grill, Grill 4216 S. Cox Rd., locations. 1408 S. National Ave., 417-869-4459; 2755 S. Campbell Ave., 417-612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St., 417-883-1040; 1100 W. Sunshine St., 417-865-4000. After 5 p.m., one free 417-866-7292; 1337 E. Sunshine St., kid’s meal with the purchase of an 417-887-1010. Get one free kids’ meal adult entrée. with an adult entrée purchased, 4-8 p.m.

Village Inn, Inn all Springfield locations.

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

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

Big Whiskey’s, Whiskey’s 311 E. Park Central Sq., Ruby Tuesday’s, Tuesday’s 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-862-2449, 1440 W. Republic Rd., 417-831-7829. After 5 p.m., get one 417-882-2249; 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, purchase.

417-485-3800; 715 McCroskey St., Nixa, Village Inn, Inn all Springfield locations.

417-725-3031; 900 N. Old Towne Ave., Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and Republic, 417-732-2646; 301 Branson younger with each adult meal Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One purchased. Offer good all day. Offer free kid’s meal with purchase of an also good on Tuesdays. adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

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.

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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.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) 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.

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Whole Hog Café, 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. Dine-in only.

THURSDAY

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.

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.

FRIDAY

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

Schlotsky’s 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Schlotsky’s, 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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Rosie Jo’s Café, 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.

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.

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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 11.

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 Black Friday Offer includes four tickets to Dogwood Canyon and four tickets to Wonders of Wildlife for only $150. This offer is valid online or for in-person purchase on Nov. 29. See the ad on page 17.

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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. Experience one of the most enchanting Christmas traditions in the Ozarks with a story time featuring Scuba Claus. Select from the Elf or Rudolph package, available on select days in November and December. A Wonders of Wildlife membership offers unlimited visits to the aquarium for a full year, along with additional exciting benefits. The Black Friday Offer includes four tickets to Wonders of Wildlife and 4 tickets to Dogwood Canyon for only $150. This offer is valid online or for in-person purchase on Nov. 29. See the ad on page 2.

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 20.

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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 11.

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Springfield Ballet

411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-862-1343 • springfieldballet.org Give the gift of ballet with season tickets to Springfield Ballet’s upcoming performances of “The Nutcracker” (Dec. 19-23) and Act II of “Swan Lake” (May 16-18, 2025). 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 7.

Springfield Little Theatre

311 E. Walnut St. • Springfield 417-869-1334 • springfieldlittletheatre.org “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” is a heart-warming musical adaptation of the classic Dickens story. See it on the Landers stage Nov. 22-Dec. 8. Details are on the website. See the ad on page 20.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Office: 411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-864-6683 • springfieldmosymphony.org Experience Holidays with the Symphony on Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets to this free concert can be reserved through the website beginning Nov. 7 (first-come, first-served). See the ad on page 20.

The Butterfly Palace

4106 W. Hwy 76 • Branson • 417-332-2231 • thebutterflypalace.com The Butterfly Palace in Branson is an interactive and immersive tropical experience with the Butterfly Aviary, the Banyon Tree Our guide continues on page 19.

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Adventure, and Living Rainforest Science Center. Season passes are good for 15 months from the date of purchase. Visit the Base Camp Gift Shop for treasures like fair-trade items and locally made merchadise. Visit the online gift shop as well. See the ad on page 9.

Urban Air Adventure Park

2825 S. Glenstone Ave. • Springfield 417-210-7889 • urbanair.com/missouri-springfield 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 8.

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Bring your shriveled pumpkins to be dropped from a fire truck or to smash on your own for fun with pumpkin recycling. Yardwaste Recycling Center, 3790 S. Farm Rd. 119, Brookline @sgfenvironmentalservices on Facebook or Instagram

Monday, Nov. 4

CALENDAR

Fall Into Fun at Doling Family Center, 1 or 2 p.m. Ages 5-12. Register by Nov. 1. 45-minute program of handson STEAM activities, and fall crafts and games. $7/child. Doling Family Center, 301 E. Talmage St., Springfield parkboard.org

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.

Tuesdays and Fridays

Mondays, Nov. 4, 11, & 18

Friday, Nov. 1

Thursday, Nov. 7

Student Days at Wonders of Wildlife.

Ages 4 and older. $15/student tickets with current student ID. Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield wondersofwildlife.org See the ad on page 2.

Junior Jump at Jump Mania, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 5 and younger.

Jump Mania, 3202 W. Republic Rd., Springfield 417-881-5867 or jumpmaniaspringfield.com See the ad on page 20.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra free holiday concert ticket reservations open today. The concert is Saturday, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. at Hammons Hall. springfieldmosymphony.org/familyseries See the ad on page 20.

Owl Prowl at Dogwood Canyon, 5-8:30 p.m. Live owl encounter, owl pellet dissection, outdoor adventure with hotdogs and s’mores and a hike to listen for owls. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 2038 State Hwy 86, Lampe dogwoodcanyon.org See the ad on page 17.

Thursday-Friday, Nov. 7-8

Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Boys Workshop with Springfield Ballet, Hosted at the Ann Short Turner Community Center, 205 N. Missouri Ave., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Boys ages 7-12. Free, Mansfield 417-924-3626 or liwclf.com fun-filled workshop with movement, conditioning exercises that improve Friday, Nov. 8 balance, coordination, agility, and Kids Night In at The OC, 5:30-9:30 p.m. strength. The Creamery Arts Center, Grades K-6. Enjoy an evening with 411 N. Sherman Pkwy., Springfield dinner, activities, swimming, and 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org games. The OC, 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark ozarkmissouri.com/740/KidsSaturday, Nov. 2 Night-In See the ad on page 19.

Pumpkin Smash at the Yardwaste Recycling Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2

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Veterans’ Appreciation Day at the Zoo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Two days of free zoo admission for military veterans with ID and members of their immediate families. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org See the ad on page 15.

Little Acorns: Hungry Hawks at the Nature Center, 10 or 11:15 a.m. Ages 3-6. Learn about hawks and their skills.

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

Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Dec. 8

Monday, Nov. 11

“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” at Springfield Little Theatre. Musical adaptation of Charles Dicken’s classic story. Dates, times, and ticket online.

The Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org See the ad on page 20.

Veterans Day Thank you for your service

Friday, Nov. 15

America Recycles Day at Springfield city recycling centers, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Celebrate America Recycles Day 2024 by offering customer appreciation giveaways and refreshments at the City’s three recycling centers: Franklin Avenue Center, 731 N. Franklin Ave., and Lone Pine Center, 3020 S. Lone Pine Ave., both in Springfield; and the Yardwaste Recycling Center, 3790 S. Farm Rd. 119, Brookline. @sgfenvironmentalservices on Facebook or Instagram

Saturday, Nov. 23

Springfield Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Park Central Square sgffestivaloflights.com

Thursday, Nov. 28

Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday, Nov. 28

Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. Springfield’s Thanksgiving tradition. Race begins at 8 a.m. Register for early-bird pricing by Nov. 22. Proceeds benefit SpringfieldGreene County Park Board scholarship fund and DCO. Registration includes giving five non-perishable food items for Ozarks Food Harvest. parkboard. org/turkeytrot See the ad on page 7.

Saturday, Nov. 16

“Lullaby of Broadway” concert with Springfield Symphony, 7:30 p.m.

Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield. Tickets available through the Hammons Hall box office, 417-836-7678 or hammonshall.com

Sunday, Nov. 17

Springfield Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” Workshop, 3-5 p.m. Ages 3-8. Learn roles from the ballet, crafts, games, a synopsis of the story, and a guest performance. No dance experience needed. Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Pkwy., Springfield 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org See the ad on page 20.

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DIY Gifts for the Holidays at The Library Center, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Ages 5-12. Make handmade items to give to your loved ones during the upcoming holidays. The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield thelibrary.org 23

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