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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’ Fitness & Play..................... 14-18 October KIDS Calendar................ 22-23

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

Activities, Events, & Programs

City of Springfield-Fall Events.............8 City of Springfield-Lantern Walk.......13 Dogwood Canyon...............................5 Itty Bitty City....................................15 Jump Mania......................................17 Magical Stories & More.....................17 Ozark Parks & Recreation.....Back Cover Ozarks Public Television....................19 Ozarks Regional YMCA......................17 Sac River Stables..............................11 Springfield Ballet..............................20 Socktober at The Library...................11 Springfield-Greene Co. Library............4 SGF-Greene County Park Board..........7 Springfield Little Theatre..................21 Springfield Symphony.......................21 The Butterfly Palace...........................9 Urban Air Adventure Park.................15 Wilder Home & Museum...................12 Wonders of Wildlife............................2

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Healthy Kids

Expedition Pediatric Dentistry.............9 Parkcrest Dental Group.....................11 Pierce Vision Specialists....................11 The Arc of the Ozarks.........................7 Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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

Pasta Express, Express 3 Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic, 417-888-3048; HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., HuHot 3250 E. Battlefield, 417-890-1345; Springfield, 417-882-0300. 25 percent and 321 E. Battlefield, 417-885-0030. off for all students with school ID. Free kid’s meal for kids ages 12 and King’s Asian Chef, Chef 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., younger with purchase of an adult Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kids’ entrée, 4-9 p.m. Dine-in only. meal with every adult combo meal or Taproom entrée purchased. Choose junior-size Rebar Kitchen & Taproom, 2902 S. Campbell Ave., 417-530-2309. cashew or sweet and sour chicken.

Get one free kid’s meal with the Limit of three free meals. Dine-in only. purchase of one adult meal after 5 p.m.

Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Schlotsky’s Dine-in only.

Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one full-priced adult entrée and get one kids’ meal free, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only.

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Kids Eat Free!

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.

Village Inn, 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.

TUESDAY

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.

Big Whiskey’s, Whiskey’s 311 E. Park Central Sq., 417-862-2449, 1440 W. Republic Rd., 417-882-2249; 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 417-485-3800; 715 McCroskey St., Nixa, 417-725-3031; 900 N. Old Towne Ave., Republic, 417-732-2646; 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

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.

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.

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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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.

Pizza Ranch, Ranch 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-319-5021. One child 10 and under eats free per full-priced paying adult, 4-8 p.m.

Prima’s Mexican Grill, 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.

Ruby Tuesday’s, Tuesday’s 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-831-7829. After 5 p.m., get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.

Village Inn, Inn all Springfield locations.

Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and younger with each adult meal purchased. Offer good all day. Offer also good on Tuesdays.

The Roost Bar & Grill, Grill 4216 S. Cox Rd., 417-612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St., 417-865-4000. After 5 p.m., one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) 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.

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.

SATURDAY

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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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.

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Kids’ Fitness & Play An important way for kids to experience the world is through play and physical activity. Parents and caregivers can encourage healthy growth and development through play and fitness. There are many opportunities to get kids moving through creative and active playtime, individual and team sports, and physical activity. Whether it is an indoor play space, organized sports, or a trip to your neighborhood park, start your kids on a path to a lifetime of fitness. Let’s get a move on!

Jump Mania

3202 W. Republic Rd. • Springfield • 417-881-5867 • jumpmaniaspringfield.com Kids ages 12 and younger bounce, jump, and slide in Jump Mania’s huge indoor inflatable park. Open Jump days and times are posted on the website. Junior Jump times on Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., offer discounted prices and play time for ages 5 and younger.

Check the Jump Mania calendar for special events throughout the year. The Jump Mania arcade is perfect for ‘tweens who are too old to jump. Buy a snack from the concession counter to power up for more play, book a birthday party, or bring the fun to your event with Jump Mania rentals. See the ad on page 17.

Itty Bitty City

3640 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield 417-202-2025 • ittybitty.city Itty Bitty City was created to provide a place for young children to do what they do best: play. Whether they are building with the Big Blue Blocks, splashing at the Waterworks table, performing on our stage, exploring in the Playology Lab, or role-playing as an active member of the village, children and their family members are playing, learning, and building memories through every experience at Itty Bitty City.

Special play area specifically for babies age 1 and younger. Play for a day, save with a multi-day punch card, or purchase a membership for year-round fun. See the ad on page 15.

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Ozark Parks & Recreation & The OC

The OC: 1530 W. Jackson St. • Ozark • 417-581-7002 ozarkmissouri.com or bit.ly/3zhCFoj Ozark Parks & Recreation is your destination for kids’ fitness. The OC’s Kids Zone is open to children of OC annual membership families for playtime while parents work out, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon and 4-8 p.m., and Friday/Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. Organized youth athletics include volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, and basketball. Afternoon Kids Club, Kids Night In and Snow Days, and summer camps round out the play options with Ozark Parks & Recreation. Plus, the OC hosts special events and classes throughout the year. See ad on the back page.

Ozarks Regional YMCA

orymca.org Ozarks Regional YMCA operates six family centers. The Y is often the starting point for youth to become and stay active and develop healthy habits to carry throughout their lives. Whether it’s confidence from learning to dribble a basketball or positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the Y helps build the whole child from the inside out. Ozarks Regional YMCA, a nonprofit organization, believes no one should be denied access to membership or programs due to the inability to pay. These funds are subsidized by the Y Impact Campaign. See the ad on page 17.

Sac River Stables

5798 N. Farm Road 125 • Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com Trot over to Sac River Stables for fun fitness in the saddle. Brushing horses, saddling, and riding in the indoor and outdoor riding facilities are great ways to exercise, stay flexible, and use horseback-riding muscles. The goals of Sac River Stables’ program are safety while working with and riding horses, having fun in a Christian family operation, and increasing knowledge about horses. Riding instructors are certified with the Certified Horsemanship Association, and the facility is CHA-accredited and approved for Scout badges. Follow Sac River Stables on Facebook to learn more about the facilities and programs. See the ad on page 11.

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Springfield Ballet

411 N. Sherman Pkwy. • Springfield 417-862-1343 • springfieldballet.org Springfield Ballet transforms the lives of children through dance, instilling confidence and fostering strong character through selfdiscipline. Dance With Me classes being Oct. 2 for 2- and 3-year-old children to develop body awareness, movement, and creativity Creative Movement classes are designed as a fun way for 3- to 6-yearold boys and girls to develop movement instincts by combining creativity and physical skills. The children cultivate an awareness of music, space, and their body movements, along with social skills relating to fellow dancers. The second Fall 2024 8-week session for Creative Movement begins Oct. 15. See the ad on page 20.

Springfield-Greene County Park Board

417-864-1049 • ParkBoard.org Keeping kids, and their families, healthy and active is what the Park Board is all about. Check out classes like tae kwon do, dance, pickleball at Chesterfield, Dan Kinney, and Doling Family Centers.

SPARC offers soccer, basketball, and volleyball. The Fieldhouse has year-round court sports for youth. Hike, paddle, camp, or explore caves with Outdoor Initiatives. Learn to skateboard, shoot archery, ride a horse, play tennis, swing a golf club, and more at ParkBoard. org. See the ad on page 7.

Urban Air Adventure Park

2825 S. Glenstone Ave. • Springfield • 417-210-7889 urbanair.com/missouri-springfield Urban Air Adventure Park in Battlefield Mall is the best place for your next indoor adventure. Urban Air is a safe place for the whole family to jump, soar, race, climb, and play. Adventure Hub® is a combination of some of the best indoor attractions from SkyRider to the Ropes Course. And, your kids can test their skills on the Battle Beam, Warrior Course, the DropZone, Sky Rider, trampolines, and climbing walls. Monthly memberships make frequent trips for unlimited play a breeze. And, remember, Urban Air birthday parties take your celebration to the next level. See the ad on page 15.

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Start planning your holiday shopping with our Holiday Gift Guides in the November and December issues.

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Saturdays and Sundays

Harvest Fest at the Farm Park.

Hayrides, the cow train, inflatables, pony rides, and kettle corn. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

The pumpkin patch is open TuesdaysFridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and during the event. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield parkboard.org/harvestfest See the ad on page 7.

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.

Sundays in October

Gigs in the Garden Concerts at Nathanael Greene Park, 2 p.m. Free live music at the Peace Through This Month People Pavilion and hands-on cultural Soctober at your Springfield-Greene activities for kids. Nathanael Greene County Library. Sock drive for children Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield and teens living with foster families. parkboard.org Attend a Socktober Storytime and Monday-Friday, Oct. 7-11 bring a new package of socks for the Homeschool Days at Wonders of collection bin. thelibrary.org See the Wildlife, Dogwood Canyon, and Top ad on page 11. of the Rock. Ages 4-18. Wonders This Month of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine St., Campbell’s Maze Daze. Fridays, Springfield; Dogwood Canyon, 2038 Saturdays, and Sundays. Visited the W. State Hwy 86, Lampe; and Top of website for times. Groups of 15+ with the Rock, 150 Top of the Rock Rd., reservations on weekdays. Campbell’s Ridgedale. wondersofwildlife.org, Maze Daze & Pumpkin Patch, dogwoodcanyon.org, or 177 Carob Rd., Clever 417-830-0243 bigcedar.com/top-of-the-rock/ See or campbellsmazedaze.com the ads on pages 2 and 5.

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Tuesday, Oct. 8

“Bluey’s Big Play” at Hammons Hall.

Showtime is 6:30 p.m. Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield 417-836-7678 or hammonshall.com

Homeschool Outdoor Fair at the Nature Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Activities, demonstrations, and programs by local organizations, institutions, and agencies related to the environment and science.

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

Saturday, Oct. 5

Lantern Walk hosted by the City of Springfield. Free one-mile autumn stroll with traffic safety education. springfieldmo.gov/lanternwalk See the ad on page 13.

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“The Lion King” Children’s Workshop with Springfield Ballet, 3-5 p.m. For boys and girls ages 3-8. Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Pkwy., Springfield 417-862-1343 or springfieldballet.org

Sensory-Safe Trick or Treat hosted

by The Arc of the Ozarks. Free, family fun. Registration opens Oct. 1. Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center, 2864 S. Nettleton Ave., Springfield thearcoftheozarks.org/event/ Wizards and Fantastic Beasts Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Inflatable, face painter, and craft stations. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org

Spooky Symphony with Springfield Symphony, 7 p.m. Free concert of familiar music. Reserve tickets with the Symphony office, springfieldmosymphony.org or 417-864-6683. Concert at Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Halloween Fest at the Botanical Center, 1-3 p.m. Family scavenger hunt, games, and crafts. Register by Oct. 24. Botanical Center (Nathanael Greene Park), 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield 417-864-1332 or parkboard.org

Friday, Oct. 18 and 25

Owl Prowl at Dogwood Canyon, 5-8:30 p.m. Live owl presentation, owl pellet dissection, and a hike to listen for owls. $30/adult, $20/child.

Registration is required. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 2038 Hwy 86, Lampe dogwoodcanyon.org

Saturday, Oct. 26

BOO BASH! at Pat Jones YMCA, 2-5 p.m.

Pat Jones Y, 1901 E. Republic Rd., Springfield 417-881-1599 or orymca.org See the ad on page 17.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Pumpkin Plunge at Doling Center Pool, 4 p.m. Ages 2-14. Swim in the pool to pick out the perfect pumpkin.

Register by Oct. 17. $15/member; $25/non-member. Doling Family Center, 301 E. Talmage St., Springfield 417-837-5900 or parkboard.org

Saturday, Oct. 26

Festival of Frights at The OC, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trick or treating, carnival games, laser tag, inflatables and s’mores by the fire. The OC, 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark 417-581-7002 or ozarkmissouri.com See the ad on the back cover.

Thursday, Oct. 24

Boo at the Bin hosted by the City of Springfield, 6-9 p.m. Join the City of Springfield Environmental Services for a family-friendly event.

Franklin Ave. Recycling Center, 731 N. Franklin Ave., Springfield @sgfenvironmentalservices on Facebook or Instagram See the ad on page 8.

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Library Halloween Story Times Infants-6 years. Not-so-scary stories, crafts, and activities thelibrary.org

Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. Library Station Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. Strafford Branch Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.

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