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Refrigerator Notes In this issue.. Ok, moms. We’ve all said it...at least we’ve all thought it. “I need a break.” But, how many of us follow through...before we completely unravel? Somewhere among the endless piles of dirty laundry to wash and clean clothes to fold, meal planning and grocery shopping, appointments, tutoring, lessons, sports practice, and other mothering tasks, we forget that filling up ourselves is important so we can continue pouring out ourselves to our bigs and littles, partners, extended family, friends, and coworkers. Recently, I read a post on Her View From Home by Dana Moss entitled “When a mom says she needs a break” (herviewfromhome. com/motherhood-needs-a-break/). So much resonated with me, especially this: “[N]eeding a break from being a mother, does not, nor will it ever, make you a bad mom.” Let that soak in...then read it again. In normal times we are SO hard on ourselves. And, these are not normal times. For you newer moms, please know you aren’t alone in your feelings and experiences. And, for those of us with bigs and grown kids, we deserve some mom-free time, too. As we all look to 2021 with hope and optimism, remember to be good to yourselves. As always, be safe. Wear your mask. Wash your hands. You’ve got this. |
Features
Kids Eat Free (or almost free)....Starts on page 6 Birthday Party Guide....................... 14–15 Event Calendar................................ 16–17
Boutiques, Consignment & Resale
Haute Tot Upscale Kids Resale....back cover
Business Opportunities
Hidden Values Publishing........................ 8
Childcare, Preschools, & Instructional Programs
Ozarks Regional YMCA............................. 8 Sac River Stables..................................... 7 Sylvan Learning Center............................ 3
Entertainment, Parties, & Events
Dickerson Park Zoo................................ 11 Itty Bitty City........................................... 7 Ozarks Public Television......................... 19 Springfield Art Museum........................... 9 Springfield-Greene County Parks............. 5 Springfield Little Theatre......................... 9 Springfield Symphony............................ 18 TheraCare Sensory-Safe Parties............... 8
Hair Salons
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids.............. 3
Healthy Kids/Healthy Families
CoxHealth................................................ 2 Expedition Pediatric Dentistry................... 3 Pierce Vision Specialists........................... 3 TheraCare Outpatient Services................. 7 TheraFUN Occupational Therapy.............. 9
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~Melinda, parent of a teen & publisher email melinda@springfieldkids.com Melinda Arnold: Parent/Publisher/Owner
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Kids Eat FREE
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The original original, most comprehensive guide in the Ozarks! Due to restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants may modify or temporarily suspend Kids Eat Free offers. We do our best to publish accurate information. Please call ahead to confirm offers. Some restaurants may limit service to carry-out and/or curb-side pick-up only while others have opened up limited dining room seating. Thank you for supporting our local and locally owned/managed restaurants! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, two locations: 1360 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-2227, and 111 N. Massey Blvd., Nixa, 724-1100. One child eats free from the children’s menu with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $10 or more. For ages 12 and younger. Dine-in only.
Want to advertise your restaurant or know about a deal we don’t have listed? Email melinda@springfieldkids.com or call 886-3478.
EVERY DAY
America’s Incredible Pizza Company, 2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 887-3030. Kids age 3 and younger eat free daily.
Houlihan’s, 2421 N. Glenstone Ave., 862-7777. Kids’ meals are $2.49 and $3.49. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.
HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 882-0300. Children age 3 years and younger eat free every day. Drink not included. Dine-in only.
King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 866-5527. One child gets a free kid’s meal with every adult combo meal or entrée purchased. Choice of Cashew Chicken Junior or Sweet and Sour Junior. Maximum of three free meals. Dine-in only.
Quizno’s, 2043 E. Independence St., Springfield, 877-0606. Mon-Fri after 5 p.m.; Sat-Sun all day. Mention listing for one free Kidz Meal with purchase of one 8-inch sub, chips, and drink meal. Child must be present. For kids age 11 and younger. Not valid with other promotions, coupons, or radio/TV certificates. Dine-in only. Code CLU5349.
McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expressway (at Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., 888-0899; 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, 732-4747. Family Day, all day. Must purchase adult meal to get free kid’s meal for a child age 12 or younger. Limit two free kids’ meals per adult entrée. Dine-in only.
Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 883-0900. One free kids’ menu item with the purchase of one adult entrée valued at $7 or more, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
MONDAY
5 Spice China Grill, 2058 S. Glenstone Ave., 799-0215. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entree. For ages 12 and younger, after 4 p.m. Drink not included. Dine-in only.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 900 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, 881-9464. All day, one free kid’s meal (for kids age 12 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée. Additional charge if child chooses a side item other than french fries. Dine-in only. Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”
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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Continued from page 6 Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell, TUESDAY Springfield, 887-1401. All day, get one free kid’s Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Springfield, meal (for ages 10 and younger) with purchase 311 Park Central, 862-2449; 1440 W. Republic of an adult entrée. Rd., 882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 725-3777; 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with the 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 368-5919; purchase of one adult entrée, 5-9 p.m. 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 866-2700; 1644 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, 732-5077. All day, Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location ONLY, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regular807 N. Main St., 725-6803. From 5-8 p.m., get priced entrée. Same offer on Tuesdays and one free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger Wednesdays. for each adult entrée purchased. Parents can get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m. Leong’s Asian Diner, 1540 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, 887-7500. After 4 p.m., kids (age 12 Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, and younger) get one free kid’s meal from kids’ 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018. menu with each paying adult. Excludes kids’ One free kid’s meal for a child age 12 or meal upgrades. younger with the purchase of one adult entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine-in only. Cannot Pasta Express, four Springfield locations: combine with other offers or coupons. 3025 W. Republic Rd., 888-3048; Wednesday and Thursday also. 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 862-7833; Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 885-0030. Kids age 12 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with and younger get one free kid’s meal with the the purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to purchase of an adult entrée from 3-9 p.m. close. Offer also good on Thursday. Dine-in only. McAlister’s Deli, four Springfield locations: Pita Pit, two Springfield locations: 1318 E. 210 W. Sunshine, 831-4450; 1460 E. Primrose, Battlefield Rd., 883-1565; 3233 E. Sunshine St., 890-5250; 2445-A N. Kansas Expressway (at 771-5080. Kid’s pita and drink for 99 cents with Kearney St.), 866-2331; 1711 W. Battlefield Rd., purchase of a full-priced adult pita, 5-8 p.m. 888-0899; 586 E. Harrison St., Republic, Dine-in only. 732-4747; and 703 McCroskey St., Nixa, 725-9299. Kids 12 and younger eat free after The Roost Bar & Grill, 4216 S. Cox Rd. #112, 5 p.m., with purchase of adult meal. Limit two 612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St. #104, kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only. 865-4000. Get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée 5–9 p.m. Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-334-3880. All day, children age Village Inn, all locations, all day: Get one kid’s 9 and younger get one free kid’s meal with meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchase of an adult entrée. Child must be purchased. Offer also good on Tuesday. present.
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Pizza Ranch, 2825 S. Glenstone, Springfield, 319-5021; 1464 MO-248, Branson, 337-5060. Kids 12 and younger get one free buffet with an adult buffet purchase, 4 p.m.-close.
Whole Hog Café, 224 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, 868-0042. Dine-in only. One free kid’s plate for kids 12 and younger with purchase of one adult plate, 5-9 p.m.
Prima’s Mexican Grill, three locations: 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd., 823-7180; 3662 S. Glenstone Ave., 890-1212; 1769 James River Rd., Ozark, 582-2776. At all locations, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., get free one kid’s meal from kids’ menu ($4.25 or less) for each lunch or dinner entrée purchased. For kids 10 and younger. Dine-in or curbside pick-up available.
THURSDAY
Archie’s Italian Eatery, 1410 E. Republic Rd., 720-1763. All day, get one free kids’ meal with an adult entrée purchase. Excludes other promotions or discounts. Doe’s Eat Place, 935 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 833-7818. Kids 12 and younger eat free all day. Up to two kids’ meals with purchase of adult entrée. Limit two kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.
Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 831-7829, and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 335-5450. After 5 p.m., get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.
Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to close.
Village Inn, all locations, all day: Get one kid’s meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchased. Offer also good on Monday.
SATURDAY
Zaxby’s, 3220 E. Sunshine St., Springfield, 368-0423. Get up to two a 99-cent kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult meal, 5-8 p.m. This location only.
Rosie Jo’s Café, 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark, 581-6047. Get one free kid’s meal with purchase of a $7.99 entrée (for kids age 10 and younger), 4-8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Andy B’s, 1127 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1234. Kids 12 and younger get one free kids’ meal with every menu item purchase of $9 or more. Dowd’s Catfish & BBQ Eatery, 1760 W. Elm St., Lebanon, 532-1777. Get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased after 5 p.m. Does not include all-you-can-eat. Dine-in only. Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 889-2445. Buy one regular 10-inch pizza and get one free. The Catfish Café, 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo. 417-345-1277. Dine-in only. Kids eat free off the kids’ menu only, 4-8 p.m. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal. Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”
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Birthday Party Guide Is your child celebrating a birthday soon? We’ve got great ideas and contact information for you to create a memorable party for your child. Because of restrictions related to the pandemic, many of our advertisers have paused offering parties temporarily. So, don’t hesitate to reach out to other destinations to ask about their party options down the road a bit. And, remember to tell these fine businesses that you found them in Kids Directory!
Itty Bitty City
3640 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield 417-202-2025 • ittybitty.city
Itty Bitty City offers flexible birthday party packages starting at $200 for 11 children and 20 adults. Private parties are a great way to have the entire City all to yourself! Customize your party with addon options including cake, pizza, goodie bags, balloons, character appearances, and face painting. Package details, available dates and times, and add-on options are all viewable via an online booking system at ittybitty.city. See ad on page 11.
Sac River Stables
5798 N. Farm Road 125 • Springfield 417-742-4200 • sacriverstables.com
To horse around on your next birthday, trot on over to Sac River Stables. Parties include a climate-controlled party room along with horses, tack, helmets and other equipment needed for riding in an indoor riding arena. All parties are supervised by CHA-certified instructors at this CHA-accredited facility, using well-trained horses. See ad on page 7. Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”
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Springfield-Greene County Park Board
417-864-1049 parkboard.org/birthdays
The Park Board has a variety of facilities and parties to choose from: Skate Park skating; bike or BMX rentals; family center parties at Chesterfield, Dan Kinney or Doling Family Centers; golf course party at Betty Allison at Oscar Blom; indoor swim parties at Doling and Chesterfield Family Centers; ice skating or hockey parties at Jordan Valley Ice Park; Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park; and horse-themed parties at Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center. Dozens of locations for all ages. See ad on page 5.
TheraCare Sensory Safe Parties 3023 S Fort Ave Suite B • Springfield 417-890-4656 • theracareozarks.com
Give your child the opportunity to celebrate with their friends and family without all the overwhelming lights, sounds and activity that can make a birthday challenging! Offering use of the therapy gym, a calming room, and kitchen area, TheraCare’s party space can meet these of children with varying abilities. Party spots available starting in February 2021. See ad on page 8.
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Tuesdays in January
CALENDAR
Thursday, Jan. 7
Storytime and More, 10 a.m. Children ages 6 and younger will enjoy stories, songs, and activities you can try at home with some of your favorite children’s librarians. Watch at thelibrary.org/kids or join them on Facebook @thelibrary.org. For information, visit thelibrary.org.
Virtual Reading Pals for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, 4:30 p.m. Furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Remember, in response to the Ozarks need your help. They love a good coronavirus pandemic, event details story but can’t read. Using Zoom, kids can may change after Kids Directory practice their reading skills with these goes to the printer. While we strive loveable listeners in a virtual setting. to provide accurate information, we Registration required by Jan. 6. For encourage you to call ahead or confirm information, visit thelibrary.org.
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Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 2–3
Gardens Aglow, 5-8:30 p.m. Final weekend for an evening walk through the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden for light displays and music. For information, advanced tickets, and schedule, visit friendsofthegarden.org.
Springfield Ballet presents
Now through Feb. 15
Library Bingo with the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Pick up a Bingo Board at a library branch or download a board from their website. Complete a row, column, or the entire board. For details, visit thelibrary.org.
April 16–18, 2021
at The Landers Theatre Open auditions for girls and boys ages 7 and older (must be seven by Jan.1, 2021). All students who audition must be enrolled in dance technique classes, not necessarily at Springfield Ballet. Dancers and instructors will be required to wear face masks during auditions and weekly rehearsals. • Thursday, Jan. 7, 7:30–9 p.m. Ages 12 and older, en pointe • Saturday, Jan. 9, 1:15 p.m. Ages 7–9, not en pointe • Saturday, Jan. 9, 3:30 p.m. Ages 10 and older, not en pointe
Weekdays in January
Little Splashers, Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., at Springfield’s Chesterfield Indoor Aquatic Center (2511 W. Republic Rd.) and Doling Indoor Aquatic Center (301 E. Talmage). Designated time for children ages 5 and younger, accompanied by an adult in the water. FREE for members; daily fee for non-members. For information, call Doling at 837-5900 or Chesterfield at 891-1616, or visit parkboard.org. See ad on page 5.
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Creature Feature: Asian Elephants, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Dickerson Park Zoo presents a 45-minute program with a story, animal encounter, and crafts. This month, learn fun facts about Asian elephants. Cost: $10/FOZ member, $15/non-member. To register or for information, call 833-1570 or visit dickersonparkzoo.org. See ad on page 11.
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Monday, Jan. 18
School’s Out Open Swim, 2–8 p.m., at Springfield’s Chesterfield Indoor Aquatic Center (2511 W. Republic Rd.) and Doling Indoor Aquatic Center (301 E. Talmage). For information, call Chesterfield Family Center at 891-1616, Doling Family Center at 837-5900 or visit parkboard.org. See ad on page 5.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Baby Basics, 6–9 p.m. Virtual program presented by a registered nurse from CoxHealth. Learn basic baby care and safety including bathing, diapering, baby proofing your home, and safe sleep. Cost: $25. To register or for information, call 269-5239 or visit coxhealth.com. See ad on page 2.
“Tigers and Wolves and Skunks, Oh My!,” 11 a.m., for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The Springfield-Greene County Library will host local children’s author David Harrison as he celebrates the release of his newest books, “After Dark” and “Rum Pum Pum.” He will read Friday, Jan. 29–Sunday, Feb. 14 from the books and tell you how he wrote “The Sound of Music” presented by them during this virtual event. Registration Springfield Little Theatre. The long-time accepted until Jan. 8. For information, visit favorite music featuring familiar songs. thelibrary.org. For tickets, performance dates and times, and information, call 869-1334 or visit Saturday, Jan. 9 springfieldlittletheatre.org. The Landers “Smorgasbord” presented by Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield. See ad on page 9. For in-person and streaming tickets and information, call 864-6683 or visit Saturday, Jan. 30 springfieldmosymphony.org. Performance “Hot Buttered Popcorn” presented by at Hammons Hall for the Performing Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. Arts, 525 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy., and 7:30 p.m. A performance of movie Springfield. See ad on page 18. soundtracks including “Gone with the
Monday, Jan. 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 18
School’s Out Workshop, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Springfield Little Theatre. Children ages 5–12 participate in a day of creative play through games, improvisation, dance, an art project, and a performance for their parents and friends. Registration required. Cost: $35. To register or for information, call 413-2287 or visit springfieldlittletheatre.org. The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for the Springfield Little Theatre, 237 S. Florence Ave., Springfield. See ad on page 9. January 2021
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Wind,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Doctor Zhivago.” For in-person or streaming tickets and information, call 864-6683 or visit springfieldmosymphony.org. Performance at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield. See ad on page 18.
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