Springfield Kids Directory

Refrigerator Notes

We are wrapping up another school year this month.

Many of you will celebrate milestones with your littles and bigs—graduations from preschool and kindergarten, 8th grade, high school... and college.

The end of the school year is a milestone without a cap and tassel. Your kids are heading out to summer camps, jobs, summer vacation, and visits with friends and family.

Our

family congratulates you and your kiddos on another great school year, and we wish you all the best for the summer. Have fun! Take time to slow down and enjoy the sunshine...and be good to yourselves!

You’ve got this! |

~Melinda, parent & publisher

Kids Eat FREE

The 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

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.

SUNDAY

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

HuHot, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-882-0300. 25 percent off for all students with school ID.

King’s Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-866-5527. Free kid’s meal with every adult combo meal or entrée purchased. Choose junior-size cashew chicken or junior sweet and sour. Maximum of three free meals. Dine-in only.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-334-3880. Kids age 9 and younger get a free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée. Child must be present.

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.

MONDAY

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.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, 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 regular-priced entrée. Same offer available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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.

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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 kid’s 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, three locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, 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. Same offer available on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Springfield, 311 Park Central, 417-862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 417-882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 417-883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 417-485-3800; and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

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 allyou-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.

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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 ($4.25 or less) for kids age 10 and younger for each lunch or dinner entrée purchased.

Ruby Tuesday’s, 2725 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-831-7829, and 3316 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-335-5450. After 4 p.m., get one free kid’s entrée with one adult entrée purchase.

Village 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.

WEDNESDAY

Andy 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. Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, three locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, 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 regular-priced 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.

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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. 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.

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.

C ity P ool G uide

City pools are gearing up for the summer swim season. Here’s all the info you’ll need to know when, where, and how much it costs to swim. Happy swimming – and remember your floaties!

Springfield-Greene County Park Board Pools

417-864-2099 • parkboard.org/aquatics

• Fassnight Pool, 1300 S. Campbell Ave.

• Grant Beach Pool, 1401 N. Grant St.

• Silver Springs Pool, 1100 N. Hampton Ave.

• McGee/McGregor Wading Pool, 1200 E. Bennett St.

• Meador Pool, 2500 S. Fremont Ave.

• Westport Pool, 3100 W. Mount Vernon St.

Pools open May 27. Check operation schedules online for each pool. Patrons ages 3 and older can sign up for a voluntary Pool Connection digital ID to enter outdoor pools (parkboard.org/poolconnection).

Children ages 11 and younger must have an adult age 18 or older present.

Admission

• $4/youth ages 3-17 and seniors 60 and older

• $5/adult ages 18-59 | Free for children ages 2 and younger

• Splash N Sizzle: $1 or free admission with a canned food donation, all ages, every day after 5:30 p.m.

Branson AquaPlex

1501 Branson Hills Pkwy • 417-335-2368

bransonparksandrecreation.com

Pool dates are May 27-Sept. 4; Aug. 12-Sept. 4, weekends only. All children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

• Sunday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12:15-6 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: 12:15-7 p.m.

• Closed Mondays, except Monday, Sept. 4 (open 12:15-6 p.m.)

• Back-to-school hours: Saturday, 12:15-7 p.m.; Sunday, 12:15-6 p.m.

Admission

• Daily Admission: $6.50/$5.50

• Spectators: $3

• Free for ages 2 and younger

Dr. Tommy McDonnell Aquatic Center (Marshfield)

1490 N. Elm St. • 417-859-7660 • marshfieldmo.gov

Pool dates are May 27-Labor Day. Season passes are available.

• Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. | Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

• Back to school hours: Weekends only starting August 21.

Admission

• $5/person | $3/seniors age 60 and older

• Free for children ages 2 and younger and active military with ID.

Nixa Aquatics Center

701 N. Taylor Way • 417-725-5486 • nixaparks.com

Pool opens Memorial Day Weekend. Season passes are available.

• Monday-Friday, 1-8 p.m.

• Saturday, noon-8 p.m. | Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

• Hours change when school is back in session.

Admission

• $5/person Nixa residents | $6/person non-residents

• Free for children ages 2 and younger.

Neal and Betty Grubaugh Outdoor City Pool (Ozark)

907 E. Parkview • 417-581-7946 • ozarkmissouri.com

Pool is open May-August. Holiday hours may vary.

• Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. | Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Admission

• $3/ages 3 and older

• Free for ages 2 and younger and OC annual members

• Pool passes available

Republic Aquatics Center

711 E. Miller Rd. • 417-732-3500 • republicmo.com

• May 27-Sept. 4

• Sunday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday, noon-7 p.m.

• Back-to-school hours: weekends only through Labor Day after Republic schools begin.

Admission

• $7.50/3 and older | $1 discount for residents

• “The Huna” add-on: $3/person | Non-swimmers: $3/person

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Strafford Spray Park

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Howard Smith Community Park • 408 E. Bumgarner

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

• Sunday: noon-6 p.m. | Monday: noon-7 p.m.

• Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Willard Aquatic Center

218 W. Jackson St. • 417-742-5343 • willardparks.com

Pool is open from late May through August, Monday-Saturday. Check website for details on open swim and lap swim times. Pool is closed on Sunday for rentals only. Children ages 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult ages 18 or order. Season passes available.

Admission

• $4/ages 4 and older | $3/ages 60 and older

• Free for ages 3 and younger and WAC members.

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Movies at Springfield’s Founders Park

330 E. Water St., Springfield parkboard.org/movies

A contemporary version of the drive-in theater at Founders Park in Springfield. 2023 dates are May 5, June 2, and July 7. Movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13 and begin at dusk (about 9 p.m.). Free admission; concessions are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Alcoholic beverages, pets, and tobacco use are not permitted. Movies may be postponed or canceled due to rain.

Movies in the Park, Nixa

McCauley Park, 701 N. Taylor Way

Free movies begin at dusk and are weather dependent. Bring lawn chairs. Concessions are available for purchase. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

• June 3: Finding Dory (PG)

• July 15: Elf (PG)

• August 12: Shrek (PG)

• September 9: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)

• October 7: Trolls (PG)

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JR Martin Park, 300 E. Hines St. • 417-732-3500 • theamprepublic.com

Permanent seating (blankets or cushions recommended), lawn, and mulch viewing areas. Admission is $1/person. Outside food is permitted; no glass bottles and no alcoholic beverages permitted. Concessions are available for purchase. Check the website for preshow activities and movie times.

• Friday, May 12: Spiderman: No Way Home

• Friday, June 2: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish

• Friday, July 14: Elf

• Friday, Aug. 4: Minions: The Rise of Gru

• Saturday, Sept. 9: The Greatest Showman

• Saturday, Oct. 14: Hocus Pocus

• Friday, Oct. 27: Boogie Bash, free Halloween event

Finley River Movie Nights, Ozark

Finley River Park, 891 N. Riverside Dr. 417-581-7002 x2004 • facebook.com/OzarkCommunityCenter/ Bounce houses, activities, and food truck vendors at 6:30 p.m. Movies begin at dusk. Concessions are available for purchase. Smoking, vaping, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

• Saturday, June 10: Jurassic World Dominion

• Saturday, June 24: Moana

Summer Kids Series

B&B Theatres • 620 N. 25th St., Ozark

417-485-4078 • bbtheatres.com/events/kids-summer-series/ Movies are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday. Tickets are $5/person and $3/Backstage Pass members. Showtimes are 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. A sensory-friendly showing is at 10:15 a.m.

• June 6-8: Mummies

• June 13-15: DC League of Super-Pets

• June 20-22: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

• June 27-29: Smallfoot

• July 4-6: Space Jam

• July 11-13: Scoob!

• July 18-20: The Lego Batman Movie

• July 25-27: Tom & Jerry

May 2023

Thursday, May 4

Star Wars Spectacular at Fair Grove Library, 3:30-5:30 p.m. For grades K-4. Celebrate Star Wars with themed crafts, games, and books. Fair Grove Branch Library, 81 S. Orchard Blvd., Fair Grove thelibrary.org

Friday, May 5

CALENDAR

Event details sometimes change after Kids Directory goes to print. While we strive to provide accurate information, we encourage you to call ahead or confirm events with the host. You’ll find even more events on our website, springfieldkids.com.

Mondays and Wednesdays

Toddler Time at Imaginasium, 9 a.m. For ages 3 and younger. Imaginasium, 3444 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-368-2908 or imaginasium417.com

Tuesdays-Sundays

Catch-and-Release Fishing at the Farm Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Take kids fishing at the stocked one-acre fishing pond. Fee includes fishing rod, reel, and bait. Cost: $5.50/hour with equipment, $2/hour with your own equipment. RutledgeWilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard.org

Fridays

Pre-K Open Studios at Springfield Art Museum, 2-4 p.m. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Free hands-on fun in an open studio setting using a variety of tools and materials. Registration is required. Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Dr., Springfield 417-837-5700 or sgfmuseum.org See ad on page 2.

Parents’ Night Out at Itty Bitty City, 6-9 p.m. For ages 2-8 (Toddlers must be potty trained). Play, crafts, and pizza. Cost: $30/child with a sibling discount. Registration is required. Itty Bitty City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-202-2025 or ittybitty.city See ad on page 2.

Friday, May 5

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at The Library Center, 6:30 p.m. For age 2 through 2nd grade. Your stuffed animals are invited to a special sleepover. Enjoy stories and playtime then leave your stuffed friend for a sleepover. Return Saturday morning to pick up your toy, see pictures of their antics, and hear about their sleepover adventure. The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield thelibrary.org See ad on page 13.

Friday-Sunday, May 5-7

“The Wizard of Oz!” Springfield Ballet takes a trip down the yellow brick road at the historic Landers Theatre, 311 E., Walnut St., Springfield. For show times and tickets, call 417-869-1334 or visit landerstheatre.org. Springfield Ballet springfieldballet.org See ad on page 18.

Sundays, May 7, 14, & 21

Gigs in the Garden at Nathanael Green Park, 2 p.m. Series of free live music concerts at the Peace Through People Pavilion. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concerts are free; a $10 donation is suggested. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield parkboard.org

Saturday, May 13

Moxie Mornings at Moxie Cinema, 10 a.m. Free hour-long event for ages 2-6 with a short film and art project. Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield 417-429-0800 or moxiecinema.com

Saturday, May 13

“Power Ballads” performance by Springfield Symphony Orchestra featuring the Spyres family, 7:30 p.m. Event at Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Parkway, Springfield. For tickets, contact the box office, 417-8367678 or mpv.tickets.com. Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 417-864-6683 or springfieldmosymphony.org See ad on page 27.

Sunday, May 14

Sunday, May 14

Mother’s Day at the Zoo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission for mothers. (General admission is $17/adults and teens, $14/seniors 60 and older, and $12/ages 3-12, and free for ages 2 and younger. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org

See ad on page 12.

Saturday, May 20

Bark in the Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your dog to Phelps Grove Park for this free event with live music, crafts, and activities at the Canine Vendor Village Phelps Grove Park, 950 E. Bennett St., Springfield parkboard.org

Saturday, May 20

Heroes at the Farm Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free event to meet local firstresponders, see emergency vehicles, and play yard games. Sensory-friendly hour at 10 a.m. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146, Springfield 417-837-5949 or parkboard.org

Saturday, May 20

Storytime Saturday with SLT, 10 a.m. For ages 4-7. See a best-selling children’s book come to life through games, activities, and a craft. Cost: $5/person; purchase tickets online. “The Judy,” Springfield Little Theatre’s Education Department, 237 S. Florence Ave., Springfield 417-869-3869 or springfieldlittletheatre.org See ad on page 13.

Thursday, May 25

Summer Camp at The OC. Day camp program continues through the last business day before Ozark Schools start in August. Campers meet at the Finley River Park, Monday-Friday. Drop off is 7-8:30 a.m., and pick-up is 4:30-6 p.m. Finley River Park in Ozark ozarkmissouri.com See ad on page 21.

Monday,

May 29

Tuesday-Friday, May 30-June 2

All About Bugs Camp at Wonders of Wildlife, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For students in kindergarten. Half-day camp option available. Grab a magnifying glass and net to explore the world of bugs. Registration deadline is May 21. John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center, 600 W. Sunshine St., Springfield 417-225-1162 or wondersofwildlife.org See ad on page 7.