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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. One half-price kids’ meal per adult meal purchased from 1-4 p.m. 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 kids’ meal with every adult combo meal or entrée purchased. Choose junior-size cashew or sweet and sour chicken. Limit of three free meals. Dine-in only.
Schlotsky’s, 4132 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-889-2445. Buy one full-priced adult entrée and get one kids’ meal free, after 4 p.m. Dine-in only.
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, two locations: 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 regularpriced entrée. Same offer available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Pasta Express, 3 Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic, 417-888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield, 417-890-1345; and 321 E. Battlefield, 417-885-0030. Free kid’s meal for kids ages 12 and younger with purchase of an adult entrée, 4-9 p.m. Dine-in only.
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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free)
Rebar Kitchen & Taproom, 2902 S. Campbell Ave., 417-530-2309. Get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult meal after 5 p.m. Dine-in only.
Springfield Brewing 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.
The Roost Bar & 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.
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.
TUESDAY
Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 417-368-5919; 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 on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Big 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.
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Coyote’s Adobe 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.
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 full-priced 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.
Ruby 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, 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.
“Kids Eat Free” Wednesday offers continue on page 12.
Kids Eat Free! (or almost free)
Bair’s All-American Sports 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.
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.
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.
S.S. Dockside Grill & Pub, 1528 N. Main St., Nixa, 417-374-7222. All day, get one free kid’s meal per adult meal 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. One free kid’s meal per paid adult meal, 4-8 p.m. Dine-in only.
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. 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.
Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Family Day of games, karaoke, bingo, and family field day (purchase tickets wristbands). See their ad on page 21.
Japanese Fall Festival peacethroughpeople.org
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield.
Exeter Corn Maze exetercornmaze.com
Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Nov. 3
Wednesday and Friday-Sunday. State Hwy MM, Exeter. $18.9532.95 plus tax; attractions may require tickets.
Bolivar Country Days
Saturday, Sept. 7
Bolivar square. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Downtown Bolivar Facebook page.
Seymour Apple Festival
seymourapplefestival.com
Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 12-14
62nd Annual Steam-O-Rama steamorama.com
Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 12-15
Whinrey Homestead, 6065 Hwy O, Ash Grove (I-44 Exit 58). $10/age 13 to adults; kids 12 and younger are free.
Conway Community Days
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 13-14
Downtown Conway, Mo.
Billings Fall Harvest
Saturday, Sept. 14
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Billings Merchants Association on Facebook.
MO Food Truck Fest
mofoodtruckfest.com
Saturday, Sept. 14
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Branson Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival
downtownbranson.com
Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 19-21
Awberry Parking Lot, 100 W. Atlantic St., Branson.
Gainsville Hootin an Hollarin hootinanhollarin.com
Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 19-21
Courthouse square in Gainsville.
Fall Festivals & events
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Marionville Applefest
marionvilleapplefest.com
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21
Downtown Marionville.
Marshfield Harvest Days
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21
Downtown Marshfield. Marshfield Harvest Days on Facebook.
Feemster’s Twisted Corn Maze
feemsterscornmaze.com
Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Nov. 3
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Farm Road 94 east of Glenstone Ave. $10 for age 3 and older.
Cider Days
itsalldowntown.com
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22
Historic Walnut Street, Springfield.
1860s Lifestyle Exposition
graycampbellfarmstead.org
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22
Gray-Campbell Farmstead at Nathanael Greene/Close Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield.
Wilder Days
lauraingallswilderhome.com
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28
Celebration of Laura Ingalls Wilder at the Historic Home and Museum in Mansfield.
Fair Grove Heritage Reunion
fg-historical.org
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29
Campbell’s Maze Daze campbellsmazedaze.net
Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Oct. 27
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Oct. 27. Group reservations available WednesdayFriday morning and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Kids ages 5-12 receive a free mini pumpkin with paid admission. 177 Carob Rd., Clever. Corn maze, pumpkins, haunted maze, and hay rides. Admission is $10-12/person ages 5 and older. See their ad on page 21.
Pioneer Heritage Festival heritage417.com
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5
Fox Trotters Park, Hwy 5 North, Ava. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Republic Pumpkin Daze
republicpumpkindaze.com
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6-7
J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines St., Republic.
Ozark Arts & Crafts Show
ozarkcraftfair.com
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6
Finley River Park, Riverside Rd.,
Aurora Auto Fest
Saturday, Oct. 5
Oak Park on Business Hwy 60. Aurora Chamber on Facebook.
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Fall Festivals & events
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Harvest Fest at the Farm Park parkboard.org
Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5-27
Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146, Springfield.
Ozark Fall Farmfest ozarkfallfarmfest.com
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 6-8
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield
Apple Butter Makin’ Days mtvernonchamber.com
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13
Courthouse square in Mt. Vernon.
Hartville Fall Festival hartvilleareacc.com
Saturday, Oct. 12
Hartville town square
SGF CultureFest
sgfculturefest.com
Saturday, Sept. 28
Historic Commercial Street.
Celebrate ethnic diversity and heritage in music, dance, and art. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grape & Fall Festival hollisterchamber.net
Saturday, Oct. 12
Downing Street in Hollister.
Art in the Park
swmoartcraftguild.com
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13
Sequiota Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Park Central Square in downtown Springfield. $2 per person or pet. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wizards & Fantastic Beasts Day
dickersonparkzoo.org
Saturday, Oct. 26
Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield. Zoo admission charged. 10 a.m.1 p.m.
Festival of Frights
ozarkmissouri.com
Saturday, Oct. 26
Ozark Community Center, 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark. Indoor trick-or-treating, carnival games, hayrides (weather permitting). Free admission; some activities have a fee. 5:30-8:30 p.m. See their ad on page 19.
September 2024
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.
Through September
Dr. Bill Roston Native Butterfly House. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield 417-891-1515 or parkboard.org
Monday, Sept. 2
Monday, Sept. 2
Splash & Sizzle Swim at Fassnight Pool, 1-6:30 p.m. $1 admission or free with canned food donation. Fassnight Pool, 1305 S. Main Ave., Springfield parkboard.org
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Dog Swim 2024, 4-7 p.m. Annual dog swim at Fassnight Pool. Dogs only in the pool. $8/dog and human; $3/ admission humans. Register online with proof of vaccinations. Fassnight Pool, 1305 S. Main Ave., Springfield parkboard.org/dogswim
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Paws in the Pool, 5-7 p.m. $5 per dog. Register online or at the OC with proof of vaccinations. Grubaugh City Pool, 907 E. Parkview St., Ozark. Ozark Community Center on Facebook.
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 6-7
Harvest Home at SEAS Church. Friday, 5-11 p.m.: Bands, BBQ, and Beer (21+ only, $25 cover). Saturday, 11 a.m.7 p.m., Family Day of games, karaoke, bingo, and family field day (purchase tickets/wristbands). St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2200 W. Republic Rd., Springfield seaschurch.org/harvesthome See ad on page 21.
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8
Japanese Fall Festival at the Stroll Garden. Friday, 5-10 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield peacethroughpeople.org
Sunday, Sept. 8
Grandparents’ Day at the Zoo, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Free day for grandparents; 8 a.m. early access for FOZ members (with member card). Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield 417-833-1570 or dickersonparkzoo.org See ad on page 23.
Monday, Sept. 9
“Peter Pan” at Hammons Hall. Family night activities begin at 6 p.m.; showtime is 7 p.m. For this show only, buy an adult ticket, get a free child’s ticket with code FAMBOGO. Shows also on Sept. 10 and 11. Hammons Hall, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield. 417-836-7678 or hammonshall.com See ad on page 2.
$1/$5 bag day, 1-5 p.m. Friends Night preview sale is Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4-8 p.m. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield thelibrary.org/friends See ad on page 4.
Friday, Sept. 13-
Sunday, Sept. 29
“The Wizard of Oz” presented by Springfield Little Theatre. Kick of SLT’s 90th season with this timeless favorite. Tickets, show dates, and times online. Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield 417-869-1334 or springfieldlittletheatre.org
Saturday, Sept. 14
Kid’Athlon, 8:30 a.m.-noon. 20th annual mini triathlon for ages 5-12. $35/child; $25/additional child in the same household. Registration deadline is Sept. 12. Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Rd., Springfield parkboard.org/kidathlon
Saturday, Sept. 14
“Puttin’ on the Ritz” presented by Springfield Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available through Hammons Hall box office, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield 417-836-7678 or hammonshall.com See ad on page 25.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
“Spooky Symphony” ticket reservations open today. Call the symphony office. Concert is Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Springfield Symphony, 417-864-6683. See ad on page 25.
Saturday, Sept. 21
DogFest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Agility demonstrations and pet product vendors. Chesterfield Park, 2511 W. Republic Rd., Springfield parkboard.org/dogfest
Sunday, Sept. 22
First Day of Autumn
Friday, Sept. 27
Public Skate Night at the Ice Park, 6-8 p.m. Hunting/camo theme. $7/adult, $6/child/student/senior, free for kids 3 and younger; $3 skate rental or bring your own. Jordan Valley Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway St., Springfield 417-866-7444 or parkboard.org
Saturday, Sept. 28
Princess Tea Party at Chesterfield Family Center, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-10. Registration is required. $20/member; $30/non-member. Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Rd., Springfield parkboard.org
Friday & Saturday, Sept. 27-28
Native American Heritage
Celebration at Wonders of Wildlife, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Native American art and dance, primitive hunting and outdoor survival, and craft vendors. Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine, Springfield wondersofwildlife.org See the ad on the back page.
