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Refrigerator Notes In this issue..

While we finished this issue, we passed six months of the coronavirus pandemic.

As a parent and business owner, I’ve lived these days, weeks, and months much like everyone else. We’re tired—emotionally, physically, and mentally. The preparations and precautions are relentless.

Add to that the stress of decisions about our kids returning to school. Seated learning? Virtual lessons? A hybrid model?

Homeschooling? All the while realizing a positive test result in a classroom or school will very likely upend these plans.

I’ve wrestled with the idea of publishing a monthly magazine. Our advertisers–many of whom are small-business owners just like me–are hurting. Customer traffic (and, therefore, income) is down. Supply chains are disrupted, and costs are up. And, the cleaning and sanitizing. Oh, boy. On top of that, there is added paperwork and bookkeeping for those who received grant and loan assistance. As a result, fewer business owners can place ads each month.

Kids Directory has fewer pages that our typical magazine.

But, pandemic or not, our kids still need to see a dentist or a pediatrician. We want them to take dance lessons, study martial arts, and play sports. They need hair cuts, new clothes, and maybe a tutoring session.

In our precious leisure time, we squeeze in socially distanced play date at a park or local play center.

And, for all these reasons and more, Kids Directory will be here to walk beside you every step of the way, connecting our loyal readers and advertisers.

Wishing you good health. |

Features

Kids Eat Free (or almost free)....Starts on page 6 Event Calendar................................ 12–13

Boutiques, Consignment & Resale

Haute Tot Upscale Kids Resale....back cover

Business Opportunities

Hidden Values Publishing...................... 11

Childcare, Preschools, & Instructional Programs

Ozarks Regional YMCA........................... 11 Sac River Stables..................................... 3 Springfield Art Museum........................... 7 Sylvan Learning Center............................ 7

Entertainment, Parties, & Events

Ozarks Public Television........................... 9 Springfield-Greene County Library......... 11 Springfield Little Theatre....................... 14 Springfield Symphony............................ 15 “The Polar Express” at Branson Scenic Railway.................... 3

Hair Salons

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids.............. 3

Healthy Kids/Healthy Families

CoxHealth................................................ 2 Expedition Pediatric Dentistry................... 5 My Healthy Kids Holistic Pediatrics.......... 7 Pierce Vision Specialists........................... 3 TheraCare Outpatient Services................. 7

Interested in advertising?

Call 417-886-3478 or email melinda@springfieldkids.com

Melinda Arnold: Parent/Publisher/Owner ©2020 Kids Directory/Fusion Link Communications LLC. This directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission. Kids Directory reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason. Readers should verify advertised information with advertisers. Kids Directory® is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc. 214-559-7283. If you are interested in how to have your own Kids Directory in your city, please call 800-960-6788.

For information about advertising in the Greater Springfield Kids Directory, call 417-886-3478.

~Melinda, parent of a teen & publisher Remember to say, “I found it in Kids Directory!”

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Kids Eat FREE

*or * almost free

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!

Want to advertise your restaurant or know about a deal we don’t have listed?

Email melinda@springfieldkids.com or call 886-3478.

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.

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.

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SUNDAY

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.

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.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Continued from page 6 Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 2118 S. Campbell, Springfield, 887-1401. All day, get one free kid’s meal (for ages 10 and younger) with purchase of an adult entrée.

The Roost Bar & Grill, 4216 S. Cox Rd. #112, 612-9050; 2025 W. Sunshine St. #104, 865-4000. Get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée 5–9 p.m.

Bair’s All-American Sports Grill, four locations: 105 W. Sherman Way, Nixa, 725-3777; 3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, 368-5919; 631 S. Kimbrough Ave., 866-2700; 1644 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, 732-5077. All day, kids eat for $1 with the purchase of a regularpriced entrée. Same offer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Village Inn, all locations, all day: Get one kid’s meal for kids under 10 with each adult meal purchased.

Pasta Express, four Springfield locations: 3025 W. Republic Rd., 888-3048; 3250 E. Battlefield Rd., 890-1345; 603 S. Kimbrough Ave., 862-7833; 321 E. Battlefield Rd., 885-0030. Kids age 12 and younger get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from 3-9 p.m.

Dine-in only.

Pita Pit, two Springfield locations: 1318 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-1565; 3233 E. Sunshine St., 771-5080. Kid’s pita and drink for 99 cents with purchase of a full-priced adult pita, 5-8 p.m.

Dine-in only.

Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with the purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to close. Offer also good Wednesday and Thursday.

TUESDAY

Big Whiskey’s, five locations: in Springfield, 311 Park Central, 862-2449; 1440 W. Republic Rd., 882-2249; and 1550 E. Battlefield Rd., 883-5999; 602 N. 25th St., Ozark, 485-3800; Iguana Roja, 107 W. Church St., Ozark, 485-8585. and 301 Branson Landing, Branson, Kids eat free from the kids’ menu with the 417-334-4478. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of $10 or more. purchase of one adult entrée, 5-9 p.m.

Dine-in only.

Coyote’s Adobe Cafe, Nixa location ONLY, Leong’s Asian Diner, 1540 W. Republic Rd., 807 N. Main St., 725-6803. From 5-8 p.m., get Springfield, 887-7500. After 4 p.m., kids (age 12 one free kids meal for kids age 12 and younger and younger) get one free kid’s meal from kids’ for each adult entrée purchased. Parents can menu with each paying adult. Excludes kids’ get all-you-can-eat wings, 5-8 p.m. meal upgrades.

Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe, NoBaked Cookie Dough, 1364 E. Republic Rd., 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville, 417-587-8018.

Springfield, 988-1009. One half-priced single One free kid’s meal for a child age 12 or scoop cup for kids 12 and younger with the younger with the purchase of one adult purchase of a single scoop. Child must be entrée of $5.99 or more. Dine-in only. Cannot present to receive offer. One free offer with combine with other offers or coupons. each full-priced scoop purchased.

Wednesday and Thursday also.

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; and 703 McCroskey St., Nixa, 725-9299. Kids 12 and younger eat free after 5 p.m., with purchase of adult meal. Limit two kids’ meals per entrée. Dine-in only.

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Kids Eat Free! (or almost free) Continued from page 8

Moe’s Southwest Grill, 2212 W. Hwy 76, Branson, 417-334-3880; 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 881-0022. All day, children age 9 and younger get one free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entrée. Child must be present.

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.

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, kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase.

Captain D’s, 2964 S. National Ave., 881-6098.

All day, get up to two kids’ meals for 99 cents each with the purchase of an adult entrée of $5 or more. For kids 12 and younger. Child must be present. 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.

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.

Village Inn, all locations, all day: Get one kid’s meal for kids age 9 and younger with each adult meal purchased.

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.

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.

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WEDNESDAY

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.

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.

Fuddruckers, 2920 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, 655-1200. Get one kid’s meal for 99 cents with the purchase of an adult combo meal, 4 p.m. to close. Deal also good on Thursday.

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Sundays in October

Gigs in the Garden, 2 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and listen to local music. Concerts will move to a virtual format on Friends of the Garden’s social media in inclement weather. FREE admission; $10 suggested donation. All ages are welcome. For information, call Friends of the Garden at 874-2962 or visit friendsofthegarden.org/gigs.

Peace through People Pavilion, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Nathaniel Greene Park, Springfield.

CALENDAR

Just a reminder: In response to the coronavirus pandemic, event details may change after Kids Directory went to print. While we strive to provide accurate information, we encourage you to call ahead or confirm events with the host.

Tuesdays and Fridays in October

Junior Jump at Jump Mania, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Designated time for little ones ages 5 and younger to jump. Cost: $5 per child.

For information, call 881-5867 or visit jumpmaniaspringfield.com. Jump Mania, 3202 W. Republic Rd., Springfield.

Friday, Oct. 2

Daily in October

Kids Free Fridays at the Butterfly Palace.

Today is the final Friday for Kids 12 and younger to receive free admission with the Greater Springfield Kids Directory ad from September (available online at springfieldkids.com). For information, call 332-2231 or visit thebutterflypalace.com.

The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure, 4106 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson.

Joke of the Day. Kids get a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian’s permission, kids can call or stop by the children’s desk at three library branches to hear a great joke and share their own, too. For information, visit thelibrary.org.

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd., 616-0703; The Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expwy., 616-0673; and The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., 616-0526.

Monday, Oct. 5

Spooky Symphony tickets available beginning today at the Hammons Hall box Pick Up Some Library Takeout. Families office for the Oct. 30 concert. For with children in grades K-4 can stop by a information, visit springfieldmosymphony.org.

Springfield-Greene County Library District Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Library (list of libraries online) and pick up Performing Arts, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., a Library Takeout kit with themed activities Springfield. See ad on page 15. and crafts to keep families learning and Saturday, Oct. 10 reading this fall. Available while supplies “Spaghetti and Meatballs” presented by last. For information, visit thelibrary.org. the Springfield Symphony Orchestra at Mondays, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call and Fridays in October 864-6683 or visit springfieldmosymphony.org.

Coworking at Itty Bitty City. Parents Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the work at dedicated workstations while IBC Performing Arts, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Playologists supervise the kids playing in Springfield. See ad on page 15. the City. Space is limited. For information, call 202-2025 or visit ittybitty.city. Itty Bitty City, 3640 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield.

Daily in October

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Children’s Workshop: “The Sleeping Beauty,” 3–5 p.m. Springfield Ballet’s workshops engage boys and girls, ages 3–8, in an afternoon of fun including learning roles from ballet, crafts, games, a synopsis of the story, and a meet-andgreet with characters from the ballet. No dance experience is needed; open to all.

Cost:$20 for one workshop or $32 for both “The Sleeping Beauty” workshop and “The Nutcracker” workshop on Nov. 15. For information, visit springfieldballet.org.

Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Pkwy., Springfield.

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Nature Hike and S’mores Bar, 6-7:30 p.m.

Join the Park Board for a 1.5-mile guided hike through Lake Springfield Park while learning about the local wildlife and enjoying the scenery. The hike ends at the Northwoods Pavilion where they will host a s’mores bar and lawn games. Cost: $10 per person; FREE for ages 5 and younger.

For information, call 891-1550 or visit parkboard.org. Lake Springfield Park, 5324 S. Kissick Ave., Springfield.

Friday, Oct. 23

springfieldlittletheatre.org. The Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 Friday, Oct. 30, or Saturday, Oct. 31

“Going Batty!” at Dickerson Park Zoo, 10-11 a.m. Zoo Tots class for ages 2-5 (who have not yet started kindergarten) with one adult. Complete a craft and meet animal friends. New topic each month.

Cost: $10 per FOZ member; $15 per non-member. To register or for information, call 833-1570 or visit dickersonparkzoo.org. Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield.

Friday, Oct. 30

Spooky Symphony at 7 p.m. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Kids Directory invite you to the 12th annual free Halloween concert. You and your kids will shriek with delight as you listen to spooky sounds and Halloween favorites.

Admission is free; seating is limited. New in 2020: Tickets are required for entry and are available through the Hammons Hall box office beginning Oct. 5. For information, visit springfieldmosymphony.org.

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield. See ad on page 15.

School’s Out Workshops: The Lion King, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Springfield Little Theatre presents a full day of creative play for children ages 5-12 when Springfield Public Saturday, Oct. 31 Schools are out for the day. Registration Daylight Saving Time ends overnight is required. Cost: $35 (early drop-off and (at 2 a.m., Nov. 1.) Set your clocks back pick-up available for an additional cost). To one hour. 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 14.

Happy Halloween!

Friday, October 23

“Clue: The Musical” at Springfield Little Theatre, rated PG, 7:30 p.m. This fun-filled family musical is based off the popular board game CLUE, and the audience participates in helping solve the mystery.

Shows run Oct. 23–Nov. 8. Dates, times, tickets, and information are available at October 2020

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