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Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 24-30

Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 24-30

This Week: Friday, January 24th – Cozy up with “Extra Yarn” @ The Library Center, Springfield, 2pm Grades K-5. Read the Caldecott Honor book “Extra Yarn” by Mac Barnett and try some traditional methods of crafting with wool. Materials provided. Registration begins January 11. Call 882-0714. Friday, January 24th – Beach Blanket Bingo @ Republic Branch Library, Republic, 4pm Grades K-5. Dress in your summer clothes, wear your sunglasses, sit on your favorite beach towel and play summer bingo. Friday, January 24th … Read entire article »

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Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 17-23

Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 17-23

This Week: Friday, January 17th – Snowball Festival Storytime @ Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in Springfield, 10am Age 3-Grade 2. Hear chilly stories, sing songs, drink hot cocoa and have indoor snowball fun. Friday, January 17th – Winter Carnival @ Ozark Community Center, 5:30-8pm All Ages. The Missouri Child Identification Program will offer free child identification kits, including digital photographs, digital fingerprints, vital child info and emergency contacts, a dental bite impression, and saliva DNA sample. These kits take about 15 minutes to … Read entire article »

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Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 10-16

Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 10-16

There are two main themes for this week’s events – get in to the library, or get out in nature!  Either way, it’s all free! This Week: Friday, January 10th – Owl Prowl @ Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 6pm-9pm All ages. Nesting season comes early for owls and they’re already hooting in anticipation. The trails will be open and patrolled, so bring a flashlight and a walking partner because you’re on your own. Dickerson Park Zoo docents will offer two … Read entire article »

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Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 3-9

Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 3-9

This is the first of what I hope becomes a weekly series of posts featuring free events and activities available for families in Southwest Missouri. These first few may be a little skinny as I seek out sources of fun and because there is just not a ton going on this time of year.  If you know of any events or organizations that I need to know about to help build this list, please let … Read entire article »

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Free Fun For Families: June 11-24

Free Fun For Families: June 11-24

June 11 – 17: Tuesday, June 12 – Cedar Creek Trail Adventure @ Petit Jean State Park, 8:30am-10:30am Join Park Interpreter Mystina at the Pioneer Cabin (Cedar Creek trailhead) to discover some of the animals, plants, and natural forces that can be found along this beautiful, scenic trail. This moderately difficult trail is a 1 ¼-mile loop. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Tuesday – Saturday, June 12-16 – 54th Annual Auto Show and Swap Meet … Read entire article »

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Free Fun For Families: May 29 – June 10

Free Fun For Families: May 29 – June 10

This Week: Thursday, May 31 – Morning Stroll @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9am Meet at the Arboretum trail head for a leisurely hike on this paved trail.  You’ll see wildflowers, wildlife, and more! Friday, June 1 – West Summit Trail Hike @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9am-11am Take part in this moderately-strenuous guided hike to the top of Pinnacle Mountain, where you’ll enjoy incredible scenic vistas and lots of nature along the way. Friday & Saturday, June 1-2 – Hats in Hot Springs Festival in … Read entire article »

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