Free Fun in 417 with Kids: February 7-13

This Week:

Friday, February 7th – Sweets for the Sweet! @ Brentwood Branch Library in Springfield, 3pm
Grades 6-12. Make personalized conversation hearts and other fun Valentines Day crafts and treats. Materials will be provided.

Friday, February 7th – Little Acorns: Regal Eagles @ Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 11-11:45am or 1:30-2:15pm
Ages 3-6. Bald eagles are the kings of the sky. They are big, beautiful, and brawny. Come learn what other adaptations make these special birds like royalty. Call 417-888-4237 to register.

Friday, February 7th – Junior Engineers @ Brentwood Branch Library in Springfield, 11am
Grades 3-6. You get to design it, make it and build it your way when you’re the engineer. Try your skills with lots of hands-on projects and even recreate one of Edison’s famous inventions! Materials will be provided. Call 417-883-1974 to register.

Friday, February 7th – Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra Concert III @ Clara Thompson Hall, Drury University in Springfield, 7:30pm
All Ages.  Enjoy performances including Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, selections from Manuel de Falla’s El Amor Brujo, and Borodin’s Symphony No. 1. Call 417-873-7296 for more information.

Saturday, February 8th – Moxie Mornings @ Moxie Cinema in Springfield, 10am
Ages 2-6. These hour-long kid-friendly events feature innovative short films and hands-on art-making. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday, February 7th – Little Acorns: Regal Eagles @ Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 11-11:45 a.m.
Ages 3-6. Bald eagles are the kings of the sky. They are big, beautiful, and brawny. Come learn what other adaptations make these special birds like royalty. Call 417-888-4237 to register.

Saturday, February 8th – Ninjago @ The Library Center in Springfield, 11:30am
Grades K-5. Take part in Ninjago crafts and activities, test your agility in the training course, and perfect your ninja skills!

Saturday, February 8th – Springfield Regional Opera presents “The Three Little Pigs” @ Park Central Branch Library in Springfield, 1:30pm
Grades K-6. Experience operatic music set to a story that is familiar to most children. Arias and ensembles from “Don Giovanni,” “They are Like That,” “The Marriage of Figaro,” and “The Magic Flute.” Presented in English by students from Drury and Evangel Universities.

Sunday, February 9th – MSU Concert Chorale @ St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield, 7pm
All Ages.  Call 417-836-5182 for more information.

Tuesday, February 11th – Bluebird Basics @ Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 6:30-7:30 pm
Ages 5 and up with an adult mentor. Parents, grandparents, and adult mentors, bring your youngster(s) to learn about our beautiful state bird, the eastern bluebird, and assemble a bluebird house (one per family) to take home. Bluebirds like open, rural areas and will not be attracted to or nest in most urban areas.  Call 417-888-4237 to register.

Tuesday, February 11th – I Love Pete the Cat @ Strafford Branch Library in Strafford, 3pm
Prek-Grade 3. Read “Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool” by James Dean and help Pete discover how special Valentines Day can be!

Tuesday, February 11th – For the Love of Fiction @ The Library Center in Springfield, 6pm
Grades 6-12. Talk about your fictional crushes, cast the perfect movie for your favorite book and make crafts based on the books. Materials will be provided.

Tuesday, February 11th – Step Afrika @ Plaster Student Union Theater, Missouri State University in Springfield, 7pm
STEP AFRIKA! is the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Join SAC Cultural Affairs as they present Step Afrika during I <3 SAC Week! This event is sure to get you excited about stepping. Call 417-836-4626 for information.

Wednesday, February 12th – Whooo Will Be My Valentine? @ Republic Branch Library in Republic, 10am
Infants-Age 6. Celebrate the loveliest day of the year with stories, songs, and a valentine you can make yourself. Materials provided.

Wednesday, February 12th – Robot Dinosaur Valentine @ Strafford Branch Library in Strafford, 3:30pm
Grades 6-12. Create a unique valentine for your friend, your sqeeze, or even your mom.  Materials will be provided.  Registration starts January 22; call 736-9233.

Go Here for events for Kids and Families at Springfield-Greene County Libraries.

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Featured Always-Free  417 Fun Activity:

Visit the Springfield Conservation Nature Center

It might be a little too cold to enjoy the 79 acres of forest, glade, woodland, prairie plantings, creeks, and frontage on Lake Springfield that you can find at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, but every day is a great day to check out the visitors center on the Nature Center’s campus.  In addition to rotating art exhibits, the nature center also has a multi-sensory, self-guided exhibit area that is fun and educational for all ages.  Stop by and check it out, and if you time your visit right, you can also take advantage of one of the many free educational programs presented at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center each week.  Building hours are:

• November 1 to February 29: Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday
• March 1 to October 31: Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Monday.

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