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Springfield’s Top Pet 2025
𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗲𝘁 --- 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! Do you think you have 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙'𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙋𝙚𝙩? On February 28, we're launching a fun online fundraiser where YOU can enter your FAVORITE PET, and voting will decide who takes home the title of 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙’𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙋𝙚𝙩 2025! 🏆 It’s just […]
EXIT LAUGHING – Springfield Little Theatre
The Landers Theatre 311 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO, United StatesEXIT LAUGHING By PAUL ELLIOTT EXIT LAUGHING premiered in The American Association of Community Theatre’s AACT New PlayFest by SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE, Springfield, MO in 2013 EXIT LAUGHING is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Dramatic Publishing • www.dramaticpublishing.com RUNTIME: Approx. 90 minutes, including one-fifteen minute […]
Springfield Art Museum’s All School Exhibition at Brick City Gallery
Brick City Gallery at Missouri State University 215 West Mill St, Springfield, MO, United StatesHosted this year at Missouri State University's Brick City Gallery, the Springfield Art Museum invites you to experience the vibrant creativity of our community's young artists at the 2025 All School Exhibition. Since 1932, this longest-running exhibition celebrates the profound impact of arts education, which fosters creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Featuring hundreds of […]
Courage and Creativity Quest Camp 2025
Tom Watkins Park Springfield, MO, United StatesTWO DAYS of courage and creativity! Join the Courage and Creativity Quest Camp 2025 for an unforgettable experience of learning, exploring and creating with local first responders! Campers get an inside look at how Police, EMTs and Firefighters work with site tours and learn important lessons about their jobs, including how quick actions, safety precautions, […]
Chad Prather at Blue Room
Blue Room Comedy Club 420 W. College St., Springfield, MO, United StatesChad Prather "Right Side of Comedy: Gulf of America Tour 2025. Featuring Chad Prather and Jesse Peyton Are you offended by jokes? This show ain’t for you! Are you politically correct? This show ain’t for you! Do you say things like, “I’m triggered!” “That’s offensive.” Or “My pronouns are…” Well, then this show […]
Scouts Takeover – At the Discovery Center
Discovery Center of Springfield 438 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO, United StatesClass Experience The Cub Scouts have taken over STEAM Break at the Discovery Center. Join us Tuesday and Wednesday for a day of fun and exploration. Your scout will enjoy two days of play while earning their Forensics, Super Science, Marble Madness, Chef Tech and Balloo the Builder badges. This program has a minimum requirement […]
Mermaids at Wonders of Wildlife
Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO, United StatesA magical underwater adventure is here for a limited time only! See a mermaid swim in our Great Barrier Reef and Lower Shipwreck Reef exhibits, enjoy a meet-and-greet experience in our Nature's Best Photography exhibit, and participate in fun crafts and hands-on learning throughout your journey in the aquarium – all included with your admission […]
School Day Out: STEAM Break
Discovery Center of Springfield 438 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO, United StatesWhen school’s out, the Discovery Center is in with a full day of STEM fun! Whether you need one or five days of childcare, the Discovery Center is here to help! Notes Students must bring a packed lunch, water bottle and snack for each day. Please note: This facility is 100% nut free institution. All […]
Mandated Reporter Training: Who is a Mandated Reporter?
The Library Center 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO, United States𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! Join Community Partnership of the Ozarks, Greene County Children's Division, Greene County Prosecutor's Office, and the Child Advocacy Center for a free 3-hour training to help you understand your role as a mandated reporter. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣: 🔹When to make a report to the Hotline 🔹Legal responsibilities & protections for administrators […]
Snacks Around The World
Christian County LibraryTake your taste buds on a global getaway and savor the delicious flavors of the Philippines. Recommended for grades 7-12. No registration required. #Culinary
Trivia Thursday at The Backlot
Alamo Drafthouse Springfield 4005 South Avenue, Springfield, MO, United StatesCome test your knowledge at our weekly movie-themed trivia night! Free to play, up to six players per team. Prizes for first and second place teams. Seating is limited, so come early, get those orders placed and take home a victory! Check out the 'Discussion' tab to see what themes are coming up!
14 Mill Market Book Club
14 Mill Market 203 E Mt Vernon St, Nixa, MO, United StatesJoin the 14 Mill Market Book Club! When: Thursday, February 27th Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Meeting Room at 14 Mill Market March is National Reading Month, and what better way to celebrate than by joining our brand-new Book Club? Connect with fellow book lovers, dive into meaningful discussions, and make reading a […]
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