Storytime With Scuba Claus Feeling extra Santa-mental this season? ‘Tis the SEAson for wonder! Starting November 22nd through December 23rd on Tuesday and Friday nights, Scuba Claus is coming to town! We are decking the halls at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium and diving into the holidays with splashy lights, hot […]
Springfield Ballet is excited to present the 2022-2023 season featuring the 37th annual production of The Nutcracker in December 2022 and a premiere production of a ballet adaptation of The Wizard of Oz in May 2023! The holidays come alive in Springfield with our annual production of The Nutcracker. Join Clara and her Nutcracker as they waltz through […]
Every dollar donated to the Red Kettles outside Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Mo. starting on Monday, December 19th through Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24th) at 2:00 p.m. will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000 by our generous friends at Bass Pro Shops, which will greatly assist us in reaching this year's need of […]
Our annual "Drive Through" Christmas Lights show here in Ozark kicks off November 10th with the 17th annual Mayor's Tree Lighting in the Finley River Park. After that the park is open every night from November 10th through December 31st for the drive-through light show. Driving through is free, though donations are accepted at the […]
Gardens Aglow returns for its fourth season with more than 175,000 festive lights and beautiful features! Bring the whole family to walk the botanical-themed light festival! 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐕. 𝟏 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 (𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒅) 𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 (𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮) Adults (ages 13 & older): $5 Children (ages 3-12): $2 𝘼𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙚 Adults (ages 13 […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Top of the Rock Ozark’s Heritage Preserve! We are happy to announce the opening of Lost Canyon Christmas – our first-ever light tour at Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail. Experience the Ozarks after dark and join us for a 2.5-mile nighttime journey through illuminated, awe-inspiring […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to learn the Seuss way! Every Saturday and Sunday December 3-18, 2022 10 am – 6 pm Get in the holiday spirit with the Discovery Center at A Very Grinchy Christmas! Join our Whobilation and see the Mean One himself while exploring the Center and new holiday […]
When school’s out, the Discovery Center is in with a full day of STEM fun! December 19-23: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Explore our snowy world with some chilly science, and learn about the universe among the stars. Price $30 members (per day) $35 non members (per day) Please note: + Students must bring a […]
Here's something not-so-secret: Our chocolate tastes even better once you’ve toured our small factory on Commercial Street in Springfield, MO. We love welcoming visitors from near and far who are eager to learn all about how and why we make chocolate, and of course nibble on some delicious samples. We've missed sharing chocolate and cheer! […]
