Things to do with kids in Springfield, MO
Kid-friendly attractions, play spots and family outings around town.
Kid-friendly attractions, play spots and family outings around town.
Zoos, aquariums and the big-ticket draws.
| Mon–Thu | 10 AM – 8 PM |
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| Fri, Sat | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Sun | 12 PM – 6 PM |
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| Every day | 8 AM – 7 PM |
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| Every day | 9 AM – 5 PM |
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| Mon–Fri | 9 AM – 5 PM |
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| Sat, Sun | Closed |
Home games at Route 66 Stadium, 955 E Trafficway St. These are box office hours; check the schedule for game times.
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| Mon | Closed |
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| Tue–Sun | 10 AM – 5 PM |
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| Mon, Tue, Sun | Closed |
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| Wed–Sat | 4 PM – 11 PM |
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Shows to watch and things to get up and do.
Sit back and watch: movies, theater and live shows.
| Every day | 11 AM – 11 PM |
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| Every day | 11 AM – 11 PM |
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Hours follow showtimes;
Hours on file
| Mon–Fri | 10 AM – 4 PM |
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| Sat, Sun | Closed |
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| Every day | 9:30 AM – 10 PM |
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Get up and play: bowling, golf, arcades, escape rooms and hands-on fun.
| Mon, Wed, Thu | 2 PM – 10 PM |
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| Tue | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| Fri, Sat | 11 AM – 12 AM |
| Sun | 12 PM – 10 PM |
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| Mon–Thu, Sun | 11 AM – 10 PM |
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| Fri, Sat | 11 AM – 11 PM |
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| Mon–Thu | 12 PM – 9 PM |
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| Fri | 12 PM – 10 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM – 9 PM |
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| Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | 12 PM – 6 PM |
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| Wed | Closed |
| Fri, Sat | 12 PM – 8 PM |
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| Mon, Sun | 12 PM – 6 PM |
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| Tue–Sat | 10 AM – 10 PM |
From Google Maps (saved Oct 13, 2026)
| Mon, Tue | Closed |
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| Wed–Sat | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Sun | 12 PM – 5 PM |
From Google Maps (saved Oct 15, 2026)
| Mon–Thu | 10 AM – 10 PM |
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| Fri, Sat | 10 AM – 11 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM – 6 PM |
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| Mon–Thu | Closed |
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| Fri | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Sun | 12 PM – 4 PM |
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Parks, trails, gardens, caves and nature reserves.
City parks, lakes, trails and nature areas.
| Every day | Sunrise – Sunset |
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Hours on file, checked Oct 6, 2026
| Every day | Sunrise – Sunset |
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Hours on file, checked Oct 6, 2026
| Every day | Sunrise – Sunset |
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Hours on file, checked Oct 14, 2026
| Every day | Sunrise – Sunset |
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Hours on file, checked Oct 14, 2026
Public gardens and green spaces to stroll.
| Every day | 10 AM – 7 PM |
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Cave tours under the Ozarks.
| Mon–Wed, Fri, Sat | 9:30 AM – 5 PM |
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| Thu | Closed |
| Sun | 1 PM – 5 PM |
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Where to eat, grab dessert, get coffee or a pint.
Cookies, doughnuts and late-night sweets.
| Mon–Thu, Sun | 11 AM – 11 PM |
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| Fri, Sat | 11 AM – 11:30 PM |
Hours and rating are for the 4420 S Campbell Ave location; other locations may differ.
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| Mon–Thu, Sun | 6 AM – 10 PM |
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| Fri, Sat | 6 AM – 11 PM |
From Google Maps (saved Oct 13, 2026)
| Mon–Thu | 8 AM – 10 PM |
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| Fri, Sat | 8 AM – 11 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Hours and rating are for the 1979 E Independence St location; other locations may differ.
From Google Maps (saved Oct 14, 2026)
| Mon–Thu, Sun | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
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| Fri, Sat | 11:30 AM – 11 PM |
Hours and rating are for the 1368-1370 E Republic Rd location; other locations may differ.
From Google Maps (saved Oct 14, 2026)