Brittany Meiling

Toys “R” Us is coming to Battlefield Mall in Springfield, MO. Get the details, plus nearby toy-shopping stops at HobbyTown and Barnes & Noble.

Find 9 free Halloween weekend outings around Springfield, Mo., Oct. 29–31, 2026, with hayrides, inflatables, art and trick-or-treating for kids.

Find the best trick-or-treating neighborhoods in Springfield, MO, with a map, starting points and Halloween 2026 parade and event details.

Plan a fall walk on Pickwick Avenue in Springfield, MO, with Big Baby Bagels, historic homes, colorful trees and nearby Rountree shops and cafés.

How and why to visit the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead in Ash Grove, near Springfield, Missouri, with family-friendly trails, historic home tours and field trip ideas.

Fall in love with Springfield’s historic C-Street, where cozy bookstores, buttery pastries and autumn charm make for a storybook afternoon.

Take an easy walk at Garrison Springs in Ozark, Missouri, then stop for coffee and a kid-friendly treat nearby at GW Coffee House.

Looking for things to do with kids in Springfield, MO this fall? Explore fall festivals, apple picking, fall foliage and parks and rivers worth exploring in autumn.

Plan fall without the research: 11 can’t-miss fall festivals near Springfield, MO, plus a 27-event Google Calendar made for local moms.

Why and how to visit Wommack Mill in Fair Grove, Missouri, a family-friendly historic stop with old machinery, local history and the annual Heritage Reunion.

Prepare your family for school sick season with elderberry syrup, zinc, better sleep, cleaner indoor air and comforting freezer meals in this cozy guide.

Dear Springfield Mama is one year old. Here’s what has grown, what readers have made possible and what’s ahead for this local guide to family life in Springfield, Missouri.

A Springfield mom shares why she’s homeschooling her kindergarten-age son, plus a look at local homeschool community and learning options.

Find free school supplies, backpacks, hygiene kits and back-to-school events in Springfield, Missouri, and nearby communities, Aug. 10-16, 2026.

Wondering if Republic’s new library is worth the drive? Explore the children’s area, Maker Space, outdoor play features and more in this family-focused review.

Find free school supplies, backpacks, sports physicals and back-to-school events in Springfield, Missouri, and nearby communities, Aug. 3–9, 2026.

Is Republic’s $8 million aquatic center worth the price? An honest review of The Rush with admission costs, crowds, food, lazy river, splash area and tips for families.

One of the Springfield area’s most underrated summer family outings. Cool off at Willard Aquatic Center, grab a snow cone, play yard games, and enjoy live music, a farmer’s market, and …

Looking for things to do with kids in Springfield, MO this summer? Explore splash pads, swimming holes, outdoor movies, family-friendly hikes, river floats, ice cream stops, and more local adventur…

Looking for free splash pads near Springfield, Missouri? Explore splash pads in Springfield, Nixa, Strafford and Rogersville, plus Farmers Park’s jumping fountains. Includes photos, hours, lo…