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Combine
Back-To-School Shopping with a Family Weekend Getaway in
Springfield, Missouri
The
back-to-school sales are on and that means it’s time to get
your kids the latest,
greatest in
fashion and school supplies – and have a last blast of summer
fun before classes begin.
A great place
to do both is Springfield, Missouri, a regional shopping hub
featuring hundreds of stores and plenty of fun activities for
kids and adults.
Begin the
shopping at
Battlefield Mall, southwest Missouri’s largest
shopping center with more than 150 specialty stores and anchors
such as JC Penney, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears. Or if your kids
are the outdoor type, check out the selection of outdoor wear at
Bass Pro Shops® Outdoor World®.
Along with
those shopping destinations, Springfield offers hundreds of
specialty stores at more than 30 shopping centers throughout the
city, including Primrose Marketplace, the Galleria, Battlefield
Marketplace, the Brentwood Center and The Plaza to name a few.
There’s enough
shopping available in Springfield to
shop ‘til
you drop, but don’t wear
yourself out! After the shopping is done, take in some of
Springfield’s family-friendly
attractions, including
Dickerson Park Zoo,
Animal Paradise, the
Discovery Center,
Fantastic Caverns and many others. The kids
will think those activities are for
entertainment before they have to hit the books. What they don’t
know is you’ll be getting them primed to learn as, indeed, they
will
learn about
nature, history and more
while exploring
the city’s attractions.
Once the
shopping excursion is done and classes are under way, keep
Springfield in mind for fall events. Just a few coming up
include:
To learn about
more activities and events, visit the Convention & Visitors
Bureau’s Web site and be sure to look over the online calendar.
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Artillery Program
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| Start Date:
09/01/2008 End Date: 09/01/2008 |
 Event
Time: Visitor Center 8am-5pm
Tour Road 8am-7pm
Web site:
http://www.nps.gov/wicr
Contact
Information: John Sutton (417) 732-2662, ext. 225
Location: Wilson's
Creek National Battlefield, 6424 W. FR 182, Republic, MO
Admission:
$5 per individual or $10 per carload |
| Description: The
artillery firing program will take place at Tour Road Stop
Number 5, every hour on the hour, from 11a.m.-4p.m.
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The 12th Annual Greater Ozarks Blues
Festival |
| Start Date:
09/05/2008 End Date: 09/06/2008 |
 Event
Time: Fri: 5pm; Sat: 12pm
Web site:
http://www.greaterozarksbluesfest.com
Contact
Information: 417-864-6683 or 417-869-1334
Location: Bass
Pro Shops parking lot, 1935 S. Campbell Ave.
Admission:
$35 in advance & $40 at the gate for 2-day ticket, $20 for
Fri only & $30 for Sat only |
| Description: A
mix of up-and-down comers and legends will have you wailing
for more at this two-day music festival. More than a dozen
participating venues. |
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Japanese Fall Festival
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| Start Date:
09/05/2008 End Date: 09/07/2008 |
Event
Time: Call for details
Web site:
Contact
Information: 417-864-1191 paul3760@sbcglobal.net
Location: Nathaniel
Greene Park, 2020 S Scenic
Admission:
Call for details |
| Description: Event
includes performers from Japan, music, local artists and
performers, children's hands-on activities, Japanese food,
tea ceremonies and more. Each day ends with a can light walk
with hundreds of torches & candles lining the walks, lakes
and bridges. |
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McDonald's $1 Day at the Zoo
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| Start Date:
09/06/2008 End Date: 09/06/2008 |
Event
Time: 9am - 5pm
Web site:
http://www.dickersonparkzoo.org
Contact
Information: 417-833-1570
Location: Dickerson
Park Zoo
Admission:
$1 per person |
| Description: Admission
is $1 per person all day. |
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Tour of Missouri |
| Start Date:
09/09/2008 End Date: 09/09/2008 |
Event
Time: TBD
Web site:
http://www.tourofmissouri.com/
Contact
Information:
Location: Downtown
Springfield
Admission:
Free |
| Description: The
stage 2 of the professional bike race throughout Missouri,
will finish in Springfield. The 125 mile route will begin in
Clinton, MO and finish in Springfield. It's expected to come
into north Springfield before finishing in downtown
Springfield. |
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Eighth Annual ANPAC® Car Show for Kids
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| Start Date:
09/20/2008 End Date: 09/20/2008 |
Event
Time: 9am - 3pm
Web site:
http://www.anpaccarshowforkids.com
Contact
Information: 800-227-2833
Location: American
National Corporate Centre Parking Lot
Admission:
Advanced tickets available at all O’Reilly Auto Parts stores
for $4/adults. Tickets at the show are $5. Children under 12
are free. |
| Description: Join
us for a great day of family fun packed with hundreds of
cool cars, kid's games, vendors, live entertainment and
more! Proceeds benefit the United Way of the Ozarks. |
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Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street
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| Start Date:
09/20/2008 End Date: 09/21/2008 |
Event
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Web site:
http://www.itsalldowntown.com
Contact
Information: 417-831-6200 erin@itsalldowntown.com
Location: Historic
Walnut Street
Admission:
$3, 10 and under free. Additional $10 fee for historic homes
tour |
| Description: This
outdoor street festival features more than 80 juried artists
and crafters. Activities include three performance stages, a
free hands-on children's activity area, a historic homes
tour, scarecrow village, vintage car display, food and more
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