School’s out — now what? Don’t worry, Springfield families, we’ve got you covered! From holiday camps to community fun and cozy indoor play spaces, here are some ideas to make winter break exciting (and keep everyone from going stir-crazy).
Winter Break Camps Around Springfield
Springfield is home to a variety of winter break camps that not only keep your children engaged but also foster learning and creativity:
Winter Break Camps @ Wonders of Wildlife
Options for break days from December 15 - January 9
Winter Break Camp @ the O.C.
December 22-24, 29-31, and Jan. 2
Schools Day Out Camps @ The Discovery Center
Choose the days you need, December 19, 22, 23, 29-31, and January 2.
Winter Break Camp @ The Y
Available all days SPS is closed for winter break.
Christmas Camp @ Frog Family Reptile Shop
December 21-23, 11am-1pm OR 5pm-7pm
Fortnite Creators Day Camp @ Code Ninjas
December 23, 9am - 3pm
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Winter Break Fun in Springfield
Indoor Play Places
Springfield boasts an array of indoor fun where kids can get some energy out, grab a bite to eat, and even learn something new.
Here are a few of our favorites in our Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play Places in Springfield.
Holiday Events in Springfield
Looking for festive family events happening during winter break? Here are a few standout events to make the time special:
December 22nd
- Open Ice Skating @ Brightspeed Ice Park
- Springfield Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
- Christmas Ice Skating @ Cassidy Station
December 23rd
- Christmas Storytime @ Willard Library
- Christmas Tales with Santa @ Bass Pro
- Christmas Ice Skating @ Cassidy Station
December 24th
December 26th
December 28th
December 29th
December 30th
December 31st
- Noon Year's Eve Party @ The Library Station
- Noon Year's Eve Storytime @ Republic Community Center
- Open Ice Skating @ Brightspeed Ice Park
- Christmas Ice Skating @ Cassidy Station
- Noon Years Eve @ Wonders of Wildlife
January 3rd
January 4th
Want more? Make sure to check out our full Macaroni KID Springfield MO calendar!
Kid-Friendly Day and Weekend Trips from Springfield
Looking for a quick getaway? Here are a few spots that make for a good day trip:
Branson, MO
Drive Time from Springfield: 45 minutes
Tulsa, OK
Drive time from Springfield: 2.5 hours
Bentonville, AR
Drive time from Springfield: 2 hours
Fayetteville, AR
Drive time from Springfield: 2.5 hours
Little Rock, AR
Drive time from Springfield: 4 hours
Kansas City, MO
Drive time from Springfield: 3 hours
- Visit Macaroni KID Downtown Kansas City
- Visit Macaroni KID Northland Kansas City MO
- Visit Macaroni KID SE Kansas City
St. Louis, MO
Drive time from Springfield: 3.5 hours
Making the Most of Winter Break in Springfield
Whether it's cool camps, indoor activities, or holiday fun you're after, Springfield, Missouri is ready to make this winter break unforgettable for you and your kids. Here's to making memories! Happy Winter Break!
When visiting local businesses and events in Springfield, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all of your friends!
Macaroni KID Springfield is a free local events calendar, weekly newsletter, and website focused on family-friendly events and resources in the Greater Springfield, Missouri area. We gather all the local family-friendly events and activities happening in Springfield so you can find them all in one place!
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