As our calendar settles into 2021 we're feeling so much more hopeful that the end of the pandemic is in sight and are optimistic about a much brighter year ahead in Springfield, Missouri. So my family worked on creating a 2021 bucket list of fun things we want to do in Springfield and beyond in 2021, many of which we missed out on during 2020 because of COVID.
I wanted to share it with you!
So here's our 2021 family bucket list of family-friendly fun in the Springfield, Missouri area (in no particular order!). We'll continue adding to it as the year goes on. What does your family have on your bucket list of family fun in Springfield for the coming year?
2021 Springfield Family Fun Bucket List
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- Visit History Museum on the Square
- Paint, hide, & search for painted rocks around Springfield
- Have a picnic at Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene Park
- Explore the Sculpture Walk Springfield
- Shop at a local Farmers Market
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- Visit all of the street murals in Springfield
- Create a wooden craft at AR Workshop
- Slide & swing at our favorite playgrounds
- Watch an outdoor movie in the park
- Go kayaking at Lake Springfield
- Hike & bike on the Ozark Greenways Trails
- Go on a scavenger hunt at Dickerson Park Zoo
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- Have an animal encounter at Wild Animal Safari
- Grab a bite to eat at Route 66 Food Truck Park
- Splash in the water at Lost Hill Park
- Solve an Escape Room
- Hike at Busiek State Park
- Play in the giant sandbox at The Jungle Gym
- Go climbing at Zenith Climbing Center
- Paint Pottery at Village Pottery Cafe
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- Maximize our Family Membership at The Discovery Center of Springfield
- Play at Itty Bitty City
- Have a Nerf battle at War Zone Springfield
- Have a nostalgic sweet treat at Queen City Soda & Sweets
- Have a laser tag adventure at Bill's Extreme Paintball and Laser Tag
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- Touch stingrays & watch the fish at Wonders of Wildlife aquarium
- Play mini-golf at Getaway Golf
- Try black vegan ice cream at Sweet Emotion
- Stroll Downtown Springfield for First Friday Art Walk
- Splash in the fountains at Jordan Valley Park
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- Explore the cave at Fantastic Caverns
- Visit the animals at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
- Lace-up a pair of skates at Springfield Skateland for Family Discount Night
- Take a day trip to Arkansas
- Take in the sights & good eats at the Ozark Empire Fair
