Spring Break in Springfield

March is Spring Break season and with that comes deciding what to do with all that free time. Springfield is the perfect place for a short trip or a staycation for those of us lucky enough to call it home. We’ve rounded up some things to do with the family in the Springfield area over the next few weeks. #SGFSpringBreak

Discover Dickerson Park Zoo

Dickerson Park Zoo.

Take the kids for behind the scenes tours, animal paintings and even tiger and giraffe feedings at Springfield's Dickerson Park Zoo.

Go Spelunking

Fantastic Caverns.

Southwest Missouri is known for its many caves and we’ve got some good ones right around Springfield. Fantastic Caverns, Smallin Civil War Cave and Talking Rocks Cavern are all unique spots to explore an Ozarks cave. And of course, there is the enormous Marvel Cave at Silver Dollar City that opens for this season March 12.

Hit the Parks

Nathanael Greene Park/Close Memorial Park.

Springfield is known for it beautiful urban forest and extensive network of parks and trails. Get out and explore as the temperature warms and days turn longer.

Watch MSU College Baseball

MSU Bears Baseball.

Baseball season is back and the MSU Baseball Bears return to the diamond for more home games in March.

Catch Free Hoops

National Christian HomeSchool Basketball Championships.

The 26th Annual National Christian HomeSchool Basketball Championships comes back to Springfield March 13-17. Players from more than two dozen states are expected to play in games at various venues in town. The games are free to the public.

Go Fishing

Nathanael Greene Park/Close Memorial Park.

Enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks at one of our many fishing holes. Whether it’s dropping a line in the James River, fishing Table Rock Lake or Stockton Lake, southwest Missouri is well-known for its good fishing.

Visit Silver Dollar City

Outlaw Run at Silver Dollar City.

The famous 1880’s theme park in Branson opens for the season on March 15 for Spring Ride Days. Operating days and hours vary.

Play Some Mini-Golf

Fun Acre Miniature Golf.

Visit Springfield’s Fun Acre Miniature Golf with its classic 18-holes and batting cages or check out Swing Right Golf, Mini Golf and Driving Range, located between Springfield and Nixa. They feature a driving range with lights and covered tees and an 18-hole miniature golf course, nine holes of which are handicapped accessible.

Celebrate Easter at the Farm

Easter at the Farm at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park.

For one day only enjoy crafts, games, inflatables, the cow train, an Easter Egg hunt and of course, the Easter Bunny. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 1. Call 417-837-5949 for more details.

RAINY DAY OPTIONS

Create at Bon Bon's Candy House

Candy House.

Don't miss the Spring Break EMOJI candy making classes March 13-18 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. They'll be making chocolate clay 💩 and dipping a Caramel Apple or turn Oreo cookies into 😎😃😂😘😍. Call to reserve a class time at 417-883-3900. Great for ages 3+. Admission is $18.

Journey Through Bass Pro Shops® Outdoor World®

Bass Pro Shops® Outdoor World®.

It’s Missouri’s largest tourist attraction with almost 500,000 square feet dedicated to the beauty of the outdoors including numerous waterfalls and aquariums. Shop from a large selection of outdoor gear and visit the NRA® Museum and Archery Hall of Fame.

Explore Pythian Castle

Pythian Castle.

Take a tour of Springfield most mysterioius home. This certified haunted castle is rich in history and includes tours, ghost tours, murder mystery dinners and other holiday events occur regularly. Times and schedules may vary seasonally. Visit website for schedule and book reservations.