FOOD & DRINK
Mother’s Day dinosaur experience
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A mother’s love and resilience coming together to create an event for families to have fun and spend time with their kids. Dino Encounters hosted its Momasaurus Days providing a hands-on dinosaur experience for moms and their families this Mother’s Day weekend. The mom who runs Dino Encounters said this whole journey started […]
With weather warming up, here are places to eat outside across Springfield
While Springfield's weather isn't always predictable or stable, that's all the more reason to embrace the days of sunshine that grace us. If you're looking to take advantage of warm weather, here is a list of places you can soak up your daily Vitamin D and enjoy a meal. No matter where you are in Springfield, there are plenty of options for dining al fresco. ...
Springfield hot sauce company opens brick-and-mortar shop; food truck returns
This week in Springfield foodie news, a food truck returns and a hot sauce company opens a brick-and-mortar location. Plus, here are places offering Mother's Day brunch. Food truck reopens...
Springfield’s best brunch spots, according to Yelp
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — If you’re searching for a nice spot for Mother’s Day brunch, here’s a list of Springfield’s top 10 places for delicious meal, according to Yelp. Tea Bar & Bites Bakery and Café (621 S. Pickwick Ave., 417-866-7500) While this spot won’t be open for eating in on Mother’s Day, they are open […]
Ask the Master Gardener: Curious about companion planting? Plus tips for tomatoes, peppers
Q: I have recently heard about companion planting. What does this mean and how can I use this in my vegetable garden? This method is a way to pair plants that will grow well together, avoiding combinations of plants that will hinder each other. Companion planting is not a new concept, since it has been utilized for a long time, but it is one that is gaining popularity. The basis of this method is the fact...
Babies 'R' Us returning to Springfield as part of Kohl's store
Babies "R" Us is returning to Springfield. The Kohl's store in Springfield will be among the brand's first 200 stores to open the Babies "R" Us experience. The curated collection of baby gear will offer a more comprehensive shopping experience for expecting and established parents, according to a press release. ...
From the Darkroom: Cartoonist Bob Palmer says 'no one I wouldn't criticize or praise'
Springfield Newspapers Inc. editorial cartoonist Robert N. “Bob” Palmer was featured in advance of receiving a coveted Freedoms Foundation award the following Monday for his cartoon entitled “Justice,” which appeared in the Leader & Press on April 26, 1960. The cartoon was declared by the Freedoms Foundation judges as the “most significant cartoon...
Gigs in the Garden is back!
Looking for something to do with mom on Sunday for Mother’s Day? Why not take her to enjoy a free concert at the Springfield Botanical Gardens as part of May’s Gigs in the Garden!!. Want to be involved in even more fun with Ozarks FOX AM? Follow us...
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