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  Aquarium at the Boardwalk

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  Aquarium at the Boardwalk is all about fish and fun! Be thrilled and mesmerized by an undersea journey that takes you through worlds teeming with colorful fish, sharks, stingrays, seahorses, and so much more. Along the way, you'll be delighted by playful photo ops, activities, and adventures including exploring a jelly infinity room, climbing through a kelp forest, and petting a shark. From the moment you splash below the surface on an exciting Submarine Adventure to your final glorious view of the Coral Reef, you'll feel like a part of the ocean life all around you. You'll leave enchanted with a new appreciation for what we can do together to keep our oceans thriving. If you're planning a trip to Branson, check out www.AquariumattheBoardwalk.com to learn more about this fun aquarium and purchase tickets. (less) ... Read more

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  Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

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  Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park

     Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.

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  Hollywood Wax Museum

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  Fun Attraction for the Whole Family!

     If you've ever dreamed of seeing a star or being a star a visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum is a must! The wax replicas of classic and current stars appear so lifelike, some guests have described them as "amazingly real" and said, "I was waiting for them to move". In addition to appreciating the artistry, you can get "up close and personal" with the stars for fun photos (You choose the poses!). Plus, learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves and accomplishments. Open year-round. (less) ... Read more

  BEST VALUE IN BRANSON!

  $2 OFF All Access Pass at Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Hannah's Maze of Mirrors and Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf. Present coupon at box office and receive $2 OFF All Access Pass. …

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  Silver Dollar City

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  Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri, is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. Travel back in time to the simplicity of 1880s America, and enjoy the best in Branson entertainment plus a host of festivals and events.

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  Silver Dollar City

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  NATIONAL CRAFTS & COWBOY FESTIVAL (September 13 - October 28)

     For fall, Silver Dollar City presents the National Crafts & Cowboy Festival, featuring some of the nation's finest craftsmen and authentic cowboys. The festival presents a Wild West Show with trick riders, ropers and a world-champion Native American Hoop dancer; Western music; a barn dance, and 125 visiting craftsmen. Best of Missouri Hands juried artists demonstrate their art and fall harvest foods are served up September 13 - October 28 at the Branson, Missouri theme park.

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  Silver Dollar City

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  AN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS (November 4 - December 30)

     Our An Old Time Christmas festival, this year adding a huge new area: Christmas in Midtown, with towering light displays 9 stories high, animated figures in lights, and 1.5 million additional lights, bringing the park total to over 6.5 million lights! Christmas in Midtown is our largest single lighting expansion in the past 20 years of this festival. Details below: One of the nation's most acclaimed Christmas festivals, profiled by USA Today, CNN Travel, The Travel Channel and Good Morning America, is even bigger and brighter this year with an all-new area: NEW: Christmas in Midtown, a 70,000 sq. ft. area filled with new light displays 9 stories high, including 30 angels, animated reindeer pulling a sleigh, 3 light tunnels, two 40-foot long moving trains, dozens of stars and snowflakes, and a 50-foot tree, all created at Silver Dollar City. Christmas in Midtown, the largest single lighting expansion to date in the past 2 decades of the festival, adds 1.5 million new lights, bringing the park's total to 6.5 million lights! Rudolph's Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade, led by the most famous reindeer of all, features musical lighted floats with 200,000 lights accompanied by 33 costumed characters. Rudolph's Christmas Town, where kids can meet Rudolph, Clarice and Bumble, also includes activities from Reindeer Games to cookie decorating. Two original musical productions present Broadway-style experiences, with elaborate sets and talented casts: It's a Wonderful Life, adapted from the Frank Capra classic, and the acclaimed production A Dickens' Christmas Carol. The Christmas on Main Street light & sound show features the 5-Story Special Effects Christmas Tree with over 350,000 colorful LED lights. Tinker Junior's Toy Shop is an interactive show for kids featuring a 12-foot talking and singing Christmas tree. Kids can meet Santa in Santa Claus Lane, illuminated in colorful lights. Plus, the festival presents holiday shows, a musical Living Nativity, shows, rides, shopping and new Silver Dollar City dining specialties. During An Old Time Christmas, Silver Dollar City is open Thursdays - Sundays, plus Wednesdays Nov. 22 and December 20, and open after Christmas Dec. 26-30. Hours and schedules are at http://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/Festivals/An-Old-Time-Christmas (less) ... Read more

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  Silver Dollar City

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  NATIONAL CRAFTS & COWBOY FESTIVAL (September 13 - October 28)

     For fall, Silver Dollar City presents the National Crafts & Cowboy Festival, featuring some of the nation's finest craftsmen and authentic cowboys. The festival presents a Wild West Show with trick riders, ropers and a world-champion Native American Hoop dancer; Western music; a barn dance, and 125 visiting craftsmen. Best of Missouri Hands juried artists demonstrate their art and fall harvest foods are served up September 13 - October 28 at the Branson, Missouri theme park.

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  Silver Dollar City

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  AN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS (November 4 - December 30)

     Our An Old Time Christmas festival, this year adding a huge new area: Christmas in Midtown, with towering light displays 9 stories high, animated figures in lights, and 1.5 million additional lights, bringing the park total to over 6.5 million lights! Christmas in Midtown is our largest single lighting expansion in the past 20 years of this festival. Details below: One of the nation's most acclaimed Christmas festivals, profiled by USA Today, CNN Travel, The Travel Channel and Good Morning America, is even bigger and brighter this year with an all-new area: NEW: Christmas in Midtown, a 70,000 sq. ft. area filled with new light displays 9 stories high, including 30 angels, animated reindeer pulling a sleigh, 3 light tunnels, two 40-foot long moving trains, dozens of stars and snowflakes, and a 50-foot tree, all created at Silver Dollar City. Christmas in Midtown, the largest single lighting expansion to date in the past 2 decades of the festival, adds 1.5 million new lights, bringing the park's total to 6.5 million lights! Rudolph's Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade, led by the most famous reindeer of all, features musical lighted floats with 200,000 lights accompanied by 33 costumed characters. Rudolph's Christmas Town, where kids can meet Rudolph, Clarice and Bumble, also includes activities from Reindeer Games to cookie decorating. Two original musical productions present Broadway-style experiences, with elaborate sets and talented casts: It's a Wonderful Life, adapted from the Frank Capra classic, and the acclaimed production A Dickens' Christmas Carol. The Christmas on Main Street light & sound show features the 5-Story Special Effects Christmas Tree with over 350,000 colorful LED lights. Tinker Junior's Toy Shop is an interactive show for kids featuring a 12-foot talking and singing Christmas tree. Kids can meet Santa in Santa Claus Lane, illuminated in colorful lights. Plus, the festival presents holiday shows, a musical Living Nativity, shows, rides, shopping and new Silver Dollar City dining specialties. During An Old Time Christmas, Silver Dollar City is open Thursdays - Sundays, plus Wednesdays Nov. 22 and December 20, and open after Christmas Dec. 26-30. Hours and schedules are at http://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/Festivals/An-Old-Time-Christmas (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  Baketivity

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  Subscribe! Bake! Discover! IT'S MORE THAN JUST A BAKING KIT: Baketivity Is A Wonderful Way To Bond With Children And Build Skills In An Informal Way; It Is Easy, Fun, And Mess-Free With The Most Delicious Results! WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS: Create Everlasting Memories With Fresh, Certified Kosher Ingredients That Are Manufactured In An FDA Approved Facility In The USA. EASY BAKING: Mix and stir in a snap with pre-measured ingredients and simple, kid-friendly instructions. RECIPES BOOK: Step-by-step instructions with colorful, kid-friendly illustrations to make sure every bite comes out perfectly. ENJOYABLE LEARNING: Explore exciting, colorful lessons and play educational games while your treats bake. SHOPPING LIST: Detailed shopping list for the wet ingredients and baking tools you will need in each kit. FREE HAT AND APRON: One size fits all Baketivity kids apron with a chef hat; it will be the best addition for your little baker! (less) ... Read more

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  Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

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  Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park

     Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.

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  Hollywood Wax Museum

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  Fun Attraction for the Whole Family!

     If you've ever dreamed of seeing a star or being a star a visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum is a must! The wax replicas of classic and current stars appear so lifelike, some guests have described them as "amazingly real" and said, "I was waiting for them to move". In addition to appreciating the artistry, you can get "up close and personal" with the stars for fun photos (You choose the poses!). Plus, learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves and accomplishments. Open year-round. (less) ... Read more

  BEST VALUE IN BRANSON!

  $2 OFF All Access Pass at Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Hannah's Maze of Mirrors and Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf. Present coupon at box office and receive $2 OFF All Access Pass. …

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  Rolla Parks & Recreation

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  The Rolla Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of parks, facilities, programs and special events. The 63,000 sq. ft. rec center features year round activities including an indoor pool, walking track, fitness center & gymnasium. The 32 parks offer wonderful playgrounds, ball fields & pavilions. The outdoor pool is a great place to cool off during the hot summer.

Fun Centers

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  Hollywood Wax Museum

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  Fun Attraction for the Whole Family!

     If you've ever dreamed of seeing a star or being a star a visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum is a must! The wax replicas of classic and current stars appear so lifelike, some guests have described them as "amazingly real" and said, "I was waiting for them to move". In addition to appreciating the artistry, you can get "up close and personal" with the stars for fun photos (You choose the poses!). Plus, learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves and accomplishments. Open year-round. (less) ... Read more

  BEST VALUE IN BRANSON!

  $2 OFF All Access Pass at Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Hannah's Maze of Mirrors and Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf. Present coupon at box office and receive $2 OFF All Access Pass. …

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Museums/Zoos

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  Aquarium at the Boardwalk

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  Aquarium at the Boardwalk is all about fish and fun! Be thrilled and mesmerized by an undersea journey that takes you through worlds teeming with colorful fish, sharks, stingrays, seahorses, and so much more. Along the way, you'll be delighted by playful photo ops, activities, and adventures including exploring a jelly infinity room, climbing through a kelp forest, and petting a shark. From the moment you splash below the surface on an exciting Submarine Adventure to your final glorious view of the Coral Reef, you'll feel like a part of the ocean life all around you. You'll leave enchanted with a new appreciation for what we can do together to keep our oceans thriving. If you're planning a trip to Branson, check out www.AquariumattheBoardwalk.com to learn more about this fun aquarium and purchase tickets. (less) ... Read more

  Best Value in Branson

  $2 OFF All Access Pass at Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Hannah's Maze of Mirrors, Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf and the brand new Aquarium at the Boardwalk. Present coupon at box o…

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  Hollywood Wax Museum

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  Fun Attraction for the Whole Family!

     If you've ever dreamed of seeing a star or being a star a visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum is a must! The wax replicas of classic and current stars appear so lifelike, some guests have described them as "amazingly real" and said, "I was waiting for them to move". In addition to appreciating the artistry, you can get "up close and personal" with the stars for fun photos (You choose the poses!). Plus, learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves and accomplishments. Open year-round. (less) ... Read more

  BEST VALUE IN BRANSON!

  $2 OFF All Access Pass at Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Hannah's Maze of Mirrors and Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf. Present coupon at box office and receive $2 OFF All Access Pass. …

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Preschool Activities

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  Reading Eggs

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  Reading Eggs & Mathseeds Online Summer School (K to 3rd Grade) Accelerate your child's reading and math skills this summer with a step by step online program that's safe, affordable, and fun! You'll get your child back on track with one year of learning in just 10 weeks! The Reading Eggs & Mathseeds Online Summer School is an accelerated online learning program specifically designed to help your child catch up on essential reading and math skills and bridge the gap between one grade level and the next. Designed by experienced elementary teachers and based on proven learning principles, the 10?week program will help children catch up on one year's worth of reading and math learning*, putting them back on track after a year of school closures. You'll receive ongoing support over 10 weeks to make sure your child achieves their maximum potential, including weekly emails and live webinars. Find Out More: https://readingeggs.com/summer-reading-program (less) ... Read more

  Spring Savings! 41% off on Reading Eggs and Mathseeds

  Refresh this spring with our incredible Spring Sale - Reading Eggs & Mathseeds for 41% off. Normally $119.99 you can enroll up to 4 children for just $69.99 for a FULL 12-month subscripti…

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  ABCmouse

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  FREE 30 Day Trial - ABCmouse

     With so many families staying at home, we want to remind everyone that they can get their first 30 days of either of our award-winning learning program for FREE by visiting using this link - ABCmouse 30-Day Free Trial http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3618748-11075548

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  Look Up to the Stars

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  On-Demand STEM Hands-On Activities These fun and exciting STEM hands-on astronomy activities take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes to complete for people of all ages. Each activity below has its own page with PDF printouts, video, step-by-step instructions, materials required, and printable templates when needed for the activity.

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  Reading Eggs

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  Reading Eggs & Mathseeds Online Summer School (K to 3rd Grade) Accelerate your child's reading and math skills this summer with a step by step online program that's safe, affordable, and fun! You'll get your child back on track with one year of learning in just 10 weeks! The Reading Eggs & Mathseeds Online Summer School is an accelerated online learning program specifically designed to help your child catch up on essential reading and math skills and bridge the gap between one grade level and the next. Designed by experienced elementary teachers and based on proven learning principles, the 10?week program will help children catch up on one year's worth of reading and math learning*, putting them back on track after a year of school closures. You'll receive ongoing support over 10 weeks to make sure your child achieves their maximum potential, including weekly emails and live webinars. Find Out More: https://readingeggs.com/summer-reading-program (less) ... Read more

  Spring Savings! 41% off on Reading Eggs and Mathseeds

  Refresh this spring with our incredible Spring Sale - Reading Eggs & Mathseeds for 41% off. Normally $119.99 you can enroll up to 4 children for just $69.99 for a FULL 12-month subscripti…

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