Life
Give the Gift of a Local Experience
Stuck on what to give your family and friends this Christmas? Don’t settle for the overdone candle and gift card present. Instead, brighten their season with a fun experience and feel good about supporting a local business.
By Jenna Murray
Dec 2023
For Animal Lovers
Dickerson Park Zoo
1401 W. Norton Road, Springfield | 417-833-1570
Gift someone free daily admission to the local zoo for a year with a Friends of the Zoo membership. This pass includes free one-day admission passes to share and more.
Price: Starting at $79
Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield| 800-456-4812
Aquarium lovers will love a membership to Wonders of Wildlife. Memberships include unlimited visits for a year, invitations to select events, special discounts and more.
Price: $75/adult and $50/child
For Avid Learners
Discovery Center
438 E. St. Louis St., Springfield | 417-862-9910
Foster curiosity and learning by purchasing memberships for your friends and family. Memberships include free admission for a year, insider previews and other discounts.
Price: Starting at $50 for two members
History Museum on the Square
154 Park Central Square, Springfield | 417-831-1976
Give history enthusiasts a time machine to the past with a membership to the History Museum on the Square. Memberships include free admission for a year and more.
Price: Starting at $40
For Outdoor Fun
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
2038 W. State Highway 86, Lampe| 800-456-4812
Gift your outdoorsy friends a year of unlimited visits to Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. This mem-bership includes additional perks.
Price: $75/adult and $50/child
Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson | 417-336-7100
Surprise the thrill-seekers in your life with unlim-ited visits to Silver Dollar City. Choose from three season pass levels.
Price: Starting at $154
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
5242 S. State Highway ZZ, Republic | 417-732-2662
Help preserve local history with a Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation membership.
Price: Starting at $10/year for students and $25/year for others
For Arts & Culture
Springfield Ballet
Landers Theatre: 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield | 417-869-1334
Give the gift of dance with season tickets to the Springfield Ballet, including both The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland.
Price: Starting at $52/adult and $40/child
Springfield Little Theatre
Landers Theatre: 311 E. Walnut St., Springfield | 417-869-1334
Live theater lovers will enjoy a season subscription package to Springfield Little Theatre.
Price: Starting at $56
Ozarks Lyric Opera
Gillioz Theatre: 325 Park Central E., Springfield | 417-863-9491
Please arts and culture fans with season tickets to the Ozarks Lyric Opera. Contact Gillioz Theatre box office to purchase.
Price: Starting at $125
Alamo Drafthouse
4005 South Ave., Springfield | 417-708-9599
Share the love of the big screen with a season pass and bonus perks.
Price: Starting at $16.99/month
Moxie Cinema
305 S. Campbell Ave., Suite 101, Springfield | 417-429-0800
Film enthusiasts will love a membership to the Moxie Cinema. The independent theater has membership options that include free popcorn.
Price: Starting at $50/students and $100/others