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Tuesday in Springfield: Route 66, Kid'Athlon, and a free Coco screening

Route 66 at the Gillioz, Kid'Athlon registration, and a free Coco screening.

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Tuesday, September 8

One film night at the Gillioz, a kids' morning that needs a Thursday signup, and a free Sunday screening.

Route 66: The Main Street of America
Saturday, September 12
Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central E
Doors 5:30, show 6:30 · $25 general admission

John Paget's feature documentary, then a live Q&A with Paget and featured participants.

Best if you want the highway story and a chance to hear from the people in it. Skip if you were looking for a concert. This is a screening and a conversation.

https://gillioztheatre.com/event/route-66-the-main-street-of-america/gillioz-theatre/e-springfield-missouri/

22nd Annual Kid'Athlon
Saturday, September 12
Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Rd
Ages 5–12 · $35 per child, $25 for each additional child in the same household
Register by Thursday, September 10

The listing only helps if you register by Thursday. After that, this one is done.

Start times depend on age, so this is not one 8:30 start for every kid. Ages 5–8 go 8:30–9am (25 yards, then two half-miles). Ages 9–12 go 9:30am–12pm (50 yards, then two one-miles).

Best if you have a child 5–12 and can commit before Thursday. Skip if you needed a same-day signup.

https://www.parkboard.org/613/KidAthlon

Cinema Sundays: Coco
Sunday, September 13
Gillioz Theatre
Doors 1, show 2 · Free film, plus a free non-alcoholic beverage and popcorn

Tickets are day-of at the box office starting at noon. Groups of 10 or more should call ahead. A seat is not guaranteed.

Best if you want a free Sunday movie and can get to the box office for a ticket. Skip if you need a reserved seat.

https://gillioztheatre.com/event/cinema-sundays-coco/gillioz-theatre/e-springfield-missouri/