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Halloween Attractions of Springfield – 6 Popular Types of Entertainment

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Halloween Springfield

Halloween in Springfield, Missouri, offers a wide array of activities for all ages and interests, ranging from family-friendly festivals and pumpkin patches to haunted attractions and spooky tours. The city’s rich cultural background and community spirit come alive during this festive season, making it a prime location for celebrating Halloween. Here’s a guide to some of the best Halloween activities around Springfield, MO, for both locals and visitors.

1. Haunted Houses and Scary Attractions

Springfield has an impressive selection of haunted houses and thrill-filled attractions that are popular among Halloween enthusiasts. If you’re a fan of the spooky side of the season, you won’t be disappointed.

  • Hotel of Terror: One of the oldest haunted attractions in the area, the Hotel of Terror is located downtown and offers multiple floors of terror, jump scares, and eerie effects. It is a mainstay in Springfield’s Halloween traditions and draws crowds looking for adrenaline-pumping experiences. It’s famous for its suspenseful and terrifying atmosphere that challenges even the bravest souls.
  • Dungeons of Doom: Another popular attraction that has earned a reputation for delivering some of the most intense haunted experiences in the region. The actors, realistic props, and special effects make for an unforgettable (and heart-racing) time.
  • Haunted Forests: Many rural areas around Springfield offer haunted forests and trails. Some take visitors deep into the woods, where eerie sounds, dim lighting, and well-placed actors create a truly immersive and terrifying experience. A notable example is the Fear Factory in nearby Nixa, MO, which combines outdoor scares with indoor frights.
  • Field of Screams: Another popular Halloween activity in the Springfield area is the Field of Screams Haunted Trail & Forest. This haunted attraction features a large outdoor area filled with spooky scenes, creepy props, and talented actors who are experts at giving visitors a fright. With its eerie atmosphere and thrilling surprises, the Field of Screams is guaranteed to provide a memorable and chilling experience for all who dare to enter.  Not recommended for small kids, on site concessions and a firepit.  For more information or tickets Field of Screams

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10 New Home Remodels Give the Best Return on Investment

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Home Remodel

Home remodeling endeavors can considerably enhance its value, encompassing both its desirability in the market and the actual monetary returns upon sale. These endeavors encompass a spectrum of undertakings, ranging from minor cosmetic enhancements to more extensive renovations that augment not only the home’s visual appeal but also its functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Whether homeowners are seeking to prepare their property for sale or simply aiming to create a more enjoyable living environment, undertaking appropriate improvements can yield immediate satisfaction, as well as long-term financial gains.

1. Kitchen Remodeling

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, and it is one of the most impactful areas for home improvement. A well-executed kitchen remodel can not only enhance the functionality of the space but also greatly improve the home’s resale value. Buyers often prioritize the condition and modernity of the kitchen when evaluating homes, and a beautiful, well-designed kitchen can make or break a sale.

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Pet Safety Tips During Fireworks

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In the Springfield, MO area many of us enjoy firework displays, but our furry friends might not enjoy firework displays the way we do.  Many animals find fireworks scary so here are some pet safety tips during firework.  We should all consider some tips how to keep your pets safe during fireworks.

Like many Americans, you may be planning to have a festive Fourth of July. Along with bbq’s and the day at the Table Rock Lake, no July holiday celebration would be complete without enjoying the fireworks that celebrate the birth of our nation.  For a list of firework attractions CLICK HERE

We need to remember our pets when outlining safety with fireworks.  Perhaps you are considering staying at home and planning a get-together with friends and family. Or, you may want to go check out your local professional fireworks display. While putting the finishing touches on your planned celebration, take a moment to consider how to keep your pets safe during fireworks.

Unlike people, pets don’t associate the noise, flashes, and burning smell of pyrotechnics with celebrations. Pets are often terrified of fireworks, and often panic at the loud whizzes and bangs they produce.

Because of this, the American Humane Association reports that July 5 is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters. Why? It is reported that animal shelters the day after Fourth of July are “inundated with pets that panicked at the noise of firecrackers and fled into the night, winding up lost, injured or killed.”

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What are Springfield’s Housing Market Predictions for 2022

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Springfield's housing market

Many are wondering, what are Springfield’s housing market predictions for 2022? As many have reported Springfield’s housing market has been setting records on multiple fronts throughout 2021.    Springfield record high housing prices, record low interest rates, low available home listings, what does it all mean?

2021 Housing Recap

2021 has been a wild year in real estate for Springfield and the surrounding area.  Like the rest of the country we experienced a shortage of homes for sale, supply chain issues, and decade’s high inflation resulting in home values increasing to record highs in 2021.  The average sales price for a home in Springfield according to the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors (GSBOR) in 2020 was $192,971 the sales price for 2021 was $221,245.  This is over a 14% increase for the year with days on market dropping from 63 days to 21 days.   That is a 49% increase since average sales price in 2016.

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Some Great Places to Celebrate Halloween

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For some folks, Halloween is the best holiday of the year. If you have been working on your costume since March, we’ve got some events on the calendar that you need to know about! Some of them are kid friendly, some more geared toward adults. However you celebrate Halloween, there’s something for everyone this year in Springfield!

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How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Fireworks

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In the Springfield, MO area many of us enjoy firework displays, but our pets often get scared during firework displays.  We should all pay attention to some tips how to keep your pets safe during fireworks.

Like many Americans, you may be planning to have a festive Fourth of July. Along with bbq’s and the day at the Table Rock Lake, no July holiday celebration would be complete without enjoying the fireworks that celebrate the birth of our nation.  We need to remember our pets when outlining safety with fireworks.

Perhaps you are considering staying at home and planning a get-together with friends and family. Or, you may want to go check out your local professional fireworks display. While putting the finishing touches on your planned celebration, take a moment to consider how to keep your pets safe during fireworks.

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Haunting Sites in Springfield Missouri

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Scary Pythian Castle

In the month of October as it gets closer to Halloween it seems only appropriate to review some of the haunting sites in Springfield Missouri.  There are plenty of haunted places in the Ozarks. If you’re looking for somewhere the spirits might wander, here are a few places in Springfield, MO to test out your inner Ghoulish fandom. Those that are more of a skeptic, these places are also brimming with local history.  If you are not scared be sure to check out Springfield homes for sale, Click Here.

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Pet Safety Tips for the 4th of July

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In the Springfield, MO area many of us enjoy our pets and firework displays, but firework displays are not safe for pets.  We should all pay attention to some pet safety tips to keep our furry friends safe. Like many Americans, you may be planning to have a festive Fourth of July. Along with bbq’s … Read more

4th of July Fireworks Shows Around the Ozarks

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The 4th of July is a great time of the year, full of backyard BBQ’s, lazy days at Table Rock Lake, and fireworks.  What can be more American than that?

If you are wanting to upgrade your backyard for BBQ’s or find that new lake house for future Holiday celebrations please don’t hesitate to call me at 417-693-3254 or email me at Brice@BriceDavis.com.  If you have some time and just want to search for homes online visit BriceDavis.com.

With the 4th of July approaching there are celebrations happening all around the Ozarks.  Below is a list of several fireworks displays around the Ozarks.  There are many opportunities to watch the night sky to light up celebrating Independence Day.

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Homes In Millwood Golf and Racquet Club

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With the weather warming up, it’s a great time of the year to play golf in Springfield, MO.  After a fun filled round of golf, there is a good chance of you dreaming of living on a golf course.  Millwood Golf and Racquet Club offers a top notch golf course, and some great homes for that sought after living on a golf course life style.  To view current listings in Millwood click HERE

Millwood Housing Developments

There are 4 luxury housing developments around Millwood golf course named Millwood, Millwood San Poppy, Millwood Park, and Millwood St. Andrews.  The Millwood subdivision is the largest of the 4 located around Millwood Golf Club.  The homes in Millwood San Poppy are of Tuscan and Mediterranean style architecture.  Millwood St. Andrews is a gated community located near Millwood’s clubhouse facilities and contains both single family homes and luxury town homes.  Millwood Park is the development of homes along and south of the 6th hole.  Each of these developments offers great homes with many amenities and good access to all that Millwood Golf and Racquet Club have to offer.


Living on a golf course has obvious appeal to anyone who enjoys teeing up on a regular basis. In addition to having your next round of golf right outside your door, living on a golf course often affords you a view of a sprawling green vista.  Homes in Millwood’s subdivisions, gives you the added advantages of dining and social gatherings just minutes from home.  It can be a nice trade off for the occasional golf ball in the yard.  To view current listings in Millwood click HERE 

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About Brice

Brice Davis

I have been helping people buy and sell real estate in the Springfield area since 2007.  I would be happy to help you, too.

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Southwest Missouri Realty

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Brice Davis
Southwest Missouri Realty
417.582.2200
3300 S National Ave, Suite 300
Springfield, MO 65807

Phone: 417.693.3254
EMail: Brice@BriceDavis.com

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