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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Father's Day Events and Fun

Fun for the whole family this week including: classic cars, Paws in the Park, baby critters, crafts for dad and more.


Where/When: ; 2-3 p.m. June 14.
Why Go: School-age kids will have a blast at the library with Terrific Tuesdays, held through July. They'll enjoy stories from around the world, games, crafts, music and much more. Today's destination: Antarctica. Get ready to discover penguins.
Pricing: Free.


Where/When: ; 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. June 17.
Why Go: Show dad how much you love and appreciate him by making him a fun gift. The library will be holding two drop-in craft sessions on Friday, June 17, from 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Directions and materials will be provided for a do-it-yourself craft. Children too young to handle glue and scissors must have an adult accompany them on their project.
Pricing: Free, yet priceless.


Where/When:, 14920 Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe Park; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 18.
Why Go: The Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society holds its annual Paws in the Park, fundraiser, a family friendly event where you'll enjoy a stroll down Windmill Pointe Drive and top it off with refreshments, hot dogs and vendors -- perfect for pets and their people.
Pricing: Donations of any amount will be accepted and appreciated. Please make checks payable to Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society (GPAAS).

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Where/When:; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 19.
Why Go: It's Father's Day, the perfect time for the EyesOn Design Automotive Show at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. More than 200 vehicles, from vintage to futuristic, will be on display along the lakefront grounds.
Pricing: $20 per person at the gate. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with an adult. Event benefits the Detroit Institute of Opthamology and research.


Where/When:Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19.
Why Go: Just in time for Father's Day, Grosse Pointe War Memorial is holding a Baby Animal Day. There will be a petting zoo and pony rides on the back lawn of of War Memorial. What better way than this to make it a memorable day for both dads and youngsters?
Pricing: $3 per person. Infants under the age of 1 get in free.

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