Complete Guide to Father’s Day in KC 2009
It's time to roll out the red carpet for Dad! This Father's Day, Kansas City offers great opportunities to make homemade gifts, treat Dad to great deals, and have fun celebrating and creating memories! Here is your Complete Guide to Father's Day in KC:
June 6, 9am-12pm: Make a Hardware Sorter for Dad. Designed for kids 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment. In June, children will make a Hardware Sorter for Father’s Day Gifts. (Home Depot locations across the metro, www.homedepot.com).
June 10, 10am-12pm: Father’s Day Stories and Crafts. Storytime and crafts for Dad at the library (Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Merriam, KS).
June 13, 10am-11am: Make a Putting Green for Dad. Lowe’s Hardware Stores offer FREE Build and Grow Workshops for kids. On June 13, make a special gift for dad, the first 50 kids receive a free set of work goggles and an apron. Recommended for gradeschool age children (Lowes locations across the metro, www.lowes.com).
June 14, 1-3pm: Make a Shirt for Dad. Michaels Craft Stores offer a workshop for Kids. Just purchase the T-shirt of your choice for $2.50 and decorate it for FREE using our paint supplies! (Michaels locations across the metro, www.michaels.com)
June 15-21: FREEBIES for Dad at Paradise Park. Fathers receive a FREE round of Miniature Golf or FREE admission to the Children’s Edutainment Center with subscription to the eNewsletter (Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO).
June 17, 11am-12pm: Celebrate Father’s Day Storytime. Storytime for children 6 and under (Barnes and Noble, 8625 NW Prairie View Rd., KCMO).
June 18, 11-11:30am: No Bake Father’s Day Goodies. Storytime and activity for ages 3-6, $2/ea (Reading Reptile, 328 W. 63rd St., KCMO. 816.753.0441).
June 19, 10am-11am: Father’s Day Card Lab. Drop in and make an original card to give to Dad this Father's Day. We'll provide all the supplies; you provide your creativity (Corinth Library, 8100 Mission Rd. Prairie Village, KS).
June 19, 2-3:30 : Fatherʼs Day Workshop. Create a unique gift and design a card for someone special. A
snack, story and games are included. Siblings encouraged to participate together. Sharon Hammer and Barb Dalbey instruct. Ages 3-12 $22 for residents/$27non-residents. (Blue Valley Rec. Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St. Overland Park, KS. http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/currentguide.pdf).
June 20-21, 10am-5pm: Father’s Day Pictures in the African Diorama at Cabela’s. Come out to Cabela's and help us celebrate Father's Day and have the kids get a free picture with Dad to commemorate his special day. (Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Dr., KCKS. 913.328.0322).
June 21, 9am-3pm: Dad is FREE at the Kansas City Zoo. FREE Admission and a FREE Johnsonville Brat or Hot Dog (Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr., KCMO).
June 21, 9am-5pm: Father’s Day Train Rides. Celebrate Father’s Day riding the rails (Midland Railway, 11th and High St., Baldwin City, KS. 913.721.1211).
June 21, 12-3pm: Father’s Day Bar-B-Q at the Nelson. Chef Dwight Hawkins fires up the grills to offer KC’s world-famous cuisine in the beautiful courtyard of Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Americana music accompanies the festivities. Make reservations 816.751.1ART (Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, KCMO).
June 21, 12-5pm: Dad is FREE at Wonderscope. FREE Admission for Dads and special activities to honor Fathers! (Wonderscope Children's Museum, 5700 King, Shawnee, KS. 913.287.8888).
June 21, 12-5pm: Dad is FREE at the Truman Presidential Library. FREE Admission for Dads (Truman Presidential Library, 500 W. US Hwy 24, Independence, MO. 816.268.8200).
June 21, 12:10pm: I-70 Series Royals vs. Cardinals. Take Dad out to the Ballgame for a bit of KC nostalgia as the Royals face the Cardinals! The first 10,000 kids 12 and under receive FREE admission to CoCo Key! Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium, www.kcroyals.com).
June 21, 4:30-6pm: Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Bring Dad out for a day of Fishing! Bait and refreshments provided. Bring your own tackle. Pre-register (Heritage Park Marina, 16050 Pflumm, Olathe, KS. www.jcprd.com).
June 21, 5:05pm: T-Bones vs. Red Hawks. Enjoy a baseball game with Dad! www.tbonesbaseball.com).
June 21, 7-8:30pm: FREE Outdoor Concert! Enjoy live music at an outdoor concert (Overland Park at Santa Fe Commons Park, 81st & Santa Fe Dr.).
June 21: FREE Frozen Yogurt for Dad at TCBY. FREE Cup or Cone of Frozen Yogurt for Dad (TCBY locations across the metro, www.tcby.com).
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