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What do you get for the father who has everything? You make it yourself! Celebrate this Father’s Day (June 17) with some handmade gifts that will bring a smile to Dad’s face. Father’s Day Fun Give Dad a day to remember with outings to these attractions offering special paternal packages: 1Meet dads of a different kind during Fatherfest at Tanglewood Farm. See all the proud papas – from the black stallion to the silly billy goat – as they show off their babies. While there, go on a pony or hayride, pet and feed miniature animals, and tour Wild West Town. Fatherfest takes place June 1-30. Dads are free all month long. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last ticket sold one hour before close. Admission $9; kids under 1 free. Price includes tour and pony ride for kids. 171 Tanglewood Dr., Canton. 770-667-6464. 2Does your brood belong in the zoo? Then head to Zoo Atlanta June 22, 23 or 24 for a fantastic celebration of fatherhood. The Zoo’s Day With Dad gift package includes costumed characters, a children’s DJ and awesome animal encounters, as well as lunch, zoo admission and tickets to ride the train and carousel. You’ll even get a keepsake family photo! Buy your gift package any time before June 22 at the zoo or online, www.zooatlanta.org. Cost: Adults, $21.99; children, $20.99. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-9453.
3Bluegrass, bugs and BBQ – it’s the recipe for a Father’s Day blowout at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The whole family will love the live music, old-fashioned games, crafts and ’cue that will be served up June 17 from noon-5 p.m.. Best of all, you’ll get to explore the latest exhibit, “David Rogers’ Big Bugs & Killer Plants.” Cost: Adults, $12 (dads are half price); children 3-17, $9; 2 and under, free. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org. Personalized Notepads Family artists will have a blast
designing personalized notepaper for dads.
Have the kids decorate the top of a piece of
paper, then take it to a print shop to be
made into notepads. Coupon Book Design coupons – index cards work great –
for chores and other things you can do for
Dad, like mowing the lawn, washing his car
or taking out the trash. You can even make
ones for not arguing with your brother (or
sister), letting Dad sleep in, and going to
the store without asking for anything. Trunk Tote All the stuff banging around in the trunk
of Dad’s car driving him crazy? Decorate a
heavyweight cardboard box that will be a
great trunk organizer. Decorating will be
easier if you break down the box flat first,
then let Mom tape everything back together.
Fill with the balls, tools and other gear
that’s rattling around in the trunk. “World’s Best Dad” Trophy A fancy plastic goblet, a block of wood,
heavy-duty glue, a can of gold spray paint
and a black permanent marker are all you
need to show your father he’s the “World’s
Best Dad.” Ask Mom to help you glue the
goblet to the block of wood. When the glue
is dry, ask her to spray paint the entire
thing gold. Let dry overnight. Use the
marker to write “World’s Best Dad” on the
block. Make Dad’s Day Here are a few ideas for spending the day with Dad:
Books for Dad & Men
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Grab your fishing poles and head to the
lake, pond or river for some fishing.