Father’s Day Fun Guide!

 Father's Day is around the corner so if you haven't started thinking about getting the kids organized to make his day special then keep reading!

Have the kids make a masterpiece for dad! There are LOTS of free (or cheap) craft workshops with special projects to make just for dad over the next week!

 Michaels Craft Store is having 6 different Father’s Day Make It & Take It Workshops beginning Saturday. Tomorrow’s workshop is a Father’s Day Frame from 10-12 for ages 3 and up.  Purchase the frame for only $1 to participate in the workshop.

 Home Depot is having an extra Kid’s Workshop this month in honor of Father’s Day. Kids can build a tool box tomorrow, June 18th. Drop-in from 9-12 to your local Home Depot! FREE

Tomorrow at 10am, kid’s can make their own “Goofy Golf” putt-putt game to play with dad at participating Lowe’s Build & Grow FREE Workshop. You can just drop-in but it’s best to pre-register online.

Lakeshore Learning craft sessions has great projects this weekend and next that would make great gifts for dad or grandpa. Design a Drink Holder for dad this Saturday or on June 18th design a wallet. The craft sessions are free and drop-in anytime between 11am-3pm (4287 Roswell Road, Marietta).

 Don’t forget the card! Create a special pop-up card for Father's Day during The Art Station - Big Shanty’s Art a la Carte Workshop “Pop-ups For Pop”. For ages 2 – 13 Thursday, June 16 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm. Register online or call 770-514-5930.

 DealSwarm has a deal for an 8x11 20 page photo book for only $10 from PhotoBin. At this price you can make a memory book for Dad & Grandpa!

The simplest and most precious gift is the gift of time! Ask your kids what activity they’d like to do with dad. Have them design a card or draw a picture to show what their day together will be. Here are some ideas of things going on to get the brainstorming going!

Special Father's Day Storytime at Barnes & Noble Town Center Prado on June 18th at 11am. They will be reading  I Love My Daddy & a special craft for dad! FREE

Go Stargazing with Dad during “The Sky Tonight” planetarium show at Fernbank Science Center. An astronomer leads the tour through the constellations, planets and events of the evening sky. June 18th at 11 a.m. Enjoy the other exhibits while you are there! Admission to the science center is FREE just pay for the planetarium: Adults, $4; students, $3; 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta.

Take dad canoeing - it’s Family Canoe Day at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on Sunday, June 19th from10:00 – 11:30 AM. Learn boat basics and paddling techniques & then put your skills to test on the pond.  This is a popular program for Father’s Day so schedule your trip with Dad today!  For ages 5 to adult. Cost is $15 Non-Members, $10 Members (price is per person; book a third seat in a canoe and get half off.) Call 770-992-2055 ext 237 or email scheduling@chattnaturecenter.org to register

 Create at have fun at the Father's Day LEGO DUPLO JAMS event at Pottery Barn Kids Northpoint Mall on Saturday, June 18 from 10am-1pm for a creative building event for parents and preschoolers. Explore new ways to play with DUPLO bricks, jam to catchy tunes and take home a special memento (while supplies last). Contact store to learn more: (678) 624-9974; 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta

Make dad feel like a Super Hero! Take him to Super Hero Day at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Sunday, June 19  from 12pm-4pm. Enjoy games to test your super hero powers, big bubble fun, crafts, music, and more. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Event is free with admission. (non-members - adults: $17.50, children 3-12: $15.50, 2 & under free) 767 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta

 Dazzle Dad at Zoo Atlanta: On Sunday, June 19, fathers enjoy FREE admission with purchase of a full price child (ages 3-11) or adult general admission ticket.

 Frolick in the flowers! At the Atlanta Botanical Gardens dads get half price admission (Garden members free ) on Sunday, June 19th.  “Farm Burger” will heat things up with cooking demonstrations and samples. Storza Woods will echo with the drumming and stories of Chetter Galloway at 1 and 2 p.m. Families can also enjoy live music from the Bluegrass Sound Band, games, crafts and the Botanical Express Ride-on-Train.

 “Date with Dad” at the American Girl Store at Northpoint Mall at 11am Sunday, June 19th. A Dad/Daughter special meal, an American Girl book, a commemorative photo and frame, and keepsakes to take home! For girls 6+, Cost is $35 per person, must preregister call toll-free 877-247-5223; 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta.

Skate with Dad at “Kid Fun Skate” Saturday, June 18th from 10:30-1 at Kennesaw Sparkles. $8 admission $3.50 skate rental; This is session is not age restricted but they gear this session towards children 8 and younger with kid friendly music and a visit from their mascot, Sparky the Bear! Sparkles,1000 McCollum Pkwy NW, Kennesaw