The other night during dinner, Dan (my lovely husband) brought up a good question. Every year, weeks and weeks in advance, families make reservations at a nice country club or restaurant for a big “all you can eat” Mother’s Day Brunch. But where are all of the Father’s Day brunches? Why do the guys get left out?
I asked him, do you really want to spend your day eating eggs benedicts and sliced ham? Good point – he said. Rather – this should be a day in which the wives/mommies let the husbands/daddies do WHATEVER they want! Such things as: Go play golf, go fishing, go to their friend’s house and drink all day, go to the lake (more beer), stay home alone and watch sports center in peace and quiet.
Well, dear Daddy, this year I am going to give you what you want. I will take the kids away from the house in the afternoon so that you can have it all to yourself. And while you have no kids to feed or diapers to change, this “freedom” will allow you to have time to finish the half started brick patio project in the backyard.
OR, you can pick from the list below of one of the many events Metro Detroit has to offer for the “Best Daddy in the World” weekend!
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June 12, 20014 – June 14, 2014
Canton Michigan Weekend Event: Canton Liberty Fest 2014
3 Day festival featuring carnival rides, games, a Family Zone, Saturday night fireworks, live entertainment & more. Fireworks are on Saturday night at dusk!
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Thursday, June 12: 1-11 pm Friday, June 13: 1-11 pm Saturday, June 14 10 am – 11 pm
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Admission is free.
Advance Purchase Tickets available through the Website
Wristbands & Individual tickets available for purchase on site
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Heritage Park 46202 Heritage Park Rd, Canton, MI 48188
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Friday June 13 – Sunday June 15
Holly, Michigan Weekend Event: Oakland County Parks Camping Weekend
Father’s Day fun for all with a candy scramble, bubble blast, sand & sun art, paddle boat races, face painting, crazy hair, scavenger hunt, sport games, hayrides, DJ dance and a band. For more information/ times/ schedules click here.
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Friday 10am through Sunday 1pm
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Groveland Oaks County Park (14555 Dixie Highway, Holly, Michigan 48442)
Addison Oaks Park (1480 West Romeo Road, Leonard, Michigan 48367)
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Saturday June 14
Amazing art, fabulous food, live music & kid activities! More than 100 artists, authors and cottage food creators will fill four blocks on 12 Mile Road in the downtown area.
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10a – 6p
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Admission is free
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Along 12 mile road in Downtown Berkley
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Saturday June 14
Enjoy a pet adoption event with food trucks, vendors, raffles, bounce houses, face painting, AND dogs and cats available for adoption. Come for the fun and (hopefully) take advantage of the half-priced pet adoptions at the event.
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10a – 4p
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Admission is free
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Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center in Auburn Hills
1700 Brown Road, Auburn Hills
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Saturday June 14
Refreshments and concessions will be available for purchase. The summer outdoor movies begin at dusk. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and don’t forget the popcorn!
Saturday’s movie – Frozen!
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6:30p
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Admission is free
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Downtown Holly, MI
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Saturday June 14
11th Annual Michigan First Summer in the Village Art Fair
Juried fine art show with 30+ artists. Fabulous food court and music in the gazebo.
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11a – 7p
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Admission is free
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Lathrup Village Municipal Park, 27400 Southfield Road between 11 & 12 Mile
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Saturday June 14 – Sunday June 15
18th Annual Royal Oak Clay, Glass & Metal Show
Great pottery and that ever increasingly popular collectable glass 125 Artists
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Saturday, 11a – 7p
Sunday, 12p – 5p
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Admission is free
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Downtown Royal Oak Washington Ave & Fifth Street
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FREE SUMMER CONCERTS Friday June 13 @ 7pm
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy one of these FREE family friendly concerts!
Riverside Park in Downtown Auburn Hills {Auburn Rd @ Squirrel Road}
Terrie Lea & The Mustangs (Country)
Shain Park {Downtown Birmingham}
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Youth Action Board’s Battle of the Bands
Depot Park {5856 S Main St, Clarkston}
Outer Vibe (80s Music)
McHattie Park {400 Dorothy Street, South Lyon}
Toppermost (Beatles Tribute)
Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park in Farmington {Grand River Ave @ Grove Street}
Allie Shermetaro with the Incredibles
Town Square in Downtown Northville
Bluescasters (Blues)
