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Happy Father's Day to ALL Macaroni Dads, Stepdads, and Granddads!

A big WELCOME to all the folks who subscribed to the newsletter this week. We enjoyed meeting many new friends at the Little Blue River Art Fest, and it's always great to meet loyal Macaroni Kid readers.  This week's edition is jam-packed with info on fun and events taking place in the Blue Springs, Lee's Summit and Independence communities. Make your plans for Father's Day! Double-check the calendar for special events and activities for DAD! We've included some special craft ideas for making DAD a special one-of-a-kind gift!

Be sure to check out our VIP Playtime and Review Party Event. It's a special invitation-only party that we are hosting with US Toy Leawood! If you have attended Macaroni Kid sponsored parties in the past, you know what a great time they are, and every guest leaves with lots of loot! Be sure to check it out and send your RSVP today!

You'll love it here:)  I hope you enjoy this edition of the Macaroni Kid-THE best resource for things to do to Entertain-Educate-and Exhaust your kids . No need to travel all over the metro, there is lots to do right here in SE Jackson County MO. New to Macaroni Kid? Click HERE to learn how to make the MOST of your Macaroni Kid experience.
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**Please note that while I work hard to provide you with the most comprehensive list of family friendly activities in SE Kansas City MO, sometimes events are cancelled or rescheduled, etc. Please check the venue before heading out. I have tried to include contact info when possible to make that easier for you.


Macaroni Kid is hosting a VIP Toy Review Party

for YOU and YOUR child!

Macaroni Kid SEKC and Macaroni Kid JoCo are excited to host  US Toy's Play Time and Review Party! If you are a mom/dad with kids 3-6 years old, we want YOU to come play with us! 

Constructive Playthings (CP), is US Toy's own line of high-quality, durable and creative toys. You and your child/children are invited to play with and review up to 20 BRAND NEW toys, some not even available to the public yet! This is NOT a shopping event, just some playtime to share ...


Annual Father's Day Tea

Our Tradition..What's Yours?

Every Father's Day my girls and I wake up to hurriedly ready the living room for our super special Father's Day Tea Party. We take the old beat up Ikea kids table and quickly haul it into the living room before Daddy wakes up. Then we begin the special preparations! 

1. Super beautiful table cloth. CHECK!

2. Mommy pulls out the, GASP, "pretty plates and forks that we aren't allowed to touch on regular days." CHECK.

3. We bust open a can of cinnamon rolls and put ...


Father's Day Gift Ideas

Macaroni Celebrates

Father's Day gifts are always a struggle. Dads have it easy on Mother's Day -- flowers, jewelry, a beautiful trinket, a few hours of quiet time -- we're easy to please. But Father's Day gifts are hard. Do we go sentimental? Do we go manly? Do we encourage a new hobby? (That hardly ever works out for me... the beer making kit is STILL sitting in the basement two years later and don't even get me started on the Dremel tool.)  

Just like Moms, Dads just want ...


Because I'm Your Dad - A New Book by Ahmet Zappa

“Because I’m Your Dad” sounds a bit like “because I said so”. But in this case it’s a great new children’s book by Ahmet Zappa (name sound familiar? More on that in a moment).

In this book, “Because I’m Your Dad” is followed up with “You can have spaghetti for dinner.” And other neat things. The dad shares his love, and his wish for a special relationship with his child in a series of rolicing activities. The book is festooned with monsters, robots, mud-forts and more ...

This Week's Picks:

Sunday, June 16 - Father's Day at the KC Zoo

Dad gets in FREE for Father's Day, and a complimentary hotdog! Games and entertainment from 10am-2pm.
Where: KC Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive
Swope Park
KCMO
When: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Dad and family
How: Drop by
Cost: Admission is FREE for dad!
For more info: website
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Sunday, June 16 - Father's Day at Harry S Truman Library & Museum

In honor of Father's Day, Museum admission for fathers is FREE. Mr. Truman will greet visitors from 1:30-3:30pm.
Where: Harry S Truman Library & Museum
500 W. US 24 Hwy
Independence MO
When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Drop in
Cost: FREE admission for dads
For more info: website
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This Week's Calendar:

June 14th through June 20th

Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16 - Family Summer Film Series-Screenland Crown Center

Featuring Disneynature: Oceans
Where: Screenland Crown Center Level 3
2450 Grand Blvd
KCMO
816-545-8034
When: 12:00 PM
Who: All ages, Families
How: Purchase tickets at the box office
Cost: $5 per person, all ages
For more info: website
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Friday, June 14 through Saturday, June 15 - Family Summer Camp at Bass Pro Shop

Enjoy Family Summer Camp at Bass Pro Shops! Activities include demonstration about camping, kids crafts, and more every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday!
Where: Bass Pro Shops
18001 Bass Pro Drive
Independence MO
816795-4300
When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Family
How: Drop by
Cost: FREE
For more info: website
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Friday, June 14 - Star Wars Celebration-KCPL-Plaza

May the Force be with you at the Library!
Go dressed as your favorite Star Wars character and channel your inner Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker. Enjoy an evening of crafts (origami and making a Wookie puppet or lightsaber), games and photo ops with costumed Imperial Stormtroppers from the 501st Legion.
Where: KCPL Plaza
4801 Main Street
KCMO
816-701-3481
When: 6:30 PM
Who: All ages
How: RSVP at the link below.
Cost: FREE
For more info: Special Event RSVP | Kansas City Public Library
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Saturday, June 15 - Michaels Kids Club-Father's Day Duck Tape Frame

Let kids explore their creativity while you shop! Sessions last 30 minutes and start every half hour.  

Where: Click HERE for Michaels locations
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (on the 1/2 hour)
Who: Ages 3 and up.
How: See a store associate to join the fun!
Cost: $2 per child for 30 minutes
For more info: website
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Saturday, June 15 - Native American Tales-Puppetry Arts Institute

Stories based on actual Native American children's tales, which emphasize the importance of understanding nature and the harmony of the world in which we live.
Where: Puppetry Arts Institute
11025 East Winner Road
Independence MO
816-833-9777
When: 11:00 AM (repeat performance at 2PM)
Who: All ages
How: Reservations recommended by calling 816-833-9777
Cost: $5 per person includes a tour of the puppet museum. 
For more info: Finger puppets of show characters are for sale at the front desk.
website
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Saturday, June 15 - Let's Move Saturdays! Watson Rolladium

Open roller skating
Where: Watson Rolladium
513 SW Keystone Drive
Blue Springs MO
816-229-7793
When: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Who: All ages
How: Drop by
Cost: FREE
For more info: Let's Move Blue Springs website
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Monday, June 17 - Book Magic Monday-US Toy of Leawood

Every Monday is story time at US Toy! Each week there will be new story and great deals and discounts in store!
Theme this week is Barnyard Fun!
Where: US Toy 
2008 West 103rd Terrace
Leawood KS
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Toddlers and Preschoolers
How: Drop by
Cost: FREE
For more info: Contact Dave Adelman [email protected]
913-642-8247
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Tuesday, June 18 - Popsicles in the Park

Bring the entire family out for an evening of free family fun!  Live music, a puppet show, art stations, prize drawing and free popsicles!!!  A variety of childrens musicians and puppeteers will be joining us throughout the summer.
Tonight's performance-The La La's
Where: Fairmount Park
300 North Home Ave.
Independence MO
When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Drop by
Cost: FREE
For more info: Independence Parks and Rec website
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Wednesday, June 19 - Toddler Town On Tour

Enjoy summer fun while exploring various playgrounds throughout Independence. Parks & Rec staff will be on hand to help with simple craft projects. 
Parents are required to remain with their children.
This event will be canceled in case of severe weather.
Where: Sycamore Hills Park
15208 E. 39th Street
Independence MO
When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Ages 2-10
How: Drop by
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call 816-325-7843 for more info.
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Thursday, June 20 - Teen Game Day/Night MCPL Colbern Road

Join fellow teens at the library for fun and snacks!  Play a variety of games including old and new favorites!
Where: MCPL Colbern Road

When: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Who: Teens, Young Adult
How: Register online at the link below
Cost: FREE
For more info: Event Registration
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Thursday, June 20 - FitMom + Baby-Summit Fair

FITMOM + Baby Stroller classes provide outdoor fun and fitness that is challenging and designed to help you gain strength, and get you moving again after having your baby.  This class provides an aerobic workout combined with resistance exercises presented in fresh ways each week. This class accommodates all fitness levels and you are encouraged to go at your own pace while you build strength, stamina and lean muscle.
Where: Summit Fair Mall
840 NW Blue Parkway
Lee's Summit MO

When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Moms with babies
How: Meet by the fountains with your baby, strollers, water bottle and a blanket!
Cost: FREE
For more info:
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Daddy's Footsteps Gift

Macaroni Celebrates

My husband is an amazing Father and I wrack my brain to try to come up with something that will show him how much we appreciate all he does for his family! I am so excited this year to have come up with a gift that I believe does just that!! I enlisted the help of a wonderfully talented photographer. 

My mission was to capture my kids wearing their Dad’s shoes! These aren’t just any shoes though… my husband was in the Army and served in Iraq and ...

Shadow Picture for Dad

Macaroni Celebrates

This portrait gift is simply put -- easy peasy!

You will need:
poster board, cardstock or foam board
camera
kiddos
scissors

Directions:
Using posterboard, cardstock or a sturdier prop, cut or carve out the letters to the message you want to send. You can write out the letters as normal. No need to turn them inside out or backwards! 

Notes To Selves: 
Don't use paper.
I tried paper first and found it entirely too flimsy in the wind outside. 



 So we moved on to what I had in my garage ...

Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

Father's Day Dinner!

There’s really no way you can mess up a pork tenderloin! I always buy mine at Costco – comes two to a pack and there are two packs! I cook one pack and freeze the other for another day.

What you need:
Pork Tenderloin
Bottled Italian Dressing

What you do:
Line your crock pot with a liner (best tip ever!) and place the pork tenderloin inside.

Shake the bottle of dressing and squirt some in there. I don’t measure – I just give it several squirts. I might use about ...


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