Three places to take Dad this Father’s Day weekend

Looking for something to do with Dad this weekend? Here are three ideas. Find more at events.kansas.com.

Botanica

Botanica, 701 Amidon, is holding a Kite Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Dads get in free, and it’s $5 for everyone else. There will be face painting, music, food trucks, carnival rides and, of course, kites. You can buy one or fly your own, and a synchronized kite show will be held. Go to www.botanica.org for more information.

Sedgwick County Zoo

Over at the Sedgwick County Zoo, the family can enjoy a car show on Sunday. Check out the classic cars on display or explore the animal exhibits. Dads are admitted free with a paying child. The event happens from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5555 Zoo Blvd. Admission rates are $8.95 for ages 3-11, $13.95 for adults (ages 12-61) and $11.95 for seniors. More information: www.scz.org or 316-660-9453.

Kansas Aviation Museum

The Kansas Aviation Museum’s Play on a Plane day is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour various planes or see what sitting in a cockpit feels like. Almost all the planes on the museum’s ramp will be open. Admission is $8.95 for adults, $7.95 (ages 65-plus), $6.95 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under. The museum is at 3350 S. George Washington Blvd.

Ardua Harris

This story was originally published June 19, 2015 at 11:12 AM with the headline "Three places to take Dad this Father’s Day weekend."