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Get Out: Five Ideas For Your Father's Day Weekend

Dad can enjoy golf, steak and feeding giraffes this weekend.

Dads certainly do endure a lot over the years - slammed doors, dented cars, phone calls from the principal.

Father's Day is a nice chance to say thanks for all they have weathered. Maybe you can do so this weekend by treating the father figure in your life to a special cake, a delicious steak or a free round of golf.

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1. DECORATE A CAKE FOR DAD
When/Where: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday at Jensen's
Why Go: Decorate a delicious, eight-inch, one-layer cake from Jensen's bakery; all the icing and decorations are free. A professional cake decorator will be on hand to give some trade secrets and encouragement. Each cake comes with a clear domed box and a greeting card to complete this special gift. This event takes place at all Jensen's locations throughout the desert.
Pricing: $6.99 per cake

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2. Q&A WITH "ANOTHER HARVEST MOON" STAR DORIS ROBERTS
When/Where: 6:30 p.m. this Saturday at Cinemas Palme D'or
Why Go: One of pop culture's more memorable dads was on "Everybody Loves Raymond." Meet his onscreen wife, actress Doris Roberts, for a special Q&A following the screening of the star-studded film, "Another Harvest Moon."
Pricing: $7.25-$11

3. LIVING DESERT FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST AND TOUR
When/Where: 7 a.m.-9 a.m this Sunday at the Living Desert
Why Go: Join The Living Desert's zookeepers for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with the giraffe family at this special Father's Day event. Following this once-in-a-lifetime adventure with the giraffes, dads can enjoy a scrumptious continental breakfast plus endless free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel. Reservations are required and seating is limited, so please make your reservations early.
Pricing: $50 per person

4. FATHER'S DAY DINNER AT MORTON'S
When/Where: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. this Sunday at Morton's The Steakhouse
Why Go: In addition to the regular dinner menu, Dad can enjoy a special three-course menu featuring delights such as filet mignon with bearnaise sauce and Morton's Hot Chocolate Cake.
Pricing: $69 per person

5. DADS GOLF FREE AT INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT
When/Where: After 11 a.m. this Sunday at Indian Wells Golf Resort, 44500 Indian Wells Lane in Indian Wells
Why Go: Dads play free on Father's Day after 11 a.m. with paying son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter. Also, take advantage of the buy-one-get-one-free lunch special for participating golfers in the IW cafe. Call ahead for reservations and information or book your tee times online  for after 11 a.m. on June 19.
Pricing: $40-$70 per player, dads play free per stipulations above.

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