Here are Hartland Patch's best bets for kids and families this week:
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Where/When: , 7-7:45 p.m. Thursday.
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Why Go: Children, grades kindergarten through 5, read aloud to a trained therapy dog to practice reading.
Pricing: Free — registration required
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Where/When: , 10635 Dunham Rd, 7-10:30 p.m. Friday
Why Go: Learn or practice a fast-paced style that's becoming timeless.
Pricing: $5 students and seniors; $10 adults; $25 for an immediate family.
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Where/When: , 2 p.m. Saturday.
Why Go: The Children's Cultural Series continues with a puppet show starring Annie Oakley in her own Wild West. Hilarious characters, spine-tingling stunts and tall tales featuring Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan and Tailypo bring American history to life.
Pricing: $9.
• COYOTE'S FULL MOON HIKE
Where/When: Environmental Discovery Center at Indian Springs Metropark, 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, 6 p.m., Feb.19
Why Go: It's a nighttime outdoor adventure where you can scout for tracks, scat and maybe get to hear them sing. Dress for the weather conditions.
Pricing: $3 per person — registration required
Where/When: Statewide, Saturday and Sunday.
Why Go: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment encourages families to bond as they celebrate Michigan's aquatic resources — including 11,000 inland lakes — with fishing all weekend, no license required.
Pricing: Free.
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