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Dog Day Afternoon at Exploration Place

Exploration Place kicks off its spring/summer series of outdoor events on the first day of spring break with Dog Day Afternoon. Admission is free. Show up with Fido at the Entrance Plaza between 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for a dog-themed afternoon, with EP’s Ready Vet Go exhibit, talks from local experts on pet care and veterinary careers, and hot dogs from the Waterway Cafe hot dog cart. At 2:30, take your dog for a walk along the river.

All pets must be on a leash.

Dog Day Afternoon
Saturday, March 13
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Entrance Plaza
If weather is inclement, event will be located in EP’s Main Lobby.

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