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Enjoy a Day of Family Fun in Dexter Before Christmas

Here is a look at some options for families looking for weekend entertainment in Dexter.

If would like to get out and have some family fun on the holidays, we're here to help.

Here are some Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ideas:

Lazer Planet

3219 Broad Street, Dexter
734-253-2189
www.lazerplanet.net

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Lazer Planet is closed on Christmas Day (and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day), but it will be open from noon-10 p.m. Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Christmas Eve. They also have Family Daze specials on Thursday and Friday, where $35 gets you four games of laser tag, a large one-topping pizza and four sodas.

Hudson Mills Metropark

8801 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter
734-426-8211
www.metroparks.com

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The metroparks have a gift for people on Christmas, as it's "Appreciation Day." Park entry is free that day, and boat launch fees are waived as well. Explore the Huron River, cycle the hike-bike trail, or explore the Acorn Nature Trail and more.

Make it a Movie Day

Movie Planet
7050 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.
734-424-2525

Movie Planet will be closed Christmas Day, but they will be open Christmas Eve, so hurry up and pick up something for the whole family (or just for you) to enjoy. It will be open until 11 p.m. Saturday, if business is steady, but could shut down early if business is slow.

Make it a Movie Day, Part II

Goodrich Quality Theaters
3686 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor
734-623-7469
www.gqti.com

Whether you want to see the new Muppets movie, risk sobbing at the War Horse, or see the Adventures of Tintin, Goodrich Quality Theaters has plenty of showtimes lined up Christmas afternoon and evening.

Make it a Movie Day, Part III

Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
734-668-8397
www.michtheater.org

Temple Beth Emeth presents a special animated double feature, The Prince of Egypt and Joseph: King of Dreams, playing 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the first movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $7.50 in advance, or $8 at the door. Door prizes and special concession items will be available as well.

The Michigan Theater is also showing The Artist at 3 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., A Christmas Carol at 4 p.m., and The Descendants at 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Ticket prices for Michigan Theater movies are $10 general admission; $8 students with ID, veterans, seniors and children under 12; $7.50 for members.

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On a more serious note, if you're looking for holiday worship times, check out our handy guide here.

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