Father’s Day is right around the corner and the men in your life deserve to be celebrated, whether it be your husband, father, grandpa, uncle, or even those fur baby dads. Skip the Father’s Day card this year and spend time with Dad and give him an experience he won’t forget. Check out these fun Father’s Day activities – there’s something for all types of personalities and interests!
1. Grill and Chill
What dad hasn’t tried his hand at grilling? Embrace man’s love of charred meats and throw your favorite guy a backyard “Grill and Chill” party. Set up buffet-style tables with traditional sides like potato salad, baked beans, and watermelon. Fill up coolers or tin tubs with ice to keep beer, soda, and other drinks cold.
If he enjoys being the grillmaster, he can handle the cooking, but make sure he has the option of relaxing and handing the spatula to someone else!
To step up the party, book a backyard rock band or cover band to play all the best tunes from his favorite era. When rock music and smoked meat are involved in your Father’s Day activities, you know you’re on the right track to making sure Dad feels extra special.
🎁 Father’s Day Gift Idea: Personalized grill set
2. Craft Beer Tour
Not all Father’s Day parties have to include grilled food, but many of them do include beer. In this case, some craft beer. Craft breweries are popping up all over the place, so you most likely have one within an hour or two of your hometown. Spend some quality time together and take the party on the road with a tour of the inner workings of Dad’s favorite beverage, complete with a beer-tasting room stop at the end.
Don’t have any breweries nearby? Try a neighborhood pub that serves local craft beer and let him take some “flights” (small samples of several different types of beer). Or, head to a local liquor or grocery store with a good selection and set up your own tasting at home.
You could even hire a bartender to make sure you get the perfect pours. Add some snacks, music, and card games and you’re all set!
🎁 Father’s Day Gift Idea: Engraved beer stein
3. Sports Day
For all those sport-lovers out there, you can’t go wrong with a fun-filled, sports-themed Father’s Day party. Get active with a celebration that taps into Dad’s competitive side. Take the whole crew to the bowling alley or organize a backyard kickball or volleyball tournament, complete with team shirts to commemorate the day. Even simple yard games like ladder ball and KanJam would be a ton of fun for the whole family.
Or, if you’ve got a gamer Dad on your hands, he might be more into a digital competition than a physical one. Go head-to-head in a sports video game or grab a handful of controllers for a fierce Mario Kart race. Just make sure to keep snacks (and napkins) within reach!
If Dad is more of a watcher than a player, you could take him to a baseball game or host a watch party at home so he doesn’t have to leave his recliner. Just put up party decorations in his favorite team’s colors and turn on the game. Make a bunch of yummy stadium foods like hot dogs and nachos, or host a pizza party.
🎁 Father’s Day Gift Idea: Personalized jersey or baseball tee
4. Now In Theaters
For the dad who’s more of a cinephile than a sports nut, plan a movie night. Splurge for IMAX tickets or one of the luxury recliner seats in a theater that serves dinner. Let him relax in style, with a steak that arrives at his theater seat.
If you’re looking for at-home Father’s Day ideas, you can bring the theater to you. Rent an outdoor movie screen to set up in the backyard and host a movie marathon. String up some lights, spread out some blankets, and cue up his favorite movies. Don’t forget to add some classic theater concessions like popcorn and slushies!
🎁 Father’s Day Gift Idea: Bucket of crazy-flavored popcorn
5. Fun in the Sun
The beauty of Father’s Day being in mid-June is the perfect weather for water activities. Gather up your sunscreen and towels and whisk Dad away to the nearest body of H2O. Rent a pontoon for the day on the lake, ride jet skis on the ocean, or take him on a river float in a raft or canoe.
If you’re lucky enough to have your own pool, even better! Host a pool party with hotdogs, hamburgers, and frozen drinks. Ice cream and popsicles are also perfect for a day in the sun. You can hire a steel drum player or ukulele player to bring some tropical ambiance to the party, too!
🎁 Father’s Day Gift Idea: Personalized cooler
6. Adventures in Father-sitting
For those awesome fathers with a more adventurous side, try a unique Father’s Day idea this year. Surf Groupon for 1-day excursions like skydiving, zip-lining, or even airplane flying lessons. Take him to a rock-climbing gym or learn how to scuba dive together.
There are a lot of ways to add some adventure to Dad’s special day. If you think your pops would be into a more low-key experience, try an escape room or scavenger hunt. Even trying a new ethnic restaurant can be an adventure! Get creative with how you spend the day together and give him a memory to last a lifetime.
🎁 Father’s Day Gift Idea: A Go-Pro to capture his adventures
No matter what activity you choose, the man of the hour is sure to have a very happy Father’s Day this year. After all, he has you! ❤
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Megan is the Director of Customer Experience at GigSalad and has gained 9+ years of insight on what makes a great event on both sides of the booking process. Her favorite things include books, true crime podcasts, coffee, hiking, puns, and making people laugh.