As we count down to Father’s Day, we are looking at all the different ways we can celebrate dad. I thought it would be fun to break down some fun things to do with dad on Father’s Day. Hope these ideas will help you plan a stellar Father’s Day.
Fun Things to Do on Father’s Day
Fun Things to Do with Dad at Home
Breakfast in Bed ~ It is always awesome to start the day off right with a meal dad will love. I shared a post all about how to have an amazing breakfast in bed for mom…pull out the same tricks and tips for dear dad.
Make Dinner Together ~ It’s a lot of fun to plan and make a meal together. Whether dad is a top chef or a newbie in the kitchen. Head to the local market and pick up all the ingredients you will need for a “fun to prepare” dinner for dad. Spending some time in the kitchen with the kids is a wonderful way to make new memories.
Get Crafty Together ~ Okay, I love this idea. Gather up the craft supplies and the kids and Dad can make something special together. Print our Father’s Day bookmarks and colour them in. Or, take a look through all of our cool Father’s Day craft projects and pick one to make with Dad.
Bust out the Boardgames ~ Feel like hanging out at home on father’s day, why not have a board game tournament. Choose 5 great board games and play your way through them all. Maybe video games are all you need to play to fill the day. It’s up to you if you keep score or not. This is a great way to spend Father’s day with tweens…fun and competitive!
The More The Merrier ~ Throw a Father’s Day Party! Invite all the Dads in your life over for a big ‘ol party. Barbecue up some burgers and everyone can hang out sharing fathering “war stories”…Who has changed the worst diaper? What science project did dad do the best job on (kid’s science project that is)? Check out all of the amazing Father’s Day cupcakes and cakes you can bake for Dad.
Cool Places to Go With Your Dad for Father’s Day
Head to the Ball Park ~ We can’t always afford to go see a professional baseball game. Taking a family of 4 to see the Toronto Blue Jays play can be pretty costly. However, there are great alternatives in the city, and I’m sure they exist where you live too. The Toronto Maple Leafs are a baseball team that plays in the Intercounty Baseball League, much like minor league baseball in the US. Watching them play is a lot of fun and it’s completely free. Or, you can always grab your own glove and bat and head to your local baseball diamond and toss around the ball…another great option.
Take a Hike ~ Is there a local park you have been wanting to explore? Pack up some snacks and surprise dad with a walk in the woods. Getting outdoors for the day is a great way to make memories with Dad.
Hit the Rides ~ Is Dad up for the challenge of tackling the newest, highest roller coaster at the amusement park? I think he is! Get your tickets in advance and plan a full day having a blast at the park.
Grab the Putter ~ Now, I do not expect you to take the kids to an 18-hole golf course with dad. That would NOT be fun. Nope, head to the closest mini-putt course. Everyone will have a good time trying to sink a hole-in-one.
Find a Book Nook/Record Shop ~ Sometimes Dad wants to take it easy with a good book or some cool tunes. Map out all the great second-hand book stores, comic book stores and small book stores in your city and take a book tour. You can do the same for record shops. Dad can pick out a book at every shop. Once you get home, give dad a little quiet time to get started on his new favourite book. Or, pop the record on the player and have a little dance party.
Shoot Some Hoops ~ Whether you have a basketball net at home or at the park, grab a ball and shoot some hoops with Dad. Invite some other Dads and kids to join the fun and next thing you know you might just have a neighbourhood Father’s Day basketball tournament on your hands.
Bike Ride ~ Here’s one I know my girls will want to do this weekend…a bike ride. Pump up the tires and don’t forget the bike lock. Hit a local trail and see where you end up…maybe the ice cream shop? Bike rides are a great way to feel like a big kid all over again.
Movie Time ~ Does dad love going to the movies? Grab tickets to a new release at the theatre. If your Dad has an all-time favourite movie, it might be fun to spend some time watching Dad’s fave. Okay, the Godfather trilogy might not be “kid-friendly”, but movies from dad’s childhood would be fun to watch. Have your kids seen the original Superman, The Goonies or ET? I know my husband would love a weekend of watching all the Marvel movies, in order.
Frolf time ~ Have you ever played frolf? If you have no idea what I’m talking about, frolf is frisbee golf. Our city has many courses and yours probably does too. Gather up a couple of frisbees and hit the course. It’s a super fun way to spend an afternoon.
Grab the Keys ~ Did someone say “road trip”!? This is exactly what we’ll be doing this Father’s day. We are packing up the kids and the dog, for a road trip. The kids and I will be mapping out the trip in advance. I’m sure we can find fun places to stop and maybe enjoy lunch by the lake.
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My son has grade 12 diplomas and will be at a prep course all day Sunday. I think we’ll have to celebrate once it’s all over, and some of your ideas may be in store! We usually try to take in a hike and picnic if the weather cooperates.
We are going to take the day to be adventurers in our area. The girls (2 and 5) are running the Munchkin Run (.5 mile) as a part of the SF Marathon, then we plan on having lunch out and exploring all the touristy things that people do when they visit SF- which we NEVER do because we live so close 🙂 You have a lot of great ideas above, though!!
Might just help him out with his exterior siding project this weekend. But… I guess I could throw in some breakfast and maybe a new book too.
I love roundups of great ideas for fun things to do! I’m sure the hubby would enjoy any of your suggestions, thanks for sharing!
Great ideas, thanks! I think my hubby is going golfing with his Father, that’s their thing to do. Other than that he’ll just spend the day with us and that’s all he wants!
All awesome ideas! I guess I better start thinking about it for my husband….tick, tick, tick.
These are all great ideas and I could see us doing any number of them, except board games. Phil doesn’t do board games! I am not sure what we are up to, a yummy breakfast for sure and then the day is open! Enjoy your Father’s day!
I love these ideas, depending on the weather we might do some outdoors adventures or just give Dad what he gave Mommy…a day to do as he wishes <3