15 Things to Do With Dad on Father's Day
Father's Day is coming up — the day to honor our dads with a thoughtful card or day together, if you're lucky. Whether or not you've always been a daddy's girl, take this Father's Day to celebrate with some quality father-daughter bonding if you can. Head to a driving range or simply watch golf's US Open on TV; drink beer at the baseball park or head to a brewery for a tour; shop a farmers market and make a lunch with your haul; or simply order his favorite greasy pizza. Here are 15 fresh or classic ideas to get you started on planning a thoughtful Father's Day.
Eat Doughnuts and Drink Coffee
Skip a fancy brunch, and indulge in some classic doughnuts and coffee. Dads often appreciate the simpler things in life.
Watch Home Movies
Dust off those VHS tapes that your father probably spent a few good years filming and relive your younger days with Dad.
See a Summer Blockbuster
You might like foreign romantic comedies with a strong female lead (and maybe Dad does, too), but go for an American classic on Father's Day: a Summer blockbuster.
Shoot Hoops
Suit up in your workout clothes and head to your backyard basketball hoop or local park for a game of Horse.
Backyard BBQ
Fire up the grill and watch your dad at work. Bonus points if you take down your dad's wish list of food and do all the shopping for him.
Garden Together
Spend time in your childhood backyard planting flowers or vegetables. Your dad will probably appreciate the help, and you might learn something.
Head to the Driving Range
You might not be a pro who can take 18 holes of golf, but heading to a driving range will give your dad a chance to offer you pointers.
Watch the US Open
Can't make it to a range? Just turn on the TV to get your dad's golf fill, as the US Open is on during Father's Day weekend. You might even be able to fit in a relaxing snooze as you lounge on the couch.
Order Pizza
Take a break from fancy firewood oven pizzas and order a classic pie from your dad's favorite pizzeria. Low-maintenance yumminess.
Take in a Baseball Game
Why mess with a time-honored combo of dads and baseball? Root, root, root for the home team together.
Go For a Hike
Throw on your tennis shoes and hit the trail with your pops, giving you a chance to get some fresh air and catch up.
Visit a Brewery
Skip wine tasting and instead head to a local brewery for a tour and some tasting, of course.
Go Fish
Step away from the computer and iPhones and pick up a fishing rod for some easygoing quality time.
Visit a Farmers Market
Shop with Dad at the farmers market, and then head home to make him lunch.
Build Something
Have a DIY day by building that bookshelf you need with your handyman dad or helping him with a project he has in the works.