You have made it this far without getting disowned, so why not try to keep it up by spending a memorable day out with your dad? Dads tend to come in all shapes and personalities, so this list is meant to cover a wide range of dad interests to help you make the perfect plans for that big day. Should you play your cards right your dad may even still love you by the end of it, and maybe some memories will be made as well!
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Go Hiking
Nature is great because it’s free and dads everywhere seem to really enjoy it. Spend the day hiking through the woods while talking with your old man about the days of his youth, and should you guys run out of things to talk about you can always just pretend you’re too out of breath to speak.
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Playing Video Games
This one is for the more modern dads out there! Not all dads enjoy the outdoors or sunlight, so sitting down to play some video games is as good an option as any. Bond over shooting stuff together! Or if you’re dad isn’t into shooting things then… well I’ll be honest most modern co-op games involve at least a little shooting but I’m sure you guys will figure something out!
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Go Golfing
Another dad classic. For some reason swinging clubs on open green fields seems to connect with dads on a spiritual level, so why not take the old fart out for a round or two? Just try not to do too badly or he will be ashamed to be seen with you (not that I would know this or have experienced it first hand).
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Work On A Project Together
It can be anything really, but there is something special about working a project with your dad and getting it done. It can be one of the classics like building a birdhouse or a treehouse (or any sort of miniature wooden house really), or something more unique like when Terry Crews and his son built a gaming PC together. Whatever it is as long as you both work together you’re guaranteed to come out of the project closer than you were before, or potentially hate each other depending on how it goes, but hopefully, it’s the first thing!
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Anything That Involves Grilled Meats
whether it’s a family BBQ or going out to a nice steakhouse, if it involves grilled meats odds are that your dad will be on board. It doesn’t even have to be anything too fancy, some burgers made at one of the grills they offer at most local parks will do the trick, as in most cases a day spent with family and various meats is all that a dad want out of life.
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The Brewery
Dads love beer arguably as much as grilled meats, so the brewery is the perfect place to take the guy out on Fathers Day. They typically serve flights of beers where you can test out all the beers the brewery has to offer before choosing the one you want, so if your dad is a beer aficionado (or just likes getting a little drunk from time to time) this is the place to be!
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Cigar Lounge
This of course is for the classy dads out there who tend to enjoy the finer things in life. Cigar lounges are fairly common and easy to find, so if your dad enjoys taking a puff or two this is a great place to spend a few hours. They typically offer liquor as well, so if your feeling real fancy i’m told a nice glass of scotch and a cigar tend to go nicely together.
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Family Bonfire
Fathers Day is perfectly placed at the beginning of summer, so it would be a shame not to take advantage of this by ending the day with a family bonfire. It’s the perfect opportunity to tell old family stories as well as burn stuff which is really a win-win in my book (which I would also burn if I was at a fire).
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Just Leave The Guy Alone
In some circumstances, the best gift may just be peace and quiet. Leave the guy alone for once! Do whatever you have to to make it happen: wrangle up your siblings, take the family dog with you, basically just get everyone and everything out of the house so your dad can enjoy some peace and quiet for once. Now I will admit this might not be the best idea if your dad actually enjoys your company, but that’s really up to you to determine!