Father’s Day Activities That Appeal to Every Kind of Dad

1. THROW A THEMED PARTY

This very well may be the first Father’s Day in two years where you’re able to have people over, so why not take advantage of the moment? Bonus points if you can give it a theme based on one of his favorite things—or something he’s known for, like asking everyone to show up wearing the loud golf polos he can’t resist or hosting a yacht rock-themed bash for the diehard Steely

1. THROW A THEMED PARTY

Dan fan. Just make sure everyone in attendance is vaxed and/or has tested negative for COVID.

2. HOST A GAME NIGHT

He taught you all his poker, Uno and Monopoly tricks, now it’s time to literally beat him at his own game. Odds are the student won’t become the master when it comes to card and board games with Pa, but you’ll have a ton of fun trying to out weasel him, that’s for sure.

3. GO BACK IN TIME

Is your dad a history buff? Take him to a local museum or bring the past to you with a visit to one of these virtual museums. Check out artworks and sculptures that date as far back as the 8th century at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the Ishtar Gate of Babylon at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin or a stroll through the halls of the Palace of Versailles in

3. GO BACK IN TIME

France...all from the comfort of his favorite recliner.

4. PACK A PICNIC

Fix up a lunch of his favorite foods (hello, roast beef on rye) and enjoy a picnic outside in your local park, or stay closer to home and eat al fresco in the garden or the front yard.

5. HAVE A MOVIE NIGHT

Let Dad pick the film (even if it’s some obscure historical documentary you have no interest in). Let him choose the snacks, too.

6. TAKE A COOKING CLASS

He makes the world’s best burgers, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pick up a few new tricks. Masterclass offers online classes featuring some of the world's greatest chefs like Gordon Ramsey, Thomas Keller and Alice Waters.

7. MAKE HIM BREAKFAST IN BED

Waffle breakfast sandwich with chorizo. Maple candied bacon. Pizza-dough cinnamon rolls.

8. SHARE SOME MEMORIES

Make a greatest hits video of your family over the years and get everyone seated to watch it together. Make sure to play it on the big screen so everyone can see exactly how nervous you were at graduation. Cue the waterworks.

9. SHARPEN YOUR DIY SKILLS

He’s the first person you call when you have to figure out how to hang up a picture frame. So why not let him teach you some skills? Pick a project you guys can work on together (like a birdhouse) and spend the day building your masterpiece.

10. WORK OUT TOGETHER

Keep your dad in tip-top shape by cueing up a HIIT class on YouTube and getting a sweat on together. (Or if that’s too much for him, try to get him to join you in your Sunday night vinyasa class.)

11. WATCH HIS FAVORITE MUSICIAN

You couldn’t take him to a concert these last two years, but now you can. Snag some tix to his favorite band. Stock up on the masks and sanitizer and have a music-filled night with your Pa like the good ole days.

12. GO GOLFING

This 9-by-3-foot putting green boasts more than 8,000 five-star reviews. Let him show off his stroke while you hone your skills. Alternatively, you can take him to a nearby Top Golf where you can also grab some bites and drinks.

13. PLAY A VIDEO GAME TOGETHER

Even if he isn’t the most technologically-savvy, we bet he can get on board with Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.

14. PLAN A SPA DAY

He’d never admit it, but dads need some pampering, too. If a pedicure is too much for him, at least see if he'll do a face mask with you while watching his favorite show.

15. PUT ON A PERFORMANCE

This one can go one of two ways—you and your siblings either recreate the play you painstakingly wrote, starred and directed in the summer of 1999 or have your kids put on a performance for grandpa. Either way, there's bound to be plenty of laughs. Just don't forget to film the event.

16. HOST A SPORTS TOURNAMENT

He’s always bragging about what a great hooper he was back in his heyday so why not challenge that legendary athleticism? Go to the park or plan something in your backyard for a day of fun sporting activities. Think basketball (this portable hoop should help with that), bocce ball, flag football, croquet and even bowling. Raise the stakes by allocating prizes—

16. HOST A SPORTS TOURNAMENT

loser has to take out the garbage for the week or mow the lawn for the month.

17. CURATE A PLAYLIST

Long before you were old enough to hit up karaoke bars, Dad was your first singing partner. Curate a playlist full of your favorite hits from back in the day and take a nice car ride like the old times. Songs like Luther Vandross’ “Dance with My Father,” and Bruce Springsteen’s “My Father’s House” are sure to bring tears to his eyes.

18. TAKE HIM ON AN ONLINE SHOPPING SPREE

You used to do damage to his credit card and now it’s his turn. Does he need to update his toolkit? Some new winter boots? A nice spring coat? Or maybe he just wants to splurge your dollars on a fancy leaf blower. Either way, let him go crazy (but not too crazy) with your money for a change. Dads don’t ask for much, so it’s always nice when the bill is on you.

19. PLAN A ZOOM PARTY

Hey, mamas are not the only ones who need some time with their pals to catch up. Plan a virtual Zoom party for your father and some of his favorite guys who can’t make it in person—brothers, co-workers, even that one friend from across the pond he hasn’t seen in a while.

20. HOST A BEER TASTING

Call up breweries nearby and see if they’re able to host a small party for your dad and a few members in your pod. If not, bring the beers to you by ordering some craft ales from your neighborhood liquor store and let the sampling begin.

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Father’s Day Activities That Appeal to Every Kind of Dad

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1. THROW A THEMED PARTY

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1. THROW A THEMED PARTY

Dan fan. Just make sure everyone in attendance is vaxed and/or has tested negative for COVID.

Read more

2. HOST A GAME NIGHT

He taught you all his poker, Uno and Monopoly tricks, now it’s time to literally beat him at his own game. Odds are the student won’t become the master when it comes to card and board games with Pa, but you’ll have a ton of fun trying to out weasel him, that’s for sure.

Read more

3. GO BACK IN TIME

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3. GO BACK IN TIME

France...all from the comfort of his favorite recliner.

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4. PACK A PICNIC

Fix up a lunch of his favorite foods (hello, roast beef on rye) and enjoy a picnic outside in your local park, or stay closer to home and eat al fresco in the garden or the front yard.

Read more

5. HAVE A MOVIE NIGHT

Let Dad pick the film (even if it’s some obscure historical documentary you have no interest in). Let him choose the snacks, too.

Read more

6. TAKE A COOKING CLASS

He makes the world’s best burgers, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pick up a few new tricks. Masterclass offers online classes featuring some of the world's greatest chefs like Gordon Ramsey, Thomas Keller and Alice Waters.

Read more

7. MAKE HIM BREAKFAST IN BED

Waffle breakfast sandwich with chorizo. Maple candied bacon. Pizza-dough cinnamon rolls.

Read more

8. SHARE SOME MEMORIES

Make a greatest hits video of your family over the years and get everyone seated to watch it together. Make sure to play it on the big screen so everyone can see exactly how nervous you were at graduation. Cue the waterworks.

Read more

9. SHARPEN YOUR DIY SKILLS

He’s the first person you call when you have to figure out how to hang up a picture frame. So why not let him teach you some skills? Pick a project you guys can work on together (like a birdhouse) and spend the day building your masterpiece.

Read more

10. WORK OUT TOGETHER

Keep your dad in tip-top shape by cueing up a HIIT class on YouTube and getting a sweat on together. (Or if that’s too much for him, try to get him to join you in your Sunday night vinyasa class.)

Read more

11. WATCH HIS FAVORITE MUSICIAN

You couldn’t take him to a concert these last two years, but now you can. Snag some tix to his favorite band. Stock up on the masks and sanitizer and have a music-filled night with your Pa like the good ole days.

Read more

12. GO GOLFING

This 9-by-3-foot putting green boasts more than 8,000 five-star reviews. Let him show off his stroke while you hone your skills. Alternatively, you can take him to a nearby Top Golf where you can also grab some bites and drinks.

Read more

13. PLAY A VIDEO GAME TOGETHER

Even if he isn’t the most technologically-savvy, we bet he can get on board with Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.

Read more

14. PLAN A SPA DAY

He’d never admit it, but dads need some pampering, too. If a pedicure is too much for him, at least see if he'll do a face mask with you while watching his favorite show.

Read more

15. PUT ON A PERFORMANCE

This one can go one of two ways—you and your siblings either recreate the play you painstakingly wrote, starred and directed in the summer of 1999 or have your kids put on a performance for grandpa. Either way, there's bound to be plenty of laughs. Just don't forget to film the event.

Read more

16. HOST A SPORTS TOURNAMENT

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16. HOST A SPORTS TOURNAMENT

loser has to take out the garbage for the week or mow the lawn for the month.

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17. CURATE A PLAYLIST

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18. TAKE HIM ON AN ONLINE SHOPPING SPREE

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19. PLAN A ZOOM PARTY

Hey, mamas are not the only ones who need some time with their pals to catch up. Plan a virtual Zoom party for your father and some of his favorite guys who can’t make it in person—brothers, co-workers, even that one friend from across the pond he hasn’t seen in a while.

Read more

20. HOST A BEER TASTING

Call up breweries nearby and see if they’re able to host a small party for your dad and a few members in your pod. If not, bring the beers to you by ordering some craft ales from your neighborhood liquor store and let the sampling begin.

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