Looking for things to do on Father's Day? Here are some events to make the day memorable for dad. With activities including Father’s Day brunches, car shows, special events at area zoos, museums, metro parks, and more. There is sure to be something your dad would enjoy!

As usual, if you know of a Father’s Day event that isn’t listed, please leave a comment below or email me.

Kids Camp FREE on Father's Day Weekend

Give Dad exactly what he wants for Father's Day this year – quality family time in the great outdoors. Kids camp FREE on Father's Day Weekend at participating locations. {Find Out More}
When: June 16-18, 2017
Where: Participating Campgrounds

FREE Festival of the Fish & “Father's Day” Parade

Join the fun in downtown Vermilion for the 51st Annual Festival of the Fish over Father's Day weekend, featuring free daily entertainment and FREE admission, kid’s games, food and marketplace, fireworks (Fri.), parade (Sun.), lighted boat parade, pet parade, sand castle building contest, crazy craft race, Queens’s pageant, wooden boat river parade, and Firefighters water fights! {Find Out More}
When: June 16-18, 2017; 12pm-11pm (Fri.-Sat.), 12pm-6pm (Sun.)
Where: Downtown Vermilion, OH

Dance Night with Dad at Cafe O'Play

Because what dad doesn’t love showing off their best dance moves? Join us at our weekly Glow Dance party for limbo, line dancing, and all of dad's favorite songs. There will be contests for best dad joke, wackiest tie, worst dad dance moves and more. {Find Out More}
When: Friday June 16, 2017; 5pm-8pm
Where: 911 Graham Rd, Suite 27, Stow OH 44221
Cost: Regular Admission Rates Apply

Father's Day Tie-Dye at Akron ArtWorks

Make Art with Dad Weekend: Come tie-dye with dad… pick your colors and your material and everyone leaves with a wearable masterpiece! All ages welcome {Find Out More}
When: Saturday June 17, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Sunday June 18, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: Deep Lock Quarry – 5779 Riverview Rd. Peninsula, OH 44264
Cost: $10 per person; max $25 per family

FREE Admission for Dad at McKinley Museum

Give dad an early Father’s Day gift. Bring him to the Museum on the day before Father’s Day. All dads will be admitted FREE! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 17, 2017
Where: 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708

Kids Club Father's Day Frame Craft at Michaels

Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 17, 2017; 10am-12pm
Where: Various Michaels locations across Northeast Ohio
Cost: $2 per project, includes supplies

FREE Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning

Kids can make a special craft stick Father's Day card. Drop-in anytime between 11am and 3pm. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 17, 2017; 11am-3pm
Where: 27500 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
Cost: $2 per project, includes supplies

Dip Your Own Chocolate Gift for Father's Day & More at All City Candy

All City Candy, 746 Richmond Rd. in Richmond Heights, will be offering a fun day of activities to celebrate Dad on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Activities will include dipping your own chocolate-covered gift for dad, Go Fish with Dad carnival game, indoor putting green, and a chocolate-dipped treats gift basket raffle. Shop with Dad and receive a free gift with purchase just for him! Call the store at (216) 487-7070 to reserve a dipping time. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly recommended to avoid waiting. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 17, 2017; 11am-5pm
Where: 746 Richmond Rd., Richmond Hts., OH 44143
Cost: Chocolate dipping pricing ranges from $15.95-29.95 and includes dipping and assembly, gift box, gift note, and ribbon. Items available to dip will include pretzel rods or twists, Oreo cookies, and strawberries.

Golfing with Dad

Spend your Father's Day with Canton Parks and Recreation at this 9-hole, 2-person scramble. All children and their dad will receive a prize. Register online here. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 17, 2017; 4pm-5:30pm
Where: The First Tee of Canton, 2525 – 25 Street NE, Canton, Ohio 44705
Cost: $40 per Canton city resident team, $50 per non-city resident team

Father's Day Promo at Burning River Adventures

Father's Day kayaking and golfing. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017
Where: 2025 Munroe Falls Ave Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Cost: $50 per person

FREE Admission for Dad at the Akron Zoo

Celebrate the special guy in your life with a day at the zoo. Dads and grandpas get free admission! (Find Out More)
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017
Where: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: FREE admission for dads and grandpas

FREE Admission for Dad at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Enjoy Father's Day with a free day at the Zoo for Dad. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Cost: FREE for Dads with paid child admission

60th Annual Father's Day Car Show at Stan Hywet

Celebrate Father’s Day at an Akron tradition and one of the oldest car shows in America. The 60th Annual Classic, Antique & Collector Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, is presented with the Ohio Region Classic Car Club of America. View 400 classic, antique and collector cars manufactured from 1915-1992. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 9am-4:30pm
Where: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Cost: Tickets: $11 per adult ($14 per nonmember adult), $5 per youth ages 6-17 ($6 per nonmember youth)

Father's Day Hero Hike

Join Naturalist Elizabeth Kresse to celebrate the special male hero in your life while hiking to learn about dads in nature. Then, enjoy a donut and beverage, while supplies last. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 9:30am-11am
Where: Deep Lock Quarry – 5779 Riverview Rd. Peninsula, OH 44264
Cost: FREE

FREE Family Space Day at Hudson Library & Historical Society

The whole family can drop in to take a trip to space through hands-on activities and crafts throughout the day.
At 10:30am, Aimee Crane of the NASA Orion communications team will show future space travelers what they need to know to be a member of the Orion Spacecraft Team. Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 17, 2017; 10am and continuing throughout the day
Where: 96 Library St., Hudson, OH 44236

Father’s Day Old-Fashioned Fun at Lanterman’s Mill

Bring your dad out for some old-fashioned fun at Lanterman’s Mill. Admire real antique cars owned by the Meander Chapter of The Antique Automobile Club of America, discover toys from a past era provided by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, tour the Old Mill to learn how grain was made into flour before electricity, create a handmade craft, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: 1001 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511
Cost: Regular Mill admission applies; $2 add’l for each craft

Father’s Day Swim FREE on Father's Day at Manry Pool in Willowick

Willowick dads swim for free. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 1pm-5:30pm
Where: 30100 Arnold Rd., Eastlake, OH 44095

Akron RubberDucks Father's Day Family FUNday

Family FUNday at the RubberDucks is a great way to spend time with your family! Play catch on the field before the game, get player autographs, enjoy a $2 hot dog, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 2:05pm
Where: Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: Varies

FREE Pond Dipping with Pop at Cleveland Metroparks 

(Age 5+) Celebrate Fathers’ Day and bring Dad down to try your hand at catching some aquatic critters with a pond net. Nets will be available to borrow. Drop in at any point during listed time. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 2pm-4pm
Where: Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted, OH 44070

Day Out with Dad at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Join us for a day of Family, Football and Fun! (Find Out More)
When: Saturday, June 24, 2017; 9am
Where: 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: $38 for 1 adult and up to 4 kids, $18 per additional child, $25 per additional adult (Purchase tickets here)

Father’s Day Brunches & Dinning Options

Thinking about taking dad out for a nice meal for Father’s Day?  Here are a handful of restaurants that are hosting Father’s Day Dining Specials. When you find the one you’re looking for, be sure to call and make your reservations now.

Father's Day Lunch Cruise on the Goodtime III
Enjoy live entertainment by Frank & Dean and a special menu. Reservations are required.
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; Boarding with lunch at 11am, Cruise: 12pm-2pm
Where: 825 E. Ninth St. Pier, North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: $39.95 per adult, $27.95 per child (ages 2-12)

Father’s Day Brunch Cruise on the Nautica Queen
Forget the tie. Treat dad like a king on the Nautica Queen!
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 11am-1:30pm
Where: 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

Father’s Day Early Dinner on the Nautica Queen
No need for dad to hit the grill this year. Treat him to an early dinner on the Nautica Queen!
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 3pm-6:30pm
Where: 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

Father's Day at Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant
Bring dad out for a day of wine, food and entertainment. The day will feature entrée and dessert specials. A children’s menu is also available. Reservations are strongly suggested.
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017; 12pm-7:30pm
Where: 5750 S. Madison Rd., Madison, OH 44057

Father's Day Grand Buffet at Fieldcrest Estate
Fieldcrest brings families together for a sit-down celebration featuring all your favorites from the Sunday Brunch Buffets, plus some seasonal treats like turkey, ham and sweet potatoes. This Father's Day, bring dad for a special Batter Up Barbecue! The times and prices of the Grand Buffet do differ from our normal Sunday Brunch Buffet. Please verify this with the Front Desk when you phone to make your reservation.
When: Sunday, June 18, 2017
Where: 1346 Easthill St. SE, North Canton, OH 44720

Father's Day at Quaker Steak & Lube
When: TBA
Where: 4900 Transportation Dr., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

Other Options

If the weather is warm enjoy one of these water activities: Spraygrounds & Splashpads | Local Beaches | Outdoor Water Parks 

Outdoor Play Centers – Challenge Dad to a game of Mini Golf, a Go Karts race, or Bumper Boats.  These outdoor fun centers would make a fun father's day activity.

Parks & Playgrounds – Pack a lunch and have a picnic at the Park, bring along a kite to fly or hike the trails.  Stop for ice cream to make the day extra special.

Frisbee Disc Golf – A little family friendly competition at one of our local frisbee disc golf courses, or make a course of your own using different objects (tree, post) as the hole.

If you know of a Father’s Day event that isn’t listed, please leave a comment below or email me. Thanks!