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!

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Things to do On Father's Day

Splash the Day away at one of the area spraygrounds, a local beach or an outdoor water parks

Challenge Dad to a game of Mini Golf, a Go Karts race, or Bumper Boats for a fun father's day friendly competition at a local amusement park. DEAL ALERT -> 50% All Day Pass to Rinky Dink

Pack a lunch and have a picnic at a local park, bring along a kite to fly or hike the trails.  Stop for ice cream to make the day extra special.

Head to one of these area escape rooms and see if your group can solve the mystery before time runs out.

Try out one of our local frisbee disc golf courses, or make a course of your own using different objects (tree, post) as the hole. Want to go to the actual golf course, check out these discounts on local golf courses before booking your tee time.

Spend the weekend enjoying the great outdoors at one of these family-friendly campgrounds in Ohio.

Like Video Games? Take Dad on a fun-filled outing to Dave & Busters. DEAL ALERT -> $25 for All-Day Gaming Package for Two at Dave & Buster's

FREE Festival of the Fish, Father's Day Parade, & Fireworks

Join family and friends in downtown Vermilion for the 53rd Annual Festival of the Fish, featuring free daily entertainment and admission, kid’s games, food and marketplace, fireworks (June 14), and a parade (June 16). Plus, catch the lighted boat parade, Sand Castle Building Contest, Crazy Craft Race, Queens’s Pageant, Antique Wooden Boat Parade, and Firefighters Water Fights! This year's theme is Hawaiian Luau. {Find Out More}
When: June 14-16, 2019
Where: Downtown Vermilion, OH
Cost: FREE

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 15, 2019; all day
Where: 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE

FREE Donuts for Dads at Hudson Library & Historical Society

Celebrate dad! Kids … treat your dad to donuts and make a special project together. Recommended for dad, children ages 4 and up, and grandpas, too! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019; 10am-11am
Where: 96 Library St., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

Kids Club: Father's Day Puzzle Card at Michaels

Kids ages 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 15, 2019; 10am-12pm
Where: Michaels locations across Northeast Ohio
Cost: $3 per project

FREE Barnes & Noble Story Time & Activities: Hop on Pop

Celebrate dad with a story time and activities featuring this beloved Dr. Seuss classic. Plus, get a coupon from the Barnes & Noble Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 (Café stores only).
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019; 11am
Where: Barnes & Noble locations across Northeast Ohio
Crocker Park, 198 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 {Find Out More}
Akron, 4015 Medina Rd., Akron, OH 44333 {Find Out More}
Cost: FREE

FREE JC Penney Kid's Zone: Create a My Hero Frame for Dad

Kids can decorate a special frame for dad this Father's Day. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019; 11am-12pm
Where: JC Penney stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE

FREE Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles Game Day! at Cuyahoga County Public Library

Calling all dads, grandpas, and uncles! Come out and celebrate Father's Day with a twist, playing organized games with your little ones! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019; 11am-12:30pm
Where: Garfield Heights Branch, 5409 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights OH, 44125
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Saturday Crafts for Kids: Father's Day Card at Lakeshore Learning

Kid's can make dad a “To the Moon and Back” card for Father's Day. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019; 11am-3pm
Where: Lakeshore Learning, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
Cost: FREE

MAKEbreak Father's Day Mug at Michaels

Design a bug especially for dad this Father's Day. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019; 1pm-3pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: Buy the mug and the supplies to decorate it will be provided.

Daddy-Daughter Dance at Burning Bush Church

Enjoy an enchanted evening for you and the special princess in your life! Bring out your daughters, any age, to attend a magical night of music, dancing, refreshments, and fun. All are welcome to attend. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019; 6pm-10pm
Where: 131 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: $10 per couple and $5 for each additional daughter (Registration is required.)

FREE DadsDay Run

Join Family Connections for the 17th Annual DadsDay Run. This race is for everyone, not just dads! Race participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and awards are given to top finishers of both races, and in honor of Father’s Day, everyone receives a “tie” when crossing the finish line. Also featured is a free Kidsprint (ages 3-12) and balloon twisting by Flower Clown. Food and refreshments, including Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, will be available after the race. (Find Out More)
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 7:30am
Where: Shaker Family Center, 19824 Sussex Rd., Cleveland, OH 44122
Cost: $20 per entrant if registered before noon on June 15; $25 thereafter (Registration is required.)

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 16, 2019; all day
Where: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: FREE admission for dads and grandpas

61st Annual Classic, Antique, & Collector Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

View 400 classic, antique, and collector cars manufactured from 1915-1994. Tours of the Manor House are self-guided only and are included (for the first time!) in a ticket to the Car Show. Take the youngest car enthusiasts to the Family Experience for some high energy interactive fun in the Playgarden. Nearby is Homes of Nature and the butterfly habitat. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 9am-4:30pm
Where: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Cost: Tickets are $5-$65

Father's Day at Cafe O'Play

Dads eat free at Cafe O’Play on Father’s Day. One free sandwich, pizza, melt, or other meal for dads all throughout the day. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 10am-4pm
Where: 911 Graham Rd., Ste. 27, Stow, OH 44221
Cost: Regular admission rates apply

FREE Father's Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Dads enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo on Father's Day courtesy of Wayside Furniture. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 10am-5pm
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Cost: Dad's are FREE, regular admission rates apply for all other guests

FREE Father's Day at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium

The Aquarium is offering free admission for dads on Father’s Day with the purchase of a child or adult general admission ticket. Children are invited to create egg carton frog and tadpole crafts in the 1st-floor classroom, and the first 150 visiting dads receive a “fin-tastic” Father’s Day button. Work together to complete an aquatic animal-themed crossword puzzle for a chance to win an Annual Family Pass. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 10am-4pm
Where: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: $13.95-19.95, Free admission for dads with the purchase of a ticket.

Father's Day Hike at Summit Metro Parks

Enjoy a morning hike with the father figure in your life. Search for turtles, birds and other creatures who become fathers in spring and learn how animal dads help take care of their young. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 10:30am-12pm
Where: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE

Open Studio: Father’s Day Tie Dye at Akron ArtWorks

Spend some time with dad on Father’s Day and Tie-dye a shirt or tie or an apron together. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; Pick a time: 1pm-2pm, 2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm
Where: Akron ArtWorks, 1720 Merriman Rd., Ste. A, Akron, OH 44313
Cost: $10 per tie or shirt, per person. $15 per apron, per person (Registration is required.)

FREE Donuts with Dad at Geauga County Public Library

Treat your dad to delicious donuts and celebrate Father’s Day crafts and some dad-fun. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 2pm-3pm
Where: Bainbridge Branch, 17222 Snyder Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Cost: FREE

FREE Father's Day Concert at Cuyahoga County Public Library

Popular Cleveland performer Bill Newman sings your favorites! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 2pm-3pm
Where: Beachwood Branch, 25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, OH, 44122
Cost: FREE

FREE Family Fun in Nature at Cleveland Metroparks

The natural world around us is filled with many amazing things awaiting discovery. This month, explore a creek. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 2pm-3:30pm
Where: Brecksville Reservation, 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr., Brecksville, OH 44141
Cost: FREE

Father's Day Rain Barrel Workshop at Cleveland Metroparks

Harvest rainwater for your dad's gardening needs and become a hero at combating stormwater pollution in your community. Each workshop participant will construct a rain barrel to take home. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 2:30pm-4pm
Where: The Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: $60 (Registration is required.)

Day Out with Dad at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Join in for a day of family, football, and fun! Terrell Davis will be the featured Gold Jacket for this event. (Find Out More)
When: Saturday, June 22, 2019; 8am-12pm
Where: 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: $38 for 1 adult and up to 4 kids (age 12 and younger), $19 per additional child (age 12 and younger), $26 per additional adult

Father’s Day Brunches & Dining 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 Batter Up Barbecue 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, featuring a vintage baseball game! The times and prices of the Grand Buffet differ from the normal Sunday Brunch Buffet; please verify this with the Front Desk when you phone to make your reservation. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019
Where: 1346 Easthill St. SE, North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: Reservations are required.

Father's Day Lunch Cruise on the Goodtime III
Enjoy live entertainment by Frank & Dean and a special menu. Reservations are required. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; Boarding with lunch at 11am, Cruise: 12pm-2pm
Where: 825 E. Ninth St. Pier, North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: $40.95 per adult, $27.95 per child (ages 2-12)

Father’s Day Brunch Cruise on the Nautica Queen
Skip the tie and give Dad what he really wants…a day away from the BBQ grill! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 11am-1:30pm
Where: 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: Reservations are required.

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 as well as a children’s menu. Live music! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 12pm-7:30pm
Where: 5750 S. Madison Rd., Madison, OH 44057
Cost: Reservations strongly recommended.

Father’s Day Early Dinner on the Nautica Queen
Skip the tie and give Dad what he really wants…a day away from the BBQ grill! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, June 16, 2019; 4pm-6:30pm
Where: 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: Reservations are required.

If you know of a Father’s Day event that isn’t listed, please submit the details here. Thanks!