Happy Father’s Day to all you amazing dads out there! Whenever this holiday comes around, my children and I like to plan a very special day together full of crafts and activities for the leading man in our lives. Simple activities on the day like riding a bike at the park or a family picnic actually go a long way; it’s about making the dad in your life feel loved and special for everything they do.
Need a few suggestions to celebrate your Father’s Day with dad? Check out a few ideas that we have done over the years:
Create a morning brunch feast of his favorite foods (yes, including cookies!) with a fresh cup of coffee or tea. An activity that is fun on a lazy weekend afternoon is tackling a puzzle featuring his favorite theme! You can even have the completed puzzle framed and hang it as a piece of art.
Board games are another fun way to celebrate Father’s Day! With so many choices from Sorry, Trouble, or Guess Who, you can pull out all the family board games (or/and card games!).
You can add a little competition and see who wins the most (hint, it should be dad) and offer a prize! Want to take this idea up a notch? Host game night with other dads in the neighborhood. A friendly little competition never hurt anyone.
Get outdoors with a hike or a bike ride! Personally speaking, we love beach walks and hikes. It’s an excellent way to stay active with the kids and take a break from everyday adulting (and electronics).
Check out a new park to hike around in, and then have a family picnic. This would be a pleasant disconnect from all the possible distractions at home. If your dad is an outdoorsman, maybe consider planning a fish or camping trip or even bird watching!
Calling all moms, it time to turn up the heat. Host a small Fathers Day cookout inviting all the dads you have come to know or treasure. Have mom be the grill master for the day, and the littles can set the table up for all the dads.
Load the outdoor dining table with classic summertime favorites like burgers, hot dogs, ribs, and grilled corn. If you have an extra Summer Kit, you could certainly use it for decor and as the tablescape for the kiddos. And, don’t forget a section for outdoor games like corn hole, ladder toss, or giant Jenga! Be sure to keep a cooler of refreshing bevies nearby, especially since you’ll be basking in the sun.
Another fun idea you can incorporate in your Father’s Day celebrations is a virtual tour! Is there a museum dad wants to check out and take in on a virtual tour? So many museums around the world are offering virtual tours.
You can visit three different museums in three other countries, making you the world’s greatest traveler of 2021. The perk to this idea is you can stay in your PJ’s and explore a museum after breakfast, lunch, or over a spread of all his favorite snacks in the comfort of being home.
I hope you enjoyed these ideas, and they help inspire your Father’s Day celebration. Remember, no matter how you celebrate the holiday this year, it’s about showing love and appreciation to the dad(s) in your life. Have a wonderful Father’s day celebration; however, you plan to celebrate!
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Stay crafty,
Jaime
