Things to Do with Dad this Father's Day
With children, make a (fly a kite, plant a vegetable garden, lie underneath the stars, build a birdhouse, play catch, make popcorn and watch a favorite video, pack a picnic, go for a bike ride, read a book or spend time on the computer together, etc.).
Treasure Hunt
Take a walk and pick up as many neat treasures as you can find while you are walking (like bottle caps and bits of wire). Make a sculpture with your findings and some glue.
Father’s Day Cards
If you’re having some trouble choosing a card, why not make one yourself? A handmade card or note from the heart speaks more of your feelings than the store bought variety. We have several card patterns from which to choose on our site.
Father’s Day Coupons
Make a book of tickets that Dad can redeem for things like “One board game with me” or “One free hug.” For a special presentation, wrap them up in a small box and tie with ribbon or yarn.
Games Day
Have a Games Day. Get together with a few other people and play games. Each person brings a favorite board game to share or picks an outdoor game everyone can have fun with like soccer or croquet.
Crown Dad King for the Day
Have children make Dad a hat. Get a big sheet of paper, decorate it with glitter, yarn, ribbon, pom poms, fancy buttons, sequins, or whatever you have on hand, fold it like a cone, and staple. Color our Father's Day crown.
Find other easy-to-make Father’s Day gift ideas.
Father's Day gift quotes and poems
