The new coffee mug and social media post are nice and all, but spending time together may be his favorite gift yet. Here are some fun Father’s Day activities to help you get in quality time with your first real hero–cheesy jokes optional.
GRILL OUT WITH THE MAN OF THE HOUR
The family barbecue is a classic for Father’s Day dinner! Yard games like cornhole, ladder toss, and bocce ball are fun Father’s Day activities to pass the afternoon while someone (yes, probably Dad) fires up the grill, and warm summer evenings encourage everyone to linger.
Burgers and hot dogs are the traditional choices for a delicious Father’s Day menu, but these Barbecued Chicken Thighs are packed with juicy flavor that tastes like summer. Need a vegetarian option? Look no further than the new Gardein® Ultimate Plant-Based Burgers, which look, cook, smell, and taste just like the real thing.
For a quick Father’s Day dinner side dish everyone will love, opt for Marie Callender's® Vermont Cheddar Mac and Cheese. Grown-ups and kids alike will be cheesin’ for this hearty childhood favorite made with aged Vermont cheddar. Let the kids set the table, and make sure Dad is the first one to fill his plate!
TAKE A HIKE!
We love Father’s Day activities that get everyone outside! Enjoy the fresh air and explore the natural world. Hiking is a great Father’s Day activity to help Dad relax, and it opens the door for conversation. Make it more fun by creating your own scavenger hunt. Who can find a feather, a red rock, and the most different types of leaves by the time the hike is over? Have a prize ready for the winner!
DAVID® Jumbo Sunflower Seeds are great snacks on the trail, or you could whip up a batch of these Maple Energy Bites to keep the family energized as you go. Don't forget to bring plenty of water!
FEED DAD’S COMPETITIVE SPIRIT WITH A WATER FIGHT (AND PIZZA NIGHT)
Water balloons, water guns, and even a good ol' fashioned bucket are all you'll need to create memorable Father’s Day activities. Create teams and combine your water fight with a game of Capture the Flag. Once you've crowned a champion, or when you're all soaking wet, refuel with everyone's favorite Father’s Day dinner idea: pizza night.
If you’re longing to keep the fun outside, our Bacon Cheeseburger Grilled Pizza layers on the pub flavor with grilled beef, bacon, and cheese. For a sweet treat, close out the fun Father’s Day activities by making a Dessert Fruit Pizza with Dad. The recipe is so simple, the kids can do most of the work.
TWO WORDS: MOVIE NIGHT!
Father’s Day activities can be low-key too! So, make it a double feature. Let Dad choose his favorite movie to show the kids, and the kids can choose their favorite movie to show Dad. Make a pillow fort with your younger kids, and make sure there are plenty of pillows and blankets for everyone else! Snuggle up with everyone’s favorite movie snacks, like Orville’s Redenbacher’s® Movie Theater Butter Popcorn.
BRING GENERATIONS TOGETHER VIRTUALLY
Don’t forget about virtual Father’s Day activities! With platforms like Zoom and Google Hangouts, you can connect with Dad or Grandpa even if they live across the country. You could even make a virtual Father’s Day dinner out of it, with a classic recipe like a Chicken BLT Sandwich or a “restaurant night in” with a P.F. Chang’s® Home Menu entrée, like Chicken Pad Thai or Orange Chicken. You can even play bingo or trivia together while you enjoy your dinner.
It doesn't matter what you do, it's who you do it with. The most fun Father's Day activities are the ones that bring you together. This year, as you celebrate the men in your life who mean the most to you, do it in a way that gives you the chance to talk, laugh, and spend time with one another.
