Unique ways to celebrate Father’s Day
Try one of these creative and unique ways to celebrate the paternal figure in your life this Father’s Day.
They’re the person that teaches you how to check your oil, how to decorate a cake and how to crack the best jokes. Father figures do so much for the people around them; it’s important to make the most of Father’s Day and seize the opportunity to celebrate all their hard work and dedication.
As you’re planning how to celebrate this Father’s Day, consider trying something new with one of these unique and creative ideas.
Play some pickleball
Pickleball has been coming back in a big way over the past couple of years, despite having first been played in 1965. In fact, there’s a good chance that your dad’s college gym had a poppin’ pickleball court. So, take a quick trip to the sporting goods store to get an affordable set of paddles and a ball and then work up a sweat.
A little friendly competition and some time outdoors will get both of you ready for a hearty meal and some drinks on the deck after your match—a perfect opportunity to reminisce and spend quality time together
Build some memories
If you’re planning a memorable Father’s Day event for a more millennial-aged dad, consider turning your house into a construction zone. LEGO has been releasing tons of sets based on millennial favorites like Harry Potter and Star Wars.
This Father’s Day, let dad take a break and zone out building some LEGOs while sharing memories about his favorite movie franchises with the kids. It’s a hands-on activity that’s good for just about everyone and gives dad the opportunity to tell stories about the cinematic magic he experienced as a child.
Kick out the jams
In this digital age of music on demand, our lives have a soundtrack nearly 24/7. Music has such an incredible power to change our perspective, energize and heal us. However, in a lot of cases younger and older generations don’t necessarily share the same tastes when it comes to enjoying some righteous jams.
As a unique way to celebrate this Father’s Day, dust off the record player, put out some snacks and ask the dads in your life to spend some time sharing the music they love. It’s an awesome way to let them enjoy some downtime, share things that are special to them and reminisce about special moments tied to certain songs. Plus, you may even find some new bangers for your playlist.
Share his hobby
Dads love a hobby. Whether it’s woodworking, gardening, whiskey collecting or flower arranging, getting way too into a hobby is such a dad thing to do.
This Father’s Day, dedicate a block of time to really investing in whatever your paternal figure’s hobby is. Buy or borrow in advance the gear you need to participate, and come ready to dive into whatever it is that they love to do.
Learn about your family name
Your last name has a story attached to it. Your father figure may know a lot about your family’s history, or it could be buried in the past. But digging into this history together is a unique way to strengthen your familial bond and learn some interesting things about where you came from in the process.
Try learning about your family history using online tools and other resources like family photo albums, books or histories. Let your inner sleuth come out, and work with your pops to decipher as much as you can about your history. Together, you may be able to find some incredible facts about your family.
Put the focus on Dad
No matter what you wind up doing for Father’s Day, remember that it’s all about celebrating Dad! Take the time to honor their hard work and dedication and say thank you for all that they’ve done. They’re sure to appreciate it.