55 Fun Things To Do On Father’s Day

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The ultimate list of fun things to do on Father’s Day to make dad’s day one to remember! These Father’s Day activities are perfect for daddy-daughter and father-son time, or activities the whole family can enjoy together!

Father’s Day is celebrated on different days around the world. Here in Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated in September.

For the USA, UK and parts of Europe, Father’s Day comes around soon after Mother’s Day in June. And for others, it falls in November.

Father’s Day is a great opportunity to spend special time together as a family, doing something new, something you do together often or something completely exciting.

There are plenty of things to do on Father’s Day that you can do as a family to honour that special father or the father figures in your life.

Often time together is what means the most for Dad, but in case you want to give him a gift to show your appreciation too, check out these DIY father’s day gift ideas and of course, for the last-minute shopper, these gifts that Dad will love, that you can shop for too.

Planning What To Do For Father’s Day

Spending quality time with dad is a perfect way to spend Father’s Day and often something as simple as doing fun activities together at home is enough to make dad’s day special.

It doesn’t need to cost a thing, but in case you’re stuck on ideas for father-son and daddy-daughter activities, this list is sure to inspire plenty of fun!

Regardless of where you are located, or even if you are just looking for some fun family activities to do with dad any time of the year,  here is a list of fun things to do on Father’s Day.

55 Fun THINGS TO DO ON FATHER’S DAY

1. Watch a live sport event
2. Have a BBQ
3. Go to a farmers market
4. Take a road trip
5. Have a family game of football or cricket
6. Go hiking or bushwalking
7. Watch a movie at the cinemas
8. Play board games – check out more tech-free family ideas
9. Visit a museum
10. Create your own music playlist on Spotify or iTunes together
11. Spend the day at the beach
12. Have a family movie night at home with popcorn
13. Take a mini-break for the weekend – find great accommodation deals online
14. Plant a vegetable garden with dad’s favourite veggies & herbs
15. Go-Karting
16. Watch family home videos
17. Cook up a feast of dad’s favourite meal and dessert
18. Go to a concert
19. Take a boat ride
20. Go fishing
21. Paintball
22. Eat takeaway fish and chips by the water
23. Do a brewery or distillery tour
24. Have a blast at an amusement park – find a theme park near you
25. Play a round of golf (mini-golf is fun for families)
26. Go camping
27. Have a picnic
28. Stargaze in the backyard
29. Go to the zoo
30. Research your family history
31. Learn something new in a class – online or in-person
32. Volunteer together
33. Bounce at an indoor trampoline centre
34. Go bike riding
35. Play computer games together
36. Take a train/ferry/tram ride
37. Reminisce memories with old photographs
38. Dine out at a favourite restaurant
39. Go on a lunch cruise along the river
40. Visit a local community event or festival
41. Help dad with a DIY project
42. Have a jam session with musical instruments
43. Get outside and practise your photography skills
44. Go ten pin bowling
45. Kayaking
46. Surfing
47. Paint a canvas together to hang on the wall
48. Go lawn bowling
49. Discover local wonders while geocaching
50. Explore your local area like a tourist
51. Go on a car rally
52. Have a scavenger hunt in the backyard
53. Build a sheet fort in the lounge room together
54. Set up the tent and sleep in the backyard for a home staycation
55. Visit a historical site related to one of dad’s interests

And if you’re still at a loss for what to do on Father’s Day, there is always the good old breakfast in bed to kick start the day. Check out these yummy make-ahead breakfast ideas.

There are so many fun things to do with kids at home or out and about that dad will love! Start creating new precious memories together.

If you are looking for something nice to do as a couple, minus the kids, check out these 101 free or cheap date ideas that are sure to inspire. Many of them can also be adapted into kid-friendly family outings too!

Check out these great DIY Father’s Day gift ideas you can make at home for dad too:

Need gift ideas? Here are plenty of DIY options that will be fun to make:

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Do you have any special Father’s Day traditions that you do together? Leave a comment below. I would love to hear it! And save this post to Pinterest for later! Be sure to follow me on Facebook or YouTube  for more celebration ideas like these!