Top 10 Ideas for Father’s Day

by marcy sanford writer

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Your dad does a lot for you throughout the year so make sure you take time to let him know how much you appreciate him and all he does. Unfortunately, dads can be notoriously hard to buy for – almost as hard as convincing a tween with body odor to use safe deodorant for boys or best chemical free deodorant for girls. If you’re struggling with what to get the special man in your life, here are some ideas for all types of dads.

Take Dad Fishing: Ditch the cell phones and electronics and take dad fishing for the day. It’s the perfect way to spend quiet time together catching up on everything that’s been going on or a great excuse to stay quiet and just enjoy being in each other’s company. Grab your fishing pole and head out to your favorite pond, lake, stream or ocean. Be sure to pack a cooler full of snacks and drinks and enjoy the day.

Go Go-Kart Racing: If fishing seems a little tame for your dad’s day, maybe he’d like Go-Kart Racing. Check your local area to see what’s available. In addition to outdoor courses, many cities even have indoor tracks now, making this an activity you could do with dad even if the weather isn’t nice. And with some go-karts reaching speeds of up to 50 miles per hour, this is sure to be an activity that will get your adrenaline going. Check out Groupon on Living Social and you might find a coupon for the activity. Dad will surely appreciate your frugalness.

Play a Game: Is your dad the competitive type or does he just enjoy playing? Go out and enjoy his favorite game with him. Golf, bowling, paintball – whatever it is, the day will certainly be special when you enjoy some time together outside playing something fun.

Spend the Day at the Spa: Maybe your dad spends all of his time on the go and just needs a day to relax and unwind. Schedule a massage at a local spa and then relax together in the steam room afterwards. Or treat dad to a pedicure – who knows, maybe you’ll find a new favorite activity.

Take an Interest in His Interests: Doe your dad love old cars? Guitars? History? Art? Think about what your dad is most interested in and then spend the day visiting a museum, take a factory tour or enjoy a vintage show. There is bound to be a showing or display in your town that he’ll want to visit and the it’ll be even more enjoyable if you’re by his side. Get him to shopping. Don’t forget to pick safe deodorant for teens for yourself!

Go to a Concert: There are lots of great bands and musical artists on tour this summer. Maybe your dad would like the chance to see the Foo Fighters one more time or drink a margarita while listening to Jimmy Buffet. No matter what type of music he likes, any music-loving dad would appreciate getting to go to a concert with his kid. Nobody playing in town on

Father’s Day? Treat him to tickets for a future concert. He’ll love the promise of spending more time with you at a later date.

Take a Class Together: Does your dad love to cook? Maybe he’d enjoy a class on barbequing techniques, making sushi or creating his own pasta. Artistic dads might enjoy a painting or pottery class. Musical ones an instrument workshop. It will mean a lot to him that you took the time to find out about more about something he enjoys doing.

Plan a Party: Is your dad the social type? Plan a party with all the family or invite his best buddies and their families. Buy burgers and hotdogs and ask your guests to bring a side dish or dessert to help feed the crowd. Your dad will love socializing with his pals while showing off to them about what a great kid he has.

Play Like You’re a Child Again: What did you love to do with your dad when you were little? Play catch? Throw the frisbee? Spend the day at the pool together? Think back to your favorite activities with your dad and invite him to spend some time reliving those memories. If he’s a granddad now, those activities will be even more special with his child and grandchild at his side.

Go to the Movies: Several different types of movies are opening the weekend of Father’s Day. The Incredibles 2, a remake of Superfly, a gangster flick, Gotti, and the true story comedy, Tag. If you’d rather not fight with the crowds, pop some popcorn at home spend the day binge-watching movies you haven’t seen or reliving old classics.

Hopefully you’ve found the perfect idea to make your dad’s day special. With a little creativity and some planning, you can make sure your dad has the best Father’s Day ever. But no matter what you do, he’s sure to enjoy it as long as you’re doing something together.