Struggling with what to do this Father's Day? We've got you covered!
We've rounded up our favorite, out-of-the-box, ideas for spending the day with good 'ol dad.
Give the Gift of Outdoor Adventure
- The Forge: Lemont Quarries. Zipline over quarry lakes, climb the country's largest high ropes challenge courses, play laser tag or archery battle tag, casually explore miles of flat hiking, running, and biking trails with friends and family.
- WhoaZone at Whihala Beach is the area’s best kept secret featuring a beautiful white sandy beach on Lake Michigan, lots of parking, restrooms, concessions and a safe place for summer family fun!
Go on an Escape
- The Abbey Resort celebrates Father’s Day Sunday, June 18, 2023 by inviting all fathers, grandfathers and father figures to relax, rejuvenate and unwind at Lake Geneva’s only full service resort. Dads can escape and indulge with a Harborside Champagne Brunch from 9am-1pm and/or enjoy live entertainment during the Burnin’ Down the Docks music series from 12pm–5pm.
See a Show
- Take Dad/Grandpa to see Chicago (the rock band) at Ravinia.
- Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of The Grateful Dead for Kids at Thalia Hall, at 11:30am, on Father's Day.
- Being Bilingual Rocks - Family Concert Series - Parents' Day
- The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has three brunch screenings to choose from. Plus get a free $10 snack pass with $50 giftcard purchase.
Catch a Game
- The Cubs play the Orioles on Father's Day at 12:05pm
- The Chicago Dogs have a home game at 3pm. Family Sundays include a Catch on the Field, Autographs, $3 Bottomless Popcorn, and $3 Bottomless Fountain Drinks.
- The Schaumburg Boomers will play at 1pm. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Boomers Baseball Cap. They will also have a pre-game catch on the field, and post-game autographs. You can also reserve a spot at a pre-game buffet in the Schaumburg Club!
Play Together
- Have batting practice at Swing Science Hitting Lab. Rent a batting cage and choose from 6 different gaming modules including being able to virtually hit in their favorite MLB stadium.
- Diversey Driving Range and Mini Golf is a great affordable activity for the whole family.
- RedlineVR is Chicago’s premiere immersive entertainment destination.
- Go for a bike ride. Join the 17th Annual Father's Day Bike Ride.
- Mini Burgers with Dad- Kids Cooking Class
Explore
- Everyone will enjoy a visit to The Volo Auto Museum. They are having a Father’s Day Fest all weekend with axe throwing, food trucks, ice cold beer, and remote racing.
- Set sail together.
So many great things to choose from, but most importantly, just be together. Happy Father's Day!
