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!
See a Show
- Catch a classic over brunch at The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Catch a Game
- The Cubs play the Blue Jays on Father's Day at 12:05pm. First 5,000 to the bleachers receive a special Father's Day t-shirt.
- The Chicago Dogs have a home game at 3pm. Family Sundays include a Catch on the Field, Autographs, $3.50 Bottomless Popcorn, and $3.50 Bottomless Fountain Drinks.
- The Schaumburg Boomers will play at 1pm. The first 1,500 fans will receive a Boomers Baseball Cap.
Play Together
- Celebrate Father's Day at Forteza Fitness' Taste of Knightly Arts (ages 17+.)
- 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.
- Go for a bike ride. Join the 20th Annual Father's Day Bike Ride.
- Experience tech-infused mini golf with automatic scoring, interactive gameplay, and competitive fun for all skill levels at Puttshack.
- Spend the day at Ignite Arcade. Ignite Arcade is a full-service arcade, bar, restaurant, and event venue in Skokie, IL. A modern arcade bar with classic favorites and new immersive games all under one roof.
Explore
- Everyone will enjoy a visit to The Volo Auto Museum especially for Father's Day Fest on June 20 & 21.
- Set sail together.
So many great things to choose from, but most importantly, just be together. Happy Father's Day!
