Looking for a fun solution to have a good time the real-life superheroes you care about? From classic automotive shows and camping to barbecues and golf, here's a number of ways to have a good time Father's Day within the Bay!
Bluegrass Festival for Father’s Day: June 13-16, Nevada City Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. Celebrate Father's Day with a music festival featuring live bluegrass artists on multiple stages, plus food, drinks, camping, workshops, jam sessions, square dancing, youth programs and other unique offerings. Prices vary. californiabluegrass.org/cbaevent/fathers-day-festival/
Barbecues, beer and cars for Father’s Day: June 15, noon to 2 p.m., Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Celebrate Father's Day weekend at Cornerstone Sonoma with a special event honoring dads and their passions. Groove to live music while exploring vintage cars and chatting with their proud owners. Stay for lunch on the Folktable Restaurant, where you'll be served delicious barbecue dishes that pair perfectly with refreshing beers. Prices vary, registration required. tinyurl.com/CornerstoneFathersDay
Father’s Day slumber with the celebrities: 6:00 p.m. June 15 to 9:30 a.m. June 16, Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. Celebrate Father's Day with an exceptional camping experience at Chabot. Your overnight stay includes meals, hands-on activities, exclusive after-hours time within the exhibits, planetarium shows and telescope viewing against the backdrop of the redwood forest. $110. chabotspace.org/kalender/vatertag/
Sunset sailing trip on Father’s Day: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., June 15, Sausalito Yacht Harbor, Slip 465, Sausalito. Celebrate Father's Day with an unforgettable sunset sail aboard the schooner Freda B, a classic vessel that guarantees a fascinating experience on the waters of San Francisco Bay. Treat dad to a scenic cruise where the Golden Gate Bridge stands majestically against the setting sun and the glittering San Francisco skyline involves life. $99. tinyurl.com/FathersDaySail
HaHaHappy comedy show for Father’s Day: June 15, 8-10 p.m., Old Mexico Bar & Grill, 1848 Portola Ave., Livermore. Don't miss the funniest Father's Day celebration on the town at Old Mexico Bar & Grill. Treat your dad to a night of hilarious fun and hilarious comedy acts that may have him rolling with laughter. $10-$20. tinyurl.com/FathersDayComedy
Bicycle for Father's DayIn regards to the SF Zoo: June 16, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Boulevard and Upper Great Highway, San Francisco. Come to the SF Zoo on Father's Day for a really special BikeAbout. Honoring fathers of all species, the bike tours will showcase what maternal and paternal care looks like throughout the animal kingdom. Stay after the tour for a delicious continental breakfast. $55. tinyurl.com/FathersDayZoo
Pancake breakfast for Father’s Day: June 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., SS Red Oak Victory, 1337 Canal Blvd., Point Richmond. Celebrate Father's Day with a pancake breakfast on the SS Red Oak, an actual World War II ship and venue with panoramic views of the complete San Francisco Bay. In addition to delicious food, guests can send free radiograms to family members anywhere on this planet while having fun with live music and classical sounds from the George Cole Trio. $5 to $30. tinyurl.com/FathersDayRedOak
Blackhawk Father’s Day Car Show: June 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. This Father's Day, enjoy a display of stunning vehicles vying for awards akin to People's Choice, Docent's Favorite Ride and Museum Staff Choice. In addition to the automotive show, enjoy live music and quite a lot of family-friendly activities designed to please visitors of all ages. Free viewing, $50 automotive registration fee. blackhawkmuseum.org/event/fathers-day-car-show/
Father’s Day on the Quay: June 16, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., 1 Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey. Come to Old Fisherman's Wharf and have a good time Father's Day with festive decorations and family photo backdrops, special offers at restaurants and shops, and the first-ever Old Fisherman's Wharf Ultimate Dad Tribute Short Story Contest. Admission is free. montereywharf.com/
Fathers & Dogs Father’s Day Trip: June 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. Grab your bikes. This special Father's Day bike ride will head from Red Rock Coffee in downtown Mountain View to Cuesta Park, where Frisbee, hacky sack, soccer, bubbles and authorized therapy dogs await the group. Free. tinyurl.com/DadsDogs2024
Father’s Day Kayak Tour: June 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Encinal Boat Ramp, 190 Central Ave., Alameda. Join Stacked Adventures for a special tour designed only for dads. Cruise local waters at a relaxed pace in protected double sea kayaks, having fun with marine life, ocean breezes and sunshine. No experience mandatory; all skill levels and talents welcome. $75 to $140. tinyurl.com/FathersDayKayak
Father’s Day brunch and vintage automotive show: June 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Meritage Resort & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Celebrate dad this yr with a barbecue brunch on the lawn at Meritage Resort. Enjoy a menu of spicy sausages, chicken, salmon and favorite sides, plus a complete host of fun activities, including games, a mobile DryveBox golf simulator and a classic automotive show. $0 to $75. tinyurl.com/FathersDayMeritage
Father’s Day Pizza Party: June 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dutton-Goldfield Winery, 3100 Gravenstein Highway, Sebastopol. Join Dutton-Goldfield Winery for a fun day on the patio tasting pinot and pizza with pops. Celebrate dad while Sonoma Crust gets it rip with local, hand-crafted, wood-fired pies and a number of single-vineyard wines. $75. sonomacounty.com/events/fathers-day-pizza-party/
Train ride for Father’s Day: June 16, 10:30 a.m. to three p.m., Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Greet dad on Father's Day by treating him to a superb, old-fashioned train ride through the Santa Cruz Mountains. Wrap up your adventure with a day within the town of Roaring Camp. Stop by the chuckwagon and luxuriate in live music, barbecue and beer. $29.95 to $44.95. roaringcamp.com/events#519
Open cockpit for Father’s Day: June 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oakland Aviation Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Oakland. The historic Oakland Aviation Museum celebrates Father's Day with an open cockpit event where visitors can view famous aircraft from the cockpit and luxuriate in live music, food and drinks. $0 to $18. oaklandaviationmuseum.org/open-cockpit-days
Father’s Day at Marin Country Mart: June 16, 11 a.m. to six p.m., Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. Come have a good time Father's Day under the massive top at Marin Country Mart. Enjoy live music and ribs, bratwurst, pretzels, hamburgers, hot dogs, pilsner and wheat beer. Admission is free, food and drinks can be found for purchase. marincountrymart.com/events/fathers-day-grilling-with-soup-kitchen
Father’s Day x Summer Golf in Thrive City: June 16, 12pm-4pm, Thrive City, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco. Calling all Bay Area dads and golfers! Celebrate Father's Day with a Dryvebox mobile golf simulator, 9-hole putting greens, on-site instructors, bucket golf, and a plaza board broadcast of the Pro Golf Tournament. Admission is free. tinyurl.com/FathersDayThrive
Bayview Father’s Day and Juneteenth Festival: June 16, noon to six p.m., Gilman Playground, 903 Gilman Ave., San Francisco. Presented by the San Francisco African American Arts and Cultural District, this Juneteenth and Father's Day mashup features carnival rides, food and retail vendors, live performances and hip-hop artists, prize drawings and a automotive show. Admission is free. sf-juneteenth.com/
Father's Day saxophone session at Jackie's Place: 1-4 p.m., June 16, Jackie's Place, 840 N. First St., San Jose. Dress up on Father's Day by taking dad to Jackie's Place for soul food and barbecue, drinks and a smooth saxophone session by local jazz, pop, R&B and soul artist Mike Mendoza. Admission is free. tinyurl.com/FatheraDayJackies
Crime show for Father’s Day: 6-8 p.m., June 16, The Old Spaghetti Factory, 51 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. What higher solution to have a good time Dad than with against the law thriller? Enjoy an exciting evening of suspense, comedy and delicious food as you join “the family” within the memorial service for notorious mobster Vito “The Gut” Marzetti. Who killed him and why? And who might be next? tinyurl.com/VatertagsMystery
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