A friend and a father, a figure to look up to. Whatever he is to you, this Father’s Day is the perfect time to show your dad some love. Whether he enjoys binging on BBQ, watching local baseball, learning science and history, rocking out to live music, or walking through festivals, have no fear! Toledo has prepared a weekend full of opportunities— even if you don't celebrate on the official date, Sunday, June 19.
Friday 4.29-Sunday 8.7
Bonding over Birds
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An exhibit surrounding Fred Tomaselli’s bird-related artwork has taken residence in the Toledo Art Museum. This exhibit is a perfect way to send some quality time admiring artwork with your dad!
Father's Day: Sunday 6.19 | Noon-5pm
Toledo Art Museum Gallery 6 | 2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | Toledomuseum.org Free
Tuesday, 6.14-Sunday, 6.19
Agriculture Adventures
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Spend the day at Sauder Village with dad and learn all about agriculture. This new event will include hands-on activities for all ages that will unlock your inner-farmer! Each day will feature a different theme of the agricultural world and on Saturday there will be an antique tractor show. Even better— dads get in for free on Father’s Day and are invited to the Father’s Day Buffet.
10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday | noon-4pm Sunday.
$16/adults | $10/students (6-16) | Free/5 and under | $14/seniors
Sauder Village | 22611 State Route 2 | Archbold | 800-590-9755 | saudervillage.org
Tuesday, 6.14-Thursday, 6.23
Learn to sail
Open waters, billowing sails, and the magic of commanding a vessel over the great lakes—what could possibly be more peaceful? This four-night class will help build confidence and increase your sailing knowledge while practicing on an easy to sail 16’ keelboats. The small teacher to student ratio, will give the student the one on one attention needed to master the art of sailing.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:30-9pm.
$100/members | $200/non-members
North Cape Yacht Club | 11850 Toledo Beach Rd. | Lasalle, MI
734-430-0930 | [email protected], ncyc.net
Wednesday, 6.15-Sunday, 6.19
Holland Strawberry Festival
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Looking for a fun filled day with a wide variety of activities? Then look no further than this year’s Holland Strawberry Fest. Being scheduled on Father’s Day Weekend allows the family a perfect reason to go out and enjoy a rollie run, a bake-off, a parade, and live musical entertainment.
5pm-close Wednesday | 4pm-close Thursday | 4pm-Midnight Friday |
Noon-Midnight Saturday | Noon-close Sunday
$3/admission | Free/under 7 | Free parking
7807 Angola Rd | Holland | hollandstrawberryfestival.org
Friday, 6.17-Tuesday, 6.21
Pyrate Fest
Hit the deck! Pyrates plan to invade Put-in-Bay’s downtown harbor this Father’s Day Weekend for the 8th year in a row. The fest will be full of the pirate themed activities such as a pirate parade, a costume contest for both kids and adults, a Pyrate marketplace with displays, demonstrations for kid’s and much more. Discover the life of a scallywag and indulge in a weekend of pirating with your pops.
11am–6pm | Prices vary.
DeRivera Park | Bayview Ave | Put-In-Bay
419-285-2831 | putinbay.com
Saturday, 6.18–Sunday, 6.19
Muster on the Maumee
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If your father is a history buff, or aspires to be, then Fort Meigs has just the event for him. Experience the evolution of the common soldier, visit period military camps and witness weapon demonstrations that will take place each day.
9:30am-5pm. $9/Adults, $8/60+, $5/Students, $1/OHC members, Free/5 & under and U.S. Military.
Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg | 419-874-4121 | Fortmeigs.org/muster
Sunday, 6.19
Zooin’ it up, BBQ style
Enjoy a Father’s Day outdoors, surrounded by exotic animals, while eating BBQ served in buffet style. Fathers are admitted to the Zoo and BBQ for free when they bring their kids. BBQ tickets for the family include admission to the Zoo and these tickets should be reserved ahead of time.
11:30am | Members: $20/adults | $14/ages 2-11 | free/under 2 |
Non-members: $25/adults | $20/ages 2-11 | Free/under 2.
Nairobi Pavilion at the Toledo Zoo | 2 Hippo Way
419-385-4040 | toledozoo.org
Calling all fathers to the field
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Treat dad to dinner and a ballgame at the Mud Hen’s ‘Father’s Day Bash’. This limited package includes a Sunday game ticket, a photo opportunity on the field and an all-you-can-eat buffet. After the game, ALL kids and dads are invited to run the bases.
4:30-6:30pm | $30/adult | $24/child.
Fifth Third Field | 406 Washington St.
419-725-HENS | mudhens.com
Steve Miller Band
Does your dad love the Steve Miller Band? Want to rock and roll outdoors? The Toledo Zoo will be hosting an outdoor rock concert, featuring the Steve Miller Band this Father’s Day.
6:30pm/doors | 7:30pm/show | $52.50-$90
Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre | 2700 Broadway St.
419-385-4040 | toledozoo.org
Father’s free to imagine
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Imagination Station is giving free admission to fathers with a paid child admission. Take advantage of this deal and visit the Station’s new Design Zone which goes behind the scenes of design, exploring how video game developers, music producers, roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers use math and science to create amazing end products.
Noon–5pm | $11/adults | $9/ages 3-12 | $10/ages 65+ | free/2 and under
Imagination Station | 1 Discovery Way
419-244-2674 | imaginationstationtoledo.org
Dad’s Day Cruise
Take your dad on a journey through history this Father’s Day. “The Volunteer,” a replica 1870s mule-drawn canal boat will cruise down the Miami and Erie Canal, free of charge for fathers. History interpreters will narrate this one-hour boat ride, as you travel through the scenic and historic landscape of Providence, Ohio.
12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm | $7/adults | $6/60 and over | $4/ages 3 to 12
Providence Metropark | 13827 Old US24 | Grand Rapids
419-407-9741 | metroparkstoledo.com
