4 minute read
9 Ways to Spend Father's Day
by PB Parenting
9 Fun ways to spend Father’s Day
Looking for simple and meaningful Father’s Day activities? Check out these fun activities for children of all ages and dads with all different interests.
1. Play Mini-Golf
Whether Dad is a pro on the golf course or more of a putt-putt kind of guy, an afternoon of golf is fun for fathers and kids alike. Stick with miniature golf if the kids are beginners. Right now The Conservation Course at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium is included with admission. This is an 18-hole miniature course designed by Jim Fazio and Gary Nicklaus, located in the Science Center’s beautiful backyard.
2. Get out on the water.
With so many waterways right in our backyard get Dad on the water! Whether he loves fishing or wants to go kayaking, or paddleboarding a day on the water is sure to make Dad happy. Don’t forget the sunscreen!
3. Go for a Bike Ride
Spending the day cruising around on two wheels is fun and also healthy for Dad and the kids. Try a bicycle scavenger hunt to make it even more interesting. Dad doesn’t own a bike? You can rent bikes from Jupiter Outdoor Center at Riverbend Park or the Visit Palm Beach Kiosk in Downtown. You can even reserve them online go to https://www. visitpalmbeach.com.
4. Go camping
Camping is a great way to get some fresh air and take a break. You can also pitch a tent in your backyard. Especially if your kids are too young to make it through a night at the campsite, consider setting up a tent in your backyard for a similar experience. Make sure to grab stuff to make over the fire - smore’s, hot dogs etc are easy to roast over a fire. If you are in your backyard, you can always go inside if it gets to hot and buggy.
5. Make Art together
Want to make a gift with Dad or paint something for Grandpa? Paint dad a new mug or stein! Check out Picasso’s Creative Workshop, You can make it ahead of time or paint it together on Father’s Day. www.gopicasso.com.
6. Have a Movie or Game Night
Order or make Dad’s favorite pizza, buy some candy snacks and turn on a family-friendly flick that he’ll love. Maybe Dad loves Board Games - let him pick his favorite game - monoply, game of life, sorry are all fun and easy for kids to play.
7. Pack up a picnic
All Dad wants for Father’s Day: sandwiches, sunshine, and his favorite people hanging out. Head out to the park or beach! out the animals. If Dad is a sea turtle or marine life fan check out Loggerhead Marinelife Center or Sandoway Discovery Center both are open to the public. The Palm Beach Zoo is also a great way to spend the day with Dad.
9. Is Dad a Pinball Wizard?
Make Dad nostaglic for the old days when he spent time in the aracde. Check out the Silverball Retro Arcade in Delray Beach. Tickets include free play on an array of classic pinball machines and arcade games, and the venue also features a full menu of bar food favorites. Also there are TVs for watching sports, it maybe Dad’s new favorite place.
Wherever you decide to take Dad, PB Parenting hopes it is a fun, relaxing day surrounded by his favorite little people!
8. A Day with the Animals
Take Dad for a walk on the wild side and check HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
ACCELERATE YOUR SUMMER AT FUSION
Use this summer to help your student get ahead and still enjoy your summer vacation! Fusion offers summer classes, accelerated schedules, post-secondary counseling, and STEM courses for students that want to take more classes before the next school year.
Fusion Palm Beach Gardens is a private school for grades 6-12, where classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom.
• Remediate • Accelerate • Sharpen Your Skills
The nation’s most engaging educational experience New Palm Beach Gardens Campus ENROLLING NOW! 561.766.4096
fusionpalmbeachgardens.com
From preemies to teens. We provide specialized medical care, just for kids.
From preemies to teens, Pediatrics at West Boca Medical Center provides specialized care for kids, all in one convenient, comfortable location. With more than 80 pediatric specialists, we are prepared to provide your child with the care they need.
• 24/7 pediatric emergency room • Fellowship-trained sub-specialists • Board certified pediatric anesthesiologists • Pediatric hospitalists for in-patient stays • Pediatric intensive care unit • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Outpatient pediatric therapy center • Same day surgery center • Kid-friendly diagnostic imaging center • National Certified Silver Safe Sleep Hospital