Fun Ways to Celebrate DAD in Tampa Bay for Father’s Day! by Laura Byrne
There are so many fun ways to celebrate Father’s Day in Tampa Bay and something for every dad style! We’re sharing a few of our favorite ideas:
FOR THE SPORTY DAD: Tampa Bay Rays Game: Take dad to the Trop for a belated Father’s Day celebration. The Rays take on the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field on June 20, 21 and 22. Gift him new Rays gear along with the tickets on Father’s Day! mlb.com/rays
Tampa Bay Rowdies Game: There’s a home game on Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. against the Charleston Battery. Take dad out for an early dinner at the St. Pete Pier and then head to the game. rowdiessoccer.com Buy dad some new home team swag at the Tampa Bay Sports Store: The 4,500-square-foot store is located across from Ford Thunder Alley right by the Amalie Arena Box Office. It’s your one-stop shop for all of your home team gear and boasts the “largest selection of exclusive Lightning merchandise on the planet.” The Tampa Bay Sports store is open six days a week, Monday-Saturday. You can also shop online at tampabaysports.com.
Take Dad to Popstroke in Sarasota:
Head south to Sarasota to experience the new place where the whole family can dine and play! There are two mini golf courses, a rooftop bar, playground and outdoor gaming area. Each player gets to keep a commemorative golf ball with their round of golf. popstroke.com
9th annual Richard’s Father’s Day Walk and Jog at Ulele restaurant in Tampa Heights - June 19 at 8 a.m.:
Lace up the running shoes and head to Ulele in Tampa Heights to join owner Richard Gonzmart for a walk benefiting Moffitt Cancer Center. This family-friendly annual event features mascots and cheerleaders from your favorite pro sports teams. Choose your own distance: one mile, 3.1 miles or one of your own choosing. This event has raised more than $750,000 since it began! raceroster.com
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FOR THE SALTY DAD: The Lost Pearl Pirate Ship in Tampa:
The Old Salt will love a day on a real pirate ship! Dad will get a free boarding photo and free adult beverages while at sea (as will the other adults on board). There are three Father’s Day sailings: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 plus marine tax and fees for adults and $25 plus marine tax fees and fees for kids. tampapirateship.com
Yacht Starship Cruises in Tampa and Clearwater: Treat dad to a Father’s Day Brunch on
the Yacht Starship in Tampa or Clearwater. Sailings are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There is also a dinner cruise T h e Lo s t P e a rl option which boards at 6 p.m. Dad’s drinks are covered by Yacht Starship on the brunch and dinner cruises. yachtstarship.com
Book a Fishing charter: This is a popular gift of experience, and luckily there is
no shortage of options for fishing charters in Tampa Bay! You can even team up with some of his dad friends to book a group outing for a ‘Dad’s Day Out.’
Book a cabana at the beach: Upgrade a normal beach day by booking a cabana at the beach. You can really up the ante and book a ResortPass at a fancy beach hotel like the Don CeSar to play like a tourist for the day. There’s no shortage of amazing beaches, so this is an easy way to celebrate dad!
FOR THE GAMER DAD: Esports Players Club: If dad loves video games, he’s going to love a day at the new Esports Players Club in Tampa. You can buy him a day pass to play and learn OR gift him a membership to play on his own time too. esportsplayersclub.com
FOR THE MUSEUM-LOVING DAD: MOSI in Tampa: Walk among the dinosaurs at the Dinosaurs Around the World, venture to space at Moonbase, climb the ropes at the Ropes Course…if dad is into anything S.T.E.A.M. related, he is going to love a day at MOSI! In fact, you can get to know our June Cover Dad—a dad of three and the new CEO and President of MOSI on page 10.
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