Father's Day Events

There are a lot of places celebrating dad's day. Take a canoe ride. Have a barbecue. Or visit a classic car show.

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Father’s Day Canoe Adventure

Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe
June 15 - June 16, 9 and 11 a.m., 1 p.m. start times

How many times have you been to the Botanic Garden and thought, "Boy I'd like to get out on those lakes?" This Father's Day weekend, you'll have six chances with the Father's Day Canoe Adventure. Join Bob Kirschner, the Garden's aquatic biologist, as he guides you through the lakes and explains their nationally-recognized shoreline restoration program. All skill levels welcome. Instructions, canoes, life jackets and paddles will be provided. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school or call (847) 835-8261.

IKEA Father’s Day Kids Event

IKEA Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook
June 16, 1-2 p.m.

Paint and personalize a coffee mug just for dad. Draw a picture, write a poem, get creative and have fun. Paints and decorations supplied at no additional charge.

Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby

Schaumburg Park District | Schaumburg
June 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Everyone receives a hot dog, chips and soda for lunch. Bring your own poles and bait. Prizes awarded for shortest, longest, most fish caught and most unique catch in each age group. Participants are divided into age groups of 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17 and fathers.

Father's Day Photo-OpFREE

DreamBox Foto Studio | Chicago
June 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Stop by for a free, 10 minute photo-op with Dad. You will receive an online gallery of your images within a week. No prints are included but there is an option to purchase. For more information, visit http://www.shinfoto.com/blog/2012/6/free-fathers-day-photo-op-at-shin-photography

Father's Day Cook-"In"

Party Fantasy | Mundelein
June 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Activities include Picture Frame Making, Scavenger Hunt, Paper Cup Rockets, and Daddy-Daughter Dance. Advanced tickets on sale through June 14. Includes activities and one hotdog, chips and a drink. Walk-ins are welcome to all activities, excluding lunch.

Father’s Day Car ShowFREE

Christian Church of Clarendon Hills | Clarendon Hills
June 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Over 100 cool cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display. Plus, a live band playing classic music from the 50's and 60's, free hotdogs and lemonade, and free bratwursts for dad. Dads can register for raffle prizes.

Dad and Me

Irons Oaks | Olympia Fields
June 17, 3-5 p.m.

Spend Father's Day enjoying a nature hike, climbing the tower, and doing a craft together.

Father's Day

Fox River Trolley Museum | South Elgin
June 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fathers and grandfathers ride trolleys free with paid child's fare.

Father's Day Bash

Pump It Up Chicago | Chicago
June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

An afternoon full of fun, sports trivia, and a raffle! Tickets available online. Wear a sports jersey to receive $2 off.

Father's Day Barbecue

Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield
June 17, Noon

Features a tasty menu of baby back ribs, chicken, slow-roasted strip loin carved to order, corn-on-the-cob, and grilled vegetables, as well as a children's buffet of macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, and pizza. Plus, homemade apple cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream.

Classic Cars Father's Day

Driehaus Museum | Chicago
June 17, Noon-5 p.m.; tours at 1:30 and 3 p.m.

Fathers receive complimentary general admission and will have the opportunity to view up close two vintage cars from the early 20th century. A 1927 Pierce Arrow Model 80 Runabout roadster and a 1929 Packard 645 Dual Cowl Phaeton will be parked in front of the museum's entrance (weather permitting). Guided tours include a behind-the-scenes visit to Samuel M. Nickerson's billiards room.