This Father’s Day, whether you’re celebrating Dad at breakfast or brunch, or hitting the trails for a walk or fishing expedition, the father figure in your life is sure to enjoy his day with an event on this list.
There are also plenty of ideas to help the kids make their own cards and gifts for Dad.
Looking for more fun things to do with kids? Check out our summer family guide!
Father’s Day Events in Chicagoland
Father’s Day Craft at Vodak-East Side Branch
June 11, 2025
- Address:Â 3710 E. 106th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3-13 can come out to Vodak-East Side Branch to celebrate your father figure with a special craft for Father’s Day.
Crafternoon: Cards and Picture Frames for Father’s Day at Budlong Woods Branch
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 5630 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 5 and up can come out to Budlong Woods Branch to create picture frames and cards for Father’s Day. Registration required.
Fairy Tale Fiesta at North Riverside Park Mall
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 7501 W. Cermak Road, North Riverside
- Cost: Free
Join North Riverside Park Mall for a celebration of fathers and father figures in your life with the people who make you a family. There will be games, princesses, dancing, a DJ and more. Prince, princess and hero costumes are encouraged.
Family Fun: Father’s Day Card Craft at McKinley Park Branch
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3-13 can come out to McKinley Park Branch to create a Father’s Day card craft at this drop-in activity.
Family Story Time: Father’s Day at Back of the Yard Branch
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 5 and under can come out to Back of the Yard Branch for a morning filled with bilingual books, songs and rhymes. Stay afterwards to make a craft, too.
Grab and Go Kits: Father’s Day Craft at Canaryville Branch
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 642 W. 43rd St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3 and up can come out to Canaryville Branch for a drop-in Father’s Day craft that you can grab to make at home later. Available while supplies last.
Take Me Fishing at Robert W. Bernas Park
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 5716 S. Wilmette Ave., Westmont
- Cost: Free, no fishing license required
Families can enjoy a fishing event at Bernas Park. Fishing prizes and giveaways will be given to participants while supplies last. Bring your own fishing pole.
Dad Games 2025 at Dave & Buster’s Schaumburg
June 15, 2025
- Address:Â 601 N. Martigale Road, Suite 115, Schaumburg
- Cost: $32.54/standard ticket
Dads and their families will go head-to-head in the ultimate arcade showdown at this 2nd Annual Dad Games event. Wear team colors, matching shirts, face paint or themed costumes to win the Most Spirited Family Prize.
Father’s Day Mini Golf Tournament at River’s Edge Mini Golf
June 15, 2025
- Address: 2205 Skokie Valley Highway, Highland Park
- Cost: Free for dads
Put those putt-putt skills to the test at the Father’s Day Mini Golf Tournament. Kids can compete with their fathers to win prizes. Registration required.
Father’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
June 15, 2025
- Address: 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago
- Cost: $149-plus/adult, $129-plus/child
Spend Father’s Day on the water with an upscale brunch that includes a chef-prepared dinner, wine and cocktails, live entertainment and incredible views of Chicago. For all ages.
Father’s Day Signature Dinner on Lake Michigan at Navy Pier
June 15, 2025
- Address:Â 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $179/person, free/ages 2 and under
Spend Father’s Day on the water with a chef-prepared dinner, cocktails and incredible views of Chicago. For all ages.
Lambs Farm Father’s Day Brunch at Magnolia Cafe & Bakery
June 15, 2025
- Address: 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville
- Cost: $32.99/adult, $11.95/ages 12 and under, $7.95/ages 24 months and under
Celebrate your dad with a brunch at Magnolia Cafe & Bakery. There will be hearty entrees, desserts and more. Dads will receive free Farmyard admission. Reservations are required.Â
This article was recently updated on June 9, 2025 by Chicago Parent Audience Development Coordinator Kari Zaffarano. The update included her updating Father’s Day events in Chicagoland and adding new Father’s Day events for families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
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