Whether your kiddo can paint a great Father’s Day portrait or come out of craft class with his fingers stuck together with glue, there’s a perfect event on this list for you.
Whether you’re celebrating your dad at breakfast or brunch or hitting the trails for a walk or fishing expedition, your father figure is sure to enjoy his day.
Looking for more fun things to do with kids? Check out our summer family guide!
Grilling with Dads X Dion’s Chicago Dream Father’s Day Fun at Mariano’s New City
June 15, 2022
- Address: 1500 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $25
Come out for a night of fun, samples from local vendors, live music and raising money for charity!
Father’s Day Pizza Party
June 17 and 19, 2022
- Address: Taste Buds Kitchen, 2521 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
- Cost: $40 per child with caregiver
Kids ages 2-8 and dads will build a mini pizza with homemade dough, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil. This class is designed for kids and parents to cook together. Registration required.
Busse Lake Fishing Derby
June 18, 2022
- Address: Busse Lake Boating Center, Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village
- Cost: Free, registration required; no fishing license required for ages 15 and under
Celebrate the finale of Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison’s Outdoors Week by participating in this annual fishing derby. Meet at Picnic Grove #25.
Eat the Parks Foraging Walk: Horner Park Father’s Day Edition
June 18, 2022
- Address: Horner (Henry) Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $40/person, $70/pair, free/dads; group rates available
Join Dave Odd, Chicago’s only professional forager for an edible plant identification walk around Horner Park. Learn about at least 50 edible plants and berries.
Take Me Fishing
June 18, 2022
- Address: Robert W. Bernas Park, 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.
Father’s Day at Fox River Trolley Museum
June 19, 2022
- Address: 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin
- Cost: $8/adult, $5/child, free/fathers and grandfathers
Fathers and grandfathers ride the museum’s antique trolleys free with paid child’s fare at this Father’s Day event. The ride will go along the Fox River and through the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve.
Father’s Day Brunch at Winnetka Golf Club
June 19, 2022
- Address: 1300 Oak St., Winnetka
- Cost: $70/family of four, $25/additional adult, $15/additional child
The brunch includes waffles, an omelet station, bacon, fruit and more. Must register by June 15, 2022.
Father’s Day Brunch Buffet at Paris Bistro Restaurant
June 19, 2022
- Address: 2656 Showplace Drive, Naperville
- Cost: $39.95/ages 13+, $14.95/ages 4-12, free/ages 0-3
Families can celebrate Father’s Day with a brunch at Paris Bistro Restaurant. There’s sure to be something for everyone.
Father’s Day Celebration at Bella Banquets
June 19, 2022
- Address: 5412 South La Grange Road, Countryside
- Cost: $50/ages 13+ advanced ticket, $65/ages 13+ at the door ticket, $35/ages 5-12 at the door, free/ages 0-4 at the door
Enjoy some family-fun in honor of Father’s Day. There will be live entertainment and a full course meal in celebration.
Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Oakbrook Center
June 19, 2022
- Address: 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
- Cost: Free
Celebrating its 52nd year, the event features more than 70,000 visitors are expected to attend this one-day-only event where more than 80 antique, classic, vintage and specialty automobiles will be on display throughout Oakbrook Center.
Father’s Day Dinner on Lake Michigan at Navy Pier
June 19, 2022
- Address: 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $89.90/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.
Father’s Day Family Nature Walk at Trailside Museum of Natural History
June 19, 2022
- Address: 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest
- Cost: Free
Learn about wildlife fathers while exploring the trails on a nature walk at the Trailside Museum of Natural History. Registration required.
Father’s Day Mini Golf Tournament
June 19, 2022
- Address: Golf Learning Center, 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 dads to win prizes at the 18-hole course. Registration required.
Father’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
June 19, 2022
- Address: 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago
- Cost: $104.90/adult, $89.90/ages 3-12, free/ages 2 and under
Spend Father’s Day on the water with an upscale brunch which includes a chef-prepared dinner, wine and cocktails, live entertainment and incredible views of Chicago. For all ages.
Lambs Farm Father’s Day Brunch
June 19, 2022
- Address: Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville
- Cost: $27.99/adults, $11.99/ages 2-12, free/under 2
Celebrate your dad with a brunch at Magnolia Cafe & Bakery. There will be hearty entrees, desserts and more. Reservations are required.
Tapas for Papas at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
June 19, 2022
- Address: 2024 N. Halsted St., Chicago
- Cost: Call for prices
Families can enjoy a Father’s Day brunch at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba. The menu will include some of their favorites like Breakfast Paella and Ba-Ba Bloody Mary’s. Reservations required.
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