Father’s Day in South Florida: Fun Things to Do with Dad

There are many ways to celebrate dads. Here are some fun-for-all-ages local events designed to pay fathers their due. 

Make Father’s Day Gift Cards

Tuesday, June 4

Tap into nature by creating a unique card for Dad, or another special someone.

Free. 3:30-4:30pm, Miramar Pineland, 3600 S. University Dr., 954-357-8776

http://www.broward.org/parks

Father’s Day Workshop

Saturday, June 8

Kids and their dads can make with their own wooden caddy during this interactive workshop.

$10 per family. 3-6pm, Doral Cultural Arts Center, 8363 NW 53 St., Doral,

http://www.cityofdoral.com

Celebrate Dads – Say it on Canvas

Friday, June 14

Express your love of dad through an artistic project.

3-4pm, Riverland Branch Library, 2710 W. Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale,

http://www.broward.org/library

Donuts for Dad Craft

Saturday, June 15

Kids can create a fun, easy-to-make craft for Dad.

Ages 3-11. 11am-noon, Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Rd., Palmetto Bay,

http://www.mdpls.org

Father’s Day Fishing Fun

Saturday, June 15

Spend some time together during an enjoyable and educational catch and release fishing experience. Tournament categories include: most fish caught, biggest fish and a casting contest.

7-10:30am, Royal Palm Park, 1701 NW 38 St. Oakland Park,

http://www.oaklandparkfl.gov

Father’s Day Celebration

Saturday, June 15

Kids can enjoy a snack and creating a special gift for their father or another loved one.

Ages 6-12. 11am-noon, Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Rd., Miami,

http://www.mdpls.org

Dad and Me at Long Key

Saturday-Sunday, June 15-16

Dads and their kiddoes ages 3-10 can spend some quality time together with scavenger hunts crafts, games and by learning all about the nature center’s wildlife dads.

$5. 10am-1pm, Long Key Nature Center, 3501 SW 130 Ave., Davie, 954-357-8797

http://www.broward.org/parks

Fit to Be Tied Father’s Day 5K

Sunday, June 16

Participate in this special event that includes a run for all ages, music, entertainment, a video game truck and a kids’ zone with a tie-making activity.

Race begins at 7am. Pre-registration required. Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142 Ave., Davie,

http://www.broward.org/parks

Father’s Day Fishing Cruise

Sunday, June 16

Spend time with Dad on a 3-hour catch and release fishing trip on Biscayne Bay.

$50. 1-4pm, Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, 305-235-1668

http://www.deeringestate.org