By Julia Train
Father’s Day is this Sunday. Do you know what you’re doing with Dad? If not, have no fear, we’ve got you covered with some ideas for families with kids of all ages!
Spend the day on a lake or river.
Hang out on the boat, kayak or a tube.
Have a pool day and barbecue.
Get dad’s favorite foods for the grill and spend a day in the pool with barbecue for dinner.
Go to the rides.
There are numerous amusement parks along the shore. Dads ride free at Playland’s Castaway Cove, Steel Pier and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Father’s Day.
Play at an arcade.
This is great for younger kids and their dads who still want to act like kids every once in a while! Jilly’s in Ocean City has always been our favorite.
Go to a local brewery.
There are tons in Atlantic and Cape May counties! There’s Garden State Beer Company in Galloway, Tuckahoe Brewing Company in Egg Harbor Township, Somers Point Brewing Company and Cape May Brewing Company in Cape May, to name a few.
Try fishing with dad.
Or maybe one of his other hobbies!
13th Annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show at The Shores
On Saturday, June 15, go check out some classic cars! The show goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2201 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ.
Atlantic City Comedy Club
Located in the Tropicana, there are shows all weekend (and week). All you need to do is choose a day and buy the tickets!
Go golfing.
For dads with older children, grabbing some adult beverages and hitting the golf course might be a fun option. Here are some golf courses around us: Harbor Pines, Greate Bay Blue Heron Pines, among others. Check out The Roost at Harbor Pines if you go there and get hungry!
Try axe throwing.
This might not be a great idea for fathers with younger kids, but try out Westecunk Axe Throwing in Atlantic City. While the establishment does sell light snacks, water and soda, it’s BYO food and beverage if you want anything else.
Take him out to dinner.
You can never go wrong with taking Dad out to dinner! There are options all around for different price points and food styles.
Go putt putt.
There are a ton of mini golf places along the shore in every town. Wherever you are, it’ll be easy to find a spot.
Visit a local park.
Choose from a plethora of parks in Atlantic and Cape May Counties with countless activities to choose from. Have a picnic, hike, or play on the playgrounds.
Learn about local history.
Atlantic and Cape May Counties are filled with history. Whether you’re a local or visitor, it’ll be interesting. Here are some ideas: Absecon Lighthouse, the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum and Historic Cold Spring Village.
Walk the boardwalk
There’s so much to do on the boardwalks, both day and night: restaurants, arcades, rides, shopping and more!
Now that you have some ideas, put them to use! Remember that no matter what you plan for Dad this weekend, all that matters is the quality time spent together.
Happy Father’s Day!
