Creative Father’s Day Ideas for Memorable Celebrations

Are you looking for engaging activities to celebrate Father’s Day in northeast Ohio? This informative list provides a range of fun events, including auto shows, golf outings, and traditional brunch options. All activities are scheduled for June 19, 2016, unless otherwise noted. The list has been updated for 2016.

• 100th Bomb Group Restaurant – 20920 Brookpark Rd, near the airport; open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; call 216 267-1010 for reservations.
• Avon Duct Tape Festival – Located at Veteran’s Park in Avon; running from June 17-19; offering rides, crafts, food, music, and fun. The festival operates Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is free.
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo – Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo with free admission for dads and unique activities from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Goodtime III Cruises – Join the Father’s Day brunch cruise from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; tickets are priced at $35.95 for adults and $24.95 for children; call 216 861-5110 for reservations.
• Nautica Queen Cruises – Enjoy either a brunch or dinner cruise on Father’s Day; schedules are from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; call 216 696-8888 for more information and reservations.
• Mustard Seed Market and Cafe – Located at 3885 W. Market Street, Akron; offering a brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; reservations can be made by calling 330 666-7333.
• Pickwick and Frolic – Situated in Downtown Cleveland; brunch timings are at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; you can contact 216 241-7425 for reservations.
• Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens – In Akron, featuring an antique auto show with over 350 cars; the event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; entrance fee is $14.
• Dad’s Day Run – Held at Shaker Family Center, 19824 Sussex Rd., Shaker Hts.; includes 1 and 5-mile runs and walks along with other activities; registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with races starting at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
• McKinley Museum – Located at 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH; free admission for dads on Saturday, June 18th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Akron Rubber Ducks Celebration – Take part in the festivities at Canal Park in Akron.
• Festival of the Fish – Situated in Downtown Vermilion, OH; the festival features kids’ activities, a parade, festival food, and live entertainment; it runs Saturday and Sunday, June 18th and 19th.
• Free Father’s Day Guided Hike – Join the hike at Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted, OH; scheduled from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cleveland Indians Baseball – The Cleveland Indians will face the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field throughout the weekend; the first pitch on Sunday is at 1:05 p.m.
• Akron Zoo – Located at 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH; dads and grandads enjoy a 50% discount on regular admission on Sunday, June 19th.
• Grand River Cellars – Located at 5750 S. Madison Rd., Madison, OH; offering Father’s Day brunch from noon to 7:30 p.m.
• Brasa Grill – Positioned at 1300 West 9th Street, Cleveland, OH; providing Father’s Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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