Spend some quality time with Dad at one of these great Father’s Day events in the Triangle area.
Father’s Day, which occurs this year on June 17, is a day to celebrate that wonderful man in your life. If you happen to be in the Triangle area during this special time, spend some quality time with Dad at one of these great Father’s Day events.
Daddy and Me Game Day
For an active and fun Father’s Day, take the whole family and hop, skip and jump over to Crowder District Park to take part in an afternoon of nature-related games. Afterwards, cool off with some refreshments.
When: June 17, 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
Dad’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Father’s Day at Marbles Kids Museum, where dad and kids can enjoy special activities like manly mustaches, tinkering with tools and relay races.
When: June 17 and 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Father’s Day Tribute Celebration: Pops for Pops
Enjoy the musical stylings of the Durham Community Concert Band and the Durham Jazz Orchestra as they come together for this free performance. If Dad is a music lover, he’ll love this event.
When: June 17, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St., Durham, NC 27701
Father’s Day Hike
Spend some time with Dad and the family enjoying the great outdoors while getting some fresh air and exercise. This hike is perfect for nature explorers of all ages.
When: June 17, 11 a.m. – noon
Where: Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4640 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
Family Programs: Canoeing with Dad
Moms are welcome to join as Dads take the kids canoeing on the fishing pond.
When: June 17, 3 – 4 p.m.
Where: Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC 27562
Food Truck Rodeo
If Dad is a foodie, take him down to the Food Truck Rodeo, the largest food truck assemblage in the Triangle area. Featuring over 35 vendors, including ChirbaChirba Dumpling, Big Mikes BBQ and ParlezVous Crepe, there’s something to please every palate. Enjoy music from dub Addis, an African-inspired jam band, in the afternoon.
When: June 17, 2012, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Durham Central Park, 502 Foster St., Durham, NC 27701
Photo credit: iStockphoto/PinkTag
Sounds like a wonderful Father’s Day activity! I’m sure many dads loved it.
Really saved me for Fathers Day with this post! My dad is a foodie and I brought him to the Food Truck Rodeo and he was in heaven. Thanks!