Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the real-life superheroes close to your heart? From classic car shows and camping to grilling and golf, here’s a sampling of ways to celebrate Father’s Day in the Bay!
Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival: June 13-16, Nevada City Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. Celebrate Father’s Day with a music festival featuring live bluegrass artists on multiple stages, plus food, drinks, camping, workshops, jam sessions, square-dancing, youth programs and other unique offerings. Prices vary. californiabluegrass.org/cbaevent/fathers-day-festival/
Father’s Day BBQ, Brew & Cars: 12 to 2 p.m. June 15, Cornerstone Sonoma, 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Celebrate Father’s Day weekend at Cornerstone Sonoma with a special event honoring dads and their passions. Groove to live music while exploring classic cars and chatting with their proud owners. Stick around for lunch at Folktable Restaurant, featuring mouthwatering BBQ dishes paired perfectly with refreshing brews. Prices vary, RSVP required. tinyurl.com/CornerstoneFathersDay
This 11-inch reflecting telescope is owned by John Currie, of Concord, who volunteers at the Chabot Space and Science Center. (Susan Tripp Pollard/Bay Area News Group)
Father’s Day Slumber with the Stars: 6 p.m. June 15 to 9:30 a.m. June 16, Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. Celebrate Father’s Day with an out-of-this-world camping experience at Chabot. Your sleepover includes meals, hands-on activities, exclusive after-hours time in the exhibits, planetarium shows and telescope viewing amidst the backdrop of the redwood forest. $110. chabotspace.org/calendar/fathers-day/
Father’s Day Sunset Sail: 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. June 15, Sausalito Yacht Harbor, Slip 465, Sausalito. Celebrate Father’s Day with an unforgettable sunset sail aboard Schooner Freda B, a classic vessel that promises an enchanting experience on the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Treat your dad to a scenic journey where the Golden Gate Bridge stands majestically against the setting sun, and the sparkling city skyline of San Francisco comes alive. $99. tinyurl.com/FathersDaySail
HaHaHappy Fathers Day Comedy Showcase: 8 to 10 p.m. June 15, Old Mexico Bar & Grill, 1848 Portola Ave., Livermore. Don’t miss out on the funniest Father’s Day celebration in town at Old Mexico Bar & Grill. Treat Dad to an evening of gut-busting good vibes and side-splitting comedy acts that will have him rolling in his seat. $10 to $20. tinyurl.com/FathersDayComedy
Father’s Day BikeAbout at SF Zoo: 9 to 10 a.m. June 16, San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Boulevard and Upper Great Highway, San Francisco. Join SF Zoo for an extra-special BikeAbout on Father’s Day. In honor of Dads of all species, bike tours will focus on what maternal and paternal care look like throughout the animal kingdom. Then, stick around after the tour for a tasty continental breakfast. $55. tinyurl.com/FathersDayZoo
Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16, SS Red Oak Victory, 1337 Canal Blvd., Point Richmond. Celebrate Father’s Day with a pancake breakfast on the SS Red Oak, a genuine World War II ship and venue with panoramic views of the entire San Francisco Bay. In addition to enjoying delicious food, guests can send free Radiograms to loved ones anywhere in the world while enjoying live music and classic sounds from the George Cole Trio. $5 to $30. tinyurl.com/FathersDayRedOak
Blackhawk Father’s Day Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16, Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. This Father’s Day, enjoy a showcase of stunning vehicles vying for accolades such as People’s Choice, Docent’s Favorite Ride, and Museum Staff Choice. Alongside the car show, enjoy live music and a variety of family-friendly activities designed to delight attendees of all ages. Free viewing, $50 car registration fee. blackhawkmuseum.org/event/fathers-day-car-show/
Father’s Day on the Wharf: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 16, 1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. Come out to Old Fisherman’s Wharf to celebrate Father’s Day with festive decorations and family photo backdrops, restaurant and store specials, and the first-ever “Old Fisherman’s Wharf Ultimate Dad Tribute Short Story Contest.” Free admission. montereywharf.com/
Dads & Dogs Father’s Day Ride: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 16, Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. Grab your wheels. This special Father’s Day bike ride runs from Red Rock Coffee in downtown Mountain View to Cuesta Park, where Frisbee, hacky sack, soccer, bubbles and certified therapy dogs will be waiting to greet the group. Free. tinyurl.com/DadsDogs2024
Father’s Day Kayaking Tour: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 16, Encinal Boat Ramp, 190 Central Ave., Alameda. Join Stacked Adventures for a special tour designed just for fathers. Tour local waters at a relaxed pace in safe double sea kayaks, enjoying the marine life, sea breeze and sunshine. No experience necessary; all skill levels and abilities welcomed. $75 to $140. tinyurl.com/FathersDayKayak
Father’s Day Brunch and Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16, The Meritage Resort & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Celebrate dad this year with a barbecue brunch on The Lawn at The Meritage Resort. Enjoy a menu featuring spicy links, chicken, salmon and fan-favorite sides, plus a whole host of fun activities including games, a DryveBox Mobile Golf Simulator and a classic car show. $0 to $75. tinyurl.com/FathersDayMeritage
Father’s Day Pizza Party: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16, Dutton-Goldfield Winery, 3100 Gravenstein Highway, Sebastopol. Join Dutton-Goldfield Winery for a fun day on the patio, tasting pinot and pizza with Pops. Celebrate Dad while Sonoma Crust throws it down with local, handmade, wood-fired pies and a flight of single-vineyard wines. $75. sonomacounty.com/events/fathers-day-pizza-party/
Father’s Day Train Ride: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16, Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Salute Dad on Father’s Day by treating him to a good ol’ fashioned train ride through the Santa Cruz Mountains. Follow your adventure with an afternoon in the town of Roaring Camp. Stop by the chuckwagon to enjoy live music, barbecue and brews. $29.95 to $44.95. roaringcamp.com/events#519
Jeremy Walker, second from left, watches as his son Dylan Walker, 5, stands in the cockpit of a JDT Mini-Max 1600R plane during the Open Cockpit Day event at the Oakland Aviation Museum on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)
Father’s Day Open Cockpit: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16, Oakland Aviation Museum, 8252 Earhart Road, Oakland. The historic Oakland Aviation Museum is celebrating Father’s Day with an open cockpit event where visitors can view famous aircraft from the cockpit and enjoy live music, food and drinks. $0 to $18. oaklandaviationmuseum.org/open-cockpit-days
Father’s Day at Marin Country Mart: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 16, Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. Come out to Marin Country Mart for a tasty Father’s Day Celebration under the big tent. Enjoy live music while enjoying Suppenkuche ribs, bratwurst, pretzels, hamburgers, hot dogs, pilsners and wheat beers. Free admission, food and drinks available for purchase. marincountrymart.com/events/fathers-day-bbq-with-suppenkuche
Father’s Day x Summer Golf at Thrive City: 12 to 4 p.m. June 16, Thrive City, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco. Calling all Bay Area dads and golfers! Celebrate Father’s Day with a Dryvebox Mobile Golf Simulator Unit, 9-hole putting greens, on-site instructors, bucket golf and a plaza board screening of the Pro Golf Tournament. Free admission. tinyurl.com/FathersDayThrive
Bayview Fathers Day & Juneteenth Festival: 12 to 6 p.m. June 16, Gilman Playground, 903 Gilman Ave., San Francisco. Brought to you by the San Francisco African American Arts and Cultural District, this Juneteenth and Father’s Day mashup features amusement rides, food and retail vendors, live performances and hip-hop artists, prize giveaways and a car show. Free admission. sf-juneteenth.com/
Father’s Day Sax Session at Jackie’s Place: 1 to 4 p.m. June 16, Jackie’s Place, 840 N. First St., San Jose. Get swanky this Father’s Day by taking Dad out to Jackie’s Place for soul food and barbecue, drinks and a smooth sax session from local jazz, pop, R&B and soul artist Mike Mendoza. Free admission. tinyurl.com/FatheraDayJackies
Fathers Day Murder Mystery Show: 6 to 8 p.m. June 16, The Old Spaghetti Factory, 51 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. What better way to celebrate dad than with a mystery? Enjoy a thrilling evening filled with suspense, comedy and delicious food while joining “the family” for the memorial of the notorious gangster Vito “The Gut” Marzetti. Who killed him and why? And who might be next? tinyurl.com/FathersDayMystery