No idea what to do with your dad? These outings are gold
Do you also have a father who has everything and year after year says that he “doesn't need anything” for Father's Day? There's a good chance you do. And although that is of course meant to be super sweet, you still want to surprise him with something special. Not with another pair of socks or a fragrance, but with quality time. Because in the end, memories are many times more fun than things. That's why these original daddy-daughter dates put him completely in the spotlight. For a day at least, after which the focus can return to his favorite daughter.
On a duck tour
No, a duck tour doesn't mean that you go feed ducks in the park together, although that can be fun too. It's about the Citroën 2CV, better known as ‘the Duck’. During a duck tour, you get into one of those cheerfully colored classics together and zoom through the countryside, along the beach, or right through the city. This way, you combine your dad's love for cars with yours. And how nice is it to chat together while driving over bumpy roads with the roof wide open.
Trial lesson in a propeller plane
Is your father crazy about vehicles, like most men? Then you are guaranteed to score points with a trial lesson in a propeller plane. Under the guidance of an instructor, he gets to sit behind the controls and experience what it's like to have a plane in his hands. All while you over-stimulate him from the back seat with a big headset on; just like old times.
Join in on his favorite sport
Maybe your dad is on the hockey field every Sunday, runs half marathons, or prefers to spend hours on his mountain bike. It's always fun to join in on his hobby once in a while. Not because you necessarily excel at tennis, but to just be together. Exercising together provides that quality time and, more importantly: hi-la-ri-ous moments.
Take a cooking class together
From Italian cooking to making sushi or barbecue masterclasses: there is something for every taste, including for your dad. Learning something new together is already great, but then enjoying your own dish is even better. And there's a good chance that he will suddenly be even more enthusiastic about cooking at home afterwards, which you will benefit from.
Wine and food walk through his hometown
You can also take it easy with a wine and food walk. During such a tour, you visit different restaurants while enjoying matching wines and small dishes along the way. Guaranteed to be a hit, but you make it extra fun by doing it in the city where your parent grew up. As you walk, anecdotes about his life will naturally come up.
Brewery tour with tasting
For fathers who appreciate craft beer (which is almost every father), a tour of a brewery is always a good idea. You learn all about the brewing process and get a behind-the-scenes look. And since you're there anyway: do a tasting. Your dad will be grateful.
A round on the BBQ boat
Perhaps the ultimate Father's Day outing: a BBQ boat. While you both brave the water together, the meat is already sizzling on the barbecue in the middle of the boat. A cold drink, sunset in the background, nice music, and plenty of time to catch up. More than that is not needed for the best man.
