Planes, trains, and automobiles – with some boats and beers for good measure! Check out these events that keep dad – and the whole family – entertained on his special day. For more ideas for Father’s Day (or any old day), check out our calendar.
Friday, June 19
Seattle
Classic Weekend. See more than 50 beautiful classic yachts arrive for the show this weekend. Arrival “parade” from 2 to 4 p.m. today, show with live music 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. FREE. Bell Street Pier, Downtown Seattle. portseattle.org
Saturday, June 20
Eastside
Fathers Ride Free. Fathers enjoy a free ride aboard Snoqualmie Valley Railroad’s scenic 70-minute round-trip train when accompanied by a paying child of any age through Sun. Train departs from Snoqualmie or North Bend. See schedule online. $$. trainmuseum.org
Washington Brewer’s Festival. More than 400 different beers from 105 different Washington breweries are represented, plus enjoy food, entertainment, kids’ area, root beer garden, crafts, and wine and cider tasting. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. $$$ ages 21 and over (includes 10 tasting tokens), $ designated driver, free younger than age 21 with parent. Marymoor Park, Redmond. washingtonbeer.com
North
Pacific Legends Day/Father’s Day. Watch father/son pilot teams fly some of the Flying Heritage Collection’s aircraft of the Pacific War, including the P-51 Mustang, F6F Hellcat and more. Flights are subject to weather and mechanical condition of the aircraft. Noon. FREE, admission applies to visit the museum. Paine Field, Everett. flyingheritage.com
South
Father’s Day 5K Run with the Thoroughbreds. Try to evade the costumed “thoroughbreds” during this 5K run benefiting families facing financial hardship due to their children’s illnesses. 9 a.m. $$$. Emerald Downs, Auburn. active.com
Tacky Tie Run. Wear the worst necktie or bowtie you can find for this 2-mile run. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome. 9 a.m. $$. Jefferson Park, Tacoma. metroparkstacoma.org
Sunday, June 21
Seattle
Father’s Day at Museum of Flight. Dan “The LEGO Man” Parker will have interactive building stations throughout the gallery, plus dads enjoy free admission when accompanied by children of any age. Visit the new B-17 bomber in the airpark ($). 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Included with admission. $$. Museum of Flight, Seattle (Boeing Field). museumofflight.org
Summer Family Fun Days. Pike Place Market kicks off their new monthly event for families with Father’s Day card-making, a book reading by Seattle author Katherine Pryor, seed-planting, scavenger hunt and more. 10 a.m. to noon third Sundays through Sept. FREE. Pike Place Market, Downtown Seattle. pikeplacemarket.org
Father’s Day at Seattle Children’s Museum. Enjoy special crafts and story times in celebration of Father’s Day, plus fathers or father-figures get in free with a paid child (one per child). 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $, free younger than 12 months. Seattle Children’s Museum (lower Queen Anne). thechildrensmuseum.org
KEXP Father’s Day Dance Party. Crafts, activities and dancing, hosted by KEXP DJs Darek Mazzone and Riz, plus break dancing lessons by Vicious Puppies Crew. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $$, free babies in arms. EMP Museum, Seattle (lower Queen Anne). empmuseum.org
Eastside
Fenders on Front Street. Car show, vendors, music and family activities. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE. Front Street, Issaquah. fendersonfrontstreet.com
A Day of Play with Dad. Pancake breakfast, followed by activities like a climbing wall, vertical playpen and an orienteering trek through the park. 8:30 a.m. to noon. $, free ages 3 and younger. Pre-register. South Bellevue Community Center, Bellevue. bellevuewa.gov
North
Father’s Day Wiffle Ball Challenge. Dads and their kids challenge each other to 4-on-4 wiffle ball. Teams are two dads and two kids (ages 10 and older) and price includes a commemorative photo. 1 p.m. $$$. Pre-register. Phil Johnson Ballfields, Everett. everettwa.gov
South
Half-Price for Dads at the Zoo. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma is offering dads half-price admission today. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $ to $$, free ages 2 and younger. pdza.org
Free Admission for Fathers. Dads and grandpas enjoy free admission today. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $ to $$. Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia. hocm.org
Father’s Day at Emerald Downs. Dads will receive a free hat (while supplies last) and kids can enjoy pony rides, face painting and a bouncy house. 1 to 5 p.m., race at 2 p.m. $, free ages 17 and younger. Emerald Downs, Auburn. emeralddowns.com
