Things to do for Father's Day in Seattle
Looking for something to do this Father's Day? There is no shortage of events in Seattle and the surrounding areas for any and all price ranges. Whether he’s an outdoorsman, a music lover, or fanatic for all things sports, FOX 13 Seattle has you covered.
Below is a list of events happening on Sunday, June 15:
Meeker Days Festival
Maybe, your dad is more of an outdoorsman. There will be several opportunities to get outside this weekend. The Annual Meeker Days festival will be taking place in Pioneer Park, in downtown Puyallup. This Festival has food, music, and a variety of locally-owned business pop-ups. Admission is free of charge.
Woodland Park Zoo
The Woodland Park Zoo is hosting a "Papa Bear" brunch, with tickets starting at $89 for adults and $69 for children, which includes zoo admission.
Baseball games
Take dad out to the ballgame, The Seattle Mariners are playing the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. You’ll want to get there early; they’re giving out socks to the first 10,000 fathers. Ticket prices for the weekend start at $44.
The Tacoma Rainiers will also be doing something special for all the baseball-obsessed dads by hosting a barbeque buffet. Those tickets will start at $55, with access to the Father’s Day party deck, the buffet, and all-inclusive beer, wine and soda.
Edmonds Art Festival
The Edmonds Art Festival offers a chance to view Pacific Northwest art displays on Main Street, overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight is showing their appreciation for dad by offering free admission for fathers accompanied by a child of any age.
Olympia Regional Airport
Olympia regional airport will be hosting an airshow both on Saturday and Sunday. There will be aerial performances with vintage aircraft, and military displays. Tickets start at $22, and the gates will open at 9 a.m.
Car shows
Following the trend of impressive displays of machinery, there will be car shows on Sunday in downtown Issaquah from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Evergreen Speedway in Monroe from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Ballard Locks from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum
How about a train ride? Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum is offering dinner with a view of their restored 1920’s dining car. Their Father’s Day barbeque train takes off on Saturday at 5 p.m. with tickets starting at $79.
Restaurant and dining specials
For the foodies, Salty’s on Alki Beach, and Columbia River are offering a 3-course Father’s Day special menu featuring prawns, prime rib with a baked potato and chocolate mousse cake.
There will be an opportunity to take your dad to the ritzy Columbia Tower Club. Opening to non-members for a Father’s Day bourbon and live music event. This event takes place on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets start at $44 for food and a welcome cocktail, and $76 to add on a bourbon flight.
Finally, if you feel like splurging for your food-loving father, Waterways Cruises is offering a three-course dinner, with a two-and-a-half-hour excursion across South Lake Union. Tickets for this floating dinner start at $120.
The Source: Information in this story came from Experience Olympia, Museum of Flight, Fenders on Front Street, Seattle Mariners, Tacoma Rainiers, City of Puyallup, Edmonds Arts Festival, the Woodland Park Zoo, Salty's and Waterway Cruises.
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