--- title: 6 Fun Father's Day Activities Your Dad will Actually Love! description: Celebrate Father's Day with six fun activities that your dad will love, from adventure golf to fishing trips and BBQ picnics. image: https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hubfs/getty-images-w55uIEdxUMY-unsplash.jpg --- [![Smugglers Cove Logo ](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smugglers%20Cove%20Logo%20-%20updated%202022%20-%20red.png?width=1000&height=564&name=Smugglers%20Cove%20Logo%20-%20updated%202022%20-%20red.png "Smugglers Cove Logo ")](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/) [![Smugglers Cove Logo](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smugglers%20Cove%20Logo%20-%20updated%202022%20-%20red.png?width=709&name=Smugglers%20Cove%20Logo%20-%20updated%202022%20-%20red.png "Smugglers Cove Logo")](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/) [![Locations and Prices](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8894448/981807b2-621e-4a2e-ac48-defc9128201d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8894448/981807b2-621e-4a2e-ac48-defc9128201d) # 6 Fun Father's Day Activities Your Dad will Actually Love! ![feature image](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hubfs/getty-images-w55uIEdxUMY-unsplash.jpg) 6 Fun Father's Day Activities Your Dad will Actually Love! 5:06   When Father’s Day comes around, it’s easy to focus on finding the right gift. But what most dads truly want is time with their family, moments filled with laughter, stories, and shared experiences that stick long after the day ends. If you're scratching your head about what to get your dad for Father's Day, consider choosing experiences instead of things. Here are 6 fun activities you can do with your dad to make Father's Day memorable and meaningful:   ![SCG_Content_Jan_2023_098 SA dad](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Content%20Update%202023/SCG_Content_Jan_2023_098%20SA%20dad.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=SCG_Content_Jan_2023_098%20SA%20dad.jpg) ## 1. Play Adventure Golf at Smugglers Cove! (DADS PLAY FREE!) What better way to get your dad excited about Father's Day than with playing adventure-style golf, [feeding live alligators](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/blog/where-can-you-feed-real-alligators-in-florida), and enjoying a couple of refreshing drinks to celebrate a hole-in-one? Treat Dad to a fun-filled adventure at[ Smugglers Cove](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/), where he can show off his skills playing pirate-themed adventure golf for FREE on Father’s Day!  Whether you’re celebrating Dad or Granddad, adventure golf is the perfect [family game](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/blog/4-excellent-benefits-of-playing-mini-golf-with-your-kids) for all ages. Navigate through fun and challenging obstacles, perfect your aim in cavernous caves, and sink your shot underneath waterfalls at any of our [5 Southwest, Florida locations](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/locations). It’s the perfect way to combine excitement, family fun, and a little friendly competition.   ![getty-images-DV1bpNpD19o-unsplash](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/getty-images-DV1bpNpD19o-unsplash.jpg?width=2400&height=2156&name=getty-images-DV1bpNpD19o-unsplash.jpg) ## 2. Play a Friendly Round of Softball, Baseball, or Have a Board Game Competition Games are a great way to have fun with your dad! Grab your family, and your baseball mitts, and head to your local park for a feel-good game of baseball or softball. Or, if it’s just you and Dad, kick off some friendly one-on-one competition with a few rounds of pickleball. Prefer something indoors? Dust off those [board games](https://www.parents.com/best-family-board-games-8382737) like Clue, Yahtzee, Uno, Exploding Kittens, or Monopoly for some cozy, air-conditioned fun that brings you closer together. If electronic games are your dad’s thing, put aside your cell phones and get out the snacks for a fun family challenge of your favorite PS or Xbox games.   ![getty-images-NnmYbv-D1jk-unsplash](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/getty-images-NnmYbv-D1jk-unsplash.jpg?width=2400&height=1600&name=getty-images-NnmYbv-D1jk-unsplash.jpg) ## 3. Go Fishing in One of Florida's Best Fishing Spots How about taking your dad on a fishing trip to one of Florida’s best fishing spots? Whether offshore, beachside, or in one of [Florida's vibrant State Parks](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/blog/exploring-state-parks-in-florida), you're sure to come home with a “keeper” or a great story!  If you want to add some extra excitement, join the Annual Father’s Day Family [Fishing Tournament](https://fun4tampakids.com/Whats-Happening/Fathers-Day-Events-and-Deals/Carrollwood-Village-Park-Family-Fishing-Tournament/View-details) in Tampa Bay for free activities, prizes, lunch, and classes from Suncoast Fly Fishers. All you need is your fishing gear! You and Dad could spend Father’s Day laughing, fishing, and making memories while enjoying the beauty of the tropical Gulf Coast. What dad wouldn’t want that for Father’s Day? ![getty-images-S0C0NJ6M3QE-unsplash (1)](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/getty-images-S0C0NJ6M3QE-unsplash%20(1).jpg?width=2400&height=1599&name=getty-images-S0C0NJ6M3QE-unsplash%20(1).jpg) ## 4. Spend the Day on the Water If your dad dreams of being on the water all week long, then Father’s Day weekend is the perfect time to spend the day exploring [Florida’s coast](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/blog/award-winning-beaches-in-florida-ideal-for-families). For those who don’t own a vessel, enjoy your time on the water hassle-free with a boat or kayak [rental](https://www.visitflorida.com/things-to-do/boating/boat-rentals/), ready to go with all the necessary gear and safety equipment. Water-loving dads will be thrilled to go paddle boarding or snorkeling in shallow waters, kayaking alongside manatees, or exploring remote islands by boat! Then, wrap up the day by watching the sunset over the Gulf Coast together.   ![gene-gallin-ZbGqubHus7U-unsplash](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gene-gallin-ZbGqubHus7U-unsplash.jpg?width=2400&height=1600&name=gene-gallin-ZbGqubHus7U-unsplash.jpg) ## 5. Cool Down at a Local Museum, Aquarium or Even a Car Show! Stay cool this Father’s Day by exploring all the nationally recognized art, history, science, and natural life Florida has to offer at a local [museum](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/blog/top-family-friendly-museums-to-visit-in-florida) or aquarium! If your dad loves sea creatures, treat him to a special two-for-one admission deal this Father’s Day weekend at [The Florida Aquarium](https://fun4tampakids.com/Whats-Happening/Fathers-Day-Events-and-Deals/Florida-Aquarium-Fathers-Day-Weekend/View-details).  If he's a huge fan of cars, make his day by taking him to a car show like the [CFSRA 36th Annual Father’s Day Rod Run](https://allevents.in/lakeland-highlands/cfsra-36th-annual-fathers-day-rod-run/200027853904129), in Lakeland! It's a fantastic opportunity for him to see classic and custom models up close, engage with fellow enthusiasts, and maybe even get some inspiration for his next dream car!   ![getty-images-H8gk-47IAPI-unsplash](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/hs-fs/hubfs/getty-images-H8gk-47IAPI-unsplash.jpg?width=2400&height=1712&name=getty-images-H8gk-47IAPI-unsplash.jpg) ## 6. Have a BBQ Picnic! Pack up a cooler with sandwiches, chips, and popsicles, throw the towels in the car, and head to the [beach](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/blog/5-activities-for-an-ultimate-family-vacation-in-florida) or park for a BBQ picnic. Let Dad take a well-deserved break while you help him grill up some scrumptious hot dogs and hamburgers to perfection. Stir up some fun with a friendly volleyball match or a shell-finding contest. Turn up his favorite music and gather around for some delicious food while enjoying the scenic views and the company of loved ones! --- It can be challenging to figure out what your dad wants for Father’s Day, but spending a day with family will never disappoint! Dads love having fun and, more than anything, they want to have fun together.  At [Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/), our pirate-themed and adventure-style 18-hole courses make fun and family time easy! With [five locations](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/locations) to choose from, you won’t want to miss out on a chance to show your dad some appreciation with FREE mini golf! Also, if you aren't local, but want Dad to have an amazing experience, consider giving him a [gift card](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/shop) for Smugglers Cove where he can golf with the gators! Grab your[ coupon](https://www.smugglersgolf.com/subscribe) and show it to any of our staff members on Sunday, June 15th to receive a free game of golf for Dad and a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories. 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