Father’s Day is coming up soon (June 16) and it’s time to celebrate that special someone! If you’re still looking for some last-minute ideas of how to celebrate the holiday, look no further! We’ve gathered some of our favorite activities and gift ideas to make this year a special one for your Dad. Check them out below!
1. Whiskey distillery tours at Great Jones Distilling Co
Head to Manhattan’s very first legal distillery that opened after the Prohibition and enjoy a special Father’s Day deal on whiskey tours. As a a part of their “Dad’s Go Free” promotion, all Dads will receive a complimentary ticket with the purchase of a full price ticket during Father’s Day weekend! The one hour tour will take you the process of creation, from the ingredients to the final tasting. Learn more here.
Where: 686 Broadway
2. Go for a cruise around NYC waters
The weather is look splendid for Father’s Day weekend this year, so maybe a cruise on NYC waters to celebrate? Spend a few hours floating around the city with Dad while you enjoy some of the best food there is to offer! Check out our favorite Father’s Day cruises happening below and grab tickets now!
- NYC Premier Fathers Day Brunch Cruise 2024
- Bateaux New York Father’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise
- Father’s Day Signature Dinner Cruise
- Fathers Day Weekend Cruise
3. Enjoy Billy Joel hits together at Broadway Sings
Hear “She’s Got a Way,” “Piano Man,” and “New York State of Mind” like you never have before at Broadway Sings, an incredible homage to the iconic New York singer. Broadway vocalists will excite with you with a deep dive of Billy Joel’s discography, performed in unique ways yet still honing true to the originals. There’s two showings on Father’s Day (June 16) at 1 pm and 4 pm!
🎤 Buy your tickets to Broadway Sings Billy Joel here!
4. Take in views together at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Ascend to the top floors of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with Dad, as you take in interactive exhibitions, immersive art, and of course the most stunning Manhattan skyline view you’ll find! For Father’s Day this year, their 93rd floor café will be serving up happy hour beer prices all day long! Grab your pops and plan your visit now!
Where: 45 E 42nd St
5. Barberino’s pop-up at QC New York
QC New York is partnering with Milan-based luxury grooming company Barberino’s for Father’s Day Weekend (June 14 – 16) to bring an extra bit of pampering to fathers and father figures in NYC! They’ll be offering complimentary 30-minute barber treatments for all guests who purchase a pass during the weekend, on a first-come first-served basis! Dads will be able to choose between an Italian Classic Shave, Quick Beard Shaping, or Facial Treatment which comes free with admission. As mentioned, it will happen on site in front of the third-floor men’s changing room from 10 am – 10 pm. Reserve your spot here.
6. Hit the links with Dad
Nothing is more wholesome than a round of golf with your Dad, and in NYC that can mean either playing virtually or just outside city limits at a beautiful course. The options are endless, and range from teeing off on a virtual driving range with some cold beers, to hitting the putting greens at one of NYC’s nearby courses. Check out our favorite golfing options in NYC here!
7. Dining in the Dark
Bring Dad to the most mysterious and tasteful meal he’ll ever have…at Dining in the Dark! This blindfolded culinary experience takes your tastebuds on a journey of enhanced flavors like never before. Be sure to act quickly as well, because if you book a session between Father’s Day and the end of June, you can get 15% off using code USFATHER15. Learn more about Dining in the Dark here!
🍽️ Book your Dining in the Dark session here!
8. Take Dad out to brunch
Start your Father’s Day early with a delicious brunch meal! If bottomless brunch isn’t quite your thing, normal brunch will just about do! Check out some Father’s Day specials going on below as well as our list of best brunch spots in NYC!
- Nat’s on Bleecker: They’ll be serving an all-you-can-eat brunch spread featuring a spread of salads, eggs, corn ribs, mac n cheese and more rotating throughout the day from 11 AM- 8PM at just $35 per person.
- La Pulperia: This Latin American spot in Hell’s Kitchen will honor fathers with a complimentary shot of top-shelf tequila or mezcal (Aldez Tequila or Agua Mágica Mezcal) with the purchase of brunch or dinner.
9. Dine at an NYC steakhouse
Treat your dad to a Father’s Day feast at one of NYC’s delicious steakhouses this year! Two recommendations in particular go to Strip House, who’s serving 20 oz Bone-In Kansas City Dry Aged Strip Steak, as Skirt Steak, who’s serving a juicy premium Skirt Steak Sandwich, amongst more. Check out our favorite steakhouses in NYC here!
10. Go kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park has brought back their beloved free kayaking sessions this summer! Paddle the waters with Dad during the Sunday family sessions from 12 pm to 2:30 pm. Admire the breathtaking skyline from a new vantage point and the best part is, you don’t need any prior kayaking experience. Find out more here.
11. Enjoy surf, turf & smoke at Merchants Cigar Bar
You can’t go wrong with a trip to Merchants Cigar Bar on the UES! Try a special handcrafted WSC Churchill Cigar, your choice of featured spirit tastings, along with a Father’s Day menu of Grilled Lobster Tail, Grilled Filet Mignon, Surf & Turf, and more. What’s not to love? Father’s Day specials will be served all day. Learn more here.
12. Play games at Lawn Club
Challenge Dad to lawn games at NYC’s newest “Leisure Headquarters” at the Seaport, Lawn Club! You can reserve your own private lawn and play classic and wacky lawn games while enjoying a superb food and beverage menu! There’s nothing more fun than bonding over some cornhole, ladder golf, can jam and more…plus there’s plenty of TVs to watch sports too. Learn more about how to book your spot this weekend here!