A father is often the first love of his little girl and the idol of his son. That's why, once a year, we reserve a whole day for him!
Here are our ideas for activities and gifts to celebrate Father' s Day the right way!
What to do on Father's Day?
He taught you to ride a bike and hold a baseball bat. A little later, he taught you to drive and took it easy when you almost burned out the transmission on his precious car. When you have a project to do, he arrives early in the morning, plan in mind and toolbox in hand. When you go out to dinner, he insists on paying the bill because, no matter how old you are, he likes to think he'll always be the family provider.
You probably want to give a memorable Father 's Day to that great man who proudly occupies the seat at the end of the table.
Here are some ideas for activities to inspire your festivities!
The classic Father's Day barbecue party
It is his pride and joy and he loves to brag about it to his buddies... make no mistake, we are not talking about his offspring or his spouse, but about his beloved BBQ !
In Quebec, as soon as the snow melts, dads run to get out their barbecues! Father's Day is the perfect time to have family and friends over for some great grilled food. Have you thought about the classic surf'n'turf? Lobster from the Gaspé Peninsula invites itself on your table.
Come on, Dad! Get out your spatula because it's time to prove to everyone that you 're the king of the barbecue!
Psst! If you were looking for a good excuse to get a Crafty Cocktails kit, you’ve found it!
Dad's hobbies in the spotlight
As we say in Quebec, don't break your bicycle too much! Just ask yourself: what does Dad like to do? Then you will find the perfect activity to celebrate Father's Day!
Dad is a fisherman? We rent a rowboat and the whole family puts on a life jacket! If he's more of a sportsman, we'll go and practice his favorite sport with the family. Buy yourself a pair of plaid Bermuda shorts if dad is a golfer, because you're going to spend the day on the green!
If you really want to impress him, you can even organize a boot field hockey or basketball tournament with his friends and family!
Dad is not very sporty? We can easily opt for a poker tournament or a wine and cheese tasting.
There is only one rule: no complaining, even if the chosen activity is not your cup of tea! The goal is to please him, it's his day!
Just give him a hand
Sometimes the things that will make your dad the happiest are the simplest.
- Spend the weekend with them to help them complete a project.
- Wash your car or motorcycle
- Reorganize his garage (with his agreement of course)
- Leave the pool so he doesn't have to.
You see the picture!
The great Father's Day celebration
Create a Facebook group with the children and spouses of all the dads in the family. Suggest that they have a big Father's Day party this year instead of having a small party on your own.
Make your life easier by hiring a caterer or organizing a mechoui. Does Aunt Lisette have a big yard? Perfect—let’s have the party at her house! Reassure her by telling her that you’ll take care of everything. Here are 10 ideas to help you plan your event.
Need a hand organizing a big party with DJ, buffet and activities? Take advantage of the services of a professional event planner!
Father's Day gifts
When we talk about Father's Day gifts, we're not talking about ties or a mug with an inscription like "best dad in the world". We're talking about gifts that will surprise dad and make him really happy!
Here are 3 themes to base your gift idea on!
1. DIY (Do it yourself)
Homemade gifts are perfect for dads with young children or families on a tighter budget. There are ways to make dad happy without breaking out the credit card.
Here are 5 DIY ideas:
- A booklet containing "dad jokes" (let's be honest, he really needs to renew his repertoire)
- A craft from the kids that he can proudly display at the office. Pinterest is overflowing with ideas...a little creativity!
- A booklet containing coupons (e.g. a massage, time off for dishes, choice of meal, etc.)
- A video where each member of the family tells a funny anecdote that they experienced with dad during the year
- A basket of her favorite snacks/treats
A little sweetness for dad
Dad deserves to be pampered too! Here are 5 gifts to give him on Father' s Day to remind him to take care of himself:
- A kit containing beard products (you can also include a personalized soap from the artisanal soap factory La Danse des Savons)
- A massage (especially if they have a physical or stressful job)
- A gift certificate to the barber
- A box containing an assortment of teas, hot chocolates or candies according to your taste
- A video game night kit: pack snacks, slippers, pajamas, headphones and his favorite drink
Gadgets
"The inner child" of men is often very close to the surface so, most of them like anything gimmicky. Here are 7 ideas you may not have thought of:
- An electric shaver
- A small GPS to locate your keys or wallet
- A smart watch (or a new bracelet)
- A voice assistant (Alexa style)
- Wireless headphones
- A portable charger for his phone
- A beverage warmer (to go with the mug you bought her last year)
Even though we often roll our eyes when he drops one of his famous "dad jokes", we wouldn't trade our dear dad for anything in the world! This year, celebrate Father's Day the way it should be!