Father’s Day is quickly approaching (Sunday, June 15th- mark it on your calendar). Looking for something special to do with your Dad? Whether he’s sporty, adventurous, artsy or just needs to relax, there’s something every type of Father will enjoy. There are tons of free and discounted places to visit and enjoy.

50 Ideas For Things To Do with Dad

1. Visit the Three Rivers Art Festival
2. Father’s Day Car Cruise and Concert at Hartwood Acres
3. Pittsburgh Zoo (Dad’s get FREE Admission on Father’s Day!)
4. Check out the Western PA Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center
5. PNC Park Tour (Pirates will be playing Marlins away that Sunday)
6. Relax at the South Park Game Preserve
7. Bike the trails downtown near the river
8. Picnic at Observatory Hill
9. Bring a blanket and watch a movies in the park
10. Father’s Day dinner at Mitchell’s Fish Market
11. Batting Cages & Mini Golf at North Park
12. Challenge Dad to a go-kart race at Eraser Go-Kart Park
13. Buy Dad the 36 oz steak from Jerome Bettis Grille 36
14. Treat Dad and Mom to a movie date
15. Cruise on the Gateway Clipper
16. Play a round of paintball at Steeltown Paintball
17. Keep Dad active with indoor rock climbing at North Climb (COUPON)
18. Let the creative juices (and alcohol) flow with a BYOB Canvas Painting (COUPON)
19. Take a walk through Station Square and ride the Incline
20. Simmer down the weekend with a movie at Twin Hi-Way Drive In (COUPON)
21. Let Dad laugh his bum off at the Pittsburgh Improv (COUPON)
22. Watch the races at Pittsburgh Motor Speedway
23. Kayak downtown with Venture Outdoors
24. Take a few laps in an exotic car with Adventure Supercars (COUPON)
25. Celebrate Strauss’ 150th birthday with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall
26. Get super adventurous with Pittsburgh Paragliding (COUPON)
27. Teach Dad a few dance moves at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
28. Enjoy family fun with bowling, food and more at Latitude 40
29. Cross scuba off Dad’s bucket list with scuba lessons at Splash Water Sports (COUPON)
30. Give Dad the ultimate gift of relaxation with a massage
31. Spend a day outdoors at Round Hill Farm
32. Go spelunking at Laurel Caverns
33. Take a nature hike at Raccoon State Park
34. Celebrate Italian Day at Kennywood
35. Enjoy Free Admission (for Dad) at the Clayton at Frick Art Museum on Father’s Day
36. Send Dad a singing telegram from Wacky Jack’s Singing Telegrams (COUPON)
37. Grab some wings from Primantis
38. Adopt an animal at the Western PA Humane Society… ok, less for Dad, more for the kids 🙂
39. Take a scenic train ride on the Kiski Junction Railroad
40. Buy Dad a class to learn 3D Printing at the TechShop
41. Watch nine-time Grammy Award winner John Legend at the Byham Theater
42. Visit the Toonseum downtown
43. Enjoy Bach, Beethoven and Brunch Classical Music Series with the Allegheny Brass Band in Mellon Park
44. Go fishing at your Dad’s favorite fishing hole
45. Buy Dad a unique piece from Construction Junction
46. Get nostalgic and check out the old Forbes field wall near Schenley Plaza in Oakland
47. Take a stroll through Soldiers and Sailors museum
48. Let Dad get his game on at Dave and Busters in the Waterfront
49. Grad dinner at Hofbrauhaus in Southside Works… what Dad wouldn’t appreciate a shotski?
50. Play 9 holes at Golf at Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park (COUPON)