Father’s Day is coming up on June 15, and if you're on the hunt for the perfect way to celebrate the father figures in your life, you’re in the right place. Whether he’s into food, fun, or a little peace and quiet, DuPage County offers a variety of ways to show your appreciation. Here are 5 Top Ways to Celebrate Dad in DuPage—because he deserves more than just another tie.
1. Plan a Golf Getaway
Always a favorite and with more than 50 courses to choose from, DuPage is the destination for golfers. Plan a whole day: golf with friends, a stop afterwards for a cold craft beer, and end the day with the family at dad's restaurant of choice. For those avid golfers, one day in DuPage just isn’t enough. Make it a getaway and book a stay at one of DuPage’s hotels and resorts. Plus, you can even surprise him with some knowledge about the history of Golf in DuPage.
2. Dine with a Chicago Sports Icon
DuPage is home to restaurants inspired by some of Chicago's most famous sports icons: Ditka's, Ditka's Grill, and Harry Caray's Italian Restaurant. If your father-figure is into Inspired by real life events, get your tickets to Nitti's Supper Club, hosted at Harry Caray's! Nitti’s Supper Club transports guests back to the era of Chicago’s notorious mobsters for an evening of delicious dining and interactive entertainment.
3. Explore and Venture
Take your father-figure on an adventure like no other. The Forge: Lemont Quarries is a great place to go to create memories. As the nation’s largest outdoor adventure park, you can try over 300 rope climbing elements of varying difficulty so you can challenge yourself the way you want.
Another great Father's Day activity is a nature walk or hike. With over 500 miles of recreational trails, you can visit one of our many forest preserves. You can also venture down the Illinois Prairie Path, the first successful rail-to-trail conversion in the United States. Looking for other outdoor activities? Rent canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and paddle boats or try your hand at archery.
4. Friendly Competition
Have a good old-fashioned day of fun! Bowlero, Dave & Buster's, Puttshack, and Topgolf Naperville are just a few entertainment centers in DuPage that will provide fun for you, dad, and perhaps some of his best buds.
To really kick it up a notch, plan a time at Great Big Game Show! Two teams face off in a battle for points and glory. Draw, build, guess, and wager your way to victory with hilarious, fast-paced game-show rounds!
Another way to have some friendly competition is through a cooking class. At Weber Grill, fire up the grill and see who can make the best steak, burger, or dish of the chef's choosing!
Check out our full list of entertainment options to plan your day of fun.
5. Pick from our Calendar of Events
Check our calendar often, as new events are added weekly. Can't miss events include the Downtown Naperville Car Show, Father's Day Brunch at Drury Lane Theatre & Events, free mini golf at Haunted Trails and Enchanted Castle, and local concerts near you!