The Ultimate Dallas Father’s Day Guide: Fun Activities With Pops That Blow Away Any Tie

What’s worse than shopping for the friend who has everything? Shopping for our dads — and this is horrible to admit, because we love our dads. They do so much and definitely deserve more than one day of celebration or a new sleeve of golf balls.

Father’s Day is just around the corner – Sunday, June 17 – and rather than sending him a gift this year, opt for a special afternoon with the big man. Gather the fam and check out some of the dad-friendly eateries and activities Dallas has to offer. Here are Father’s Day happenings that are sure to be a hit …

Beer Mansion Dallas

This place just might be a dad’s paradise. From the creative minds behind Brooklyn Brewery, this series of eclectic beer bashes will take place this Friday and Saturday in Dallas’ go-to bar scene, Deep Ellum. Hop from room to room and prepare for live performances in The Show, local Dallas goodies in The Bazaar, craft beer cocktails in The Speakeasy, and an adult gaming playground in The Arcade with cabinet classics you haven’t seen since the ’80s.

Featured brewing companies include Braindead Brewing, Lakewood Brewing Company, and more. General tickets start at $20.

Public School 214 & 972

This year, Public School is taking care of dad’s lunch. On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., fathers across Dallas eat brunch free at any Public School location. Receive a free entrée with purchase of another adult entrée when dads dine during the brunch hours.

To top it off, dad can chose a complimentary drink from a gaggle of draft beers. Cheers to that!

PINSTACK

Give dad exactly what he wants on his special day: A good meal. Dine at PINSTACK from now to Sunday and indulge in the Father’s Day special without making your wallet ache. The $35 meal-deal includes a 35-ounce Tomahawk Steak paired with truffle mac & cheese and grilled asparagus.

It’s a meal that says “I love you, dad” without going over-budget. In addition, receive a 20-point game card to use at any PINSTACK location.

Father’s Day Brunch at The Stoneleigh

Kick-off The Stoneleigh’s Summer Series of sensational activities (goat yoga, anyone?) and events with the Father’s Day Bourbon + BBQ Brunch. Situated in the hotel’s new restaurant, Perle on Maple, executive chef Wade Burch has pulled together dishes in partnership with Buffalo Trace Bourbon fit for the king of the family.

Meals include smoked brisket hash with BBQ hollandaise, Mexican street corn off the cob, and bourbon pecan pie. Offer your dad a “stay-cation” with the Father’s Day Hotel Package including a luxurious one-night stay and a $25 gift card to the Art of Shaving.

Brunch starts at $36 per person and will be held from 10 am to 2 pm. Make your reservations here.

Rights & Responsibilities presented by Mercury One

To step away from food, and to recognize the history buff in us all, strut down to Irving where for only this Father’s Day Weekend, Mercury One will be hosting a pop-up museum filled with artifacts from our nations history. See a range of historic to pop-culture items such as the mourning dress worn by Mary Todd Lincoln and the Darth Vader mask from the original 1977 Star Wars movie.

General tickets start at $20 per person and tours are offered. Purchase tickets here.

Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill

Take a second to cheers with many beers. Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving is offering a special Father’s Day treat with half-priced beer flights all day long. Celebrate dad with craft beers a-plenty including Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde, Lone Pint Yellow Rose IPA, and Real Ale Devil’s Backbone Tripel.

Pair a flight with an item from Thirsty Lion’s Summer Seasonal menu, beginning June 14, such as spicy shrimp ceviche, fresh heirloom tomato caprese salad, and pork carnitas salad bowl.

Fearing’s Father’s Day Backyard Bash at the Ritz-Carlton

Blues, bourbon and barbecue are the perfect trio for pops. Luckily, Fearing’s restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas is combining the three to create a Father’s Day to remember. Inside the restaurant, fathers, friends, and family are all welcome as the team cooks up Texas Wagyu Rib and Smoked Brisket.

Outside, dads can sample bourbon, moms can listen to the blues stylings of Cody Jasper, and kids can enjoy a sweet treat of snow cones. The meal starts at $100 per person, $35 for kids under the age of 12. Call 214-922-4848 to reserve your family’s spot.

RJ Mexican Cuisine

While brisket and bacon can be good, we know all dads have a soft spot for Mexican food. Take dad to Dallas’ historic West End to indulge in a special entrée from RJ Mexican Cuisine. The meal includes a 16-ounce T-bone with blackened shrimp, mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables for $32, and it’s available all day on Father’s Day.

Ocean Prime

To add to the list of the many appetizing restaurants Dallas has to offer is Ocean Prime, a perfect way to treat dad. Make a reservation at Ocean Prime this Father’s Day from 11 am to 3 pm to indulge in an array of brunch options from French Toast to a Crab and Eggs Benedict. Add a Blood Orange Mimosa and you’ve won favorite child.

In addition, Ocean Prime is offering a $50 meal of a 16 oz. Cowboy Ribeye paired with smoked gouda potato cake, a sunny side egg, and salsa verde, only available this Father’s Day.