Tackle a DIY Project

Whether it's painting that unfinished guest room with a great bedroom paint color or hanging curtains in the kitchen, Dad will definitely appreciate your assistance.

Visit a Small Town

Whether he loves historic sites, rummaging through antique halls, or sipping on saisons at small craft breweries, America's best small towns are teeming with fun ways to bond on Father's Day.

Learn His Signature Recipe

Father's Day is the perfect opportunity for dad to pass on his trademark recipe. Whether it's a signature BBQ sauce or the cheesiest macaroni and cheese, ask him to show you the ropes, then share the meal together.

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Cheer on a Minor League Baseball Game

The stands are smaller and the mascots often weirder, but the snacks and hotdogs taste the same! Dad will appreciate the time together as well as the opportunity to try a new experience.

Craft a Sentimental Keepsake Together

Instead of DIY'ing Dad a gift by yourself, turn your project into a Father's Day activity you can do together at home. Surprise him by gathering all the materials you'll need in advance.

To make vintage map wall art: Commemorate a vacation, hiking excursion, rowing adventure, or road trip you and Dad took together by outlining the route traversed with ribbon or twine on a new or vintage map. Use hot-glue to hold the ribbon or twine in place on the map. Frame the finished piece in a store-bought frame.

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Give Back to Your Community

If you find yourself feeling extra grateful for Pops this Father's Day, pay the feeling forward by volunteering with a local organization.

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Host a Game Night

Whether Dad loves Spades, Rummikub, Cribbage, or maybe just plain ol' Monopoly, gather the family round to play a round or two. (You could even consider letting him win!)

Try a Ropes Course

Get Dad's adrenaline pumping with something that will take him high above his comfort zone: a ropes course! Family-friendly versions exist all over the U.S., and are a great way to work on trust and communication within your family.

Shoot Some Hoops

For a low-key Father's Day activity, invite dad to the driveway for a casual game of pickup basketball.

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Head to a Retro Diner

Go for Ice Cream

The best conversations often happen over scoops of Rocky Road or mint-chocolate chip. Head to your local ice cream shop, and, if weather allows, savor your treats outdoors.

Prefer to stay in? Team up with Dad to make your own ice cream. One of these easy homemade ice cream recipes is sure to tempt you.

Plant Something Together

If Dad loves to garden, spend some time outside tending to his masterpiece alongside him. "My dad loves when I tag along with him to the nursery to pick out plants for a new container. Then we head home to plant it," says Terri Robertson, senior editor at CountryLiving.com.

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Help Add to His Collection

Whether he collects vintage fishing tackle or loves to hunt for old gas station signs, Dad will definitely appreciate you tagging along on his next junkin' excursion—and Father's Day is the perfect excuse to head to that antique mall he's always wanted to visit.

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Learn the Family History

Use Father's Day as an opportunity to ask Dad more about his experiences growing up, and to learn about the lives of his ancestors. StoryCorps can help you guide the conversation, and gives you the opportunity to archive a recording of it at the Library of Congress. How cool is that!?

Hang a Hammock in the Backyard

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Treat Dad to a Backyard Picnic…

Pile Dad's favorite main dishes, sides, drinks, and treats (to satisfy that sweet tooth!) into a basket or cooler, grab a blanket, and head out to the nearest patch of grass for an alfresco affair.

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…Or a Cookout

Even though he's the reigning king of the grill, show him what you've learned from him and treat him to a cookout. Make it a success with these best backyard grilling recipes.

Wash the Car

When you're in kindergarten, washing the car with Dad is an excuse to play with bubbles and cool off with the hose on a hot day. When you're grown, it's a chance to spend time with him while he imparts fatherly advice on everything from your next big life decision to your buffing technique. At any age, this Father's Day activity is timeless.

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Rent His Dream Car

Every dad has a car they've always wanted. Make his dreams come true by renting his ultimate ride for the day. Check out these best road trip stops in every state for some fun places to take a spin.

Make Dad a Playlist

There's no shortage of songs about dads. Remind him how much you appreciate him with a playlist stacked with songs about dads. Our bet is he'll listen to this collection all year long.

Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

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