Dads (or those filling that Father role in our life) are so amazing, and definitely deserve more than just one special day each year to celebrate their greatness! Below I have compiled a list of 100 Ways to Connect through play or everyday activities, and anytime you wish. And many of these suggestions you can do as a kid or even as an adult. Continue scrolling down for additional free Father’s Day Resources Enjoy 🙂
This article is written by Karissa Tunis
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50 Ways to Connect With Your Dad Through Play
Play Together:
- throw football
- play catch
- kick the soccer ball
- shoot basketball
- wrestle
- go golfing or mini golfing
- take a swing at the driving range
- go bowling
- visit the arcade
- play laser tag
- play a card game
- enjoy a board game
- play a video game
- play a game of ping-pong
- shoot a game of pool
- fly drones
- fly kites
- blow bubbles
- ride bike
- go out for ice cream
- go out to eat
- watch a TV show
- catch a movie
- watch a sports game
- visit your favorite playground
- find a new park
- go for a walk
- go for a run
- build a sandcastle (at the beach or in the sandbox)
- build a fort in the woods
- do a craft
- paint a project
- doodle with sidewalk chalk
- run through the sprinkler
- instigate a water-gun battle with friends/family
- have a dart-gun battle
- host a water-balloon fight
- go for a swim
- go for a drive
- plan a picnic somewhere new
- visit the zoo/aquarium
- find a new museum
- listen to music
- go camping
- tent in the backyard
- roast s’mores around a fire
- tell silly stories around a fire
- take a hike
- go fishing
- go-kart racing
50 Ways to Connect With Your Dad Through Activities
Accomplish Together:
- grill out
- cook in the kitchen
- try an old family recipe
- learn a new recipe
- clean the dishes
- fold the laundry
- read a book
- homework
- study for a test
- complete school projects
- volunteer at school
- chaperone a field-trip
- organize a closet
- clean out the garage
- organize the basement
- organize the attic
- hand him tools or assist while fixing something
- build something (like a new sandbox)
- fill the bird feeders
- shop at your local garden center
- plant flowers, bushes, & trees
- weed the garden
- water the flowers
- clean up the yard
- mulch the flowerbeds
- rake the leaves
- sweep the patio
- clean the windows
- clean the gutters
- paint a room
- wash the car
- detail the car
- wax the car
- change the oil
- put air in car & bike tires
- run errands
- prepare a list
- go to the grocery store
- pick up breakfast for the family
- shop for something new
- walk the dog/pets
- brush the dog/pets
- wash the dog/pets
- clean up the dog poop/pets
- workout
- camping – learn survival skills
- build a fire – learn to safely manage
- volunteer at local shelter
- plan a trip together or for the entire family
- plan a surprise for mom, your siblings, or friends
Additional Father’s Day Resources:
- Father’s Day Ideas – Quotes, Gifts, Cards, Crafts, and More!
- Free Printable for Father’s Day – fill in the blanks
- 30 Free Father’s Day Card Printables
- 4 Easy-to-Make Father’s Day Crafts
- Getting a Dad’s Perspective
- Why Dads Are Awesome – Appreciating All Dads Do For Our Families
For more on this topic, check out the full All About Dads collection
Co-Owner: Karissa Tunis
Karissa Tunis is the co-owner of both the parenting website Adore Them and the family event company Milestone Family Expos. Through these ventures she is able to share inspiring, heartfelt insight with large audiences within local communities and across the country! Her knack for all-things-organization allows her to balance content creation, brand partnerships, and event planning without losing sight of what she wants for her own family. Despite her busy schedule, Karissa also makes it a priority to spend quality time with her husband and three children. You will often find her volunteering at her children’s schools, cheering them on from the soccer sidelines, or enjoying the great sites of Charleston, SC with her family.
Contact: Karissa@AdoreThem.com
