Looking for things to do with Dad on Father’s Day in Vancouver? Can’t think of what to get for him? Our list offers gift ideas and experiences to consider.
Gifts for Dad on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June each year. In 2024 it’s on Sunday, June 16th. There are several events taking place on the Father’s Day Weekend, plus lots more coming up this summer. Now is the perfect time to show your appreciation for your dad and treat him to a fun and memorable day!
Continue reading for a list of things to do on Father’s Day, plus a list of upcoming events that you can buy tickets for as gifts. Don’t spend all your money at Amazon and online with big box stores. Buy local and support local as much as you can!
Things to do on or Close to Father’s Day
Listed below are events and places to visit in Metro Vancouver on the Father’s Day weekend.
- On the Friday and Saturday of the Father’s Day weekend, ScotFestBC: the BC Highland Games is held at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. Take dad to the event and enjoy live music, dancing, workshops, a sports competition and more.
- Take dad to the Improv Centre on Granville Island for a comedy show and beer. There is a Pops & Hops which is about fathers, backyard ball games and bad puns.
- Burnaby Village is an interesting place to visit on Father’s Day. The museum has a few special extra activities most years including live music on the day.
- Take Dad to a baseball game with the Vancouver Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium (and maybe also buy him a hot dog and beer). The team plays every day of the weekend in 2024.
Things to Do in the Fraser Valley
- Another free event is Sasquatch Days at Harrison Hot Springs. It takes place one weekend after Father’s Day, so on June 22nd and 23rd. At the festival you’ll find live entertainment, canoe races and a salmon barbeque.
- Take your dad to Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission on Sunday, June 16th. You and he can see hundreds of collectible vehicles at the Old Car Sunday in the Park event. Admission is by donation.
Tickets to Buy for Future Events
The list below includes events and fun places to go in the near future. Remember, you can buy tickets to gift your dad on Father’s Day, and then enjoy the experiential gift together at a later date.
Shows and Concerts
- Give Dad tickets to an exceptional Theatre Under the Stars performance. This year’s productions are CATS and School of Rock. The shows take place outdoors at Stanley Park in July and August.
- Treat dad to a Bard on the Beach show at Vanier Park. Twelfth Night, Hamlet, The Comedy of Errors, and Measure for Measure run on select days from June 11th until September 21st.
- If your father likes pop music, then get him tickets to a tribute concert. Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic shows feature the music of Queen. There are concerts in Chilliwack, Coquitlam and Richmond in the week leading up to Father’s Day. Another upcoming concert is the Michael Jackson History Show. There are concerts in Chilliwack and West Vancouver in late June.
- If Dad likes music from yesteryear, then he might love tickets to one of the Summer Night Concerts at the PNE. Bands playing in 2024 include Barenaked Ladies, John Fogerty, Blue Rodeo and other artists from both the past and present day.
Experiential Activities and Adventures
- One adventurous family-friendly outing is to WildPlay Element Park in Maple Ridge. The attraction has ropes courses of varying difficulties along with ziplines, axe throwing and other activities. It’s so much fun!
- Does your dad enjoy storytelling and hearing about Vancouver’s history? If so, book a guided tour with Forbidden Vancouver. Local actors and/or tour guides take you on interesting walks through downtown or Stanley Park.
- Treat dad and your whole family to a fun outdoor adventure game. Vancouver Mysteries offers murder mysteries, spy missions and other games in downtown Vancouver.
- If you’re thinking of traveling soon, head up to Whistler and enjoy spectacular activities by The Adventure Group! The company offers RZR All-Terrain Vehicle Tours, Superfly Ziplines, white-water rafting and more.
- Treat Dad out for dinner at any one of thousands of Lower Mainland Restaurants. Special menu items are normally offered at the H2 Kitchen + Bar, along with the P2B Restaurant & Bar and the Pier 7 Restaurant & Bar. For more restaurants with specials most years, click Father’s Day Brunches and Dinners.
- Other upcoming events that you can buy tickets for include Carnaval del Sol, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival and other concerts and events.
Other Activities
Other things to do with your dad on Father’s Day include treating him to lunch or dinner somewhere, or taking him on a hike or to a lake for fishing. If it’s a rainy day, Dad also might like to visit a museum, like the Fraser River Discovery Centre or Vancouver Maritime Museum (the latter of which offers a 25% discount if you use the promo code BESTVANCOUVER).
For ideas on other places to spend the day with your father, check out the following articles:
- Vancouver Father’s Day Activities
- Lower Mainland Parks and Nature
- Special Father’s Day Meals
- Vancouver on a Budget
- Best Places for Children
Other Information
Other articles that may be of interest include the following:
- Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
- June Calendar of Events
- July Calendar of Events
- Vancouver Father’s Day Activities
