Let's hear it for the Dads and father figures!! Want to make the Dad in your life feel extra special this Father's Day?
Here are seven ways to treat him to a great day in and around Brooklyn...
1. Check out a local Father's Day Event
- Saturday, June 15
- Father's Day Storytime: Michael Warren reading A Beard Like My Dad at Barnes & Noble in Cobble Hill (ages 0-6)
- Father's Day Workshop & Breakfast at The Craft Studio Brooklyn in Boerum Hill (ages 5-12)
- Kids' Workshops: Father's Day UTV at Lowe's in Gowanus (ages 5-12)
- Daddy & Me - Paint and Chill Experience at Brooklyn Paints in Bed-Stuy
- Father's Day Celebration at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park
- Father's Day Brunch Cruise 2024 at Pier 40 in Hudson River Park
- Father's Day Pop-Up at Grand Bazaar NYC in Upper West Side
- Dad’s Day Delight: A Musical Extravaganza! at the Backyard at Hudson Yards
- Sunday, June 16
- The Dad Games at Dave & Busters in Downtown Brooklyn
- Father's Day at Jane's Carousel in DUMBO
- Father's Day at Montague Open Streets in Brooklyn Heights
- Dad and Me Crafting Workshop at The Craft Studio Brooklyn in Boerum Hill (ages 5-12)
- Father’s Day Celebration at Kadampa Meditation Center Brooklyn in Boerum Hill
- Father's Day Celebration at Kick Axe Brooklyn in Gowanus
- Father's Day - Hands of Love Workshop at Brooklyn Paints in Bed-Stuy
- Cooking with My Dad at Allora Cultural Center in Park Slope (ages 3-12)
- Father's Day Introduction to Sake Tasting and Brewery Tour at Industry City in Sunset Park
- Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg
- Father’s Day Trivia Brunch at Sungold in the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel
- Father's Day Celebration at M.A.R.S. Ministry in Cypress Hills
- Father’s Day Bluegrass Brews at Greats of Craft Long Island City
- Father's Day Signature Brunch Cruise at Chelsea Piers - Pier 61
- Father's Day Signature Dinner Cruise at Chelsea Piers - Pier 61
- Father's Day Brunch Cruise 2024 at Pier 40 in Hudson River Park
- Father's Day Dinner Cruise 2024 at Pier 40 in Hudson River Park
See full calendar for more local events
Note: We’ll be updating this list as more events come in; please check back.
2. Encourage the kids to make him a card or help them complete our Father's Day Questionnaire
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A homemade card is always a treat. Kids certainly say the darnedest things! Invite your kids to share their true thoughts about dad with our free Father's Day questionnaire.
3. Surprise him with coffee and his favorite pastry in bed
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Some local bakery suggestions for takeaway treats:
- Greenpoint/Williamsburg
- Bakeri
- Moe's Doughs
- Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
- Cafe Riviera Greenpoint
- Martha's Country Bakery
- Doughnut Plant
- Levain Bakery
- By The Way Bakery
- La Bicyclette Bakery
- Nick & Sons Bakery
- The Dough Club/Taiyaki NYC
- Napoli Bakery
- Baker's Dozen
- Frankel's Deli
- Angels Cafe
- Marcy & Myrtle
- Black Star Bakery & Cafe
- Black Seed Bagels
- Bagelsmith
- Hot Bagels
- Williamsburg Bagel
- Fort Greene/Clinton Hill
- DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights
- BoCoCa
- Park Slope/Prospect Heights
4. Go out for brunch!
Here's a list of some mouthwatering local favorites by neighborhood:
- Greenpoint/Williamsburg
- Fort Greene/Clinton Hill
- DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights
- BoCoCa
- Park Slope
5. Spend the day together
Get out and explore! If the weather allows, pack a picnic lunch and head to the waterfront, McGolrick, McCarren, Fort Greene or Prospect Park. Or get out of town for the day and take him to his favorite destination!
6. Treat dad to dinner
Make a family dinner at home — Or order in from your favorite restaurant! Or go out!
7. Get him a special gift
Treat dad to something special while supporting a locally-owned business at the same time! Browse for a gift at one of these:
- Fort Greene Park Artisans Bazaar
- Brooklyn Flea at DUMBO Archway
- DUMBO Ferry Market
- Brooklyn Women's Exchange in Brooklyn Heights
- The Outdoor Market at the Brooklyn Museum in Prospect Heights
- Greenpointers Open Air Fair Waterfront Weekend Summer Market
- Artists and Fleas in Williamsburg
- FAD Market at Governor's Island
No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have a lovely Father's Day!
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