Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the real-life superheroes close to your heart? Check out these local Father’s Day events and specials!
Live Fire BBQ Dinner: 6 p.m. June 17, Frank Family Vineyards, 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga. Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with pitmaster Jack Arnold as he fires up prime beef Strip-loins, fresh Maine lobster and Texas sausages on the Big Green Egg. This intimate dinner will also feature a delicious lineup of Frank Family wines, cooking demonstrations and more. $325. frankfamilyvineyards.com/events
Father’s Weekend at Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay KAO Campground: June 17-19, 1186 San Andreas Road, Watsonville. Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with s’mores, crafts, tie-dye, a Dad Bod contest and a pancake breakfast. Free with reservation. koa.com/
International Smoke Celebrates Dad!: 5 to 9 p.m. June 17-19, 301 Mission St., San Francisco. In addition to its menu of globally-inspired dishes from the grill and smoker, enjoy Father’s Day specials and signature cocktails like the International Smoked Old Fashioned or the Reserve Manhattan to offer the perfect pairing for Dad. A la carte pricing. michaelmina.net/
King of the County BBQ Challenge and Music Festival: June 18-19, Waterfront Park, 245 N. Court St., Martinez. This barbecue extravaganza and music-oriented event is an all-in-one outdoor family festival, with live music, arts and craft vendor booths, snack food vendors and, of course, BBQ fare. Free admission. countybbq.com/
Father’s Day Weekend Camp Out: June 18-19, Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with family time, food and fun in the great outdoors. This is a great way to introduce your kids to camping, complete with great food, a movie under the stars and a twilight family swim. $15. pleasanthillrec.com/
Father’s Day Car Show at the Blackhawk Museum: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Blackhawk Museum will host the inaugural Jon Snyder Father’s Day Car Show, a casual event open to anyone who wants to show off their vehicle and enjoy a relaxing day with live music amongst other car lovers. Free admission, $35 vehicle registration. blackhawkmuseum.org/fathersday
Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19, SS Red Oak Victory, 1337 Canal Blvd., Point Richmond. Dad will love breakfast on a genuine World War II ship docked on the San Francisco Bay. Breakfast will be accompanied by live music, and the ship’s original 1944 radio room will be tapping out Morse code to send free radiograms to your friends and family around the world. $5-15. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3m8UxaF
Father’s Day — Antioch Car Show: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19, Willow Park Mercantile, 205 G St., Antioch. This fun, family-friendly event features beautiful cars and trucks, music, great food from our Rivertown restaurants, raffles, a father and child look-alike contest, and a cake walk! Free. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3x2S3j6
Father’s Day Car Show at Bernal Church: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19, 160 Bernal Road, San Jose. Celebrate Father’s Day at this spectacular car show complete with barbecue, live music, awards, raffle prizes and a bounce-house for the kids, who are also encouraged to bring their own favorite toy car to display. Free. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3PXufpG
Father’s Day Kayaking Tour: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 19, Encinal Boat Ramp, 190 Central Ave., Alameda. Join us for a special tour designed just for dads. We will tour the area in a relaxed pace in safe double sea kayaks, enjoying the marine life, sea breeze and sunshine. This tour is perfect for all levels and abilities. $75+. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3GH7r9n
Father’s Day Brunch on Nob Hill: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19, Top of the Mark, 999 California St., San Francisco. Celebrate this special day of superheroes and enjoy the stunning view of the city with great food, drinks and live music. $65-175. Resy: bit.ly/3awC2dD
Father’s Day Brunch at the Neon Exchange: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19, 7365 Monterey Road, Gilroy. This savory portion of this Father’s Day brunch is curated by chef Mark Segovia, owner of Segovia’s Catering, and the sweet portion of the brunch is baked with love by Anabel Skye Creations. There will also be a hosted bar cart featuring mimosas and craft cocktails. $25-50. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3zf2faQ
Father’s Day BBQ Brunch: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19, The Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Enjoy seasonal draft beer from Heretic Brewing, a bourbon tasting by Jefferson Bourbon, an ax throwing competition, a Zeppelin Comics pop-up shop, a chair massage, live music, a surprise visit from Marvel and DC Comics characters and a flavorful barbecue menu. $67 for adults and $30 for kids. meritageresort.com/
Happy Father’s Day at Charles M. Schulz Museum: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. As a Father’s Day celebration of dads everywhere, fathers will receive free admission to the Charles M. Schulz museum, a museum dedicated to the creator of the world-renowned comic strip ‘Peanuts’. schulzmuseum.org/
Father’s Day Brunch at Buena Vista Winery: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 19, 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma. Celebrate Dad with a relaxing afternoon in the Buena Vista cobblestone courtyard with brunch, wine and live music. $30-90. buenavistawinery.com/
Father’s Day Service with Car Show & Shine: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19, 2351 Olivera Road, Concord. Join us for an annual Father’s Day Service featuring classic cars, motorcycles, food trucks and prizes. Free. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3xd54rN
Father’s Day Cruise to Alcatraz: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19, Adventure Cat, Pier 39, J Dock, San Francisco. Get Dad out for some fresh air on this sail to the infamous Alcatraz Island. $95. adventurecat.com/
Father’s Day at the Alameda County Fair: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19, Alameda County Fairground, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. To honor them on their special day, fathers will enjoy free admission to the Alameda County Fair, where you can celebrate with rides, food and music. Free for dads. annual.alamedacountyfair.com/
Roaring Camp Railroads – Father’s Day Brew Train: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 19, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. Local brewers will be pouring tastes of some of their favorite beers as you ride the rails on the Father’s Day Brew Train! Jam to music on board as we make our way to Roaring Camp, where the festivities continue with more live music, gold panning, a great BBQ lunch, and beer available for purchase. $27-42. roaringcamp.com/
Father’s Day Celebration at the Marin Country Mart: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. Join the annual Father’s Day celebration for live music, a special barbecue, Suppenkuche and a biergarten. Free. marincountrymart.com/
Father’s Day Grab-N-Go Lunch: 12 to 2 p.m. June 19, Word of Faith Christian Center, 650 Parker Road, Fairfield. The TNT Women’s Ministry of WOFCC would like to bless all fathers and father figures on Father’s Day by providing a special Grab-N-Go meal available for pickup immediately after service. Free. wofccfairfield.com/
Father’s Day Cruise on San Francisco Bay: 12 to 3 p.m. June 19, Jack London Square, 540 Water St., Oakland. Cruising the Bay on Father’s Day on this three-hour sail — box lunch and beverages included — and celebrate fathers everywhere. Dad jokes allowed. $125. Eventbrite: bit.ly/38HXZG2
Fathers Day Picnic and Live Music with Luna Fish: 12 to 4 p.m. June 19, Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Enjoy an afternoon with Dad, family, and friends (and wine), listening and dancing to the Luna Fish band at the winery’s annual Father’s Day picnic. $50-75 per table. retzlaffvineyards.com/
Ribs and Reds Father’s Day Event!: 1 to 4 p.m. June 19, Burrell School Vineyards and Winery, 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos. Celebrate Father’s Day at this event in the winery’s rose garden with ribs, country sides, tasteful wines, live music and sunshine. $55. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3Ndpjer
Father’s Day Concert with Paula West: 5 p.m. June 19, 5610 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Celebrate Father’s Day in true Wine Country style with San Francisco jazz vocal star Paula West at Truett Hurst Winery who will be singing American songbook standards and tunes by Jobim, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Johnny Cash. $50-$75. healdsburgjazz.org/
Father’s Day on the Wharf: 5 p.m. June 19, 1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. Celebrate Father’s Day on the Wharf, where there will be fun and festive decorations on display for family photos and selfies, and restaurants and merchants will be offering Father’s Day specials. Free. montereywharf.com/
Father’s Day at Adrestia: 5 to 9 p.m. June 19, 400 W. Java Drive, Sunnyvale. Chef Hideki Myo is serving up a made-for-dad special on Father’s Day, a Togarashi Crusted Prime Rib with roasted summer squash, brown butter potato puree and roasted garlic au jus and wasabi cream. The dish is served with a complimentary Toki Japanese whisky Old Fashioned. $58. opentable.com/r/adrestia-sunnyvale
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