Father’s Day weekend is the perfect excuse to get outside, spend quality time together, and explore some of the best attractions the Washington area has to offer.
Whether your dad loves great food, scenic views, outdoor adventures, or cheering on a hometown team, there are plenty of family-friendly options available across the region.
Many of these activities are free or low-cost, making them easy additions to a weekend itinerary.
Here are six Father’s Day ideas that Washington-area families can enjoy this weekend.
Visit the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race boats currently docked at The Wharf
Hundreds of sailors from around the globe have arrived in the District after completing thousands of miles of ocean racing as part of one of the most demanding endurance challenges in the world.
The stopover gives DMV area residents a rare chance to step aboard ocean racing yachts, meet crews, and learn what life is like during an around-the-world sailing race.
A new 3D virtual reality adventure just launched called ‘Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience’.
Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Starstruck transforms real astronomical data and imagery into a breathtakingly immersive exploration of the universe.
Unfortunately, tickets for Sunday are already sold out, but you can get tickets for next weekend or a date and time that best fits your schedule today!
Chef Takeshi Nishikawa, the former culinary director of Rose’s Restaurant Group, has launched a six-week residency for his Japanese-inspired ice cream concept, Snow Crane, at Little Pearl on Capitol Hill.
The limited-time collaboration brings a rotating menu of meticulously crafted frozen desserts, specialty teas, and floats to one of DC’s most beloved neighborhood restaurants.
It’s only open between 9 am and 1 pm on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, making it a rare treat that is worth the trek.
If you want a simple Father’s Day plan that is fun for the whole family without breaking the bank, a simple hike on one of the Greater DMV area’s fantastic trails is a perfect plan.
The fresh air and escape from the stress of the city might just be the ideal plan for a rejuvenating Father’s Day escape.
The Nationals are playing against the Tampa Rays on Sunday afternoon, and there is going to be a full day of World Cup soccer from noon to 9 pm.
If the Father in your life is on the sporty side, this could be a perfect, simple plan that may just put a smile on his face.
The official FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall will be broadcasting games all day long until 7 pm on Sunday!
You can either pack a picnic blanket to watch the game and enjoy a casual meal on the grass, or, if you’re lucky, you can snag one of the picnic tables they’ve set up.
