{"id":342690,"date":"2026-06-19T10:29:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/342690\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T10:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:29:32","slug":"where-to-celebrate-fathers-day-2026-in-north-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/342690\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to celebrate Father\u2019s Day 2026 in North Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Still unsure how to celebrate your dad on Father’s Day<\/a>? Try taking him to one of these 10 events happening over Father’s Day weekend in Dallas- Fort Worth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a note, weather-related schedule changes and other updates are a possibility, so make sure to check event websites as you plan your trip.<\/p>\n

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND TRAIN EXCURSIONS AT GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD<\/p>\n

Board the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and travel with Dad along the Historic Cotton Belt Route to the Historic Stockyards Station. The excursion begins at 12:40 p.m. and\u00a0ends at\u00a07:10 p.m.\u00a0While\u00a0onboard,\u00a0each father will receive a special gift and will get to indulge in special craft brews.\u00a0<\/p>\n

June 20 and 21 from 12:40 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine.\u00a0Tickets range from $24 to $38\u00a0per person.\u00a0grapevinetexasusa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FATHER’S DAY BOAT RIDE AT LAKE GRAPEVINE’S SILVER LAKE MARINA<\/p>\n

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Grapevine for Father’s Day. There will be two cruise times, and each two-hour cruise will include\u00a0a barbecue buffet, a DJ, face painting during the kids’ cruise, and a comedy on the adults-only cruise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

June 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.\u00a0and 4 to 6 p.m. at Silver Lake Marina, 2500 Fairway Drive, Grapevine.\u00a0Tickets are $55.20.\u00a0eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

THE ULTIMATE DAD CHALLENGE! FATHER’S DAY EVENT<\/p>\n

Compete alongside dad in the Ultimate Dad Challenge at Amped Obstacles. Families will\u00a0go up against\u00a0other families in ninja-style obstacle courses, agility games and teamwork challenges that will test coordination, speed, balance and communication. There will also be prizes, doughnuts and coffee.\u00a0<\/p>\n

June 21 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Amped Obstacles, 2626 Aero Drive, Grand Prairie. Tickets are $30 per family. ampedobstacles.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT THE DALLAS FARMERS MARKET<\/p>\n

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Dallas Farmers Market. There will be lots of places to eat\u00a0and\u00a0live music by Caden Crawford,\u00a0Matthew Banks, Derek\u00a0Skelton\u00a0and Jade Nickol. Plus, activities for the kids and grilling demos and samples with MD Supper Club.\u00a0<\/p>\n

June 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood St., Dallas. Free.\u00a0dallasfarmersmarket.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FATHER’S DAY COOKOUT AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO<\/p>\n

Spend the day at the Fort Worth Zoo’s special Father’s Day\u00a0event,\u00a0which will feature a meet-and-greet\u00a0with the zoo’s outreach animals, a ride on the Yellow Rose Express Train\u00a0and\u00a0an open bar. Event guests\u00a0will also get\u00a0access to\u00a0Texas Wild! Habitat after hours, the Toyota Children’s Ranch and Petting Corral, the Central\u00a0Carousel\u00a0and more\u00a0perks.<\/p>\n

June 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bluebonnet Cafe in Texas Wild! At the Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth. Tickets are free for children 2 and under, $40 for children ages 3 to 12 ,and $95 for guests 13 and up. fortworthzoo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CLOWN\u00a0BURGER FATHER’S DAY CLASSIC CAR SHOW<\/p>\n

All father figures who are car lovers are\u00a0invited to\u00a0get an up-close look at\u00a0classic\u00a0cars,\u00a0trucks\u00a0and motorcycles. Or they can enter their own classic vehicle to win one of the many awards. Attendees can also enjoy\u00a0building their own burger with fries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

June 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Clown Burger,\u00a05020 Stanley Keller Road, Haltom City.\u00a0Free.\u00a0ddrockinrods.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A DAY WITH DAD AT SAMUELL FARM<\/p>\n

Dads can embark on an adventure\u00a0with their families and choose their own outdoor experience at Samuell Farm. They can choose\u00a0two of the 90-minute\u00a0activity blocks that\u00a0include archery, mountain biking 101, fishing, survival\u00a0skills\u00a0and grilling the perfect burger. Lunch will be provided by\u00a0Bubba’s 33.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Samuell Farm, 100 U.S. Highway 80, Mesquite. Tickets are $10 per person.\u00a0dallasparks.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

THE FATHER’S DAY CLASSIC AND U.S. OPEN WATCH PARTY<\/p>\n

Legacy Hall in Plano will be hosting the ultimate Father’s Day and U.S. Open watch party. It will feature golf, drinks, food and family fun. There will also be a pop-up by Kingfisher Golf and a golf simulator.\u00a0<\/p>\n

June 21 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano.\u00a0Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FATHER’S DAY\u00a0WEEKEND AT TUPPS<\/p>\n

Treat dad to ribs\u00a0with house-made sauces and\u00a0four\u00a0Tupps beers. The ribs will include Texas-style, Memphis-style, Carolina-style and Korean-style ribs. There will also be live music by the McKinney Community Band Brass Quintet and Mark Hudspeth.<\/p>\n

June 21 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Tupps Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney.\u00a0Tickets are $46.54.\u00a0tuppsbrewery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FATHER’S DAY AT THE NASHER AND THE REDBALL PROJECT<\/p>\n

The Nasher will be hosting a special Father’s Day brunch at the Nasher Cafe. It will be a flatbread station and a nectarine cobbler. Guests will also get to see the famous red ball from the\u00a0RedBall\u00a0Project.\u00a0<\/p>\n

June 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas.\u00a0Free.\u00a0nashersculpturecenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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