This Father’s Day, don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate dad in the DMV area. Whether he loves sports, outdoor adventures, craft beer or simply relaxing with good food and company, there’s a perfect Father’s Day outing for every family.
Key takeaways
- The bigger picture: Celebrate Father’s Day with family-friendly outings across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
- The details: Enjoy everything from Nationals baseball games and waterfront attractions to hiking trails and wineries.
- More to know: Events also include food, outdoors, classic cars and more.
From catching a Nationals game in DC to hiking scenic trails in Virginia, to exploring waterfront attractions in Maryland, here are some of the best Father’s Day activities happening around the region this summer.
DC
MLB Nationals Game
- Address: 1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC
Take dad out to a Nationals game this Father’s Day for a fun and immersive family outing! Whether he’s a big sports fan or not, Nationals Park Baseball Stadium offers several other exciting concession stands and promotions for foodies, including popular game-day picks like Ben’s Chili Bowl, loaded hot dogs and crab fries and local beer stands. Located in Navy Yard, the surrounding district also features plenty of sports bars and beer garden options to explore before or after the game!
Theodore Roosevelt Island
- Address: George Washington Memorial Parkway, Arlington, VA
Spend Father’s Day in the great outdoors and enjoy a beginner-friendly hike at Theodore Roosevelt Island. The park features three hiking trails that traverse the island’s wooded uplands, marshes and wetlands, and explore the park’s historical roots. Theodore Roosevelt Island is the perfect nature site to visit with the whole family this summer, especially younger children.
Kraken Axes
- Address: 840 E St. NW, Washington, DC; 514 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Washington, DC
Check out Kraken Axes for an axe throwing family outing this Father’s Day. With two locations in DC, Kraken Axes offers not only axe throwing fun, but also pickleball, roller skating and rage rooms across its Penn Quarter and Bryant Street locations. Enjoy an hour of free throws for $29.99 per person for parties up to eight. Children must be 13 or older to participate.
Maryland
The Capital Wheel
- Date: June 14-15
- Address: 141 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD
Celebrate Father’s Day with The Capital Wheel’s various deals and discounts for fathers. Check out the 180-foot Capital Wheel for DC’s most beautiful viewing spot of the waterfront skyline and the Washington Monument, where dads can ride free with another paying adult. Visit the Flight Deck Waterfront Bar & Lounge next for their Happy Hour and $7 special on draft beers for dads. And don’t forget to explore the Spirit Park Carousel for more family fun.
The Brass Tap
- Address: 164 Fleet St., National Harbor, MD
The Brass Tap is a premier bar and grill with 60 different craft beers available on tap and over 100 different bottles of local and national beers, wines and spirits. With 13 televisions screening live sports and weekly events such as karaoke, trivia and appearances from DJ Frosty, The Brass Tap is a top spot to visit this Father’s Day to celebrate the fathers in your life. Don’t miss out on their Happy Hour and food specials every weekday!
Topgolf
- Address: 6400 Clipper Way, Oxon Hill, MD
Grab your clubs or borrow a complimentary club and head to Topgolf for a day of big swings and smiles. Book a hitting bay that accommodates up to a party of six for a leisurely afternoon of swings and hitting. Topgolf also offers a premier sports bar and restaurant with quality eats and drinks to elevate your experience.
Virginia
Bluemont Vineyard Father’s Day Weekend
- Date: June 20-21
- Address: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA
Don’t miss out on Bluemont Vineyard’s annual Father’s Day celebration this June for a chance to enjoy their rosé wine and expansive barbecue menu selection on their gorgeous vineyard property. This first-come, first-serve event is perfect for the whole family, with live music and beautiful mountain views.
Annual Father’s Day Car Show Contest & Festival
- Date: June 20
- Address: 3494 Pleasants Landing Road, Bumpass, VA
Check out the annual Father’s Day Car Show Contest & Festival along the Lake Anna Waterfront for a chance to see the classic car show, explore the food and beverage vendors and shop from the local artisan market! This family-friendly event is free admission with $5 parking per car. Come by for an outing of classic Americana fun!
Great Falls Park
- Address: 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA
Great Falls Park is a premier nature hiking location with 15 miles of hiking trails and gorgeous views of the Potomac River. In addition to hiking, Great Falls Park also provides plenty of available outdoor activities for the whole family, including biking, boating, climbing, fishing and horseback riding. Be sure to reference designated sites for all outdoor activities listed on their website and trail maps. End your adventures with a picnic with the family at Great Falls Park’s first-come, first-serve picnic tables and grills.
