Father's Day is the best excuse to kick back, relax, grill, and spend some time with the dad in your life.
Austin is full of things you can do for the active dad, the hungry dad, or just the dad who likes to relax. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or the best thing to do with your pops, our Father's Day Guide is here to help.
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THINGS TO DO
Check out our roundup of Father's Day events to find cool things like whiskey tastings, tool sales, blues shows, and even drag brunches.
Hopefully this trip won't be like the one in The Parent Trap. Unless you're into the whole "putting your step-mom's blow-up mattress into the lake" thing. Then more power to ya!
Even if you don't catch anything, you'll have some quality time out on the lake, river, or pond. But... yeah, you better catch something.
Go for a hike!
Physical fitness on a holiday? Only if it's at a snail's pace with a view. We've got you covered on that.
It's summer in Austin, baby, and dads aren't immune to the heat. Go take a dip.
Take him to a brewery!
An Austin dad is a brewery dad. Sure, that's not a real proverb, but it's close enough. Take your pops to one of these breweries and bond over hops.
It's a universal fact that fathers love backyards. But you gotta make it a cool backyard. We have some tips for how to properly enjoy yours in Texas.
Definitely don't call this "glamping" in front of your dad, but yeah, it is a little bougie. If you don't want to sacrifice the A/C and TV by going into the woods, opt for an RV rental.
Give him a day off from grilling and head to the best spots in the city for ribs, brisket, sausage, and more.
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Photo via Pinballz
GIFTS TO GET
Total Arcade Annihilation at Pinballz
What better way to spend Father's Day than to totally annihilate him at arcade games? (Or, for a nice ego boost, let him win.)
Waterloo Records has a huge selection of music and films that can be browsed in-store or online. They also have turntables, books, T-shirts, games & more gift items. Or, if you can't decide, Waterloo Gift Certificates (which, uh, NEVER expire) are a great option.
Dad can improve his grilling by watching Aaron Franklin, or he can level-up his guitar skills with a lesson from Carlos Santana or Tom Morello. The world’s greatest minds offer insights and lessons though MasterClass.
Speaking of Aaron Franklin, the BBQ grill master from Austin released a best-selling cookbook with his top recipes and more.
Our favorite coffee shop, Patika, roasts their own coffee bean blends right here in the Hill Country, with custom bean subscriptions available. All of Superthing’s beans are single-origins sustainably sourced from small farms in the world’s top growing regions. Check out their subscription options, with whole bean, French press, drip coffee, and espresso grind options available.
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