Spending Father’s Day in Chicago and looking for fun and unique activities to do with dads? Here are the best unique things to do in Chicago on Father’s Day.
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Things to Do in Chicago on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21, 2026)
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Searching for fun and unique ways to celebrate Father’s Day in Chicago other than going out to eat? Here are the best activities and events to celebrate with the dad in your life.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is an immersive adventure that lets you and your friends become heroes, fighting spiders, creepers, and skeletons on your quest to rescue villagers from a zombie attack. Explore eight interactive Minecraft rooms and gather resources for your quest in these interactive biomes. Practice your Minecrafting skills with a handheld Orb to chop down trees, collect resources, and fight mobs.
Where: 9900 Berwyn Ave, in the Pearl District, Rosemont, IL 60018
Cost: Prices vary. Click here to purchase tickets.
Sail on a Yacht Cruise
Cruise the lake and enjoy skyline views with your mom on these Father’s Day themed cruises.
Father’s Day Weekend Adults Only Afternoon River Cruise – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:30-4:30pm
Father’s Day Weekend Adults Only Sunset River Cruise – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm
Father’s Day Cruise – Sunday, June 21, 7-10pm
Take an Architecture River Cruise
An architecture river cruise is a must do Chicago experience.
Go Kayaking in the River or Lake
A fun way to enjoy city views is to go kayaking in the Chicago River or in Lake Michigan. You can rent a kayak in the Chicago River here and Ohio beach here.
You can also join a guided kayaking tour in the downtown portion of the Chicago River including this history and architecture kayak tour and this sunset kayak tour.
Please note that you will get a little wet when kayaking so bring a waterproof case for your phone and water-resistant or quick-drying clothing.
Catch a Baseball Game at Wrigley Field
If your dad is a Chicago Cubs fan, the Cubs are playing against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field on Father’s Day. You will also get a Father’s Day T-Shirt with your tickets. You can find more information and purchase here.
Play Outdoor Mini-Golf
Take dad to play outdoor mini-golf. City Mini Golf at Maggie Daley Park is a 18-hole family friendly miniature golf course featuring several replicas of iconic Chicago structures, a 6-foot tall Willis Tower and a Plinko-inspired replica of a Picasso sculpture.
Play Indoor Mini-Golf
There are a few places to play indoor mini-golf in Chicago:
Puttery (932 W Randolph St.) is an upscale indoor mini golf destination featuring immersive 9-hole courses and 4 bars. During Father’s Day weekend, Puttery is offering a special Father’s Day weekend package with unlimited gameplay, one handheld menu item and one beer or cocktail for $45 per person. Kids are welcome Fri-Sat until 5 pm and all day Sun.
Big Mini Putt Club (Wicker Park) (1302 N Milwaukee Ave) is 9-hole indoor miniature golf course with a full bar serving craft cocktails, local draft beers, and other drinks in a fun, lively setting. Kids and minors are allowed with a parent/guardian before 6pm.
Big Mini Putt Club (Lakeview) (3655 N Halsted St) features 9 holes of challenging mini golf and a variety of other games to keep you busy before or after your rounds.
Take a Cooking Class
Looking for a fun activity with dad? You can take a cooking class together like this Chicago tavern style pizza Father’s Day cooking class.
You can find various cooking classes at Eataly and Sur La Table.
More Things to Do in Chicago for Father’s Day
In addition to the activities listed above, below are more Father’s Day activities and events in Chicago:
Father’s Day Gifting Event at Macy’s on State Street – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12-5pm
Father’s Day Celebration at Macy’s on State Street – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1-5pm
Wild Fork Lincoln Park Father’s Day Celebration – Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12-3pm | Free
Dad Jokes: An evening of comedians and their dads – Saturday, June 20, 2026, 6-7:15pm
Father’s Day x Frisbee – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2-6pm
RiverLab: Father’s Day Paddle at River Park – Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10am-12pm – Relaxed kid-friendly guided canoe paddle on the Chicago River for paddlers of any skill level.
Daddy Daughter Bar Crawl in Chicago on Father’s Day Weekend – Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2-6pm
Eli’s Cheesecake x Rudy’s Cycle and Fitness Father’s Day Bike Ride – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 8am-1pm
Building Bash with Dad at Idea Box Integrated Arts – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1-3pm
Father’s Day 21+ BYOB Opossum Paint & Sip at The Insect Asylum – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 6-8pm
That 90s Throwback Comedy Show: Father’s Day Edition – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 8pm
Mini Genius Lab: Cool Science Experiments for Kids – June 20 & 21, 2026
Chicago Father’s Day Weekend Events
In addition to the activities mentioned above, major events during Father’s Day weekend that you can check out with your dad include: Taste of Randolph (June 19-21, 2026), Gold Coast Art Fair (June 20-21, 2026), Margarita Festival (June 20-21, 2026) and Brickworld (Schaumburg) (June 20 & 21, 2026).
As you can see there are many things to do in Chicago on Father’s Day and even more during Father’s Day weekend.
For more things to do in Chicago, you can find more of the best weekend events here and things to do in Chicago in June.
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