Buy your Father's Day cards now! Here's how, where to celebrate dads this weekend

Greta Cross, Springfield News-Leader
·7 min read

Father's Day is Sunday. If you're in need of a last-minute gift for the weekend, there are plenty of local businesses that have you covered, offering products like handmade leather wallets and popcorn-scented mustache wax.

If your old man prefers getting out and about on the big day, there are also several ways to celebrate, including free admission to the Dickerson Park Zoo and specially-crafted dinners at Finley Farms.

The News-Leader compiled a list of nine Springfield-based businesses offering the perfect gifts for our favorite dads.

Manly Cans

Manly Cans is a family-owned business offering gifts geared for men, including gift baskets fit inside reusable canisters, like ammo cans and tin buckets. Gift basket options range from Burger's Smokehouse beef sticks and beer nuts to corkscrews and beard oil. Baskets range from $26 to $130.

Manly Cans may be purchased online at manlycans.com/ with local delivery or in-person at Little Bluebird Vintage Boutique in Ozark and Stone Mill Marketplace in Bolivar. Pre-orders can also be placed at Pits N Grills in Springfield.

Lavish Grazing

If your dad is a fan of grazing, Lavish Grazing is offering a special Father's Day charcuterie board full of vegetables, fruits, cheeses and spreads all fit inside the letters to spell "DAD." Orders for the $45 charcuterie board can be placed online at lavishgrazingsgf.com/fathers-day-orders/dad-letters. If you're looking for something smaller, Lavish Grazing also offers mini boxes for $9.

Established in 2019, Lavish Grazing is owned and operated by the Hinkles family in Springfield.

Anvil Customs

Is your dad's wallet looking a bit rough? Anvil Customs located on Park Central Square has high-quality bifold, exotic leather, hand-stained and trifold wallets in a variety of different design. Anvil Customs products do range on the pricier side, with smaller wallets listed on the website starting around $150. Custom products can also be purchased at the storefront downtown.

Brown Derby Gift Baskets

Did you know Brown Derby offers handcrafted gift baskets for special occasions? Gift baskets can be picked up from a Brown Derby location after 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday but do require a 48-hour notice. Order forms can be completed to the Brown Derby website at brownderby.com/pages/gift-baskets.

Reborn Co.

Apple Tobacco, Coffee Shop, Leather, and Grandpa's Pipe are some of Reborn Co.'s candle scents, perfect for Father's Day. The business was founded in 2016 after Charlton Johnson retired from the Army after serving for 34 years. Charlton and his wife Patricia started Reborn Co. to meet new people and travel, rather than retire, according to the Reborn Co. website. All Reborn Co. candles are made of 100% soy wax.

Reborn Co. candles are available at 5 Pound Apparel, Battlefield Pharmacy, Blu Skies Salon, The Dress Bridal Boutique, Grass Roots Garden Center in Marshfield, Grove Spa, Hard Hat Gear, A Hip Joint, Just For Him, Lazy Lee's Resort in Branson, A Little Vintage Charm, Meadow Campground in New London and Sumits Hot Yoga, according to the Reborn Co. website. Customers may enjoy 15% off all online orders through Sunday, June 18 when using the code FATHER23.

Yo Seasonings

For the dads who spend summers by the grill, Yo Seasonings based in Springfield has many different seasonings and rubs to choose from. Fan favorites include All Purpose Seasoning, Pineapple Rub, Cilantro Lime Seasoning and Mango Jerk Rub. Yo Seasonings is also offering $50 Father's Day gift baskets, available for pickup through Sunday at midnight. To inquire about basket options, text or call 417-763-8271 or email yoseasonings@gmail.com.

Bret Chrismer's Mustache Wax

Bret Chrismer founded Bret Chrismer's Mustache Wax in 2019 after nearly two decades of struggling to find a high-quality mustache wax he liked to use.
Bret Chrismer founded Bret Chrismer's Mustache Wax in 2019 after nearly two decades of struggling to find a high-quality mustache wax he liked to use.

If beard and mustache care is a priority to your dad, Bret Chrismer's Mustache Wax provides a high-quality product with some fun. Chrismer is known for releasing unique scents like Movie Theater Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Apple Pie Moonshine and Old Hickory Smoke. Over the years, he's created close to 70 different scents like these. Bret Chrismer's Mustache Wax products are available for purchase online at bscenterprises.com/product-category/mustache_wax/.

Chrismer founded his mustache wax business in 2019 after almost 20 years of struggling to find a wax product in stores that looked, felt and smelled the way he wanted. All of Chrismer's products are made with beeswax, lanolin, coconut oil and fragrance oils.

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Equip Coffee

Based in Springfield, Equip Coffee is managed by Victory Mission, helping community members overcoming traumatic experiences, like homelessness, abuse or felonies, readapt to society.

Equip Coffee offers 12 different varieties, including Papua New Guinea, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia and others. Four-ounce and 12-ounce ground coffee bags are available, along with sampler gift packs. If your dad is already a fan of Equip Coffee's products, the business also offers monthly subscription packs for $15 a month. Orders can be placed online at equipcoffee.com/shop-equip/. Orders can be delivered or picked up at Victory Mission.

Bass Pro Shops Gift Card

Maybe you'd rather let your dad choose his own gift. Up until Father's Day, Bass Pro Shops is offering a special promotion on all gift cards. Customers who purchase Father's Day gift cards this week will receive 10% off their purchase.

Does your father figure enjoy an outing? Well, there's plenty to do over Father's Day weekend in Springfield.

Dad 'n' Dough

When: Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: The War Zone at 305 W. Walnut Lawn St. Suite TT

The War Zone, The Jungle Gym and NoBaked Cookie Dough are partnering to offer a family-friendly Father's Day event. The War Zone is a Nerf gun arena, the only one in the state. During the event, NoBaked Cookie Dough will be selling cookie dough and coffee in the parking lot. Admission is $20 for two and $40 for a family of four.

Free admission at Dickerson Park Zoo

When: Sunday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Dickerson Park Zoo at 1401 W. Norton Road

All dads will receive free admission to Dickerson Park Zoo on Father's Day.

Dads throw free at Craft Axe Throwing

Go throw some axes. TommyHawks Axe House and Craft Axe Throwing are the two locations in Springfield.
Go throw some axes. TommyHawks Axe House and Craft Axe Throwing are the two locations in Springfield.

When: June 18-21

Where: Craft Axe Throwing at 431 S. Jefferson Ave. Suite 132A

Craft Axe Throwing is inviting all days to play a free round starting Father's Day through the middle of next week. Craft Axe Throwing is open Monday through Thursday from 4-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m.

Lunch or dinner at Finley Farms

The Ozark Mill at Finley Farms will open to the public on Sep. 3, 2021. The mill, originally built in the early 1800's, includes a restaurant, general store, and other event spaces such as the Hawkins Room and The Garrison, a speakeasy that will be opening soon.
The Ozark Mill at Finley Farms will open to the public on Sep. 3, 2021. The mill, originally built in the early 1800's, includes a restaurant, general store, and other event spaces such as the Hawkins Room and The Garrison, a speakeasy that will be opening soon.

When: Sunday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The Ozark Mill at Finley Farms at 802 Finley Farms Lane in Ozark

Finley Farms is offering special Father's Day lunch and dinner, featuring shrimp short rib pasta and green tomato cake. Reservations can be made on the Finley Farms website at finleyfarmsmo.com/eat-drink/the-ozark-mill-restaurant/.

Car Show at Graceway Baptist Church

When: Sunday, June 18 from noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Graceway Baptist Church at 5010 S. Farm Road 135

Graceway Baptist Church is hosting its second annual Father's Day Car Show, featuring classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. The family-friendly event is free and food will be provided. Folks interested in registering a vehicle can do so on the Graceway Baptist Church website at gracewayonline.com/carshow-2023.

Dads vs Kids eSports Tournament

Five Contender Esports gaming setups are available at Vib Best Western Springfield, located at 1845 E. Sunshine St. Contender Esports, based in Springfield, offers gaming center franchises internationally. Contender Esports is one of the organizations that makes up the Springfield Esports Coalition, launched on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
Five Contender Esports gaming setups are available at Vib Best Western Springfield, located at 1845 E. Sunshine St. Contender Esports, based in Springfield, offers gaming center franchises internationally. Contender Esports is one of the organizations that makes up the Springfield Esports Coalition, launched on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.

When: Sunday, June 18 at 2 p.m.

Where: Contender eSports at 3010 S. National Ave.

Contender eSports is hosting a Dads vs. Kids Tournament, for families who enjoy some good competition. For non-members, admission is $10 for one hour, $27 for three hours, $40 for six hours and $35 for a day pass.

Coffee and Bonsai Class

When: Sunday, June 18 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Where: Classic Rock Coffee at 535 W. Walnut St.

The Bonsai Guy is hosting a special bonsai tree workshop at Classic Rock Coffee on Father's Day. The workshop includes one plant and instructions for two people, along with a coffee drink of choice. Tickets are available for $85 per pair at bit.ly/43RWg8b.

This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Celebrate Father's Day with these gifts and activities in Springfield