Father's Day: 6 places around Greater Columbus to take Dad this weekend

Micah Walker, The Columbus Dispatch
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There are plenty of things to do in the Columbus area this Father's Day.
There are plenty of things to do in the Columbus area this Father's Day.

Do you struggle to come up with things to do with Dad on Father's Day?

Is he picky about where he likes to go, or you're just not sure what he enjoys?

Well, no worries! There are plenty of options around Columbus for dads of every type. And with temperatures only getting up to the 70s this weekend, it's the perfect time to get outside and enjoy a respite from the recent heat.

So give Dad a day off from wearing that tie you bought him last year and take him to a ballgame or go fishing. If going to a bar is more of Dad's thing, Taft's Brewpourium in Downtown Columbus will be hosting an all-day event just for the special day that welcomes dog dads, too.

Here are six places to check out around Greater Columbus you and Dad can enjoy.

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Head to a Columbus Clippers game

The Columbus Clippers take on the St. Paul Saints at Huntington Park in May.
The Columbus Clippers take on the St. Paul Saints at Huntington Park in May.

The Columbus Clippers are playing a weekend series against the St. Paul Saints Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Huntington Park. Sunday is Family Day, where fans can purchase a family pass for two adults and up to four kids for $18.

Fathers will have the chance to have fun afterwards with some post-game BYOB (Bring Your Own Ball) catch on the outfield grass.

Goin' fishing

Sharon Woods Metro Park is among the local parks that permit fishing. This weekend, the Ohio Division of Wildlife is offering residents the chance to go angling without purchasing a license.
Sharon Woods Metro Park is among the local parks that permit fishing. This weekend, the Ohio Division of Wildlife is offering residents the chance to go angling without purchasing a license.

As a way for the Ohio Division of Wildlife to promote fishing, the agency is offering free fishing days Saturday and Sunday. Ohio residents can go angling those two days without purchasing a license.

Metro Parks that permit fishing include:

  • Battelle Darby Creek

  • Chestnut Ridge

  • Clear Creek

  • Highbanks

  • Homestead

  • Prairie Oaks

  • Scioto Audubon

  • Scioto Grove

  • Sharon Woods

  • Slate Run

  • Three Creeks

  • Walnut Woods

Go canoeing

At Schrock Lake in Sharon Woods Metro Park, canoeing offers a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
At Schrock Lake in Sharon Woods Metro Park, canoeing offers a great way to enjoy the outdoors.

Get the weekend started by taking Dad canoeing at Sharon Woods Metro Park! The Westerville park is offering a Father's Day special where the whole family go on a free canoe ride on Schrock Lake. Canoes and life jackets will be provided and boats will be filled on an ongoing basis. The event goes from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Dog Dad's Day

Taft's Brewpourium Columbus is hosting a Dog Dad's Day this Father's Day.
Taft's Brewpourium Columbus is hosting a Dog Dad's Day this Father's Day.

At Taft's Brewpourium in Downtown Columbus, Dad can enjoy his favorite canine friend and indulge in some beers on Father's Day. The brewery, located at 440 W. Broad Street, is hosting Dog Dad's Day, where Dads can bring in their dogs or kids and get $1 off pints all day. 

Take Dad back in time

If Dad loves music from the 1940s, he'll mostly likely enjoy this event hosted by 17-piece ensemble Cyndi Black Big Band. The big-band group will perform Sunday at Clintonville Woman's Club, 3951 N. High Street, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

The band will play a variety of music, including swing, foxtrot, waltz and Latin. The event is for those ages 21 and older and is $15 per person. People can pay online on Eventbrite or at the door.

Have a 're-do' with Dad

Entertainment company The Freshest Events is hosting "The ReDO: Father's Day Celebration" Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Howard Community Center, 2505 N. Cassady Avenue. The family-friendly event will feature food trucks, a bounce house and DJs.

Micah Walker is the Dispatch trending reporter. Reach her at mwalker@dispatch.com or 740-251-7199. Follow her on Twitter @micah_walker701. 

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