Father’s Day 2022 – Fun Ways to Spend Quality Time with Dad in Gainesville and Alachua County
Spending quality time with dad, bonus dad, or father figure dad is one of the best Father’s Day gifts! This Father’s Day weekend, Visit Gainesville, Alachua County has your back with a great list of activities, events and ideas sure to help make your loved one feel special and appreciated.
Whatever it is the father figure in your life enjoys doing, you’ll be sure to find something on this list the whole family will enjoy!
For Sporty or Outdoorsy Dads

Catch and Release Fishing Ponds at Bass Pro Shops
Saturday, June 18 – Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar Family Day
Sunday, June 19, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Father’s Day Basketball Camp at The Rock School
Saturday, June 18, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Enjoy a Buckets and Brews Driving Range Package
Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Ironwood Golf Course

Take a Stroll Through Florida’s Largest Public Bamboo Display and More
Sunday, June 19, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens: Father’s get in free
Enjoy a Trek in Nature on one of Alachua County’s Beautiful Family-Friendly (easier) Nature Trails

Bike the Beautiful Gainesville to Hawthorne State Trail Then Enjoy Great Food from Pearl Country Store, Blue Highway Pizza, Mosswood Farm Store, the Old Florida Café and Coffee and Cream in Micanopy.
Paddle, Fish or Swim in Freshwater Springs for the Perfect Way to Get Outside and Explore the Nature
Take a Trip to Pick Out Dad Toys at Outdoor Outfitters REI Co-op or Bass Pro Shops
For That Foodie Father Who Loves a Meal with More

Fill up on Food then Play 18-holes of Mini-Golf at the Pink Flamingo Diner
Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
New York Steak Father’s Day Special at Nopal by Cintrón
Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Father’s Day Menu at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grill
Sunday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
For That Craft Beer Connoisseur Dad

Find Your Favorite Craft Brew by Experiencing All of Gainesville’s Breweries
“Hoppy Father’s Day” at Blackadder Brewing Company
Sunday, June 19, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
For That Dad Who Enjoys Coffee and Dessert

This List of Coffee Shops Has Something for Everyone, Including Mouthwatering Treats and Fresh-Baked Pastries
