Calling all dads who paint, build, fish, dance, play, eat and help their families escape from one emotionally charged room in less than an hour.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, and Alachua County is ready to celebrate. Whether you want to take dad to a traditional buffet at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille or vibe to live music at the inaugural Grateful Dad Father’s Day Festival at Swamp Head Brewery, here’s a roundup of holiday go-tos. 

Saturday, June 20 

Build with Dad 
10 a.m. at Chick-fil-A (Oaks Mall), 6419 W Newberry Rd., Ste. G8, Gainesville. 
Kids will get to build and paint their own birdhouse with dad. Suit up in worker aprons and make memories that’ll last long after the paint dries. Food is sold separately and dads eat free. $10.75. 

Painting with a Twist: Father’s Day Events 
At Painting with a Twist, 618 NW 60th St., Ste. B, Gainesville. 
Recommended age is 6 and up, but all children are welcome to work independently on their canvas. $37-39. 
“Frog Love,” from 1 to 3 p.m. on June 20. 
“A Gift For My Dad,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on June 21. 
“Baby Footprint Wreath Monarchs,” from 1 to 3 p.m. on June 21. 
“Simple Man’s Paradise,” from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 21. 

Sun Country Sports Center Father’s Day Daddy-Daughter Dance Class 
1 p.m. at Sun Country Sports, 333 SW 140th Ter., Jonesville 
Give Dad the best gift ever by bringing him to a dance class with you. Dads and daughters ages 3 and up will dress up and bond while having fun learning a routine to “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder. Pre-Registration recommended; the ticket includes a flower for the daughter. $38. 

Two Sisters Coffee Co: Father’s Day Kids Craft Day 
9 a.m. at Two Sisters Coffee Co., 25250 W Newberry Rd., Newberry 
Looking for the perfect, from-the-heart Father’s Day gift? Bring the family to the coffeehouse for a morning of creativity and community. Free. 

Father’s Day Fishing 
8 a.m. to noon at UF/IFAS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville. 
Families can fish together in 6 safe catch-and-release ponds. Expect bluegill, red-ear sunfish, warmouth, largemouth bass and channel catfish up to 10 lbs. Volunteers are on hand to help and there will be loaner poles and bait (cut up hot dogs and beef liver) available. Free. 
 

Sunday, June 21 

Father’s Day “Finding Nemo” screening 
1:30 p.m. at The Hippodrome Cinema, 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville. 
$12-14. 

Tha Cookout: A Juneteenth Fatherhood Celebration 
Noon at Lincoln Park, 900 SE 15th St., Gainesville. 
RSVP to this free celebration of Black unity and fatherhood. There will be food, music, lawn games, card games, dancing and family-centered competitions.  

Father’s Day at Blackadder 
Noon-6 p.m. at Blackadder Brewing Company, 618 NW 60th St., Ste. A, Gaineville 
Time to show dad just how much you appreciate him and all those amazing dad jokes he’s been telling you all year long! Bring him to Blackadder Brewing this Father’s Day for a free beer. 

Bonefish Grill Father’s Day Brunch 
10 a.m. on June 21 at Bonefish Grill, 3237 SW 35th Blvd., Gainesville. 
Join for a brunch menu filled with savory favorites, brunch cocktails and coastal-inspired flavors.  

Arcade Father’s Day Deal 
11 a.m. at Bragging Rights Amusements, 113 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville. 
Let him win? Not this Father’s Day. Dad gets in free, but that’s the last easy thing he gets all day. Any kid getting him in the door—at any age—also gets in free; newborns count, grown kids with a mortgage count, the 80-year-old whose “kid” is pushing 60 counts. Everyone else pays the usual cover for their own unlimited play. Hundreds of games, one afternoon, no mercy. 

The Dad Games! 
10 a.m. at Dave and Buster’s, 3023 SW 45th St. 
Father’s Day? Challenge accepted. Grab Dad, compete and win your way to free game play for one full year during Dad Games! Your tickets also score you food, drinks and more fun. $31-38. 

Escapology Escape Room Father’s Day Deal 
At Escapology Escape Rooms, 4480 SW 32nd Rd., Ste. 10 
Give him an experience you get to do together. Make memories, laugh together and show dad who on the team is the most impressive. Teams can be as few as two and up to 8 people. Book the family adventure now and get 30% OFF* with code DADESCAPE! 

Bread and Beer Pairing Event 
1-8 p.m. at High Springs Brewing Company, 18562 NW 237th St., High Springs 
From HSBC and The Table Between Us, tickets include one beer flight, a fresh bakery pairing box and a keepsake koozie. Combinations: warm sourdough pretzel and beer cheese/Irish Red Ale, rustic sourdough bread with herb dip/Heritage American Wheat, sourdough crostini with citrus Marmalade/Trainhopper IPA, sourdough cinnamon roll with vanilla icing/Midnight Train Porter. $55. 

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Father’s Day Celebration 
11 a.m. at Las Carretas, 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville. 
Treat Dad to great food, cold drinks, and live mariachi music from 4 to 7 p.m. Specials include $10 beer pitchers and $2.50 draft beer. 

Father’s Day Tea Party 
2 p.m. at The Queen’s Arms Pub & Haile Bistro, 5323 SW 91st Ter., Gainesville. 
Celebrate Dad in style with delicious cakes from across the pond, traditional tea and sandwiches. Adults are $38; children under 12 are $20 per ticket. 

Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille MVP Treatment for Father’s Day 
At Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille at Celebration Pointe, 4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville.
Dad did the work, you do the toasting. Book your table for a brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. 

Grateful Dad: A Father’s Day Fest 
Noon at Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville.
We’re celebrating the dads, father figures and everyone who loves a good jam band with a day full of live music at The Wetlands. This inaugural fest is free to attend and open to all ages. Guests are welcome to bring lawn blankets, chairs and umbrellas for the lawn. 
 
Live music lineup: 

• Aisle 14, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• All My Phriends, 3-4:30 p.m. 

• Glass Camels, 5-6:30 p.m. 

Saturday, June 27 

Bryer Patch Father’s Fest 
5 p.m. at The Bryer Patch, 5700 SW 250th St., Newberry 
A new annual community event designed to celebrate dads, families, friendships and the things guys love most. Combining live entertainment, food, outdoor lifestyle experiences and hands-on attractions, Father’s Fest creates a laid-back but energetic environment where attendees can relax, connect and make lasting memories. 

Family Fun Day: Dad Edition 
10 a.m. to noon at Easton Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry 
Join Newberry Parks and Recreation for a morning packed with family fun, sports, community connections and a special celebration of all the amazing dads in our community! Play football, soccer, volleyball, archery, kickball and more. Food trucks will serve tasty treats for the whole family. Free.