Father’s Day is celebrated this Sunday, June 19, and many are thinking about how to celebrate this special date for their parents.
And it is that the celebration of this Sunday is to honor their work, a day in which people from various parts of the world meet with their parents to express how much they love them.
The tri-state area has different places and activities that can make this date memorable and sometimes at low prices or for free.
Here we share some ideas or places where you can celebrate Father’s Day.
The wonders of New York City
New York City is full of places and activities to enjoy together with dad.
Here we share some links with recommendations for you.
- Places to visit in New York City for free: The Big Apple is a city with hundreds of activities for all tastes and ages, and many of these places can be visited for free. Here we share some of those places to go with dad and family like the wonderful Central Park or the High Line. CLICK HERE.
- Museums of the Big Apple: If your father is a culture lover, New York City is the best place to live this experience. The Big Apple is full of museums, and some of them you can even enjoy for free. SEE OUR LIST HERE.
- Visit The Bronx: If you live in the county of The Bronx or would like to take your father to the hundreds of activities that this part of the city offers, we share the city guide so you can enjoy this county. LOOK HERE.
- Visit Brooklyn: Brooklyn offers world famous sites like Coney Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus welcoming neighborhoods where visitors can learn about African American history, enjoy authentic ethnic food and marvel at late 19th and early 20th century architecture. Brooklyn is also the city’s most populous borough, home to 2.7 million people, including the city’s mayor, Eric Adams, who owns a home in Bedford-Stuyvesant. SEE OUR GUIDE HERE.
- Visit Manhattan: Manhattan is the county with the famous attractions like the Empire State, Times Square and Central Park. This county has many more attractions than any top ten list could contain, from museums, restaurants and much more. SEE OUR GUIDE HERE.
- New York City Parks: The city’s Parks Department celebrates this date with events focused on dads. Outdoor walks and crafts are just a few of the ways families can get outside to celebrate dads. Check here the events of the City Parks Department.
NEW YORK STATE
- Catskills hike: You can visit with your father Catskills and visit the trail like Giant Ledge, a moderately difficult hike that travels almost four miles and takes you to five incredible scenic lookouts.
- Finger Lakes (Corning Museum of Glass):Established in 1951 as a gift to the nation for the company’s centennial, the Corning Museum of Glass is a nonprofit museum dedicated to exploring a single material: glass. Annually welcoming just under half a million visitors from around the world, the Museum campus is home to the world’s most comprehensive glass collection, the world’s largest glass library, and one of the world’s best glassmaking schools. More here.
- Saratoga Springs (Saratoga Automobile Museum): The Museum’s mission is to preserve, interpret, and display automobiles and automotive artifacts. In addition to technical and design aspects, the educational approach focuses on the past, present and future social and economic impacts of the automobile. More here.
New Jersey
- Father’s Day at Bellview Vineyard: From 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm they will celebrate Father’s Day with food trucks, live music and special sangria. Here the information.
- Father’s Day at iPlay America Attractions: Free Day for Dads: Parents can enjoy the attractions for free all day. Here the information.
- Father’s Day Hike at Tenafly Nature Center: Celebrate Father’s Day with a guided walk outdoors. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just want some quality time with Dad, a walk can be the perfect activity to celebrate this special family day. Here the information.
- Special train rides on Father’s Day: On Father’s Day you can have an unforgettable train ride experience on one of Morris County’s historic railroads. This at the Whippany Railway Museum for a 45-minute, 10-mile round trip through Morris and Essex counties. The tour follows the route of “The Whippanong Trail”, where Washington’s armies set foot in the winter of 1779, an area rich in our country’s history. More here.
- New Jersey Parks and Forests: New Jersey is a state that is characterized by its different green spaces, forests, parks and vegetation. Celebrating Father’s Day at some of these outdoor venues can make your date a special day with picnics, walks and other activities. Here is a list of Garden State forests and parks known for their natural beauty. VISIT OUR LIST HERE.
Connecticut
Other ways to celebrate Father’s Day in the tri-state area
juneteenth celebration
Celebrations will take place across all five boroughs and the tri-state area this weekend in honor of the newly recognized federal holiday. Here the events.
walks and excursions
Excursions or walks are not only fun to take advantage of the good weather, but they are activities that can even bring benefits to our health due to exercise and contact with nature. And what better way to do these activities than with our parents.
The tri-state area has several parks and trails perfect for a day out. It’s just a matter of packing your shoes, a bottle of water, your backpack, good company and a good attitude to enjoy the outdoors.
Here we share some of the places you could visit.
A picnic for Father’s Day
One of the most fun plans during good weather is to have a picnic outdoors with our loved ones, whether family or friends, to enjoy a good time. The spring and summer season are perfect for these types of activities due to the good weather.
The picnic is perfect to celebrate Father’s Day and eat delicious food while enjoying a beautiful landscape.
Here we share the best places to have a picnic in the tri-state area.
Unique places in the tri-state area
There is no doubt that the region is full of places, events and other types of experiences for the whole family, many of them outdoors and even free. Here we share some for you to visit with your father on his day.
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