7 Fun Events for Fathers Day Weekend 2016
Fathers Day is June 19. Here is a roundup of fun events to enjoy with Dad this Fathers Day weekend. From outdoor festivals, horse races and live music, to comics and classic cars, theres something for every dad.
23rd Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge
June 17-18, 2016
Time: Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Frisco
Cost: free, tickets can be purchased for food
Head to the high-country and treat Dad to a BBQ feast from over 70 of Colorado’s top BBQers. Enjoy live music, pig races and kids” activities, too. No pets allowed.
June 18, 2016
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Arapahoe Park
Cost: $15/adult, $7.50/child (includes lunch)
Take Dad to the racetrack for a day of equestrian fun and enjoy a Father’s Day lunch, tours of the racetrack and horses, plus raffle drawings, youth activities and horse races.
June 18, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Five Points
Cost: free
Music-loving dads can enjoy live performances, plus art and cultural displays in celebration of freedom. The event also features a parade, food vendors, an Urban Car Show and a Youth Engagement Zone for kids.
The Big Wonderful Summer Solstice Party
June 18, 2016
Time: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Stanley Marketplace
Cost: $5-15/adult, free/children 12 and under
Take dad to this traveling outdoor festival for a unique blend of music, beer gardens, games, food, flea and fun. Dogs are welcome.
June 18, 2016
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Highlands Ranch
Cost: free
Venture south to admire classic cars and motorcycles, and enjoy live music, food and more.
June 17-19, 2016
Time: Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Colorado Convention Center
Cost: $8.25/child, $38.50-$44/adult
This 3-day, family-friendly pop culture event is perfect for comic and superhero loving dads and kids.
June 18-19, 2016
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Stapleton
Cost: free
Artsy dads can peruse fine arts and crafts from over 100 of Colorado’s best artists, along with a select group of national artists.
