Things To Do Huntsville: 10 Ways To Spend Fathers Day

OurValleyEvents.com has a fun article, 10 Ways to Spend Father's Day. I've included the article below and wish all the Fathers out there a fun filled day with family and friends! Dad. Pop. Father. Daddy. No matter what you call him, your dad is often the first guy in your life who you truly love. And why wouldn’t you?! He’s basically a superhero, a king, and movie star rolled into one! And now it’s time to celebrate and honor that superhero. Don’t have a king sized budget? No problem! There are lots of ways to make your dad feel like a hero without spending a fortune.

10 Ways to Spend Father’s Day

Here is our list of 10 ways to spend Father’s Day without breaking the bank.

#1: Go for a ride

Take a special Father’s Day train ride! Take train ride Bonus Points: Bring your dad a conductor hat to wear on the ride.

#2: Picnic in Big Spring Park

Enjoy a relaxing day in the park with a picnic lunch. Bonus points: Stock your basket at one of the area’s local farmer’s markets. 

#3: Go for a hike

Grab a couple water bottles, some trail mix, your dad (not literally) and head to the closest hiking trail or greenway for a fun (and FREE) Father’s Day experience. Bonus Points: Bring your smartphone & capture the journey. Print up the pictures & give them to your dad as a momento.

#4: Putt Putt Through Downtown

Father’s Day is the perfect afternoon to try out the Downtown Open, Downtown Huntsville, Inc’s FREE outdoor mini golf course! Bonus Points: Rock matching golf attire while putting through the course.

#5: US Space & Rocket Center

Spend an afternoon geeking out on all things space at the US Space & Rocket Center. Bonus Points: On Father’s Day dads get in FREE with one paid admission!

#6: Berry Picking

It’s prime berry picking season! Take advantage and head to one of the area’s U-Picks and get all the berries you can carry. Bonus points: Make your dad a pie with your collections.

#7: Beer Tasting

Is your dad a fan of craft beer? Take him to one of Huntsville’s local breweries for a sampling of the area’s best brews. Bonus points: Buy your dad some of his favorite brew to take home.

#8: Canoe the Flint River

Feeling adventurous? Spend a day/ afternoon / weekend of canoeing or kayaking on the Flint River. Don’t have the equipment? NACK & Flint River Outdoor Center will hook you up!

#9: Go Fishing

It’s a Father’s Day classic: go fishing. While you’re waiting for the fish to bite talk about the meaning of life, love, and what you had for breakfast. Here are some local spots to go fish: Braham Springs Park Tenneesse River Lake Guntersville Ditto Landing Wheeler Lake Sharon Johnston Park Madison County Lake More information about fishing spots in Madison County

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