Father’s Day is fast approaching! Have you made plans for Sunday, June 19? If you are wondering about the best things to do for a memorable day, then worry no more. Here are some of the fun things you can do with your father figure in the East Bay Area.

5 Things to do on Father’s Day in the East Bay Area

1. Music and BBQ in Martinez, CA – For Dads who love music

The King  of the County BBQ Challenge and Music Festival is a go-to East Bay Area event for  Father’s Day. If your dad loves music and BBQ, then you will not regret taking him here. 

The Martinez Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day free music festival with local bands such as “Kerry & The Potentials”, “The PTK Band”, and “The Groove Doctors” – on the first day. 

While on the second day, they will host “Heart & Soul”, “The Chris Scoville Band”, “Uncle Buck 80s Band”, and “Bobby Zoppi & The Corduroys”. 

As you enjoy your day, listening to great music, there will be quick breaks for the BBQ Competition Awards. With over 50 hand-picked arts & crafts and food vendor booths, you will discover something for everyone.

2. Camp out  in Pleasant Hill – For Dads who love the outdoors

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with family in the great outdoors as Pleasant Hill Park becomes Camp Pleasant Hill. Check-in on Saturday at 3:30 pm Sunday (June 18) and checkout at 9:00 am (June 18). This will be an awesome way to introduce kids to camping, complete with great food, watching a movie under the stars, and a twilight family swim. If you are interested, then register here.

3. Play Catch on the A’s field – For Dads who love sports

Is there a better way to celebrate Father’s Day in the East Bay Area than to play catch with your Father figure on the field? On June 19, after the game, there will be a Father’s Day Play Catch event. This is to make the day memorable and to get autographs from your favorite A’s players. If you are interested, make your reservations here.

4. Father’s Day Car Show at Blackhawk Museum – For Dads who love Cars

Another fun way to spend time with your dad is to attend the Inaugural Jon Snyder Father’s Day Car Show at Blackhawk Museum. The event will begin at 8:00 am and run till 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 19. It is a casual event open to all who want to show off their vehicle while relaxing with other car lovers. There will be a goodie bag containing Cajun Cayenne Hot Sauce for the first 175 registered cars. You can register your car here.

5. Go to Sunrise Bistro –  For Dads who love good food 

Located in downtown Walnut Creek, Sunrise Bistro and Catering is an award-winning, women-owned eatery that serves a fantastic brunch in Walnut Creek. It is a place to make special memories and one of the best places to celebrate Father’s Day in the East Bay area. They cook from scratch and make almost everything in-house – from baking sandwich bread to making amazing salad dressings.  

 For Father’s Day to be more special, you can  Schedule Dad a Facial for a little r+r at Changes Day Spa in Downtown Walnut Creek.

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Riley Glowatch

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