Fun Things To Do with Dad on Long Island in Celebration of Father’s Day

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Show dad how much you care about and appreciate him by taking him out for a fun-filled Father’s Day!

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If your dad loves cars, take him out for a fun-filled day at a car show on Long Island in celebration of Father's Day!

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Sunday, June 19th is Father’s Day, the perfect day to make sure that you let dad know how much you love and appreciate him! Whether your dad loves frequenting car shows, enjoys going to outdoor concerts to listen to his favorite musicians, or loves learning about history hands-on, there are plenty of events and activities happening on Long Island perfect for a fun-filled Father’s Day. Take a look below for some ideas!
 
Port Jefferson Village Boater’s Maritime Festival
101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th from 11 AM - 6 PM
631-802-2160
Free Event
If your dad (Or husband!) is a fishing and boat lover, then the Boater’s Maritime Festival taking place the week before father's Day is the perfect event to bring him to! Featuring fishing seminars, sailing demos, a boat show and much more, there will be plenty to do and see at this festival.
 
42nd Annual Long Island Bavarian Festival at Plattduetsche Park
1132 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Saturday, June 11th from 2 PM - 11 PM & Sunday, June 12th from 12 PM - 9 PM
516-848-3833
$10 Per Adult, $9 Per Senior & Children Ages 12 and Under Free
Celebrate Father’s day early by taking dad to the 42nd Annual Long Island Bavarian Festival! With live music, German food specialties, games, import booths and more, all set within an Oktoberfest setting, this is one festival dad will not to miss!
 
Mattituck Lions Club's 62nd Annual Strawberry Festival
1175 Route 48, Mattituck, NY 11952
Thursday, June 16th from 5 PM - 11 PM; Friday, June 17th from 5 PM - 11 PM; Saturday, June 18th from 11 AM - 11 PM; Sunday, June 19th from 11 AM - 5 PM
$5 Per Person; Children Under Age 5 Free
Take dad out for a tasty time at the Mattituck Lions Club's 62nd Annual Strawberry Festival! Enjoy strawberry everything - like strawberry shortcakes and strawberries dipped in chocolate! There will also be live music, vendors, fireworks at night and the crowning of this year’s Strawberry Queen.
 
AutoMat Customizing & Restoration’s 60th Anniversary Car Show
69 Hazel St., Hicksville, NY 11801
Saturday, June 18th from 8 AM - 2 PM
516-938-7373
Free Event
Bring dad out for a fun day checking out antique, custom, classic, exotic and other cars and trucks! There will be musical entertainment provided by a DJ and food vendors available at the event.
 
Father's Day Car Show, Swap Meet, and Motorcycle Ride
Merrick Train Station, Merrick, NY 11566
Sunday, June 19th from 9 AM - 4 PM
$2 Per Person or $5 Per Family - Dads Free
Check out some awesome cars and participate in a swap meet and motorcycle ride all for a good cause at this car show taking place at the Merrick Train Station that benefits the Nassau County Sheriff's COBA Widows and Children's fund! This non-judged event will have vendors and the first 200 cars will all receive brass dash plates.
 
Antique, Vintage and Collectibles Show at Sagtikos Manor
Montauk Hwy bet Manor Lane & Gardiner Drive, West Bay Shore, NY 11706
Sunday, June 19th from 10 AM - 4 PM
631-321-6809
$3 Per Person & Children under Age 12 Free
Collectors and history lovers will love browsing this vintage, antiques and collectibles show. If dad's favorite television shows are ones like American Pickers and Pawn Stars, then this is one event he won't want to miss out on.
 
1st Annual Father's Day Run - Bikers Against Heroin
511 Commack Road, Deer Park, NY 11729
Sunday, June 19th at 12 PM
631-707-2197
$15 Per Rider & $10 Per Passenger
This first annual event to bring awareness to Long Island's drug epidemic will feature a ride to Ronkonkoma Beach, raffles, food & drinks, and a carnival! Registration begins at 10:30 Am and ends at 11:45 AM.
 
Sting & Peter Gabriel - 2016 Rock Paper Scissors Tour
Nikon at Jones Beach Amphitheater, 1000 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
Friday, June 24th at 8 PM
866-558-8468
$45 - $250
Make your way over to Jones Beach this June to hear musicians Sting and Peter Gabriel play their beloved music live. This is one concert dad won’t want to miss! 
 
Journey & The Doobie Brothers at Nikon at Jones Beach Amphitheater
1000 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
Monday, June 27th at 7 PM
$40 - $170
Let dad get his classic rock kick at this musical event at the beautiful Jones Beach Amphitheater featuring both Journey and The Doobie Brothers! Tickets are on sale now!