Carving out some special time with Dad is what it’s all about for Father’s Day. And our amazing Lubbock-area dads deserve to celebrate their day just the way they want… Hungry-man breakfast? CHECK. Sleeping in? CHECK. Easy-to-find fun stuff to do together? DOUBLE-CHECK… thanks to our double-stuffed Father’s Day Dad-venture section!
So whether Dad loves the great outdoors or the hustle and bustle of the city, we know his greatest wish is to spend more time with his little buckaroos, and our guide can help give you some ideas to start the adventure. But most of all, be sure to fill his day with love, and laughter, and hugs, and everything that makes him smile.
Take in a Show Together
Father’s Day Weekend offers a bevy of performances – live and cinematic – that are perfect for dads to enjoy with children of any age:
—> The Musical “13″ performed by the Lubbock Community Theatre. Father’s Day Special: dads who attend with their kids or wives get in FREE on Father’s Day!
—> Shrek performed by Lubbock Moonlight Musicals 8pm Friday and Saturday night at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre.
—> Beauty and the Beast Jr. performed by Lubbock Moonlight Musicals’ Moonlight Children’s Theatre at 10am Saturday morning at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre. 
—> Parties celebrating the premier of Disney’s new movie “Inside Out” at Premiere Cinema and also at Alamo Drafthouse Saturday.
—> The Juneteen Celebration Parade and Festival Saturday.
—> The West Winds Brass Band Performance Sunday evening at Wagner Park.
Create Together
—> Creating (and eating!) cookie works-of-art Friday at the Celebrate Dad event at Cookies By Design.
—> Painting a masterpiece together at the Art & Company Father’s Day canvas class Saturday.
—> Enjoying fun kid-friendly and teen-friendly sessions at Painting with a Twist Saturday & Sunday.
—> Creating a priceless treasure together Saturday at the Mud Room or Clay Cafe. Handprints are always a winner!
—> Making a cool Father’s Day Card at Chick-fil-A Raider Park‘s Craft & Game morning Saturday.
Eat Together
Several places are offering discounts for Dad Sunday including Beef ‘O’ Brady’s where he eats FREE and also Hurricane Grill where he eats FREE!
Road Trip!
—> The Abilene Zoo is offering free admittance for Dad on Sunday, and the Tahoka Centennial Celebration Saturday will be fun for everyone (you KNOW dad could win the pie eating or watermelon contest!).
—> Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose is also having a special Father’s Day Sunset Safari Dinner and Tour Saturday (which also happens to be National Giraffe Day!).
—> Or, if you feel like a road trip but don’t have the time, how about a “backyard campout” at the local KOA Campground where they offer a special kids camp free deal on Father’s Day weekend (and did you know they have an indoor pool?).
—> Enjoy a pre-historic road trip by joining the Night Hike at the Lubbock Lake Landmark Saturday evening at dusk and welcome the beautiful West Texas evening together!
Consider gifts that bring everyone together long after Father’s Day
Great gift ideas include:
—> a season pass to the summer Moonlight Musicals… all are perfect for families.
—> Critterfest Tickets to use next weekend at the Science Spectrum. 
—> a yearly pass to the Science Spectrum Museum.
—> a season pass to Lubbock Water Rampage.
—> a multi-pass to Joyland Amusement Park.
—> jump pass to Jump N Jungle
Check our full Calendar for a complete list of events found over the Father’s Day weekend!
Wishing all the incredible dads and men out there special memories with your amazing kids, whether you are able to spend time together this weekend or in the future!
