Whether it’s your father, your grandfather, or a friend who’s recently achieved parenthood, Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the fathers and father-figures in your life. Merrimack Valley has an assortment of things to do to give your father an incredible day, whether it’s golfing, fine food, or craft beer. But the most valuable gift you can give him is your time, so plan a day or evening out with Dad.
A Day Out at Kimball Farm
Sometimes the best Father’s Day is a fun day out with ice cream and classic summer outdoor activities. Kimball Farm in Westford, MA is a fantastic place for Dad to hang out with the kids and grandkids, creating precious memories.
Across 50 acres family members can enjoy mini-golf, a driving range, bumper boats, batting cages, ziplines, and more! Treat Dad to dinner at the Grill & Seafood Shack and a drink at the Outback Tap Shack. For dessert, he can choose from over 50 flavors of delicious homemade ice cream.
A Toast to Fatherhood
Whether Dad is a craft beer connoisseur or has only recently developed a taste for it, Lord Hobo in Woburn, MA is a haven for beer experts and novices alike. This taproom is ready to accommodate a variety of palates with fan-favorite core offerings, limited and brewery-only releases, and rotating guest taps for wine and cider.
This walk-in-only taproom also has a great selection of food on the menu. Take Dad out for beer paired with appetizers, craft pizzas, sandwiches, and other delicious offerings. You can sit back, shoot the breeze, reminisce, and watch the game together. It’s a classic night out with your father.
at the Andover Inn
at the Andover InnIf your father would prefer a quiet night out, book dinner with him at Samuel’s at the Andover Inn. This restaurant has a refined yet approachable atmosphere that will let you sit back and relax with Dad. Choose from a list of over 100 fine wines or a cocktail menu with a variety of spirits, then sit back and let him dole out fatherly advice.
The menu is decadent and delicious. Appetizers include clam chowder, colossal shrimp cocktail, and sirloin spring rolls. For the entree, Maryland-style crab cakes, prime ribeye, and Angus short rib would be an indulgent dish for Dad. You’re sure to leave with both your stomach and your heart full.
Buy Him a Golf Membership
If Dad lives in the Merrimack Valley, a great gift that will keep on giving is a membership to the Quail Ridge Country Club in Acton, MA. Secluded and serene, this course appeals to golfers of any age and ability. There’s a chipping area, putting green, and a 9-hole golf course that has varied terrain, distances, and hazards that make it both challenging and fun. Besides access to the green, other membership perks include a pool, fitness center, and family center.
Quail Ridge is also open to the public, so you can spend Father’s Day playing together and if he loves it, you can buy him a membership as a surprise. He’ll get the opportunity to make new friends and memories as he golfs, bringing new stories to tell at family gatherings.
This Father’s Day, spend some time with Dad in Merrimack Valley. It’s the perfect opportunity to thank him for everything he’s done for you and make memories that will last a lifetime.
