12 Ways To Celebrate Father's Day At Home That He'll Enjoy More Than Going Out

We all agree that Dads are the most precious gifts, ‘cause after all, where would be without our Dads? They’ve got their Dad jokes, strict behaviour, and more than one of us has cried while they taught us maths, but nevertheless, they’ve always lent us a supportive hand whenever we needed it or defused tensions in the house when things seem to get out of hand. They silently made sure that we were never deprived of anything, and been literal heroes for all of us while we grew up! So now it’s time to celebrate them and show them our appreciation for them just for being who they are! And that’s why we’ve curated a special list of activities that you can do with your Dad to shower him with love and show your appreciation. Read on! 

1. Have A Family Game Night 

The best way to show your Dad your appreciation for him is to spend time with him and what better way to relax than to spend time playing some nostalgic board games. So bring out the old fashioned ludo set or your deck of cards, and play to your heart’s content. And you never know, your Dad might just teach you a new card game that he used to play with his own friends and teach you some tips and tricks! 

2. Help Him Out In The Garden 

If your Pop has a green thumb, then the best way to spend time with him is in your garden or with the plants, helping him take care of his plant family.  And trust us, he’ll soon be giving you little tidbits on what a certain plant is called and how to take care of it or what essential properties a given plant has, all the while with an affectionate smile on his face! 

3. Trace Back Your Family History With Him 

Have you ever wondered what mysteries your family history holds? Even if there aren’t any juicy details, spend some time with your Dad asking about the family history and trace your path back to your ancestors. Not only will this be a great pastime with your family but your Dad will appreciate the interest you’ve shown and will feel loved! 

4. Talk To Him About His Childhood & Hear Him Tell You Stories 

Another great topic to start a conversation with your Dad will be his childhood memories and the mischief he used to do when he was a child. For the older children, this will be a great time to bond with your father over shared experiences and recounting the fun you had back in school and college days. And surprisingly you might find a cool side of your Dad that you never knew existed! So, go ahead and dive right into some nostalgic memories! 

5. Cook Up A Special Brunch For Him 

It is said that a man’s way to his heart is through his stomach, and that holds true for Dads as well. After all, when has your Dad not appreciated your cooking? They eat your half-burnt food like a champ and still give you compliments, so how about sending him hugs and kisses through a special brunch you’ve prepared with all his favourite dishes? Now that’s sure to get you one of his winning smiles! 

6. Create A Special Personalised DIY Card For Him 

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A simple card that has been crafted and created with your father in mind, with a sweet personal message is sure to bring a smile to his face when he receives your gift. So grab all your art and craft supplies and get to create a card that he’ll adore even if it isn’t perfect. After all, it’s the thought and effort that counts, right? 

7. Enjoy A Nice Beer/Wine With Him 

This one is for all the overage peeps out there who might sit down with their Dads occasionally to have a drink and discuss everything under the sun. And trust us, they appreciate those nights as much as we do. So, pop open a bottle of the finest wine you have, or crack a can of his favourite beer and sit down to have a heart to heart with your Pop. You won’t believe how much he’ll enjoy those nights together! 

8. Treat Him To An At-Home Spa Day 

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Let your Dad experience some at-home pampering on his special day, after all, they deserve to sit back and relax once in a while too. So, tell him to lay back and relax with his favourite book or music as you give him a relaxing facial or foot spa/massage. Brew up his favourite cup of coffee/tea and let him get some well-deserved rest! 

9. Get Your Groove On With An At-Home Karaoke Party 

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Now if your Dad’s a fan of old music, and you’ve caught him more than once lip-syncing or horribly belting out the lyrics to ‘Bade Ache Lagte Hain’ in an off-tune voice, then he’s sure to love a karaoke night sesh with the fam! So bring out the at-home karaoke machine and let him go all out on every old song he’s wanted to sing while you cheer him on! 

10. Plan A Marathon Of His Favourite Movies With His Choice Of Snacks 

Now how many of us have watched a certain movie again and again on TV just because our parents wanted to watch it and it was on! A gazillion times at least, so how about making a list of all these favourite movies they’ve always loved and making a marathon playlist for y’all to watch together? Whip up his favourite snack and have fun watching your Dad mouthing along to all his favourite dialogues, while he has the time of his life! 

11. Indulge In A Family Workout/Yoga Session With Him 

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Another way to show that you care is accompanying him on his favourite workout routine, be it a yoga session, a walk or even a full-on power workout. Not only does that help you bond with him but working out also releases endorphins that leave you in a happy mood, so expect your Dad to be all smiles when you’re done! 

12. Get Him To Cook With You And Make It A Family Activity

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And lastly, if your Dad is wary of stepping into the kitchen and cooking up a dish, what better way to spend time than taking a cooking class with him or working to create a dish that he’s always wanted to learn? This one’s a great way to spend some time with him as you also stay engrossed in an activity that is both fun and rewarding! 

So now that you have a number of options at hand, go ahead and pick your favourite and show your appreciation for your Dad!