Ideas to Celebrate Father’s Day
Celebrate this special day with Dad: gift him a memorable weekend of togetherness and enjoy some of the events taking place in and around Kitchener-Waterloo Region.
Things to Do in Kitchener-Waterloo Region in June
Father’s Day Brunch/Dinner/BBQ
- Restaurants around the Kitchener-Waterloo Region are offering dine-in takeout and delivery options, some specifically crafting a Father’s Day menu for the special day. See the list for a selection of restaurants ranging from Father’s day special meals to take-out deals. Restaurants for Father’s Day Brunch/Dinner in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
- If you want to cook your Dad a delicious meal, check out the local Farmer’s Markets for fresh local ingredients.
- Patios across the Kitchener-Waterloo Region are open. Book a table at his favourite patio.
Food, Craft Beer, Wine & More
- On Saturday, June 14th, treat Dad to a brewery tour with stops at six local breweries, including Royal City, Sleeman, Fixed Gear, Brothers, Wrinkly Bear, and Wellington. This family-friendly event offers a safe and accessible way to enjoy your favorite local brews together.
- For Father’s Day, enjoy a special Afternoon Tea for Two on June 14 and 15, available for pickup or delivery. This $80 package includes appetizers, sandwiches, scones, sweets, and teas
- On June 13, 2025, from 6 pm to 10 pm, head to Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum with Dad for a night filled with delicious tacos, local craft beer, and great entertainment. Enjoy unlimited tacos from the region’s top restaurants, savor snacks, and taste the best local brews at this 19+ event. You and Dad can vote for your favorite tacos and beers and support Community Support Connections.
Races, Rodeos, Train Rides & Vintage Cars
- Head to Concordia Club for the monthly cruise night. Enjoy great food and live music on the patio.
- Treat Dad to a delightful scenic train ride this Father’s Day, where he will enjoy a special treat to indulge in along the journey. VIP dads will receive an additional surprise gift, ensuring a memorable experience for the extraordinary man in your life. Join us on Saturday, June 15 for a special Father’s Day train ride. Travel back in time for an authentic heritage train ride through Woolwich Township and Waterloo Regions’ famous Mennonite farm country on our historic rail line that has been in service since the 1880s.
- Love speed? Check out SpeedQuest in Frederick with state-of-the-art karts.
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Farm Fun, Midways, and more! For the Family
- Join the celebration of Dads and all the shapes, sizes, and ways they show up in our lives with competitive relay races, potato sack race, egg race, corn hole, and more! Sunday, June 15 @ Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
- Have fun with family during Open Streets in uptown Waterloo on Saturday, June 14, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy live performances by KW Breakers, browse the Art Market featuring over 20 local vendors, play giant games, and explore community booths and music.
- Spend the weekend at Clovermead Adventure Farm featuring over 50 attractions. Kids will love the Splish Splashpad, sunflower field, cedar maze, and animal barn with goats and chickens. Enjoy a day of making lasting memories in a naturally interactive setting.
- Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a hands-on crafting experience at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener on June 14 & 15. Kids aged 6+ can create a Monkey Fist Keychain—a nautical-style knot turned into a cool keepsake Dad will treasure. It’s a fun and meaningful way to make memories and a gift, all for just $5 plus admission!
- Go on a drive-through safari adventure, exploring 9 kilometers of trails through seven game reserves, including lion country and bushland trails. Enjoy a boat tour on the “African Queen” to see exotic primates and birds, and ride the “Nature Boy” scenic railway. Kids can play in Safari Venture and Toddlers’ Playground, and visit Pets’ Corner.
- Head over to the family-run Brant-Brantford Twin Valley Nature Park this weekend! This 25-acre wildlife park features over 80 species, including lions, tigers, wolves, and more. Enjoy educational programs, picnic spots, a play area, and a scenic nature trail.
- Bring the whole family to visit the donkeys and mules at the Sanctuary on Sunday, June 15th! Learn about the are of these wonderful animals, discover their unique personalities, and understand the dynamics of their different groups. It’s an educational and fun experience for all ages!
- Castle Kilbride’s Whimsical Weekends is a perfect family event with children’s books, amazing costumes, and fun crafts. The next event takes place on June 14th and 15th. Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour of the museum and take home a hand-crafted gift.
- Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a fresh-air adventure at the Pollinator Festival on Saturday, June 14 in Puslinch. Enjoy guided walking tours, hands-on activities, and educational booths all about bees, butterflies, and other amazing pollinators.
Enjoy a Concert, a Theatre, a Movie, or a Festival
Take Dad to see some of his favourite artists or a movie.
- The Nelson Family Bluegrass Jamboree runs June 13 – 15, 2025, at South Brant Legion Br 90. Enjoy a family-friendly weekend of live Bluegrass music with camping available. There will be performances all weekend, featuring Grass Tax, Willowridge Bluegrass, and more.
- Treat Dad to a memorable evening of music as Juno Award-winning clarinetist Virginia MacDonald and her quartet plays a selection of standards and original music.
- Celebrate Father’s Day by taking Dad on a journey of discovery to uncover secrets of the past, unspeakable truths, remnants of war, and tangled roots of identity. Scorched plays at the Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre from June 13 to 29, 2025.
- Celebrate Father’s Day with a moving musical experience as pianist Heather Taves performs the final concert in her complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle. Held at The Registry Theatre in Kitchener on June 15 at 3:00 PM, this show will display the brilliance of “Les Adieux” and other timeless works in a refined, intimate setting.
- Take Dad back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll with Million Dollar Quartet, a high-energy musical featuring the legendary sounds of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Playing all summer at the Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, it’s packed with hits like “Hound Dog” and “Great Balls of Fire.”
- This Father’s Day, experience jaw-dropping acrobatics at Cirque Italia’s Aquatic Spectacular, a dazzling water-based circus show under the big top at Cambridge Centre. With aerial acts, hand balancing, and 35,000 gallons of water surrounding the stage, this modern circus is equal parts magic and marvel. Perfect for the whole family, with showtimes all weekend including June 15.
- Laugh, cry, and connect this Father’s Day with Halfway There, a heartfelt and hilarious play by Norm Foster at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge. Set in a small Maritime town, it’s a warm story about friendship, love, and life’s unexpected turns. A perfect outing for dads who enjoy witty storytelling with a lot of heart.
- Take Dad to the Cambridge Celebration of the Arts on June 13th at Cambridge City Hall. Enjoy local visual, literary, and performing arts, with live performances, food vendors, and open museums. It’s the perfect way to celebrate together!
- Spend a special evening with Dad enjoying the music of contemporary Cuban piano master, Dánae Olano. Friday, June 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM a the Jazz Room.
- Visit your nearest Cineplex theatre and watch a favourite family film for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes.
- Head to the nearest Drive-in to enjoy a movie with family.
Walks, Rides, and more
- Taking place annually on Father’s day, the Annual walk/run for prostate cancer is the Prostate Cancer Foundation BC (PCFBC)’s largest fundraiser event. Sign up with Dad and raise funds for this great cause.
- The Waterloo 10 KM Classic, Waterloo Region’s oldest and largest 10k race, has been a Father’s Day tradition since 1978. This event brings together families and the running community for a fun summer morning with a live band, great food, pizza, beer, prizes, finisher medals, and more. June 14 – 15, 2025
More Fun: Go on an adventure or Enjoy an Activity
- There are plenty of opportunities across Kitchener-Waterloo Region to enjoy nature. Go cycling and explore Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo. Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- Gather the family and go tubing. Ontario boasts many slow-flowing rivers that are safe and surrounded by some of the province’s most beautiful natural landscapes.
- Celebrate Father’s Day with an adventure in the trees at Treetop Trekking! Enjoy quality time and create lasting memories.
- Experience the grandness of the Grand River from the Elora Gorge Conservation Area.
- Enjoy a serene paddle down the picturesque heritage river! For beginners, the Breslau trip is perfect. Rent canoes, kayaks, tubes, or water rafts, all of which come with life jackets and a safety kit.
- Golf courses across the Kitchener-Waterloo region are open. Book a tee time with Dad!