This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 16. While it’s great to show appreciation for Dad 365 days a year, Father’s Day is a time to go all out and spend some quality time with him. If you live in Miami or are looking to take a day or weekend trip to the city, this is the perfect opportunity to plan a fun day with Dad and the whole family. Here, we’ve laid out some of the best things to do in Miami for Father’s Day.
An Energetic Start To Your Day
For the father-child duo who loves to get a good workout in, start off Father’s Day with some early morning movement. Perfect your vinyasa flow with a morning yoga class at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Go on an early morning run by the beach or hit the water for some surfing or paddleboarding. If your dad is a golf fan, we recommend checking out the Country Club of Miami for a family golfing session. If he’s more into tennis, hit up the courts for a tennis session with dad at the Flamingo Park Tennis Center. And for a good high intensity workout, we love hitting up Sweat 440 Miami Beach.
Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch
Whether he prefers breakfast, brunch or lunch, treat Dad to his favorite meal at one of Miami’s numerous top-rated restaurants. If you read our Miami Mother’s Day guide, you probably remember seeing The Rusty Pelican as one of our favorite brunch spots. This Father’s Day, the restaurant is featuring a Father’s Day Brunch Experience, offering a four-course brunch menu with chicken and waffles, lobster benedict and more. For other Father’s Day brunch ideas, we recommend The Setai Miami Beach and Zuma. For lunch, we recommend visiting Fogo de Chão for a Brazilian steakhouse experience.
Relax By the Water
As a busy parent, there’s nothing better than getting a day of relaxation, so why not treat Dad to a relaxing day by the pool or the beach? Take a walk down the beach or drink a piña colada by the pool at spots like Gabriel South Beach, Nightswim Rooftop Bar, Mayfair House Hotel and Garden, The National Hotel Miami Beach or Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
Visit a Museum
Culturally enrich yourself, Dad and the whole family by visiting some of Miami’s multiple museums. If your dad loves art museums, we recommend the Bass Museum of Art, the Museum of Graffiti and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami. Science enthusiasts will enjoy the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, and for families with young kids, the Miami Children’s Museum is a great option.
Fun Activities in Miami
While relaxing by the beach and hitting up different restaurants can be fun, there are many more fun things to do in the city. Catch some fish at the Father’s Day Fishing Cruise with Deering Estate or see musical artists like Justin Timberlake, Bryson Tiller or Roberto Carlos in concert for Father’s Day weekend. Create a special memory with Dad at the Coconut Grove Branch Miami Public Library, where you’ll work on some fun crafts to gift for Father’s Day.
Dinner with Dad
Last but not least, end Father’s Day on a good note by treating Dad to a delicious dinner. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Petralunga features an impressive menu with dishes like lobster ravioli and margherita pizza. Don Camarón Seafood Grill is a great choice for fish, shrimp and lobster. For upscale dining, try Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar and LT Steak and Seafood. For hotel dining, the menus and food at Ocean Social in Nobu Hotel and Prime 54 in Fontainebleau Miami Beach will have you wanting to eat their renowned wagyu steaks and seafood pastas every day.
