Father’s Day is right around the corner! We know Dads can be hard to shop for and let’s be honest, most Dads are fine just sitting on the couch all day and watching sports. But for this Father’s Day in Jacksonville, we want to celebrate him!
We have listed the best things to do this Father’s Day in Jacksonville that will make the Father figure in your life feel special this holiday.

Big and Little Chef: Father's Day Edition
This Father’s Day, don’t just treat dad to a great dinner, but make it together! Publix Aprons School is putting on a special Father’s Day Edition of their Big and Little Chef so you and your dad can experience cooking together! This is a great way to share a special memory with dad on his special day!
Event Details
🗓 JUN 4 | 10AM–1PM
📍 Publix Aprons® Cooking School

Compete in the 2022 In River or Ocean Fishing Tournament with Dad!
Get those fishing poles ready for this great Father’s Day adventure! In River or Ocean is putting on their annual Father’s Day fishing tournament right here in Jacksonville! This event is a blast for any level of angler – or age! Plus, it feels extra special since all proceeds go to the Clay Roberts Memorial Scholarship! This tournament is such a great way to have fun with dad while giving back to the community!
Event Details
🗓 JUN 18 | 8AM–6PM
📍 Beach Marine

Day with Dad at Congaree and Penn
Stroll through the famous Congaree and Penn farm with dad on his special day! Any day spent at Congaree and Penn is great with their fruit picking and tours but this Father’s Day you can make it extra special! We suggest planning a whole day at the farm with fruit picking and an amazing dinner to top it all off – it’ll definitely be a Father’s Day in Jacksonville to remember!

Donuts with Dad
This one is for all the dads with that extra sweet – sweet tooth! The Jekyll Island Club Resort is welcoming dads and their families to their riverfront lawn to enjoy a morning full of donuts and games! This sweet breakfast event is the perfect way to celebrate dad by getting the whole family out of the house and enjoying a nice summer morning – and maybe a few competitive bets on Connect Four!
Event Details
🗓 JUN 18 | 9:30AM–11:30AM
📍 Jekyll Island Club Resort

Chow Down on Some Southern BBQ with Dad
The monthly Ritz-Carlton at Amelia Island event – Chef Theater – is dedicating this month to dad! The chef’s will be whipping up and teaching you how to cook some of dad’s favorites including cry rubbed local shrimp, sweet corn spoon bread, and of course that savory smoked gouda mac and cheese! If your mouth is watering just as much as ours, this may be the perfect Father’s Day event for you and your dad!
Event Details
🗓 JUN 13 | 1:30PM
📍 The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island

Brunch with Dad at Wicked Barley
Wicked Barley is known for treating the locals of Jacksonville every day of the year, but they’re being extra special to dad this Father’s Day! Beer, brunch, live music, and did we mention beer!? The perfect Father’s Day in Jacksonville for sure! This iconic and local favorite is sure to be popping! Plus, their dog friendly lawn will allow you to get the while family involved – two and four legged family members!
Event Details
🗓 JUN 19 | 9:00AM-4:00PM
📍 Wicked Barley Brewing Company
More Things to Do for Father's Day in Jacksonville
- Book a Boat Cruise along the St. Johns River on a River Taxi!
- Book a Go Tuk’n Tour in Downtown Jax!
- Book a Pedal Pub tour to experience the Downtown breweries and bars!
- Pick out some gifts from T-Dub’s Mercantile in Atlantic Beach so Dad can look sharp!
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