This Father’s Day In Chicago, Celebrate Dad With His Favorite Things

If you’re still searching for a way to impress Dad this year, we have some great last-minute gift ideas and activities to make this Father’s Day a truly memorable one.

When is Father’s Day this year?

Father’s Day this year falls on Sunday, June 15, 2025!

Things to do for Father’s Day in Chicago

Surprise Dad with tickets to this golf tournament featuring Good Charlotte as a headliner

If you’re looking for a Father’s Day outing that goes beyond the usual, LIV Golf Chicago 2025 has you covered. It’s not just about watching the pros compete—it’s a full-on experience with festival vibes, great food and live music. This year, Good Charlotte is hitting the stage, so if Dad ever cranked up “The Anthem” in your old carpool days, he’s in for a nostalgia trip. Even better? Kids under 12 get in for free, making it an easy, family-friendly weekend that everyone can enjoy. Scoop up your tickets at up to 25% off to celebrate dad here.

Watch the Cubs take on the Pirates at Wrigley Field 

Calling all baseball Dads! The Chicago Cubs will be home at Wrigley Field all Father’s Day weekend! They will host the Pittsburgh Pirates, including on Father’s Day, Sunday the 15th, with tickets starting at $57. 

Dine at an NYC steakhouse

Treat your dad to a Father’s Day meal at one of Chicago’s outstanding steakhouses this year! 

Our top recommendations are: 

• Gene & Georgetti – Chicago’s oldest steakhouse, where steaks and chops take center stage.
• Hawksmoor – Known for its Porterhouse, a cut of beef from the short loin that combines a New York strip steak and a filet mignon connected by a T-shaped bone. 

Swing at a golf course

There’s nothing better than spending a day with Dad playing a round of golf. In Chicago, you can play virtually anywhere in the suburbs, so whether you want to tee off from the range, enjoy a quick game of mini golf in the city, or spend 18 holes with some cold beers, Dad will be happy to participate.

Play Jumanji VR: Reverse the Curse

Embark on a virtual reality adventure with your dad in Jumanji VR: Reverse the Curse! In this thrilling VR experience, you’ll step into the roles of movie characters on a mission to recover a stolen jewel, stop evil forces, and lift the curse.

Sip beer at a Michelin Star brewery

Moody Tongue, the world’s only MICHELIN-starred brewery, has a new eight-course tasting menu with specially curated beer pairings. Your Dad will love this hyper-seasonal, refined tasting menu that seamlessly blends cuisine with innovative beers created on site. 

Fever’s fantastic Father’s Day events & gift cards

Are you searching for a meaningful gift for your dad? Our friends at Fever have you covered with plenty of activities to impress him this year!

🎁 Check out all of Fever’s fabulous Father’s Day experiences in Chicago here!
🎁 Purchase a Fever gift card for Dad here!

Head to a jazz and wine festival on Father’s Day

This Father’s Day in Chicago, raise a glass and let the music move you at Cantigny’s Jazz & Wine Fest. Back by popular demand, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra™ will headline an incredible lineup of jazz performances throughout the day. Set against the stunning backdrop of Cantigny Park, the festival offers an all-day celebration of world-class music and fine wine.

Go for a cruise around Chicago waters

If the weather cooperates, why not take a cruise on Lake Michigan to celebrate Father’s Day in Chicago? Check out our favorite Father’s Day cruises happening below and grab tickets now!

Spoil Dad with a spa day 

Aire Ancient Bath is the perfect spot to spoil dad this Father’s Day. Below are a few experiences that any dad would love.

• Holistic Ritual 60′ – A complete head-to-toe moisturizing and renewing ritual that includes our thermal baths, a 15-minute body scrub on our warm marble beds, a honey hair mask, as well as a 60-minute full-body massage.
• Grand Indulgence – A lavender-infused relaxing experience that includes a luxurious 75-minute full-body massage in an exclusive couple’s room, a 15-minute foot massage, and our thermal baths at different temperatures.
• Deep Intensity Massage – A 60-minute deep massage in which intense techniques are used with a special focus on areas prone to tension to offer the muscles some relief.

Experience a Sensory Feast: A Magical Dining Experience

If your Dad is a foodie, we have something truly special for him. ‘Sensory Feast’ combines cutting-edge tech with a carefully curated menu to bring storytelling to life. This themed three-course meal takes foodies on an immersive adventure that treats all the senses.

Tackle an Escape room with Dad

Looking for an exciting way to celebrate Father’s Day with Dad? Consider visiting an escape room trilogy! You and your team of explorers can choose a single adventure—The Church, The Auction, or The Galleon—or tackle all three for an epic, connected storyline.

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