Best Father's Day Events In The Southland
Father's Day is Sunday, June 16. Below is an eclectic list of the best Father's Day events in the Southland from car and music festivals to food eating contents and plenty in between you will be able to find something to do with dad that will be sure to please.
Orange County
Cruisin' Brea Oldies Car Show and Music Festival
330 W. Birch Street
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 349-1753
www.ocmustangclub.org
If dad is an oldie car lover, then take him to roam the streets of gorgeous downtown Brea on Father's Day this year. Hosted by the Orange County Mustang Club and sponsored by Villa Ford, this festival of music, old cars, food and plenty of family fun will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Five-Star, Five-Diamond Brunch
St. Regis Monarch Beach
1 Monarch Beach Resort N
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 234-3200
www.stregismb.com
St. Regis Monarch Beach is unveiling a special bespoke Bloody Mary Bar, where he can handcraft his very own cocktail. The bar will feature three levels with an ice luge, four different juice styles (from mild to smoky), 20 different garnishes and unique hot sauces. This is alongside the resort's famous Sunday Brunch, which includes unlimited champagne, a carving station, fresh food stations, a sushi bar, and of course, an omelet and pancake station. Father's Day Brunch is $115 per person and $36 for children ages 5 to 12. Call (949) 234-3200 to make a reservation.
Inland Empire
Huck Finn Jubilee
Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
800 N. Archibald Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764
www.huckfinn.com
Make Father's Day a weekend event at the Huck Finn Jubilee, where dad will enjoy three days of live music, camping, classic cars and more. If dad is into eating, there's also the Vittles Village, where he can nosh on BBQ beef, baked beans, tri tip, polish sausage, steak burritos while enjoying bluegrass music in the background. Mom will love the American Country Crafts Fair, and the kids can cheer dad on at the California State Arm Wrestling Championships. Tickets start at $23.
Old Miner's Day
Big Bear Boulevard & Summit Boulevard
San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear Lake,CA 92315
oldminers.org
If your father was a member of the military at one point, he'll enjoy the annual Old Miners' Day on Saturday, June 15, the day before Father's Day. Since the 1950s, Old Miners has saluted the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard, but this year, the salute will include the San Bernardino Sheriffs and Riverside Police departments, who both lost officers during the Christopher Dorner manhunt. The event will include plenty of military display, a parade and a barbecue hosted by the American Legion Post 584.
Los Angeles
35th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
www.hollywoodbowl.com
Pack up a picnic for dad and take him to one of the premier jazz events in Southern California, the Playboy Jazz Festival. Actor and comedian George Lopez will emcee this event, which will feature artists like Taj Mahal and the Real Thing Tuba Band, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Brubeck Brothers Quartet. If mom is interested in tagging along, she will probably get a kick out of seeing performances by Sheila E. and India.Arie.
Los Angeles Athletic Club
431 West Seventh Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 625-2211
www.laac.com
Dad will be King for the Day at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, which will be serving up a Father's Day champagne & beer brunch. Between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., enjoy a seafood station, a chef-attended omelet station, a carving station with a selection of salads and entrees with beer and champagne. Brunch is $45 for adults, $23 for children and $8 for toddlers. Call (213) 630-5255 to make reservations.
Train 4 Autism Culver City
Media Park
9070 Venice Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 836-1040
www.culvercityrun.org
Get the whole family involved in Father's Day celebrations at the Culver City Train 4 Autism 5/10K at Media Park. The event features a kids fun run, a family fun zone and a fitness & autism expo, all for free. The event begins at 8 a.m.
Desiree Eaglin will let her husband sleep in on Father's day this year (but let's be honest, he sleeps in every weekend). She blogs at Sarcastic, Funny and Brutally Honest. You can find her on Twitter too.
