With respect to fathers far and wide, it’s time to kick it up a notch this year and add some fun to their Father’s Day gift! The Daytona Beach Area attractions and entertainment folk offer an eclectic mix of activities and DEALS this Father’s Day weekend. Ties and cologne are great…but time spent with Dad scores higher with most Papas that I know!
Here is a sampling of some Father’s Day weekend possibilities for your family, and there’s something for EVERY kind of Dad to enjoy!
FOR DADS WHO LIKE IT UPBEAT:
DAYTONA BEACH HAS GOT TALENT
June 13, 2008
7 - 9pm
Bandshell behind the Ocean Walk Shoppes
250 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach
It’s never too soon to get the Father’s Day festivities going! Kick off your Father’s Day weekend with some free entertainment at the Bandshell! Take advantage of the great restaurants and shops at Ocean Walk while you’re at it! Hosted by the City of Daytona Beach Cultural Services; featuring Andre Harkness, Dena Simone, Ray Borden, Shari Farmer and the Johnny Bulford Band.
ADMISSION: FREE!
MORE INFO: 386-671-8250
FOR DADS WHO LIKE IT HOT:
KING OF THE WING
June 14, 2008
11am - 3pm
Manatee Island, 325 N. Beach St.
Downtown Daytona Beach
Local restaurants and businesses will be entering their BEST chicken wings for you to sample! Come and enjoy the food, fun, family and giveaways. Admission includes one free drink, wing tasting, admission to Kid Zone (face painting, Moonwalk, playground, and more), and a FREE GIFT FOR DADS (while supplies last).
ADMISSION: $10 per person; children 10 and younger free.
MORE INFO: 386-226-1414
Presented by the Volusia Home Builders Association
FOR DADS WHO LIKE IT FAST:
STAR MAKER – THE STORY OF THE DAYTONA 500
June 14, 2008
11am – 4pm
Halifax Historical Museum
252 South Beach Street
Downtown Daytona Beach
Marvette Panch Bagwell has loaned a portion of her father's immense racing collection to this exhibit, which will run through July 5. The exhibit outlines the evolution of the race beginning with the beach/road course and the construction of Daytona International Speedway.
ADMISSION: $4.00 for adults; children under 12 are free on Saturday (normally $1)
FOR DADS WHO LIKE IT WET:
DAYTONA LAGOON
Father's Day: Dads Get In Free!
June 15, 2008
10am - 7pm
601 Earl St.
Daytona Beach
Twisty, turvey turns, over 1 million gallons
of rushing water, exciting speed slides and attentive guards. The
basic ingredients for a fun and safe day await you at Daytona Lagoon!
ADMISSION: Dads are free with paid admission of kids; $19.99 (under 48"); regular $27.99; Florida residents $19.99
MORE INFORMATION: www.daytonalagoon.com
FOR DADS WHO LIKE IT GREEN:
FATHER’S DAY 2008 at CONGO RIVER GOLF
June 15, 2008
10am – 11pm
Congo River Golf
2100 S. Atlantic Ave. (A1A)
Daytona Beach
On Father's Day, Dads will receive a FREE T-Shirt with a paid admission. Bring Dad out for a fun round of golf (maybe even consider letting him win this time)!
ADMISSION: Adults $10.45 Children under 10 $8.45
One child under 5 free with each paid admission.
MORE INFO: 386-258-6808
FOR DADS WHO LIKE IT WAVY:
"SURF’S UP” EXHIBIT
June 14, 2008
12 – 4pm
Ormond Memorial Art Museum
78 E. Granada Blvd.
Ormond Beach
"Surf's Up" is a wide-ranging display that includes paintings, prints, sculptures and other works by 12 area artists. There will be vintage beach photographs, surfing trophies, old movies of local beaches and, of course, surfboards.
ADMISSION: $2 donation
MORE INFO: 386-676-3347 or visit www.ormondartmuseum.org
These are just a few suggestions from this blogger. Feel free to add your own ideas and information about anything I missed around town! And, of course, Happy Father’s Day to every kind of Dad out there! Have a great weekend!
