Reviewed by: Patience Itson
7 unique Father’s Day experiences your dad will love across Alabama
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Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 18 and now is the time to start planning a fun excursion for you and your dad or father figure in your life. Read on for unique ideas across the state.
1. Take him out to a ballgame
There’s nothing like watching America’s favorite pastime with your pops. Grab your cracker jacks and hot dogs and catch one of these Father’s Day weekend home games:
Birmingham Barons vs. Tennessee
Sunday, June 18 is Family Day at Regions Field—kids 12 and under will have the chance to run the bases after the game.
- Where: Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- When: Sunday, June 18 | 6:30PM
- Buy Tickets
Montgomery Biscuits vs. Biloxi Shuckers
Arrive early and score a free Biscuits-branded pint glass. Plus, you can bring your pup along, play a game of catch on-field before the game and kids can run the bases after the game.
- Where: Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104
- When: Sunday, June 18 | 3:33PM
- Buy Tickets
2. Swing at a fun golf experience
One thing about Dads—most of them love a good game of golf. These fun golf experiences have something for everybody, regardless of how good your swing is.
TopGolf
- Birmingham: 1111 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
- Huntsville: 6100 Top Golf Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Website
Cinderella Story—Birmingham
- Location: 207 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Website
Tee Time Golf Studios Opelika
X Golf Huntsville
Fairways Indoor Golf Club—Spanish Fort
3. Zoom on go karts
Catch a thrill and feel the wind in your hair when you zoom at great speeds at these go-kart tracks.
Autobahn Indoor Speedway—Birmingham
BigTime Entertainment—Oxford
- Location: 42 Tower Rd, Oxford, AL 36203
- Website
The Track—Gulf Shores
Sonny’s Family Fun Center—Jasper
- Location: 25455 AL-69, Jasper, AL 35504
- Website
4. Rent a boat and hit the water
Don’t have a boat of your own? No need to miss out on a fun day on the lake. From fishing boats to pontoons for the whole family, rent a boat and hit the water.
Town Creek Fishing Center
- Location: 11868 AL-227, Guntersville, AL 35976
- Website
River’s Edge Marina
Squirrel’s Boat Rental
Duskin Point Marina
- Location: 198 Duskin Point Rd, Jasper, AL 35504
- Website
Coosa Island Marina
5. Attend a concert
For all the music lovers out there, take your father to a concert you can share memories of for years to come.
James Taylor at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Frank Fletcher Band at The Hangout
- Location: 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
- Free | 6-10PM
The Beths at Saturn
Early James at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club
6. Take a cool tour
Talladega Superspeedway
Go behind the scenes with a track tour at Talladega Superspeedway, perfect for any NASCAR lover.
Ozan Winery & Vineyard
Sip on a glass of vino while you explore a relaxed Alabama winery and vineyard.
- Location: 173 Co Rd 301, Calera, AL 35040
- More info
Cathedral Caverns
Go below the surface and see stunning rock formations at Cathedral Caverns.
- Location: 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776
- More info
7. Go axe throwing
Challenge your family and try your hand at axe hurling. Just make sure to keep your aim on the target.
Civil Axe Throwing
- Montgomery: The Kress Building, 39 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Huntsville: 2620 Clinton Ave W, Ste B, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Birmingham: 3004 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Decatur: 209 2nd Ave SE C, Decatur, AL 35601
How are you spending Father’s Day in Alabama this year? Tag us @thebamabuzz and let us know.
