Father's Day Weekend 2024 Top Things To Do in San Francisco, Honoring Juneteenth, and More

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Gotta catch 'em all at the Solano County Fair! Photo courtesy of the Solano County Fair

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Father's Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Father's Day is this Sunday! Since they are real-life superheroes, aviation events flying high in the sky might suit him, like The Biggest Little Airshow in San Carlos or Open Cockpit Day at the Oakland Aviation Museum. If Dad always wears old band tees, he'll probably appreciate the Blues & Brews Festival or the King of the County BBQ & Music Festival.  

Juneteenth is also celebrated this weekend, with family-friendly events like the Santa Cruz Juneteenth Freedom Day or the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival. 

There are endless ways to treat Dads or soon-to-be dads preparing for fatherhood. Find more ideas for things to do in San Francisco this weekend in our Ultimate San Francisco Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in Los Angeles: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

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Paddle into Father's Day with the Cardboard Yacht Regatta. Photo courtesy of santamonica.gov

Looking for the best Father's Day weekend activities in Los Angeles? Here are some events to add to your list for this weekend in June. 

Father's Day weekend is upon us, and there are so many ways to celebrate in Los Angeles. Let the father figure in your life choose how to spend their day from sunup to sundown: enjoy a Dodgers game where kids can run bases, indulge in pop-up mini golf in El Segundo, a ride in a classic car at the Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum, or even attend a yachting regatta—of the cardboard variety. For music lovers, tons of outdoor summer concert series start this weekend. 

Keep the mood silly with a few dad jokes, and forward these parenting tips for soon-to-be fathers. Sit back, enjoy time with Dad, and splash into summer fun with our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in Orlando: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

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Disney Junior's No. 1 kids show comes to stage in Orlando with Bluey's Big Play. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Celebrate dads and father-figures this Father's Day weekend in Orlando with a variety of great events! Dads enjoy FREE admission at Leu Gardens, Crayola Experience, Central Florida Zoo, Brevard Zoo, and Orange County History Center. Additionally, Juneteenth celebrations kick off this weekend with events in Groveland, Kissimmee, and Orlando. Check below for more details on all the exciting happenings in Orlando this weekend!

Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in Atlanta: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

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Spend the day with dad at one of the many events happening in Atlanta this Father's Day weekend. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Celebrate Father's Day weekend in Atlanta with events at The Works' Your 3rd Spot in West Midtown and The Fringe in Roswell. All weekend long folks have opportunities to honor Juneteenth at inspiring Atlanta events, including Jubilee: A Juneteenth Celebration and the Juneteenth Family Festival near Grant Park. Check below for more details on these exciting happenings and even more cool events in Atlanta this weekend!

Free Boat Rides in NYC from Kayaks to Sailboats and More

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Kids can join parents for kayaking in NYC at Hudson River Park. Photo courtesy the Manhattan Community Boathouse

With all the water surrounding New York City, it's no wonder there are so many sightseeing cruises and fun ferry rides to great kid destinations. If you want to be your own captain, NYC offers many seasonal opportunities for families to get out on the water by themselves with FREE sailing, canoeing, rowing, and kayaking in NYC.

We've rounded up 11 great New York City organizations offering boating sessions on the local waterways. Find more fun ways to get wet in our Guide to Beaches and Lakes Near NYC.

100 Best Dad Jokes for Kids That Are Bad, Corny, and Funny!

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Laugh—or cringe—together with these dad jokes!

The best dad jokes for kids are sometimes the silliest or most cliché jokes around. The cringier the better, right?

But we’re showing up for you, Dad. We've rounded up 100 of our favorite one-liners, puns, corny dad jokes, and even bad dad jokes that are sure to make someone in the family chuckle this Father's Day and all year long. Maybe.

Read on for 100 of the best dad jokes for kids, from animal and food jokes to sports and pop culture gags. Find even more laughs—including our list of 75 jokes for kids that will keep the whole family in giggles—in our Boredom Busters for Kids guide.

6 Innovative, Must-Have Baby Products That Make Mom Life Easier

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Momcozy creates cutting-edge products for new and expecting mothers, designed to deliver choice and comfort.

From a mobile hands-free breast pump to portable video baby monitors and more, Momcozy creates innovative, essential baby products that work with your life.

Technology moves so quickly these days—and yet the women behind Momcozy noticed that innovation in the motherhood space was frustratingly slow. So, in 2017, they set out to create essential baby gear that was actually optimized for moms’ everyday lives. Making sure to involve mothers in the research and design process, they started by creating a breast pump bra that would provide a more comfortable and hands-free pumping experience. Of course, it was an instant success.

Since then, Momcozy has continued to create cutting-edge products for new and expecting mothers, designed to deliver more choice and comfort. Read on for a few of our favorite must-have items–from a cordless portable pump that tucks conveniently into your bra to a rechargeable bottle warmer designed to heat milk and formula on-the-go–and exclusive discount codes.

Best Parks to Throw an Outdoor Birthday Party in New Jersey

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Celebrate a birthday at Thompson Park under the picnic shelter. Photo courtesy of the park

Looking for outdoor birthday party ideas for New Jersey kiddos born in spring, summer, or early fall? Don't worry–we've got lots of outdoor birthday party ideas that take advantage of all the great natural beauty NJ has to offer. An added bonus is that outdoor parties are often more budget-friendly than indoor party palaces. 

Read on for New Jersey parks, playgrounds, and nature centers where kids can have some old-fashioned birthday party fun. And be sure to check out our Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties in NJ for more party planning inspo. 

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