Things to Do on Father’s Day in Atlanta
Last Updated June 18, 2026
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There are sports-loving dads and music-loving dads, dads who love a good brew and dads who lean artistic. Dads come in all shapes and sizes. How on earth to celebrate these guys on Father’s Day? We’re here to help. The big day is June 21.
Sports Dad
As most dads probably know, Atlanta is host to the FIFA World Cup™ games this year. On Father’s Day, June 21, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the match between Spain and Saudi Arabia. While Dad may not have tickets to the match, he can still get in on the excitement by watching on the big screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park. Many Atlanta sports bars and restaurants will be hosting lively watch parties. Celebrate with great food, craft beer and high-energy fans cheering on top clubs from around the globe.
Maybe Dad is an Atlanta Braves fan. If so, there’s good news. The Braves play at home Father’s Day weekend, hosting the Milwaukee Brewers June 19, 20 and 21. For dads who prefer basketball, there’s more good news. The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream plays Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena on June 20.
If you and Dad love a round of golf together, consider heading to one of Atlanta’s public golf courses. If Dad is a fan of professional golf, tickets are on sale now for the 2026 TOUR Championship, Aug. 26-30, at East Lake Golf Club. Surprise Dad with tickets?
Painted Pickle combines pickleball, dining and entertainment. After the games, Dad and family may enjoy a full menu featuring charcuterie boards, sandwiches, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
Idea for Dads Who Love College Football
Is Dad a college football fan? If so, take him to the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame on Father’s Day. The first 100 fathers to visit the Hall of Fame on June 21 will receive a $25 gift card to Home Depot and a free beer (or other drink of choice).
The College Football Hall of Fame also will have FIFA matches playing live on the giant video board on the playing field, drinks available for purchase (alcoholic and non) and Chick-fil-A available for purchase for fans.
Loves a Celebration Dad
The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival is set for June 19-21 in Piedmont Park. There will be two entertainment stages plus the opportunity to shop for hand-made merchandise from local and international vendors, enjoy festival food and cultural activities. The Juneteenth Black History Parade will feature floats, fly-over jets, dance troupes, community youth organizations, marching bands and local and national dignitaries.
The High Museum of Art will be open on Father’s Day, and just ahead of Father’s Day, the museum plans a Juneteenth celebration on June 19. This will be a free admission day through Access for All (typically held on the third Wednesday of each month, but the High moved it to Juneteenth for the celebration).
Laid-Back Dad
Dads and granddads get free admission to Chattahoochee Nature Center on Father’s Day. The folks at the nature center suggest bringing a picnic, enjoying on-site programs, walking the Wildlife Walk and exploring the River Boardwalk Trail. More ideas: Register to have breakfast with the butterflies, have a family canoe day on the pond or take a guided river cruise in the evening.
Dining Dad
There is no shortage of restaurants in Atlanta for Dads who love to eat. If Dad is a food connoisseur, choose a restaurant from our Michelin Guide Atlanta 2025 Awards.
If Dad loves all things Atlanta, maybe treat him to a meal at one of the Best Restaurants on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. If only steak will do for Dad, visit our Guide to Downtown’s Best Steak Restaurants in Atlanta.
Several Atlanta restaurants will be open for Father’s Day.
Amore e Amore: On Father’s Day, Dad can enjoy Amore e Amore’s Italian menu featuring house-made pastas, fresh seafood, classic entrées and decadent desserts.
Where: 467 North Highland Ave. NE
Brasserie Lundi: The Midtown restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Father’s Day, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy a menu of favorites with an elevated twist, from fresh oysters and seafood dishes to house-made pastas, hearty entrees and seasonal specialities. Brunch offerings include classic favorites like omelets and French toast alongside mimosas and Bloody Marys, while dinner service features signature brasserie dishes such as roasted chicken, steak frites and seafood selections.
Where: 1375 Peachtree St. NE
Brasserie Margot: On the Father’s Day menu at Brasserie Margo: A smashburger, a gourmet hot dog and a steak sandwich. Each special includes a beer. Brasserie Margot’s full brunch menu will also be available throughout the afternoon.
Where: 75 Fourteenth St. NE
C&S Oyster Bar: The restaurant, with several locations, is serving brunch from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and dinner from 3:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy everything from premium oysters and seafood hors d’oeuvres to breakfast classics, market fish platters, gourmet sandwiches and fresh salads. Father’s Day brunch specials include shrimp and grits, eggs Benedict, a breakfast plate and a decadent omelet, while cocktails range from brunch favorites like mimosas and Bloody Marys to evening classics like martinis and Old Fashioneds. Dinner service will feature the restaurant’s full menu.
Where: There are locations in Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and The Galleria
Chops Lobster Bar: Known for its USDA Prime aged beef, fresh seafood and classic atmosphere, Chops Lobster Bar just migh bring a smile from Dad.
Where: 70 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Clark’s Steakhouse: Clark’s is pulling out all the stops with a Father’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring Southern favorites like steak and eggs, French toast, and shrimp and grits. Exclusive Father’s Day specials, including a spinalis and fried lobster tail, will be available during dinner service from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. alongside Clark’s signature dinner offerings.
Where: 2827 Peachtree Road NW
Elektra at FORTH: Elektra at FORTH will prepare seasonal dishes and Father’s Day exclusives. The spread will include tuna crudo, a roasted half za’tar chicken and a mixed grill platter.
Where: 800 Rankin St. NE
Flight Club Atlanta: At Flight Club on Father’s Day, Dad can play games, watch the World Cup and nosh on bites. Pop may have a cocktail, too.
Where: 1055 Howell Mill Road
Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails: On Father’s Day weekend, June 20 and 21, Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails will prepare smokehouse meats such as hickory-smoked ribs and brisket, soul food egg rolls and a chef-attended omelet station, finishing with Southern classics like sweet potato pie. King of Pops will be on-site handing out free frozen treats. The beverage menu will feature specialty pours and cocktails from Black-owned whiskey brands including Tom Bullock, Greenwood and Red Hazel.
Where: 1340 West Peachtree St. NW
Hotel Phoenix: Occurring 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Father’s Day at the hotel’s lawn and rooftop bar, Bless Your Heart, a Smoke & Fire Celebration will include grilled Tomahawk steak with bone marrow chimichurri, pollo a la brasa and grilled lamb saddle with brown butter caper pistou, accompanied by rosemary-roasted potatoes, smoked eggplant salad and tabbouleh. Guests can enjoy lawn games beginning at 11 a.m. and watch the match between Spain and Saudi Arabia.
Where: 70 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW
Ill Premio at FORTH: Ill Premio at FORTH plans elevated specials for Father’s Day, including veal parmigiana and cacio pepe alongside the Italian steakhouse-inspired menu.
Where: 800 Rankin St. NE
Kitty Dare: Kitty Dare’s Mediterranean-inspired menu features fresh seafood, housemade pastas, grilled meats and shareable mezze, alongside a well-curated wine list and craft cocktails.
Where: 1029 Edgewood Ave. NE
Little Rey: On Saturday and Sunday, Little Rey will offer Dad’s Dino Rib with smoked beef short rib, salsa macha, rancho primo beans, wood grilled onions, cilantro and onion, served with corn or flour tortillas for $32.
Where: 1878 Piedmont Ave. NE
Marcus Bar & Grille: On Father’s Day at Marcus Bar & Grille, dads can celebrate with The King’s Table Brunch & Dinner menu featuring beef bacon deviled eggs and The Father’s Feast (prime bone-in New York strip, lobster mac & cheese, grilled asparagus, house steak sauce, Old Fashioned included); chef Gary’s Surf & Turf (prime steak plus lobster tail) and Dad’s Dessert Board (bread pudding and mini chocolate cake) plus bourbon tasting flights and cocktail specials. Regular brunch offerings will be available as well.
Where: 525 Edgewood Ave. SE
Skol Brewing: SKOL Brewing opens 9 a.m. on Father’s Day so families may enjoy a full bar, pre-game energy and a game day brunch menu. Specialties range from the pretzel-bunned SKOL breakfast sandwich to the hot honey chicken and waffles.
Where: 155 Carnegie Way NW
South City Kitchen: All locations of South City Kitchen will offer a two-course brunch with take-away dessert for $45 per person from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Where: 1144 Crescent Ave. NE, Midtown; 3350 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead; and metro locations
The Southern Gentleman: The restaurant will be open on Father’s Day from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. There will be a three-course prix-fixe brunch menu, plus amuse, for $75 per adult, not including tax and gratuity. Enjoy dishes including blue crab deviled eggs, Southern fried chicken and skillet cake, steak & eggs, and Low Country lobster rice. The kids menu will be available à la carte.
For dinner, The Southern Gentleman will offer the full dinner menu featuring favorites such as buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp & grits, braised short rib “pot roast,” Creole red fish and a NY strip.
Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE
Tio Lucho: June 19 through 21, chef Arnaldo Castillo will feature a Kan Kan Pork Chop ($55). Finished with roasted jus, chimichurri and crunchy pork rinds, the cut arrives with crackling skin and layers of pork. Also available: ceviches, oysters splashed with leche de tigre, smoked fish dip, crab and squash hushpuppies, and cocktails.
Where: 675 North Highland Ave. NE
Sweet Auburn Barbecue: On June 21, Sweet Auburn Barbecue will offer a pre-order-only Dino Bone alongside its regular menu. Available as a $69 plate with two sides, toast, pickles and BBQ sauce, or as a $60 à la carte option, the cut is built for barbecue lovers. Quantities are limited, and pre-orders are required to secure one for Father’s Day.
Where: 656 North Highland Ave. NE
TWO Urban Licks: Dads will receive a complimentary beer with a purchase of an appetizer or entree on Father’s Day at TWO Urban Licks. Dad may choose from smoked meats and flame-kissed seafood to signature sides, barrel-aged cocktails and local brews.
Where: 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Vesper: For Father’s Day, Vesper is preparing shareable plates including the tuna tataki, naan pizza and Parmesan truffle tots.
Where: 924 Garrett St.
Dancing Dad and Beer-Loving Dad
“One time I saw my daddy dance
Watched him moving like a man in a trance
He bought it back from the war in France
Down on Copperline.”
If you, like James Taylor, have seen your daddy dance like a man in a trance, dancing might be the ticket for your dad on Father’s Day. Here’s Where to Go Dancing in Atlanta.
If Dad loves nothing more than a good brew, look here: Local Breweries Offer New Ways for Beer Lovers to Experience Atlanta.
Curious Dad
Some dads are just curious. Atlanta museums are the perfect place for dads who just can’t learn enough about, well, everything. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the High Museum of Art, the Worlds of Puppetry Museum at Center for Puppetry Arts, Museum of Design Atlanta and the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art all be open on Father’s Day. A field trip is always fun.
Gift Ideas for Dad
Shoes for Dad
Rothy’s, located at Westside Provisions District and Buckhead Village, is known for sustainable shoes and accessories made primarily from recycled plastic water bottles. The Men’s Daily Driver features a cushioned beige insole with built-in arch support. $149.
Spicy Seasoning
Hot Steve at Beautiful Briny Sea brings zip to popcorn, scrambled eggs, avocado toast, boozy brunches and backyard burgers. It is salty and spicy with smoke and citrus. $10.
Whataburger Merch
Whataburger offers an exclusive Father’s Day Merchandise Collection that features golf accessories, coolers, hats, tumblers and the “Whatadad Tee.” The merch is available online only.
Coffee
Jittery Joe’s Coffee joined forces with ASW Distillery to create Fiddler Bourbon Barrel-Aged Coffee. The limited-edition release combines Jittery Joe’s globally sourced beans with ASW’s Fiddler bourbon program. Green coffee beans sourced from Nicaragua’s Selva Negra are aged in freshly emptied Fiddler bourbon barrels.
Looking for more things to do on or around Father’s Day? Visit Cool Things to Do in June in Atlanta. For things to do in Atlanta anytime, visit our calendar of events.
Carol Carter was a founding staff member of Atlanta Business Chronicle where she later served as editor. She served as editor of seven magazines including a 150-year business history of Atlanta. She worked as a reporter for WXIA TV’s Noonday Show, has written for the New York Times and is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Carol is author of “Junior Dragster Dreams: How Sam Found His Own Ride,” a children’s book.
Originally Published May 12, 2025
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