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Cruise the harbor in Boston this Father's Day Weekend 2025! Father's Day Signature Lunch Cruise, photo courtesy of City Cruises
Cruise the harbor in Boston this Father's Day Weekend 2025! Father's Day Signature Lunch Cruise, photo courtesy of City Cruises
6/11/25 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Father's Day weekend 2025? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Father’s Day weekend is filled with family-friendly fun around Boston, featuring special events designed to celebrate dads of all kinds. From jaw-dropping tech at Father’s Day Weekend: World Record Robotic Arm & Liftgate Rides, to wild encounters during Free Father’s Day at Zoo New England, to hands-on bonding time at the Dad and Me Pizza Cooking Class, there’s no shortage of ways to make the day memorable.

Need more inspiration? No problem: We've rounded up 20 Things To Do with Dad and just for fun 50 Dad Jokes.

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Father's Day Weekend 2025 Things To Do in Boston

Father’s Day Weekend: World Record Robotic Arm & Liftgate Rides

Somerville —FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
This Father's Day weekend, RISE Robotics is opening its lab doors to celebrate dads, families, and the cutting-edge tech behind the World’s Strongest Robotic Arm. READ MORE

Dad and Me Pizza Cooking Class

Various Locations
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Families are invited to a fun and interactive cooking class at UNO Pizzeria & Grill, where dads and kids can bond while making delicious deep dish pizzas from scratch. Talented chefs will guide participants through each step—from preparing the dough to adding favorite toppings. READ MORE

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Juneteenth Celebration

Roxbury — FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Our third annual Juneteenth celebration features flutist DeShaun Gordon-King, and centers around musical bridges between the old and new worlds. The program includes works by Ellington, Still, Gottschalk, Bologne, and Mouquet. Boston composer Karen Walwyn’s haunting Angels Nine pays tribute to those killed in the shooting at the Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC exactly 10 years ago.  READ MORE

Father's Day Pizza & BBQ Bash

Ipswich
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Bring Dad to Appleton Farms on the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend for seasonal wood-fired pizza, local beer, local BBQ, and live music! Appleton will be slinging their famous pies, which are not to be missed! READ MORE

Paint Lounge Workshop: Father's Day Cards

Boston
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Head to the the Paint Lounge and paint a card for dad using watercolors and markers! READ MORE

Celebrate! with Benkadi Drum and Dance

Dorchester — FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The vibrant and multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns with an exciting performance honoring Juneteenth. Featuring new choreography inspired by traditional West African rhythms and movements, the group brings vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and opportunities for audience participation to the stage. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival

Concord
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The Verrill Farm Annual Strawberry Festival is back. Tickets include live music by John Fits, hayrides, photo ops, and a slice of Strawberry Shortcake with homemade whipped cream. READ MORE

Bunker Hill Block Party

Charlestown — FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The Bunker Hill Day Block Party returns to Charlestown, featuring music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. READ MORE

Father's Day Signature Lunch Cruise

Boston
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Spend the ultimate afternoon celebrating Dad aboard a Signature Lunch Father’s Day Lunch Cruise on Boston Harbor. Gather together for a chef-prepared buffet and sweeping views of Boston's iconic landmarks. READ MORE

Hollis Hills Farm Strawberry Festival

Waltham — FREE
Sunday, June 15, 2025
This year the Hollis Hills Farm Strawberry Festival will span two weekends. Expect crafts, live music, strawberry treats, and of course, strawberry picking! READ MORE

Free Father’s Day at Zoo New England

Boston & Stoneham — FREE
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Celebrate all Dads with free admission for fathers at the Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. READ MORE

Father's Day Artisan BBQ

Boston
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Let someone else handle the grill this Father’s Day in the private courtyard at the Liberty Hotel. Executive Chef Patrick Bassett has crafted a sumptuous spread featuring Slow Roasted Suckling Pig, Bourbon Marinated Steak Tips, Cajun Swordfish, Mesquite BBQ Chicken and Baby Back Ribs, and an assortment of artisanal side dishes. READ MORE

Mass KIDS Boating and Fishing Week

Various Locations
Through Sunday, June 15, 2025
Enjoy a full week of kid-friendly water adventures—from fishing derbies and “touch-a-boat” days to skill-building boating classes. It’s the perfect way to introduce kids to the water safely while making summer memories on the shoreline and beyond. READ MORE

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