Patch Picks: Places to Take Dad on Father's Day

Since the early twentieth century, dads across the country have had a day to call their own.

The first Father’s Day was started in Fairmont, W. Va. on July 5, 1908. It was organized by a woman named Grace Golden Clayton, who wanted to celebrate the lives of 210 fathers who had been lost in a mining disaster. Clayton chose the Sunday closest to the birthday of her deceased father and today Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries.

Are you looking to do something special for Dad this year? Patch asked a couple of local Dads what they would like to do or where they would like to go this weekend.

Here's some great ways to spend the day with your dad without going far.

Malverne-West Hempstead

Picnic, play ball or fish at
Located at: Right off Southern State Parkway Exit 18, West Hempstead

Bowl at
Located at: 342 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne

Lynbrook

Dine at
Located at: 275 Merrick Road

Take a swing at
Located at: 35 Rocklyn Avenue

Five Towns Play at
Located at: Branch Boulevard and Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere

Challenge dad to a game atLocated at: 949 Broadway, Woodmere

Rockville Centre

Watch a flick at
Located at: 18 N Park Avenue

Eat at
Located at: 1 Maple Avenue

Long Beach

Take A leisure walk on the boardwalk or beach; maybe grab an ice cream dessert.

Brunch at
Located at: 124 W. Park Avenue