4 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Ohio

Put me in, coach! For those prepping celebrations for the fathers and father figures in their lives, these destinations dotting our state promise to make for a fun afternoon. Take pops to catch a classic car show in Akron or Marysville, or pay homage to America’s pastime with activities on the mound at Cleveland’s Baseball Heritage Museum.

4th Annual Father’s Day Car Show | June 21
Rev your engines for this dad’s day display at Leon’s Garage in Marysville. Situated downtown near The Old Bag of Nails Pub and Happenstance Brewing Project, this casual gastropub is a great destination for a cold beer and a lot full of vintage vehicles. After taking it all in, chow down on barbecue and enjoy a lineup of outdoor activities, including sidewalk chalk and patio games, before heading home. leonsgarageoh.com

Donuts with Dad | June 21
All aboard! Hop on the Lebanon & Mason Monroe Railroad for a sweet family experience; dad’s ride is free with the purchase of a regular ticket. Enjoy doughnuts and soft drinks while riding in a vintage passenger car, with additional items available for purchase in the railroad’s concession area. Then, keep the fun going with a tour of the locomotive cab and opportunity to meet the train crew. lebanonrr.com

Father’s Day Car Show | June 21
Check out this annual event at Akron’s Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens with your favorite auto enthusiast. Built by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company co-founder F.A. Seiberling, the Tudor Revival manor house and its rolling green grounds are the perfect backdrop for this showcase of iconic muscle cars fitting this year’s theme: “A Century of Mopar.” In line with America 250 - Ohio’s “Ohio Goes to the Movies” series, two Hollywood vehicles from “Nash Bridges” and “Fast & Furious” will be on display. stanhywet.org

Have a Catch with Dad at League Park | June 21
Dust off your mitt and bring dad to storied League Park at the Baseball Heritage Museum in Cleveland. You can play a game of catch and re-create the glory days of America’s favorite pastime at this field where the Cleveland Guardians once hosted the likes of Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio. After taking to the mound, treat yourself to doughnuts and juice and check out the on-site museum that shares the ballpark’s history. baseballheritagemuseum.org

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