Presents are nice, but how about giving dad the gift of time with loved ones this Father’s Day? We’ve rounded up special happenings around LOU to ensure this Sunday, June 18, is a day dad won’t soon forget.

Ford Father’s Day at the Louisville Zoo
Fathers get free admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m., so you can spend the day visiting all your favorite animals with dad.

Mellwood Handmade Market + Father’s Day Cookout
This free monthly pop-up market at Mellwood Art Center is dedicated to dads. Stumps Diner will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, plus there will be kids games, live music, and vendors.

Leisure Cruise
Celebrate Father’s Day aboard the Belle of Louisville. Float down the Ohio River while enjoying tunes by the Kiana Duo. Tickets start at $12.99.

The Belle of Louisville came to Louisville in 1962. | Photo by Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints
Take dad out to a ball game at Slugger Field, and get one free kids meal per child. Post-game, kids can run the bases and play catch with dad.

Sonic Sunday Concert Series
Head to Copper & Kings Distillery in Butchertown for free live music by Carly Johnson, yard games, and vendors + food and drinks from the courtyard kitchen.

Juneteenth & Father’s Day Jazz Brunch
Enjoy an early afternoon meal with live music from the Ansyn Banks Legacy Quintet at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Tickets start at $40.

If these options don’t strike dad’s fancy, there are a plethora of places to spend Father’s Day with the little ones. Or if dad prefers some time alone, check out our list of kid-free zones.