Father’s Day is a chance to tip your hat to the most important man in your life. Instead of the traditional brunch or barbecue, why not treat your dad to some unique Fathers Day activities.

Even the best Fathers Day gifts are no substitute for quality time with your dad. To plan the perfect day, make a list of your dad’s favorite things. Keep it simple! It doesn’t have to be a breakdown of his entire life! For instance, your list could include coffee, movies, computers, a good laugh, walking, desserts.

Study your list and come up with activities that are related. Based on our sample list, you can start the day by presenting your dad with Fathers Day present including a Fathers Day card and a DVD of a movie he’s been looking for or a fun game for his computer.

Then take him out for lunch before going on a family hike. After dinner, enjoy coffee and dessert at a great restaurant before laughing the night away at a stand-up comedy club. What a great day of Fathers Day activities for dad!

Many dads love camping or fishing to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. If your dad loves the outdoors, then there are a million activities that you can share. Plan a Fathers Day fishing trip.

Rent a boat, pack the fishing gear and a lunch, and head out onto the water for the day. If you can afford it, rent a cottage or cabin for the weekend so that dad can relax and enjoy the outdoors while still having the comforts of home.

If you are planning a wilderness retreat, keep in mind that it shouldn’t be one that will be filled with work for dad. He shouldn’t have to spend Father’s Day lugging camping gear when he should be relaxing.

If your dad has a wild side, then there are tons of fun Father’s Day activities for the whole family. Make the day special by taking him to your local go-kart track or split the family into teams and play a wild game of paintball or laser tag.

If he’s physically active, then strap on your roller blades or hop on your bikes and go exploring. And, what could be more fun than a family game of mini golf with your presents for dad?

Times are tough, so don’t feel that you have to spend a mint on Fathers Day gift ideas. Simple can be lots of fun. Treat dad to a great breakfast, spend the day with him at home doing chores, watching sports, or horsing around in the backyard.

Wrap the day up by cooking a great meal together as a family or having a fun barbecue with unique dishes, like barbecued salmon with sun dried tomatoes, grilled ribs with cranberries and pineapple, or shrimp with orange and ginger sauce.

Whether your dad opts to spend Fathers Day in his pajamas in front of the television or wants to go wild and crazy on a family white water rafting trip, it will be a great Father’s Day as long as his loved ones are with him.

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