Father’s Day Activities in Connecticut

Summary

If YOUR dad is one who always does the driving, this year give him a break and let Gateway Limousine’s car service do it for him and you. We’ve compiled a list of exciting events and activities scheduled around Father’s Day that are certain to make the day extra special for him.

Fun facts about Father’s Day

Did you know…

  • The idea of Father’s Day was conceived by Sonora Smart-Dodd who wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran, left to raise six children on his own.
  • It wasn’t until 1972 that Father’s Day was officially made a U.S. holiday, when President Richard Nixon helped set aside the third Sunday in June for dads.
  • According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the necktie is the most popular of all Father’s Day gifts.
  • Father’s Day is the fifth-largest card-sending occasion in America with almost 100 million Father’s Day cards sent each year.
  • Only 50% of all Father’s Day cards are purchased for dads. Nearly 15% of Father’s Day cards are purchased for husbands. Other categories include grandfathers, sons, brothers, and uncles.

Dads work all year to make sure we are safe and have everything we need, and… they usually do it without complaint. June 18th is Father’s Day and the end of spring, which is a great excuse to go out and have some fun with your old man, or the whole family. 

Special days call for special activities. If you need some ideas on WHAT to do with the favorite dad in your life, check out Gateway Limousine’s top picks for your Father’s Day adventure. From brunch to Bacon festivals, your father will surely be thrilled with the time you spent together. 

If YOUR dad is one who always does the driving, this year give him a break and let Gateway Limousine’s car service do it for him and you. We’ve compiled a list of exciting events and activities scheduled around Father’s Day that are certain to make the day extra special for him.

Father’s Day Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Connecticut Trolley Museum, Father’s Day June 18 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Get a close-up look at some of their latest restoration projects including Connecticut Company #3001, Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co. #1500, and Brooklyn Rapid Transit #169. Plus, a tour of the non-public areas of the trolley museum campus with a museum guide. At the Fire Truck Museum, learn more about our sixteen fire trucks and fire alarm office with a working 1904 Gamewell panel fire alarm system that is actively used at the trolley museum.

Father’s Day Jazz Brunch

If your dad is the artistic type, then this Father’s Day brunch might just be the thing for him. Head over to the Water’s Edge Resort and Spa (1525 Boston Post Road Westbrook, CT), or Champney’s Tavern & Restaurant ( 81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA) on June 18th and treat the head of the family to a delicious brunch and musical entertainment. Reservations suggested for both venues.

Father’s Day weekend Connecticut Bacon Festival 

Dads love bacon! Treat him to a day of everything bacon!

FREE ADMISSION!!!!! Right off route 2!!!!
Saturday June 17 11am-7pm & Sunday June 18th, 11am-6pm!!!

Lots of bacon flavored foods and desserts to try, featuring the Makin’ Bacon Food Truck!!! 

Lots of family fun with music, kids activities and more.

Location: Maples Farm Park 61-99 Bozrah St , Bozrah, CT, United States, Connecticut

See more at the Connecticut Bacon Festival Facebook page

Father’s Day Beer and Acoustic

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Beer Garden at Shippan Landing with Carlos Acoustic on Sunday, June 18th good food and live music! 290 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT (203) 246-0017

Whether it’s a small or large group, our car service has an entire fleet of limousines, buses, and cars that are perfect for your Father’s Day celebration.

Let us do the driving for you, while you sit back, relax, have fun and enjoy.