Beyond ties and technology, here are some Chicago ideas for spending quality time with your Dad and celebrating his day. Check back often as new events will be continually added.
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1. Father's Day Funk Fest with George Clinton - Saturday, June 20
Does your dad need a little light? Then give it to him when George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic deck out the Arie Crown Theater for Father's Day. Everybody say flashlight!
2. Chicago Fire vs. San Luis - Saturday, June 20
Chicago Fire
Toyota Park hosts Major League Soccer's SuperLiga 2009 match-up on Saturday night at 7 p.m. Take your dad to root for the Fire.
3. Father's Day at Arlington Park - Sunday, June 21
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This was our choice two years ago, and we sure wished we had arrived early. The place gets packed. So, plan early or take Dad on Saturday.
4. Top 5 Chicago Golf Courses - Book a Tee Time with Dad
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Find our choices for the best public courses in the Chicago area and bring dad with.
5. Soldier Field - Buffet and Field Goal Kick - Sunday, June 21
Dine on a brunch of gyro platters and omelet stations (not kidding), and then take Dad to kick a field goal on Soldier Field.6. Chicago Red Stars - Father's Day Car Show & Game - Sunday, June 21
Chicago's professional women's soccer team made a last-minute change to their schedule, so now you can celebrate Father's Day at Toyota Park in the afternoon. The game begins at 3 p.m. and the car show will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The players will pick their favorite car and announce a winner at half-time.
7. Spertus Institute - Grand Sunday - Sunday, June 21
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The Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies especially welcomes grandparents and their grandchildren (5+) to their family open house and the Gray Children's Center.
8. Chicago Cubs Game - vs. the Indians - Sunday, June 21
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Take dad out to the ball game. If the Cubs don't win, it's a shame.
9. The Chopping Block - BBQ Cooking Class - Sunday, June 21
Both the Lincoln Square and Merchandise Mart locations offer a Sunday cooking class where you and dad can master baked beans, BBQ ribs, brats, and more.10. Father's Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises
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Learn how to book a trip with Dad on one of Chicago's favorite sightseeing boats: Spirit of Chicago, Odyssey, or Mystic Blue.