Need ideas for celebrating Father’s Day in Seattle?
We have ideas for every kind of father figure on our list! Father’s Day is coming up in June, so keep reading for the best plans.
Quick fun fact – the country’s first Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910 right here in the state of Washington! Sonora Smart Dodd, who was raised by her single father, successfully established the first Father’s Day in Spokane. Her idea spread across the country, and it became an official national celebration in 1972.
In 2025, Father’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 15th. Here are some things you can do with the dads in your life to celebrate Father’s Day in Seattle that weekend:
1. Visit the Museum of Flight for free
On June 15th, Seattle’s popular Museum of Flight is letting dads in for free in honor of Father’s Day. He just has to have his kid(s) with him! Read about more free museum admission days in Seattle.
2. Catch a Mariners game together
The Mariners are playing a home game on June 15th, and the first 10,000 dads get a free Big Dumper Stadium Seat Cushion. Before you go, check out our guide to the best food at T-Mobile Park.
3. Enjoy a special Father’s Day meal
These Seattle restaurants are offering special Father’s Day meals:
- STK in Bellevue is offering a Father’s Day is offering a Surf and Turf Special, Wagyu Sampler, special weekend brunch, and a special Happy Hour. It’s all available all weekend.
- Solarium Kitchen & Bar is offering a Father’s Day brunch.
- Claim Jumper in Tukwila is having a Father’s Day brunch (and it’s right by the Museum of Flight, so you can easily combine these two ideas!)
- Waterways Cruises is offering a special Father’s Day brunch cruise.
4. See a classic car show and live music
Take Dad to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard on Sunday, June 15 for a classic car show followed by a live concert. There is free admission for both events! The car show starts at 10:00 a.m. and the concert begins at 2:00 p.m. See more info on the Ballard Locks website.
5. Visit the Northwest African American Museum for a special Father’s Day event
Enjoy free admission on Father’s Day at the Northwest African American Museum on Sunday, June 15 from 10:00 AM 5:00 PM. The entire family can enjoy so many fun events like:
- in-person interactive story times throughout the day
- Juneteenth film festival
- local delicious food trucks
- Seattle’s own jazz band, Goody Bagg
Plus, all fathers will receive a special Father’s Day appreciation gift from NAAM.
6. Climb aboard a Father’s Day Steam Train Celebration at the Northwest Railway Museum
From June 14-15, the whole family can enjoy a 2-hour round train ride including a 30-minute stopover at the Railway History Campus. Plus, you’ll visit the top of Snoqualmie Falls with views of the scenic lower river valley. Get tickets and more information here.
7. See a Candlelight Concert with Dad this June
Take Dad to a Candlelight Concert. There are so many amazing shows this summer. Candlelight Concerts will be taking place in stunning venues around Seattle throughout June.
Edited by Sarah Nash.