Reviewed by: Grace Howard
Celebrate Father’s Day in Birmingham—where to shop, play + more
The countdown to Father’s Day is on. (Psst, it’s coming up on June 16).
Wondering where to take your dad around Birmingham? Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of must-do’s in town this year.
1. Work on your swing at a local golf course
Pack up your clubs and take dad golfing right here in Birmingham.
Check out these public courses in and around town:
Plus, TopGolf is always a fun way to show dad your swing.
2. Throw some axes at Civil Axe Throwing
Work on your swing another way… throw some axes at Civil Axe Throwing and give dad an axeperience he’ll never forget.
- Location: 3004 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 3-8PM | Friday, 3-9:15PM | Saturday Noon-9:15PM | Sunday 3-6:45PM
3. Play a game of pickleball
The newest and coolest hobby that Bham has picked up: pickleball.
This Father’s Day, challenge dad in a game of one-on-one or rally up some other friends to duel.
Here are a few courts to play around Birmingham.
4. Check out the Birmingham brewery scene
Share a cold one with your old man—Birmingham is home to 30+ breweries!
Check out a few of our favorite breweries around town.
5. Take dad out to the ballgame
The Birmingham Barons are playing at home all weekend. Cheer on the Magic City as they take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Plus, at Sunday’s game, there’s something special for all the dads!
- Location: Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Gametimes:
- Friday, June 14, 7PM
- Saturday, June 15, 6:30PM
- Sunday, June 16, 4PM
6. Have some friendly competition at Activate Games
There are lots of gaming options around Birmingham. But if you’re seeking something new, you’ll want to check out Activate Games.
With hundreds of games to choose from, each game room features interactive technology that reacts in real time. So you can jump, climb, problem-solve and have fun while experiencing different challenges.
- Location: 1425 Montgomery Hwy, # 173, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, Noon-9PM | Friday-Saturday, 10AM-11PM | Sunday, 10AM-10PM
- Cost: Monday-Thursday $21.99 | Friday-Sunday $25.99
7. Treat dad to something nice
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of ‘dad’ is a shopping spree, right?
Take your dad out and treat him to something nice, or save his the shopping experience and surprise him with a gift from a local shop! Here are a few:
Which Birmingham spot are you taking dad to this Father’s Day? Tag us @bhamnow + let us know.
