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Unlike 2020, Father’s Day 2021 holds the promise of activity and adventure. Take a look at these Father’s Day ideas, and read about notable and interesting fathers and father figures.

Father’s Day gifts for your rad dad

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We’ve rounded up the best gifts for dad from a truffle-infused hot sauce that will make his burgers sing, to sunglasses that will give him instant summer style and an ergonomic chair that will make his work from home days a lot better. Read more.

Best cheap Father’s Day gifts

If you’re giving an electronic or tech gift, determine whether it comes with batteries or a charger. If it doesn’t, you may wish to purchase them as part of the gift.
If you’re giving an electronic or tech gift, determine whether it comes with batteries or a charger. If it doesn’t, you may wish to purchase them as part of the gift.

If you still need to pick up Father’s Day presents but you have a tight budget, there are dozens of affordable options that make great gifts. This list includes a deluxe poker set, golf balls, tackle bag and cozy robe, just to name a few options. To check out these deals and more, keep reading — there’s a gift for every interest and price point. Read more.

32 Father’s Day specials at Chicago-area restaurants, from wagyu steak kits to cocktails classes from Violet Hour pros

This five-course Father's Day feast from Tanta is fully cooked and ready to plate.
This five-course Father’s Day feast from Tanta is fully cooked and ready to plate.

Good old dad deserves some fun. Grab a restaurant-quality grilling kit for a backyard get-together, or make a reservation for anything from a brunch buffet with barbecue to a cocktail class at The Violet Hour. Read more.

Fire up the grill to make these easy recipes for steak, chicken, pizza and more

One of life’s simplest pleasures is cooking outdoors on the grill. Keep your stove off and fire up these 20 easy and satisfying recipes. Read more.

Breakfast taquitos, chili dogs and other Father’s Day recipes to make with kids

Grilling, dad jokes, hot summer weather, fishing — what else reminds you of Father’s Day? These are some super simple recipes that the kids can help with. Read more.

Celebrate Father’s Day with this tasty steak recipe

Strip Steak with Romesco Sauce and Spiral Zucchini and Butternut Squash. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)
Strip Steak with Romesco Sauce and Spiral Zucchini and Butternut Squash. (Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

Almond-flavored romesco sauce tops grilled steak for this easy dinner that’s perfect for Father’s Day or anytime. Read more.

7 awesome father-son getaways in the US

From Glacier Point to the Half Dome, Yosemite has plenty to see and do.
From Glacier Point to the Half Dome, Yosemite has plenty to see and do.

Now that vaccinations are on the rise, consider planning a stateside road trip. Whether hiking in Colorado or golfing in Florida, there’s a destination for every dad. Read more.

A father and daughter have spent the pandemic looking for birds: ‘It’s a scavenger hunt that never ends’

Kristen, Audrey and Jamie Anderson, of Beverly, enjoy an adventure at Glacial Park recently in McHenry County. Audrey and Jamie in particular have gotten into birding as the pandemic caused them to seek outdoor recreation opportunities. - Original Credit: Jamie Anderson
Kristen, Audrey and Jamie Anderson, of Beverly, enjoy an adventure at Glacial Park recently in McHenry County. Audrey and Jamie in particular have gotten into birding as the pandemic caused them to seek outdoor recreation opportunities.
– Original Credit: Jamie Anderson

If you don’t already share a hobby with your dad maybe this story will inspire you. Jamie Anderson and his daughter Audrey, 7, are part of the new generation of birders. Anderson, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, and Audrey go out on frequent “adventures” spotting and photographing birds. Sometimes mom Kristen joins them, but often this gives her a chance for some personal time. Read more.

In honor of his son, grieving Aurora father has spent 14 years promoting importance of organ donation

Dan Richardson of Aurora stands in his backyard garden he and wife Lisa made in memory of their 7-year-old son Dylan, whose heart, kidneys and liver were donated after he died 14 years ago in a car accident - Original Credit: Submitted
Dan Richardson of Aurora stands in his backyard garden he and wife Lisa made in memory of their 7-year-old son Dylan, whose heart, kidneys and liver were donated after he died 14 years ago in a car accident
– Original Credit: Submitted

Dan Richardson has been a public ambassador for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network for the past 14 years, after his son’s heart, kidneys and liver were able to save three donation recipients. Read more.

Dovetail Project celebrates 21st graduating class of young Black and Latino fathers

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Seven young fathers were honored in a ceremony on June 10, 2021, after completing the Dovetail Project’s 12-week parenting program. Read more.

25 memorable fathers across film history

Stacker surveyed film history and compiled a list of movies across decades, countries and genres to find memorable fathers. The films on the list are ranked by IMDb user rating. Read more.