Surprise Dad! 5 Creative Father’s Day Activities Around the Twin Cities

June 12, 2017

Creative-Fathers-Day-Activities-Twin-Cities.jpgDoesn't dad have enough ties? Make Sunday, June 18 a Father's Day to remember by surprising Dad with one of these special activities near our Springs Twin Cities luxury apartment communities.

Springs at Egan Drive

Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking
14120 S Hwy 13, Savage
952.447.1122
0.7 miles from Springs at Egan Drive

Who says Sunday brunch is just for mom? Start a new tradition and treat dad to brunch at Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking. The all-you-can-eat buffet includes pastries, made-to-order eggs Benedict, hand-carved smoked brisket and Cajun turkey, and other breakfast favorites. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and prices are only $20 for adults, $12 for kids and free for under 5. Reservations are strongly recommended.

SandVenture Aquatic Park
1101 Adams St, Shakopee
952.233.9500
11.7 miles from Springs at Egan Drive

Take dad out for some fun in the sun at SandVenture Aquatic Park. Make a splash on the 300-foot water slide and 12-foot drop slides, or just relax on the sandy beach. Pick up some refreshing drinks and food at the on-site concession stand. Father's Day hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and dad gets in free. Admission is $7 for guests 48 inches and taller, while under 48 inches is $5, and no charge for kids one year and younger.

Springs at Apple Valley

Cub Father's Day at the Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley
952.431.9200
2.9 miles from Springs at Apple Valley

When it comes to the zoo, even dad turns into a kid! Admission is free for all dads on Sunday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission at IMAX is buy-one-get-one, regular price apparel at the gift store is 20% off, and all dads get a free cookie with a coffee purchase at the Penguin Café and Wild Java. Tickets for other family members are $18 for adults and $12 for kids ages 3-12.

Father's Day Brewery & Pizza Tour
825 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
612.750.9898
19.8 miles from Springs at Apple Valley

Pizza and beer just might be the world's perfect combination. Enjoy both with dad on Saturday, June 17 as you spend an afternoon touring St. Paul's top breweries. Start off with pizza and a pint at Flat Earth Brewing, then head over to Summit Brewery and finish at Wabash Brewing. The tour runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and tickets are $85 per person.

Stone Arch Bridge Festival
212 SE 2nd Ave, Minneapolis
952.473.6422
21.3 miles from Springs at Apple Valley

Dad deserves more than one day of celebration. Check out the 23rd annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival, taking place June 16–18. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. on the 16th with a concert at Water Power Park, and the next two days are filled with live music and art displays. Other activities include a classic car show, beer sampler and family-friendly entertainment. Food and beverages are available for purchase, but other events are free. Hours are 12 to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

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