Find Father’s Day events and restaurants in SoCal, from fishing to barbecue – NBC Los Angeles

The third Sunday in June is coming early in 2024, or so it seems, which means you’ll want to make Pops-centric plans for Juneteenth.

But wait! There’s one major change with a traditional Father’s Day weekend to consider before gathering the family for a sunny outing: the popular Pasadena Chalk Festival delights visitors with its free, whimsical attractions during the weekend after the holidays, June 22 and 23. .

However, other paternal favorites are firmly in place in 2024, including a magnificent (and free!) car show in Beverly Hills.

Browse the dad-tastic picks below and tell your man of choice to save Juneteenth for a serious celebration.

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance: Ranking the super classic, super free and super popular Father’s Day events? We won’t, but we have to give this luxurious long runner a special spotlight. One hundred beautiful cars will be on display in Beverly Hills on June 16, with no entry or tickets required. It’s a favorite with families and people who love up-close looks.

Father’s Day at the Petersen: The Petersen Automotive Museum honors its fan dads and their families with a special Father’s Day weekend at the Miracle Mile automotive destination. The hoods lift, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy a “rare, up-close look” at some of the museum’s most magnificent dream machines; more is also in store. Make sure you get this ticket before you go.

BBQ and beers for Father’s Day: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens are always in full bloom, rose-wise, and pollinating plants bursting. It’s the perfect time to pass on this chore for Dad, which will include Nashville hot chicken, street corn and a host of tasty treats. Tickets, Huntington admission and reservation information, and other details are available on this page.

Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival: So your father is a fan of excellent jazz, played lively with vigor in one of the most sublime entertainment venues on the planet? This jazzy, joyful extravaganza has a wonderful way of hitting the right note as Father’s Day approaches. Better get your ticket soon and before you go to Tinseltown.

Father’s Day in Smorgasburg LA: The popular Sunday Food Market, which flourishes outdoors at ROW DTLA, will offer a double record fair on June 16 in homage to Black Music Month. Admission to the event is free, but bring funds for food and drinks.

Father’s Day on (and at) the water: Visiting Marina del Rey is always ready for a sunny, outdoor event, and what about Dad’s big day? There’s no shortage of ideas, from sport fishing to a pedal-powered Duchess Pub pontoon boat. Discover more savory choices now.

Bourbon Steak Whiskey Tasting: If single-barrel whiskeys are something that might appeal to your spirits-appreciating dad, you’ll want to make a reservation for this special sipping event at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. Nice: each service will be “accompanied by a tasty canape”.

Father’s Day Brunch: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is known for its lavish holiday events, including brunches that honor moms and dads. The June 16 event will be full of appetizing choices, as tradition dictates, and the setting? Call it a castle-like place for the royal man in your life.

Cooking classes for Father’s Day: Working side by side in the kitchen with your #1 man is a pleasure, especially if you both cook something incredible. What if you both find thin crust pizza pretty perfect? There is a Father’s Day cooking class at Gourmandise School in Santa Monica on June 16th.

Father’s Day Belly Flop Contest: How does Raging Waters LA honor the daddest day on the calendar? Why with a Belly Flop contest, of course. This is for guests aged 18 and over, keep in mind, what about the prices? This is happening, oh my God.