It's June so it must be time to celebrate Dads!
Sometimes they are very happy to not leave the house and just fire up the grill. If that's the game plan we've got things for you to do and places to eat plus some fun activities/gift making, leading up to the holiday!
This will be a tough year for me. My first without my Dad and I can say, I had the best Dad. So, I'll take the day to eat his favorite foods and be thankful, I was so lucky in the Dad department. You are never too old to need or miss your Dad - we see you!
Whatever the day brings, I hope it's great and memory making💕

Take a stroll along one of the many parks with walking paths
Grace Lord Park, Boonton
Hedden Park, Randolph
Lewis Morris Park, Morristown
Loantaka Brook Reservation, Morristown
Muriel Hepner Nature Park, Denville
Silas Condit Park, Kinnelon
Speedwell Park, Morristown
The Tourne, Boonton
A little further away
Great Falls, Paterson
How about a game of mini golf? Check out Castle Cove in Lake Hopatcong or Anchor Golf in Whippany. It's also a great day for bowling!
If the weather doesn't cooperate, take a ride to Fairfield for Indoor Mini Golf or Ax throwing! or Putt n Play Mini Golf in the Rockaway Mall
Thinking about a museum?
Check out all the free admission passes you can borrow from the library!
Looking to take in a sporting event:
The Jackals (Montclair) and Miners (Augusta) are both home. You can get more info on minor league parks in our article here
June 13 - Father's Day Grab and Go Teen Graphics at Morris County Library
June 13 (12am-noon) - Father's Dad Craft at JcPenney
June 17 (5-7 pm) - Father's Day TShirt making at the Parsippany Library
June 20 (11-12:30pm) Pints and Ponytails: Daddy & Me Workshop with KPop Demon Hunters and Purple Hair at The Barn Kitchen and Bar in Rockaway (Reservations required - $35)
June 21 (rides at 1, 2, 3 or 4pm) - Father's Day Train rides at the Whippany Railway ($13-28 per person)

If the weather cooperates and dining out is a picnic or even grilling at the park, check out our guide of local facilities. Look for the 🧺(picnic tables), 🔥 (grills) and even 🎪 (cover pavilions)
Alice's
24 Nolans Point Park Rd, Lake Hopatcong
The Barn Kitchen and Bar
11 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway
The Black River Barn
1178 Rt 10 West, Randolph
Blue Morel
2 Whippany Rd, Morristown (Westin)
Brunch - 9am to 2pm
Brick 46
68 Rt 46, Rockaway
Bruno's Italian Bistro
2900 Rt 10 W, Morris Plains
12-8pm
Butler Family Diner
134 Main St., Butler
Open 7am-8pm
Caffe Delhi
276 E Main St, Denville
Capital Grill
Rt 10, Parsippany
PreFix Menu
10am to 2pm
Charlotte's Web
39 W. Clinton Ave., Dover
Chimney Rock Inn
750 Rt 10W, Whippany
Enzo's Restaurant
5 Elm St, Morristown
Gourmet Cafe Italian Restaurant
136 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany
11an - 8:30pm
Hapgoods
44 Midvale Rd, Mountain Lakes
Hibernia Inn
Green Pond Rd, Rockaway
Opens at 2pm
Knoll Country Club
990 Greenbank Rd, Boonton (Parsippany)
Champagne Brunch
The Club at Picatinny
121 Buffington Rd, Picatinny Arsenal
The Office Tavern Grill
3 South St, Morristown
Rails
10 Whitehall Rd, Towaco
Randolph Diner
517 Rt. 10, Randolph
Rod's Steak & Seafood Grill
Madison
Rosie's Trattoria
1181 Sussex Tpke Randolph
Turning Point
191 E. Hanover Ave, Morristown
(Brunch Only)
Seasons 52 (May 9 & 10)
1402 Rt 10, Whippany
Brunch
Stone Water
125 Rt 181, Lake Hopatcong
The Windlass
45 Nolans Point Park Rd, Lake Hopatcong

Kings
115 Hawkins Pl, Boonton
Pastrami House
82 Speedwell Ave, Morristown
Rails
10 Whitehall Rd, Towaco
Seasons 52
1402 Rt 10, Whippany
Green Box To Go
Tavern 5
710 Pompton Plains Tpke, Pequannock
Uncle Giuseppe's
1711 Rt 10 E., Morris Plains
Wegman's
34 Sylvan Way, Parsippany
Do you know somewhere great we should add to our list? Email us at Sandyn@macaronikid.com
Looking for more Morris County fun? Don't miss out
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