Tie? Coffee Mug? How about a trip to dad’s favorite park? Spend time with your father at one of several Father’s Day themed events statewide. (When was the last time you saw him wearing last year’s tie, anyway?)
Angel Island State Park: Father’s Day Hike Meet at the dock at Ayala Cove at 10:30am. Call (415) 435-5537 for more information.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park: The Men of Big Basin Celebrate Father’s Day by honoring some of the remarkable men who lived in, worked in and fought for Big Basin. Living history re-enactments bring you back in time where you’ll meet pioneer settlers, Big Basin founders and early park rangers. Stroll through the magnificent redwoods on this half-mile, 1.5-hour guided walk. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet at Park Headquarters. Big Basin Redwoods State Park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. Day-use parking fee is $10. More information is available at (831) 338-8883.
California State Railroad Museum: Diesels and Dads For Father’s Day, treat dad to a very special weekend excursion train ride on the Sacramento Southern Railroad that will feature two visually-exciting and gracefully-styled diesel locomotives as part of the popular weekend excursion train rides. Fathers and grandfathers will enjoy taking a memorable and relaxing weekend excursion train ride that is reminiscent of train travel from an earlier era. Those aboard are treated to a six-mile, 45-minute round-trip excursion along the levees of the Sacramento River. The train features a combination of vintage closed coaches with comfortable seats and open-air “gondolas” with bench style seating. Same-day general admission weekend excursion train ride tickets are available in-person on a first-come, first serve basis starting at 10:30 a.m. the day of the train ride at the Sacramento Southern Railroad ticket office. First-class El Dorado tickets are available to reserve in advance at www.californiastaterailroadmuseum.org.
Columbia State Historic Park: Columbia Cruise Car Show and 47th Annual Father’s Day Fly-In Custom, Classic and Antique Columbia Cruise CAR SHOW! 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. on Father’s Day. Limited to 100 cars. Prizes for Best Truck, Car and People’s Choice. ADMISSION IS FREE, car entries are $20, includes a T-shirt. For information call 209-768-1786 or 209-352-7610. Join the Father’s Day fun, a fly-in at the airport and a car show in the park.
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park For Father’s Day Treat dad to a day at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown and enjoy a relaxing steam-powered train ride behind the famous “Movie Star Locomotive” Sierra No. 3! All fathers who take a train ride will receive complimentary commemorative Belgian chocolate bars (while supplies last). Along with live music provided by strolling cowboy Keith Keenom, the popular wooden Caboose No. 7 will be open for tours and children will receive complimentary balloons on this special day. Trains depart hourly from 11am to 3 pm. Cost: $15 adults, $8 youths ages 6-17, free for children 5 and under (includes Park admission) Advanced train ride tickets are encouraged and available online at www.railtown1897.org.
