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20+ Ways to Celebrate Dad in Upland/Claremont/La Verne Area

By Beth Neely, Rancho Cucamonga Macaroni Kid & Natalie Sanchez, Macaroni Kid Upland/Claremont/La Verne June 19, 2021

With Father's Day quickly approaching and businesses re-opening we want to make this Father's Day THE BEST day for the special Dad in our life! Whether you have an Adventurous Dad, a Nature-Loving Outdoor Dad, a Backyard/ Home Improvement Dad, or the ultimate Foodie Dad, we have over 20 ideas of how you can celebrate them doing something they'll love in and around Upland/Claremont/La Verne!

Adventurous Dad 

  1. Take him to iFly in Ontario!
  2. Go to Bass Pro Shops on Sunday, June 20th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM for their Fishing Workshop.
  3. Go Bowling at Big Al's in Ontario! Dad's bowl free on Father's Day! Shoes and 1-hour arcade is also included! 
  4. Take him to the indoor shooting range at Magnum Range in Rancho Cucamonga! 
  5. Go to Hanger 18 in Upland for indoor rock climbing and bouldering!
  6. Head up to SkyPark at Santa's Village with your bikes for an off-road adventure! Plus a huge perk is the hiking, fly-fishing, shooting gallery, bouldering, ax throwing, archery, and skating available there too! 

Outdoor/Nature-Loving Dad 

  1. Take a family bike ride on the Pacific Electric Trail or bike to lunch or dinner!
  2. Go on a hike at the Potato Mountain. Other great hikes:  Claremont Hills Wilderness Park or Marshall Canyon Trail
  3. Head to Mt. Baldy, Big Bear, or Lake Arrowhead for the day!
  4. Pack a picnic and head to the park!
  5. Enjoy the beach for the day. Have dinner with an ocean view!

Backyard/Home Improvement Dad 

  1. Plan a bbq feast and cook it for him or help him cook it!  Check out The Meat Cellar, Claremont or The Corner Butcher Shop, La Verne
  2. Help him with yard work on Saturday so he can rest Sunday.
  3. Get him a gift card to Lowes or Home Depot so he can keep doing what he loves. 
  4. Build or purchase backyard games to play as a family. Giant Jenga, connect-4, corn hole, ladder toss, etc...
  5. Choose from a variety of at-home experiences with themed activities planned out for you and sent to your inbox! From AmazingCo.com
  6. Get outside and wash the cars for him. Inside and out. OR take it to a local car wash and pay for some extra detail cleaning. 🚗

Foodie Dad 

  1. Take him to Haven City Market for a food walk. 
  2. Buy all his favorite foods and create a day of feasting, relaxing, and movie watching. 
  3. Take him on an IPA tour of our local Breweries -  Last Name Brewing, Claremont Craft Ales, La Verne Brewing Company
  4. Take him out to a new restaurant he's never tried in Upland/Claremont/La Verne. Have him pick a different restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  5. Make your way through 10 different activities including cooking, tasting, music, trivia, and even craft challenges all centered around food. We hope you’ve got a good appetite with a digital foodie activity download from AmazingCo.me.
  6. Book him a mystery food walk with AmazingCo.me for the family, friends, or as a couples date. 


No matter what you do make sure to take time out to let Dad know how much you appreciate him! ♥
Happy Father's Day to ALL our Macaroni Dads!