Go above and beyond this year for Father's Day, and forego itemsbrin boxes with bows. Instead, give dad something he'll cherish for a lifetime —bran experience packed with precious memories to be recalled fondly for years tobrcome. Southlake Style picked ourbrfavorite Father’s Day events that we think are sure to be special to the pop inbryour life!
105.3 FM The Fan Father's Day on the Field
Not much can come close to the enduring power of a father'sbrlove, but if your dad's love for America's team comes pretty close, treat himbrto an experience he will never forget. He will leave with momentos from photobropportunities with Dallas Cowboys alumni, Cowboys Cheerleaders and prized SuperbrBowl trophies. Tours of the eighth wonder of the world, Cowboy Stadium, willbralso be available. The memories of having full access to the team's home turf,brincluding opportunities to pass a ball and kick one through the uprights, willbrlast a lifetime. Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, June 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $14.50-$27.50,brTicketmaster.com, 817-892-8687
Father's Day Camp Out
Leave the plain old camping trip behind, and join Dad on anbrovernight adventure at Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine. Put on by the pros atbrAdventure Day Camps, this Father's Day event includes fishing, archery, targetbrshooting, kayaking, a scavenger hunt, outdoor games and dinner and breakfast.brAnd yes, s'mores around a campfire, too! Begins June 15 at 3 p.m., ends June 16brat 12 p.m., $35 adults, $25 kids, AdventureDayCamps.com
Love And War In Texas
Take dad on a culinary trip through Texas at this hyperlocalbrGrapevine eatery. This restaurant celebrates the history and heritage of thebrLone Star State with regionally themed dishes. Dad can enjoy Hill Country wildbrgame like venison, antelope and quail with The Hunt, Texas dish ($25.99), thoughbrour Father's Day pick would be the all-you-can-eat Big Beef Ribs ($14.99), availablebrevery Sunday from 11 a.m. until they're gone. 505 E Grapevine Mills Cir., Grapevine,br972-724-5557, LoveAndWarInTexas.com
Father's Day Sunset Safari Dinner and Tour
Go wild at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, startingbrthe evening with a delectably civilized dinner in the glass-walled pavilion whilebrwatching animals at home at their watering hole. Post-dinner, the whole familybrwill enjoy a moonlit, guided tour during which they can view nocturnal speciesbrrarely seen during the day. And if that's not enough, the folks at Fossil Rimbrthrow in an extra special surprise gift for dad as well. $90 adult, $55brchildren, June 15, 6 p.m., 254-897-2960, FossilRim.org
DadFest 5K
For 20 years, DadFest has celebrated all thingsbrdad all the while raising countless funds for important health issues facingbrthe men we love most. This year, head out to FC Dallas Park in Frisco onbrSaturday, June 15, where the whole family can participate in one of the 5K, 1Kbror 50-yard races. Afterward, little ones and their pops can enter the Dad-Childbrlook-alike contest while enjoying plenty of family-oriented entertainmentbroptions. $15–$40 entry fee for race participants, June 15, races