Coming up empty with ideas for what to do for Dad this Father’s Day? No problem — from bountiful brunch to art to winery fun, we’ve got a full fandango of Father’s Day fun for you and your Daddy-o. Here’s what’s happening in the Hamptons for Dad’s Day weekend…
Sag Harbor’s Annual Father’s Day Craft Fair
It’s a weekend of Dad’s Day fun at the annual Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce Father’s Day Arts & Crafts Fair on June 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marine Park on Bay Street. This year, over 60 artists and makers will showcase their wares, from paintings and handcrafted furniture to jewelry and other unique items. Bonus: If something catches dad’s eye, you can snatch it up for him on the spot — no soap-on-a-rope returns needed.
The Hampton Maid for brunch, R.aire for dinner
If Dad has always been wanting to try out the famed brunch at the Hampton Maid (254 Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, 631-728-4166, #3), Sunday, June 15 they’re hosting a special Father’s Day brunch specially for pops. Dishes include classic lemon-ricotta pancakes with berries, or the less classic but super fun breakfast burger, a cheeseburger with a sunny egg on top. Reservations are recommended for this 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. kick-start to Father’s Day. R.aire (set on the Hampton Maid property) celebrates Dad with a three-course prix fixe menu from 4 to 8 p.m. for $85 per person. Guests can also enjoy live music and a glass of Champagne. There’ll also be a kids menu for $35 per. Reservations are recommended and can be made here.
Parrish Art Museum
Is dad an art lover? Hit up the Parrish (278 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-283-2118) with dad on June 15 for a behind-the scenes tour of the museum’s awe-inspiring architecture and facilities at 2 PM—complimentary with Museum admission—and enjoy wine and cheese in the café from 2 to 4 PM.
Sip with Dad at Wölffer’s wine stand
The tasting room will be closed early on Father’s Day due to their Wine Club pick-up party (which, if you’re a member, have at it), but winemaker and good dad Roman Roth has set aside a special afternoon of live music on Sunday, June 15 for all the dads and families to come enjoy at the Wine Stand (139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, 631-537-5106) from 2 to 5p.m. Dad will be in the pink with groovy tunes and Roth’s famed, lovely rosé.
Navy Beach drink and dine
If your Dad is the family beacon, guiding you safely ashore in the craziest of storms, give him a day in Montauk, complete with a tour of the famed, George Washington commissioned lighthouse, a nice stroll along Ditch Plains and then, with an appetite and thirst properly in place, hit up Navy Beach (16 Navy Road, Montauk, 631-668-6868) for a complimentary Miller Lite or Bloody Mary for all the dads with their lunch or dinner meal, starting at noon.
