Best Activities To Celebrate Father's Day In Charlotte

Father's Day comes but once a year. This year, take advantage of the entire weekend and celebrate quality time with your father. Golf, cigars and lacrosse or a foodie experience, you can explore both of your passions here in Charlotte. Even better, there are activities on both Saturday and Sunday, so you can expand Father's Day to Father's Weekend.

Tour de Food
7th Street Public Market
225 E. 7th St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(336) 406-6294
www.tourdefood.net

Date: June 14, 2014 at 2 p.m.

Tour de Food is a $47-per-person exploration of Charlotte's food, architecture and history. On the Saturday before Father's Day, it is offering a walking excursion that begins at the Seventh Street Public Market at 2 p.m. From there, you'll make stops at a variety of eating spots that could include Pure Pizza, Wooden Vine, Mert's Heart & Soul, Orrman's Cheese Shop, Valhalla Pub & Eatery and the Mimosa Grill. At each stop, you get a chance to taste. It's the perfect opportunity to saunter through the streets of Charlotte with your pops in search of the perfect bite.

The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 248-4000
www.theballantynehotel.com

Date: June 14, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If your dad loves his cigar, take him to see Cigar Dave Live at The Golf Pavilion at the Ballantyne Hotel on Saturday, June 14. It's a free, live broadcast with an opportunity to check out some of the latest and greatest cigars on the market. There will be gourmet food and beverages available for purchase. Arrive as close to 11 a.m. as you can for the best seats. And if your dad also loves to golf, the Ballantyne is offering a half-price round of golf on Father's Day. Reserve your tee time early and make sure to mention the half-price deal.

Quicken Loans 400 Race Viewing Party
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 654-4400
www.nascarhall.com

Date: June 15, 2014 at 1 p.m.

If you and dad are unable to make it to the Michigan International Racetrack, you can both head over to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. There, you can watch the race in the 278-seat High Octane Theater complete with a 64-foot-wide, curved projection screen with surround sound. The two theater side screens will feature direct-from-track, in-car feeds of two drivers, allowing fans the opportunity to experience a behind-the-wheel view of the race. You'll be able to purchase beer, wine, food and soda to complete the festivities.

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Charlotte Hounds vs. Florida Launch
American Legion Memorial Stadium
310 N. Kings Drive
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 206-1515
www.charlottehounds.com

Date: June 14, 2014 at 7 p.m.

Charlotte's Major League Lacrosse Team, the Charlotte Hounds, provide a great opportunity to root for the home team with your dad. On Father's Day eve, the Hounds are playing the Florida Launch and you can be part of the crowd for only 10 dollars. Start a new family tradition and take dad to watch this fast-paced game at Memorial Stadium. It's a great way to share a beautiful Saturday night and enjoy an up-and-coming sport.

Kids Club at Epicentre
Epicentre
210 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 688-5980
www.epicentrenc.com

Epicentre's Kids Club is a perfect start to Father's Day. It has all kinds of family-friendly fun, from Charlotte Public Golf, Radio Disney Charlotte and Charlotte Parent. Even better, it has a free, roving photographer who can provide you with a free digital photo to memorialize the day forever. Sign up to receive a benefit card for discounts at many of the Epicentre's restaurants and hot spots. It's a great way to spend Father's Day.

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