Discovering YOU Magazine June 2025 Issue | Page 10

Feature Article

15 Father's Day Ideas: What Dads Really Want for Father's Day

Article by Lydia Noyes

to cheesy gifts and good old-fashioned family time, they provided several ideas for how to celebrate Father's Day.

Spending time with family

“For me, there are a couple of perfect Father's Days activities, and both of them involve hanging out with my two boys. The first would be relaxing on the couch and just hanging out with them. The other would be to take a family car trip to someplace we haven't been."

Matt Fordahl, managing editor, Integrated Marketing, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

“I just want to do fun things with my son and family. Since my son was born, my father, son, and I have spent Father’s Day together, which means a lot to my dad. It’s about creating a day we will remember for a long time.”

I'd be more than happy with a nice steak dinner. An evening spend with my

Throughout your life, Dad has been there for all your big moments. From learning how to ride a bike to dropping you off at college and sharing advice on how to raise a family, Dad's always been ready to lend a hand (or a helpful word). So when it comes to Father's Day, he deserves the very best.

We asked some all-star dads to tell us how, in an ideal world, they would like to celebrate Father's Day...and they were not shy about sharing what they really wanted. From grilling and camping trips