Father’s Day 2025 is on June 15. Have you thought about how you’ll be celebrating dad’s special day?
Father’s Day is coming up soon, and your family is struggling to reserve a table at a fancy restaurant.
What will you do?
Instead of reserving a table for dinner, we’ve made a list of places and ideal family day activities that you can do to celebrate dad’s big day this Sunday.
1. SUNDAY FUN-DAY AT THE PARK
Cebu has tons of parks for you and your family to play frisbee, flag football, and volleyball.
Celebrating Father’s Day doesn’t have to be all about the family eating together in a fully booked restaurant. Engaging in recreational activities is definitely a more exciting way to bond and enjoy each other’s company.
LIST OF NOTABLE PLACES:
- Cebu Business Park
- IT Park
- Plaza Independencia
- Family Park Talamban
2. TRAIL HIKING
Challenge your dad to stretch his legs and grease up his knees by taking him on a hike to some of Cebu’s most famous hiking spots.
There’s nothing like an early morning hike up the mountains to spend some quality time with your dad.
Disclaimer: Some trails require a guide or an entourage to help in the hike.
LIST OF NOTABLE PLACES:
- Starbuks Trail
- Mt. Babag Trail
- Osmeña Peak Trail
- BSP – Temple of Leah Trail
3. GOLFING
Golf is such a dad activity. Why not play golf with him?
You can ask him to teach you the proper way to swing a club or challenge him on how far you can hit the ball.
Just make sure to warm up your knees and back to avoid soreness later.
Disclaimer: Golf gloves are not necessary, but if you want to avoid calluses, wear them.
LIST OF NOTABLE PLACES:
- Mactan Coral Golf Club
- Camp Lapu Lapu Golf Driving Range
- Alta Vista Golf & Country Club
- Cebu Country Club
4. LONG RIDES OUTSIDE THE CITY
Your dad must be stressed out from driving every day in Cebu City’s traffic.
Why not take him on a trip outside of the city? Your dad may be longing for some peace of mind, which you can achieve by going on a road trip.
While you’re at it, get some treats as you wind down and stretch your legs from being in the car too long.
THE SOUTH ROUTE
- Naga City – Boardwalk
- Carcar City – Lechon, Chicharon, Ampao
- Sibonga – Simala Church
THE NORTH ROUTE
- Liloan – Titay’s Rosquillos & Delicacies
- Catmon – Bisaya/Native Chicken
- Medellin – Long highway, beaches
THE WEST ROUTE
- Transcentral Highway – Overview of the city
- Balamban – Liempo
- Asturias – Bingka Dawa
- Aloguinsan – Hermit’s Cove
5. OVERNIGHT AT A RESORT
Celebrate Father’s Day 2025 away from home by staying at a resort.
It offers the family a chance to reconnect with each other and, at the same time, a change of scenery from the usual house setting.
Hotels and resorts have relaxing amenities for your dad to let go of his everyday stress.
LIST OF NOTABLE PLACES:
- Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
- Shangri-La Mactan
- Crimson Resort
- BE Resort Mactan
- Mövenpick Cebu
6. SPORTS CAR / BIKE SPOTTING
All dads are kids at heart. Many of them grew up admiring cars and motorcycles. What better way to make your dad all giddy and excited than by taking him to the Transcentral Highway to do some car watching?
Since most motorists and car enthusiasts drive to the mountains every Sunday, you and your dad will definitely see them.
LIST OF NOTABLE PLACES:
- Red Cliff View Park
- Manggahan – TCH
- Baluarte Ni Alfredo
7. MORNING COFFEE AND PASTRIES
Another great way to spend quality time with your dad is by grabbing yourselves a hot cup of coffee and a side of freshly made pastries in the morning.
Sharing a conversation or funny stories over coffee is an underrated family bonding activity.
LIST OF NOTABLE PLACES:
- 5G Coffee House
- Abaca Baking Company
- Tightrope Coffee
- LK Bakery
8. SUNDAY MASS / SERVICE
The church emphasizes the significance of having a father in your life.
This Father’s Day, honor your father in church through prayer and the Holy Sacrament.
A family that attends church together grows together.
9. GRILLS AND BARBECUE
Dads love barbecue—no one knows why, but there’s something about dads who are into cooking meat over an open fire.
For Father’s Day 2025, stock up on some quality meat and fish, bring out your seasonings, and light up the grill. The smell of freshly cooked barbecue can bring out a nostalgic feeling for whenever you want to celebrate your dad.
10. BAKE YOUR OWN CAKE
There’s a baking studio in Cebu City where you get to create your own cake.
Instead of buying one at a cake shop, why not bring your dad along and create a cake of your own? It will get messy, but what matters is that you both get to do it together.The baking studio is called BakeSpace, located at Unit 55, Paseo Arcenas, Banawa.
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Fathers are a pillar of every child’s life. Often, they don’t receive the gratitude they deserve. This Father’s Day, we should all celebrate their hard work and sacrifice to provide for the family.
Tell your dad how much you love him and how grateful you are for him—even a simple card with the words “Thank you, dad” can put a smile on his face.
