It’s Father’s Day, and it also happens to be a beautiful day in Boston. Wondering what to do this Father’s Day? If you forgot to make plans ahead of time (hey, we all get busy), here are all the events happening in the city today for dear old dad. So pick one, pick him up and have a blast!
12 to 3 p.m.; Taza Chocolate Factory, 561 Windsor Street, Somerville
American Provisions in South Boston and Taza Chocolate have teamed up for an awesome Father’s Day party. Head to Somerville for Italian subs, Harpoon beers and Bocce ball courtesy of Major League Bocce. There’s also plenty of chocolate and the opportunity to take a tour of the factory. Admission is free, but pay as you eat and drink.
Classic Clambake
12 to 3 p.m.; Pier 6, 18th Street, Charlestown
It’s a gorgeous day for a clambake on the patio, and that’s exactly what’s happening at Pier 6. The restaurant overlooking the water is hosting its classic clambake complete with mussels, corn, potatoes and plenty of clams. There will be beer for sale as well as cocktails, and their outdoor TVs will show all the games happening today. Tickets are $25 per person.
2nd Annual Father’s Day Experience
12 to 4 p.m.; Ball and Buck, 144 Newbury Street, Back Bay
Take dad to Ball and Buck on Newbury Street for an afternoon of activities. There will be Smuttynose beer, cocktails made with Four Roses Bourbon, oyster shucking, bow tie tying and acoustic live music in store. Tickets are $10.
3rd Annual Father’s Day Pig Roast
5 to 8 p.m.; The Yard at The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, Beacon Hill
The Liberty Hotel’s private outdoor courtyard will be transformed into a pig roast feast tonight, complete with live reggae music, a roasted heritage-breed pig by Chef Joseph Margate, Hawaiian-inspired side dishes, Michter’s bourbon, Louis Martini cabernet, and a hand rolled cigar. Tickets are $50 per person; no charge for kids under 13.
David Ortiz Children’s Fund Gala
6 to 10 p.m.; Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 776 Boylston Street, Back Bay
Tonight is the 2nd annual David Ortiz Children’s Fund Gala, so if you’d like to treat dad to a fancy night while supporting David Ortiz’s charity that benefits children in need, consider donating and heading to this party at the Mandarin. Tickets are up there at $400, but you’ll be profiting a good cause and in for a night of great food, drinks and dancing.
Image via Pier 6/Facebook
