Some of the best days in a child’s memory are filled with special one-on-one time with a parent. Let your boys be boys on a father/son day of their own with these ideas sure to please even your littlest man.
Go batty
Build your budding baseball pro’s skills at the batting cages. Dad can show his son the bases and maybe even learn a thing or two from the little slugger. Visit www.BattingCageFinder.com to find one closest to you.
Have a sporting good time
Kansas City is home to many fantastic sports teams – the Royals, the Chiefs, the Wizards! Every season there is fun to be had off the field, watching the players on it. Dad and son can make a bet about the final score of the game and winner gets to pick the ice cream flavors for after the game.
Visit www.KansasCity.Royals.MBL.com, www.KCChiefs.com, www.Web.MLSnet.com
Get going
Guys love a good competition, so put Dad’s driving skills to the test with a father-son go kart race. There are several locations offering racing in the metro area. When your son gets a little too big for the go carts, Dad and him can graduate to the Kansas City Speedway.
Take a hike
Really! Father and son can get back to nature with a hike in the woods. Little kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt for sticks, rocks and other great finds, while bigger and braver boys may be up for a night camping under the stars. Or, make the camp out in your own front yard and set up a tent and s’more station for a night – no girls allowed. Visit www.MDC.MO.gov for parks
Be sweet, upon the seat …
Of a bicycle built for two! Your little guy always wants to keep up with the big boys. Make it a little easier on a tandem bike where dad can do most of the work, but both father and son will have all the fun.
Travel to infinity and beyond
Go to a local hobby store and pick-up a kit for a homemade rocket. Father and son can make the construction a team project and the eventual launch the big event! Taking the time to create something together will make your boys close and the whole family can enjoy the launch together.
-Taylor Engler is the daughter of a dad with only girls. Growing up, she tried to make up for her dad’s lack of son by trying and failing at every sport he could enroll her in. Mr. Engler grew to love dance recitals as much as baseball games.