Things to Do to Celebrate Father’s Day in Orange County

Things to Do to Celebrate Father’s Day in Orange County
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Cruisin’ Brea Father’s Day Car Show

Downtown Brea is welcoming the surrounding community to celebrate dads with a family-friendly car show and awards where “Southern California’s hottest cars” will be on display—including classics, muscles, antiques, customs, and hot rods, according to the event organizer. Current vendor spots for car owners are full, foreshadowing a full street of unique and beautiful cars this weekend. Lots of shops, restaurants, and cafes are nearby in the downtown district for guests to enjoy. Guests are also encouraged to donate a can of food to support the Orange County Food Bank. 330 W Birch Street, Brea. Sunday 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For more information.

Balboa Bay Resort’s 15th Annual Father’s Day Car Show

Balboa Bay Resort’s annual Father’s Day car show is also a treat for car-loving dads with its “fine collection of cars, great music and fun” for the entire family. Classic, antique, rare, and custom cars will be on display. Visitors can enjoy fresh barbeques, cocktails, and concession stands with food and drinks available for purchase. 1221 Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information.

Father’s Day Cigar Rolling & Wine Tasting

The Mayor’s Table Bar Patio is offering a unique event for fathers to get classy with a special whiskey tasting and cigar rolling session. Each guest can take a cigar home to enjoy since the venue is non-smoking. Available for purchase on top of the ticket, the bar’s Father’s Day brunch special menu features wagyu beef and eggs with creamy chimichurri dressing or chicken and waffles with house-made hot sauce. Lido House Hotel, Autograph Collection, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $30 on eventbrite.com and does not include brunch.

Father’s Day Dinner Cruise

Dana Wharf Sporting-Fishing & Whale Watching in Laguna Beach is offering a special cruise for families of all ages to celebrate Father’s Day with live classic rock music and barbeque dinner on the water. The cruise offers indoor and upper deck seating with panoramic sunset views on the 1995 Dana Pride. 381 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach. Sunday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $89 for adults, $59 for kids ages 3 to 12, and $10 for toddlers under 3. Register at danawharf.com

Father’s Day Three-Course Dinner & Whiskey

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine is hosting a three-course dinner and whiskey on an open-air patio overlooking a beach sunset. The first course is Moroccan BBQ duroc pork belly with a salad, followed by a stout beef short rib in a whiskey peppercorn sauce and concluding with sticky toffee and vanilla ice cream. Each course is paired with whiskey including George Dickey No-8, Westward Smart Pinot Noir Cask, and Noble Oak Double Oak Rye. 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. Sunday. Admission is $75–$105. Book at opentable.com

Father’s Day Luau

Nesian Unlimited and LA Island Radio are holding a Father’s Day Luau—a traditional Hawaiian party—in Huntington Beach. The award-winning Tupua Productions will perform. Vendors, crafts, food trucks, and a cash bar. Every attending father will also receive a special gift. Old World Village, 7561 Center Avenue ##50, Huntington Beach. Sunday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $25 on eventbrite.com and $30 at the door.

Father’s Day BBQ Brunch Buffet

Black Gold Golf Club’s annual Father’s Day BBQ Buffet will be serving St. Louis baby back ribs, beer can chicken, BBQ brisket, smoked sausage, build your own sliders, and several other side and dessert options. 1 Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda. Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservation is required. $39.95 for adults and $21.95 for children under 11. More information.