“Fatherhood is pretending the present you love the most is soap-on-a-rope,” said comic and father Bill Cosby. Well this Father’s Day we’ve got lots of fun things dad will enjoy while spending some family time in the Hampton Roads area.

In Portsmouth, the Children’s Museum of Virginia is celebrating Father’s Day with special activities for the family where dads will help build simple toys and games and the kids can make dad their own personal cards. Location: The Children’s Museum of Virginia. Time: Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee: $6.

In Hampton, dad can get his fix of classic cars at the 2nd Annual New Covenant Church Car Show. You can enter your own car or come later and admire other entrants. There will be food and games with plenty of opportunities to win great prizes! Location: New Covenant Church, 1079 Big Bethel Road. Time: Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fee: Free. Contact: 838-8700 or http://www.ncchampton.org/

In Virginia Beach, the nature-loving father can enjoy a ride with his family through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge at False Cape State Park. Dads can introduce their children to the area’s history and its rich wildlife. Location: False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road. Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. Fee: $6 per person. Contact: 426-7128

The nature-loving dad could also take his family to the Virginia Marine Science Museum where they will learn about dads that give birth and dads that go to extremes to protect their young! Location: Marsh Pavilion at the Virginia Marine Science Museum in Virginia Beach. Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Fee: varies.

Also in Virginia Beach, dad can relax as his meal is cooked, ahem, bar-b-qued for him, at the Founder’s Inn and Spa. Founder’s Inn is hosting a Fathers Say ‘no’ to Grill Work at Father’s Day BBQ and Jazz Brunch at Swan Terrace where the idea is for dad to sit back and enjoy some music while his meal is prepared by the gracious staff. Some yummy offerings include BBQ specialties like 100% Angus burgers, and savory sausages with onions and peppers. Location: Swan Terrace at The Founders Inn and Spa . Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Fee: Cost is $29.95 per person. Children ages 5-12, $15.95, 4 and under Dine Free. Special Children’s Buffet Items Included. Contact: Reservations Required, call 424-5511

Yet another opportunity for dad to show his talent in the kitchen is to visit one of the Hampton area locations of the Young Chefs Academy. The Ghent YCA is hosting a Father’s Day Sports Wrap where dad and kiddos can cook up their favorite sports day snacks. Location: Young Chefs Academy. Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday. Fee: varies. Contact: Sarah Horne, 623-2433 or http://youngchefsacademy.com/stores/store_page.php?franchise_id=55. The Virginia Beach (General Booth location) YCA is also hosting a Father’s Day brunch. Contact: 721-7271.

The City of Chesapeake is sponsoring Father’s Day Sing-O-Grams. You can show the father figure in your life how special he is in a unique way as a staff member calls and sings him a special song. You must register by June 11th.

Also in Chesapeake is the Family Entertainment Series. Though not specifically dedicated towards Father’s Day, dad can enjoy some time at the Chesapeake City Park with entertainment provided by Harold Wood with his “Circus in a Suitcase.” Pack a lunch and spend the day! Location: Chesapeake City Park. Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Fee: free. Contact: 382-6411

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