Raleigh-Durham Father's Day - - Father's Day Fun in Raleigh-Durham

18 Holes and Brunch

Washington Duke Inn--Treat Dad to brunch at the Washington Duke Inn so that he can enjoy fine dining with a view of the Duke University Golf Club's 18-hole course.
Dad's who are avid golfers will also enjoy a day on the Duke University Golf Club's links-- tee times become available 14 days in advance, so be sure to reserve early.
Dining reservations at the Washington Duke in can be made as early as 8 weeks in advance--just call (919) 493-6699.
Schedule tee times on the Duke University Golf Club's course by calling (919) 681-2288

Steaks, Cigars and Grillin'

The Angus Barn is a great place to take Dad out for a steak--he'll enjoy the generous portions and The Angus Barn's ambiance--he can even relax while sipping a single malt scotch at the Angus Barn's Wild Turkey Lounge or lighting up a cigar from The Angus Barn's humidor. Call (919) 781-2444 to make reservations.

If Dad is a grilling fanatic who has a little time before his Angus Barn dinner, he might enjoy taking part in Walter Royal's Father's Day Teaching Kitchen on June 21, 2009. During this special father's Day event, Angus Barn executive chef Walter J. Royal will teach Dad how to grill Angus Barn style and will share some of his grilling secrets. Signing Dad up for the teaching kitchen will set you back $100, but will set you up for a summer filled with great grilling. Call (919) 787-3505 to enroll.

Chapel Hill's A Southern Season is also offering a few Father's Day classes for dads who love to grill:

Guys on the Grill: Grilling with Beer

June 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., $50 enrollment fee
This class will teach Dad how to make "Beer-B-Que Sauce" for grilling and show him how to make a vanilla-stout milkshake to wash down his grilling creations with. Call A Southern Season at (919)929-7133 to reserve a spot in the class.

Father's Day Grilling Bash

A Southern Season at Chapel Hill's University Mall June 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., $50 enrollment fee

Dad will create some lib smacking bloody Marys, "pig burgers" and baby back ribs in this class, which is taught by barbecue master Fred Thompson. Call (919)929-7133 to reserve a spot in the class.

Eric Montross Father's Day Basketball Camp

Give Dad a chance to get some quality time with his kids and some time on the court! The Eric Montross Father's Day Basketball Camp let's Dad get some family time with his kids on the b-ball court. This will be the 15th consecutive year that former NBA basketball player Eric Montross will be hosting the camp, which is a fundraiser for the North Carolina Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill .
The camp will be held at the Dean Smith Center where Dads and their kids will enjoy hours of coaching, drills and play as well as other activities including a pizza party and a photo op with Eric Montross.
Although this year's camp has reached its full enrollment, there is a wait list that you can get on, just in case some spots open up. The camp fee is $450 for Dad, plus $150 for each child (ages 7-13) that he wants to bring with him.
For more information, or to get added to the wait list, call (919) 843-2915 or email Amanda_McGovern@med.unc.edu

Father's Day Skate at the Triangle Sportsplex

Sunday, June 21, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
101 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough

Dad can ice skate for free at the Triangle Sportsplex this Father's Day. The rest of the family will have to pay $9.00 each for admission and skate rental.

Last Minute Father's Day Gifts

If you're trying to schedule a golf tee time for Dad and are striking out (playing above par?), try booking the tee time on Last Minute Golfer a site that has last minute listings of available tee times on courses in the Raleigh-Durham area.