This Father's Day, why not treat dad to something a bit more creative than the necktie and coffee mug combination. Whether you plan to spend a few hours with him on Sunday or take him out for a fun Friday night to kick off the weekend, I'm certain your father will appreciate the time spent with you at one of these Father's Day weekend events. Browse the list and feel free to shoot me an email if you know of an event that slipped past me and I'll be happy to add it to the list.


1. Houston Dynamo vs. FC Dallas

Enjoy the match coined "The Texas Derby" between the Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas on Saturday, June 16. The game will be held at BBVA Compass Stadium and if you haven't had a chance to see this $95 million soccer mecca, this is the perfect time to do so. Game time has been pushed to 6:30 p.m. on account of the blistering Houston temperatures.

2200 Texas Ave.
Houston, TX 77003
713.276.7500

2. Discovery Green Flea

What could be better than digging through tons of vintage trinkets, collectibles, retro furniture and full-on kitschiness in the heart of the city? Doing it all at night. For the first time since its inception, Discovery Green Flea will be held during evening hours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dad will thank you for not only leading him to that perfect elk wall mount, but from sparing him the heat exhaustion as well. This event takes place on Saturday, June 16.

1500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77010
713.400.7336

3. TNA Wrestling

Bayou Music Center will host the TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour on Saturday, June 16.

Show begins at 7:30 p.m., but bring Dad early for a chance to meet his favorite TNA stars like Kid Kash, Bobby Roode, Winter, Jeff Hardy and more. Meet and Greet is only available for $50 ticket holders and tickets are limited, so act fast.

520 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002

4. Summer Symphony Nights

On Saturday, June 16, ExxonMobil will present Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theater. The Houston Symphony, conducted by Robert Franz, will offer a free performance underneath the stars at 8:30 p.m. If Dad is not up for lounging on the theater lawn, be sure to grab covered seating the day of the show between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

6000 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030
281.373.3386 (281.FREE.FUN)

5. Bruce Bruce

If your dad enjoys a good laugh, he'll get a kick out of an evening with stand-up comedian and host of BET's Comic View, Bruce Bruce. The star broke onto the comedy scene in 1994 after his appearance of "Showtime at the Apollo". He has since gone on to headlining his very own comedy special on Comedy Central Presents. Showtimes are 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 17.

7620 Katy Fwy.
Houston, TX 77024
713.333.8800

6. High Caliber Gun and Knife Show

I'm guessing this place will be teeming with dads this Father's Day. Purchase new and used guns, trade in old guns for new guns, sharpen knives and build up a dwindling ammunition supply. For many dads, it doesn't really get much better than that. Adult tickets are $8 and children 12 and under are free. Show runs Saturday June 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
713.853.8000

7. Fishing Derby at May's Pond

From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Armand Bayou Nature Center, Dad can participate in a lesson in fishing technique and fish identification. No need to bring supplies, they will all be provided. Admission is free for all.

8500 E. Bay Area Blvd.
Pasadena, TX 77507
281.474.2551