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30+ Ways to Celebrate Dad in Rancho Cucamonga

By Beth Neely, Publisher Macaroni Kid Rancho Cucamonga June 4, 2026

With Father's Day quickly approaching we want to make this Father's Day THE BEST day for the special Dad in our life! Whether you have an Adventurous Dad, a Nature-Loving Outdoor Dad, a Backyard/ Home Improvement Dad, or the ultimate Foodie Dad, we have over 30 ideas of how you can celebrate the special man in you and your kid's life by doing something they'll love in and around Rancho!

Adventurous Dad 

  1. Take him to iFly in Ontario!  The Ultimate Father’s Day Experience Starts Here! Skip ordinary gifts and share an unforgettable adventure together. Enjoy 20% off our 10-flight package for up to 5 people, with photos and videos included.
  2. Tee up together! Head to Top Golf and see who is the best golfer! 
  3. Go to Bass Pro Shops in Rancho and let Dad pick out something he's been wanting for a while! Then take your shot with a the bb gun shooting gallery together!
  4. Go Bowling at Big Al's in Ontario
  5. Take him to the indoor shooting range at Magnum Range in Rancho Cucamonga! 
  6. Head to the Axe Lair in Upland for some competitive axe throwing fun! For families with kids ages 10+.
  7. Go to Hanger 18 in Rancho for indoor rock climbing and bouldering!
  8. Head up to SkyPark at Santa's Village with your bikes for an off-road adventure! Plus a huge perk is the hiking, fly-fishing, shooting gallery, bouldering, ax throwing, archery, and skating available there too! 
  9. Plan a Mystery Day for him

Outdoor/Nature-Loving Dad 

  1. Take a family bike ride on the Pacific Electric Trail or bike to lunch or dinner!
  2. Go on a hike to the waterfall at the Etiwanda Preserve. Other great hikes: Potato Mountain in Claremont and Pumpkin Rock Trail in Norco. 
  3. Head to Mt. Baldy, Big Bear, or Lake Arrowhead for the day!
  4. Pack a picnic and head to the park!
  5. Enjoy the beach for the day, visit the tide pools. Have dinner with an ocean view!
  6. Explore 130 acres of botanical gardens at the Huntington Library. 

Backyard/Home Improvement Dad 

  1. Plan a bbq feast and cook it for him or help him cook it! Some Dads don't want a break from the grill. 
  2. Help him with yard work on Saturday so he can rest Sunday.
  3. Get him a gift card to Lowes or Home Depot so he can keep doing what he loves. 
  4. Build or purchase backyard games to play as a family. Giant Jenga, connect-4, corn hole, ladder toss, etc...
  5. Choose from a variety of at-home experiences with themed activities planned out for you and sent to your inbox! From AmazingCo.com
  6. Get outside and wash the cars for him. Inside and out.
  7. Start a summer garden together! Squash, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, corn, melons and snap peas are some great plants (or seeds) to start growing over summer!

Family Dad

  1. Schedule a family photo shoot - even if it's just using your phones! Just be sure to get the pictures printed and framed!
  2. Plan a family game night complete with snacks.
  3. Fill up water balloons and have a family water balloon fight.
  4. Make matching family t-shirts! Tie-dye together.
  5. Visit a theme park - wear your matching t-shirts.
  6. Jump on the Metrolink, where kids ride free on the weekends for a fun family adventure.
  7. Have a family day at the Lavender Festival at 123 Farms
  8. Head to Lost Levels in Claremont to relive some nostalgia of the past with their growing collection of classic arcade games and modern pinball machines. Shop our store for novelty items and console gaming from all generations. Whether you want to play a few rounds or buy video games from retro to modern, they've got you covered!

Foodie Dad 

  1. Take him to Haven City Market for a food walk. Sample several different types of food! 
  2. Buy all his favorite foods and create a day of feasting, relaxing, and movie watching. 
  3. Take him on an IPA tour of our Rancho Cucamonga Breweries -  Hamilton Family Brewery, No Clue Craft Brewery, Kings Brewing Company, Rowdy's Brew Co, Solorio Brewing Company, and Sour Cellars.
  4. Take him out to a new restaurant he's never tried in Rancho. Have him pick a different restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  5. Book him a mystery picnic with AmazingCo.me for the family, friends, or as a couples date.