6 Things to do with Dad on the Treasure Coast
BY MARIANNA FRANCES
Father’s Day can be fun on the Treasure Coast! Check out these fun activities located up and down the Treasure Coast from Stuart up to Vero Beach and points in between!
Gilbert’s Coffee Bar (Stuart) – Voted the Best Coffee Shop in the Region. Located in Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage overlooking the south fork of the St. Lucie River. Grab Dad’s favorite coffee and breakfast while overlooking the water and marina. It’s a gorgeous way to start out your Father’s Day. www.gilbertscoffeebar.com
Navy Seal Memorial Museum (Ft. Pierce)– The Navy SEAL Museum was founded in 1985 and honors the Navy SEALs with its location in Fort Pierce, Florida–the training site of the first “Frogmen” of World War II. With interactive exhibits and an onsite obstacle course for dad (or anyone else who may want to join). Test skill, agility, and strength against some of the toughest and most rigorous obstacles to be found anywhere. National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, 3300 North Highway A1A, Fort Pierce, Fl 34949. Open Sunday from Noon – 4pm. Check the website for special holiday events and hours
www.navysealmuseum.org.
BigShots Golf (Vero Beach)- A state-of-the-art golf recreation and entertainment facility powered by BigShots proprietary golf technology. Located on 10 acres, BigShots Golf in Vero Beach is a two-story family entertainment experience that offers a full-service restaurant, 2 bars, a private event space and a 30 tee-box climate controlled experience. 3456 US HWY 1, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
www.verobigshots.com
McKee Botanical Gardens (Vero Beach) will offer free admission to all fathers (fathers, stepfathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers and great grandfathers) with any paid admission to the Garden in celebration of Father’s Day (June 19). Come and explore the many wonders of McKee.
Admission: $15 Adults, $13 Seniors (65+)/Youth (13-17), Children (2-12). McKee members and children under 2 free. Treat Dad to a delicious lunch at the Garden Café which features daily specials and a wide array of salads, paninis, wraps, soup of the day, quiche of the day, and tasty children’s menu. McKee Botanical Garden is located at 350 US Highway 1 in Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-794-0601.
Treasure Coast Wine and Ale Trail (multiple locations) – There are currently 10 breweries, one winery, and one cidery on the Treasure Coast. From small nano-breweries to larger breweries, the Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail will introduce you to entrepreneurs who are creating one perfect pint at a time. Check the website to find participating locations. All of the participating breweries will have maps to help locate the next location to visit www.tcwineandaletrail.com.
Donut Dash Family Fun Run/ Walk (Port St. Lucie) – the night before Father’s Day, June 17th – 7:00pm – 8:30pm. It’s two miles, so you can walk or run the distance and you will get the chance to eat DIXIE CREAM donuts at the rest stop, then finish the race and burn off those yummy sugar calories! For every donut you consume (up to 2) you will get 20 seconds off your final time, so this is a test of your donut-eating skills, as well as your fancy footwork. The race is limited to the first 350 entries though, so sign up early and enjoy early-bird discounts on a racing event you DO-NUT want to miss! Race begins and ends at Keiser University- Port St. Lucie Campus, 9400 Discovery Way, Port St. Lucie, FL. This year’s race will benefit PACE Center for Girls and Keiser University- PSL Student Scholarships. Additional race information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Running-Charities-of-the-Treasure-Coast-102958921982481.
Marianna Frances is PB Parenting’s Treasure Coast Editor. She is also a mom to two boys and always on the lookout for fun ways to create family memories.