Fathers are a son’s first hero and a daughter’s first prince. What better way than to appreciate dads and their sacrifices by spending some quality time. Thinking of ways to create some fond Father’s Day memories? We have curated 9 fun activities to do with your dad for Father’s Day!
- Have fondue for dinner at Chalet Suisse.
As we buzz around work and other responsibilities, it is easy to overlook precious mealtimes around the table, especially so with dad. Chalet Suisse provides the perfect ambience of a mountain lodge to catch up with your dad over some authentic Swiss food! Order the savoury cheese fondue which is heady with white wine and enhanced with aromatic garlic. Dip cubes of bread and vegetables with dad and enjoy a hearty meal that is hard to forget!
- Address: No. C11-1, Jln. Ampang Utama 1/1, Off Jalan Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor.
- Contact: +603-4252 4589
- Go bird watching at Kuala Selangor Nature Park.
For the avifauna enthusiastic dad, bring him for a day trip to Kuala Selangor Nature Park. Opened in 1987, this park is a combination of tropical rainforest and swamp forest. Be awed by the 157 species of birds, 57 of which fly across borders, from as far as Russia and Siberia to escape the cold climes. Your dad will definitely be preoccupied watching those birds in their natural habitat! Let’s hope he doesn’t catch a feathered friend to bring home!
- Address: Jalan Klinik, Taman Alam, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor.
- Contact: +603-3289 2294
- Go on a bike ride at Perdana Botanical Garden.
Nothing beats a scenic bike ride with your dad. Taking in the beautiful fresh air and relishing the scenery while biking does wonder for bonding between father and child. Previously known as Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, this is a green lung within bustling Kuala Lumpur. Emulating international botanical gardens, Perdana Botanical Garden is home to a Hibiscus Garden, Sunken Garden, Herbarium, Fish Pond, Comic House and Laman Perdana which is a square in the middle of the garden open to activities such as biking, rollerblading and more. Suitable for biking dads and dads with a green thumb, he will thoroughly enjoy his time at Perdana Botanical Garden!
- Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
- Contact: +603-2276 0432
- Take a hike at Bukit Gasing.
Does your dad love the huff and puff associated with hiking? Get him to tag along for a good, long hike at Bukit Gasing. Formerly a rubber plantation, the landscape has changed into a secondary forest thanks to Mother Nature’s hands over a period of 60 years. Dad can choose his hiking difficulty level from a number of trails at this park. Watch out for orb-weaver spiders which can spin webs up to 3 feet in diameter! You and your dad will be speechless when you reach the top of the hill. The view is breathtaking and is even better in the early morning when the sun rises. Snap-on your hiking gear, let’s go, dad!
- Address: Bukit Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
- Contact: +603-7956 3544
- Bring him for some shopping at Genting Premium Outlets.
Dads keep giving and gifting to us children and loved ones. How often does he even pamper himself with new clothing or footwear? That answer may be almost never. Bring him to Genting Premium Outlets (GPO) for him to choose a pair of Adidas running shoes or an ombre shirt from Giordano. Designer and name brands such as Nike, Levi’s and Polo Ralph Lauren are on sale all day every day, from 25% up to 65% discounts! Let him shop till he drops at GPO!
- Address: KM13, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
- Contact: +603-6433 8888
- Play VR games at VAR LIVE.
Is your dad a Mobile Legends or Call of Duty Fan? Maybe he rocks the Nintendo Wii like a pro? For gaming dads, VAR LIVE is the place to bring him! Headshot zombies or escape doomsday, all the while feeling as if you and he are right there at that moment, all thanks to virtual reality! At VAR LIVE, all games are based on the hot trending virtual reality software which gives a realistic touch to gaming. Let him take his pick from a variety of games to let his inner child loose for a fun-filled day at VAR LIVE!
- Address: L2-015, MyTOWN Shopping Centre, No.6, Jalan Cochrane, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
- Contact: +603-9202 8338
- Catch the latest movie at Golden Screen Cinemas!
Movie buffs will be pleased to watch a movie on the big screen at Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC)! With locations spread across the Klang Valley, it will be a breeze to purchase tickets and kick back while watching the latest action, horror or animation flick. If you opt for a more opulent movie experience, feel free to indulge in Aurum Theatre at The Gardens Mall, luxurious halls with actual beds and blankets coupled with contemporary continental dining from Jin Gastrobar, movies will never feel the same way again! You and your dad’s imagination will be transported for a few hours through the movie’s capturing storyline!
- Address: Various locations throughout the Klang Valley.
- Contact: Contact the respective GSC hotlines.
- Go bowling at Sunway Mega Lanes.
Dad is definitely going to be bowled over (pun intended) if you were to bring him bowling here! Fully equipped with 48 Brunswick lanes and the latest bowling technology, he will keep striking pins down while cheering at his score on the computerized scoreboard! If your dad is a fan of any one of the players on the national bowling teams, he will be keeping his eyes peeled as they occasionally train at this centre too! Feeling peckish? Grab a bite at Sunway Mega Lanes in-house cafe while observing other bowlers. Strike!
- Address: Lot F1.22, First Floor, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
- Contact: +603-7492 6307
- Solve a mystery at ESCAPE Room.
At home, your dad may be the first to sniff out something amiss just like Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot (the star character in Agatha Christie’s novels). He will be whipping out his magnifying glass and putting all the clues on the table to solve mysteries at the ESCAPE Room, Berjaya Times Square. Within 45 minutes, you and your dad will have to work out a way with the clues given to escape the various themed rooms before you “die” at the end! Choose from Dutch Lady’s The Great Chocolate Vault, The Vampire Chronicles, Wonderland: A Magical Adventure and 7 others! Sharpen your brain power and put your investigative skills against your dad’s!
- Address: Level 7, Berjaya Times Square Mall 1, Jalan Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
- Contact: +603-2110 4796
Happy Father’s Day to all dads out there, the iron men in our lives!
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