Who's Your Daddy?
Scrambling to find a Father’s Day present for the man who buys himself everything he needs?
Here are few ways to give everyone from Gramps to doggy daddy something special this Sunday.
FCC3
Spend some quality time together on Saturday evening at the FCC3 presented by Medpace. This “friendly” is a three-mile run/walk event through OTR, the West End, and downtown Cincinnati. The FCC 3 starts and ends at TQL Stadium, with the start scheduled for 6 p.m. and the game at 7:30 p.m. Registration starts at $30, with a 10% discount for a 4-pack registration, and includes a drink and snack following the race.
Everyone is then invited inside the stadium for the TQL Watch Party to see FC Cincinnati take on the Philadelphia Union. The party includes lots of Cincinnati favorites like Skyline and LaRosa’s, plus additional specially priced food and drinks while watching the match.
Tickets for the watch party are free! But you do need to register at fccrace.com!
Father’s Day Meal Kits
While Mom is treated to no end of mimosa brunches and pastry buffets, it seems like dad always ends up at the grill on Father’s Day.
This year, why not give him something special to prepare while he’s out there.
Order a Jeff Ruby Meal Kit that includes
(1) 24 oz Dry-Aged Porterhouse
(2) 8 oz Center-Cut Filet Mignons
(1) 14 oz Center-Cut New York Strip
Signature Macaroni & Cheese
Freddie Salad
Asparagus
Sourdough Round With Truffle Mushroom Butter
Butter Pie With Caramel Sauce
2 oz Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Seasoning
Barrel-Aged Manhattan For Two
Jeff Ruby "Boss" Cigar
Each kit serves four, comes with step-by-step instructions, and the side items, salad, and dessert all arrive ready to heat and serve, for $275.
There's limited availability, and the kits sell quickly. They are available for pickup on June 17, 18 and 19 only. Order now at www.jeffruby.com/fathers-day.
Cincinnati Reds Games
While neither one of you may want to play catch you can still enjoy America’s pastime as our beloved if struggling Cincinnati Reds face Central Division rivals the Milwaukee Brewer all weekend long.
Fireworks Friday
June 17, 6:40 p.m.
The post-game show with Rozzi Fireworks is always a crowd pleaser, even if there may not be a lot of fireworks during the game.
Get there early though, as Sam the Bald Eagle from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden performs a flight from the roof of the Center-Field Pavilion to the pitcher's mound during the singing of the national anthem.
Super Saturday
June 18, 4:10 p.m.
This game includes a built-in gift! Lucky attendees will receive a Reds floppy hat, sure to become a staple of dad’s summertime, and truly embarrassing, wardrobe.
Family Sunday
June 19, 1:40 p.m.
On Family Sundays, the Reds have special giveaways for kids, carnival games and more. For Father's Day, they have two special gifts – a Reds belt and an Eric Davis baseball card.
CINCINNATI BENGALS GEAR
Still enjoying that Super Bowl high? Relive the magic of that championship season and get ready for another great year with Bengals jerseys, shirts, hats, and more.
Shop online at www.bengals.com/shop or head into the shop at Paul Brown Stadium for the full experience.
And for a gift that keeps on giving? How about season tickets! Or at least tix to one game this season.