Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend

So you remembered Father’s Day is this Sunday, right? Yeah, we figured you would. Surely you’ve planned a weekend worthy of good ol’ dad. But hey, if somehow the big day slipped your mind, don’t freak out yet. We’ve got you covered. Check out our top five picks for Father’s Day weekend.

1. 

WHERE/WHEN: Friday through Sunday at Foxwoods.

WHY GO: Give dad a chance to check out some rides—other than the minivan, that is.

PRICING: Tickets are $10 and $20 each.

2. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 7 p.m. at Mystic Seaport. Doors open at 6 p.m.

WHY GO: The jazz trombonist will rock the house…or boat, actually.

PRICING: Members: $10 for adults; $7 for youth. Non-members: $17 for adults; $10 for youth.

3. A NIGHT OUT WITH DAD

WHERE/WHEN: Hit your favorite local haunt this Friday or Saturday night!Latitude 41 Tavern in Mystic, Aspen in Old Saybrook and Sunset Ribs in Waterford have live music this weekend.

WHY GO: Treat dad to a well-deserved night out! There’s no way he’ll turn down a frosty beer and finger-lickin’ good apps!

PRICING: Hey, now. Father’s Day only comes around once a year—Dad’s worth the tab.

4. FATHER’S DAY BBQ BUFFET

WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at the Heritage Trail Vineyards in Lisbon.

WHY GO: Dad shouldn’t have to grill on Father’s Day!

PRICING: Cost is $29.95 per person.

5. 

WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at 1 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.

WHY GO: Give the flat screen a rest this weekend and check ‘em out live!

PRICING: Tickets can be purchased from $11 to $203 each.