1. Father's Day 5K
What: Father's Day 5KTime: 9 a.m.
Location: Apex Center, Arvada
Cost: $20 in advance by June 21, $25 day of race
Work up a sweat with dear old dad at the Father's Day 5K along the Ralston Creek Trail. A 1-mile fun run/walk is also scheduled for armchair athletes. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Apex Park and Recreation District Foundation, which has designated the funds for after-school recreation programs at Arvada middle schools.
2. City Park Jazz
What: Jon Romero y AmanecerTime: 6 p.m.
Location: City Park
Cost: Free
If your dad prefers mellowing out with jazz instead of rooting for the Rockies, pack a picnic dinner and head to City Park jazz. Jon Romero y Amanecer performs a free concert in the park for dads and other jazz fans.
3. Rockies vs. Pirates
What: Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh PiratesTime: 1:10 p.m. Sun. June 21
Location: Coors Field
Cost: $4 - $55
Take Dad out the ballgame, and buy him some peanuts and cracker jacks for good measure. The Colorado Rockies play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third game of a three-game series. An evening at Coors Field makes a perfect afternoon outing for the father who's a sports aficianado, or simply enjoys a hot dog and cold beer. Call 303-ROCKIES for tickets.
4. Denver Public Golf Courses
What: Golf at public golf coursesLocation: Across metro Denver
Time: Tee times from sunrise to sunset
Cost: $25 - $33 for 18 holes, $15 - $17 for 9 holes
Hit the greens without breaking the bank at one of seven Denver public golf courses. The City & County of Denver runs par 3, 9-hole and 18-hole courses as well as driving ranges. Call 303-784-4000 in advance to make reservations.
5. The Daddy Show
What: The Daddy ShowLocation: Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret
Time: 7:30 p.m..
Cost: Tickets are $12 - $15
Singer Phil Putnam celebrates fatherhood in a one-man show at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret downtown. Prepare for a slightly less risqué offering than usual from Denver's burlesque venue. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
