Father's Day ideas for North Texas dads

1. Friendly competition

• Electric Shuffle: This bar in Deep Ellum pairs shuffleboard with booze and food. There's also a brunch option on weekends. Pro tip: Make a reservation.
• Whiskey Hatchet, because what dad doesn't want to throw an ax?
• Crush It!, a Grapevine lounge offering virtual reality games, was inspired by the owner's late father, who ran his own business for over 25 years.

2. Honor a parent's legacy

• Lockhart native Terry Black passed down generations of barbecue knowledge to his twin sons, who now run Terry Black's BBQ in Deep Ellum.
• If you aren't close to your dad, use the day to celebrate any parental figure. Val's Cheesecakes on Greenville Avenue commemorates a tradition the owner started with his mother to bake dessert together every Sunday after she was diagnosed with cancer.

3. A little self care never hurt

• Your pops probably doesn't know he needs a pedicure. If you're looking to turn the pedi into an experience, check out the Spa at The Joule.

4. Laugh a little

• If your dad is a sucker for jokes, Bullzerk has plenty of T-shirts featuring witty one-liners about North Texas. There are locations in Dallas and The Colony.