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Celebrate Fathers' Day in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex

by Heather Carr
for About.com

Fathers' Day is an internationally-celebrated holiday created to honor all fathers. The first Fathers' Day in the United States was held in 1908, but it wasn't until the Johnson administration that it became an official holiday. Fathers' Day is often celebrated with barbecues, golf, boating, or whatever activity Dad likes, and by giving gifts, such as electronics, tools, outdoor equipment, or tacky ties. Fathers' Day is June 15 in 2008.

Fathers' Day at the Nasher Sculpture Center

Jun 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Come celebrate Dad and enjoy the musical sounds of the Arts District Chorale at the Nasher Sculpture Center in downtown Dallas.

Fathers' Day Sleeping with the Fishes Snooze

Jun 14-15. Fathers with sons ages 7-10 can enjoy a sleepover at the Dallas Aquarium in Fair Park. Check in starts on Saturday evening at 6:45 p.m. The Snooze lasts until Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $40 per person and includes admission to the Aquarium, crafts, a continental breakfast, and talks and tours.

Steakhouses for Fathers' Day

Take Dad out to one of Dallas' (or Fort Worth's) best restaurants.

Free Chair Massages at IKEA in Frisco

Jun 15, 1-4 p.m. In the IKEA restaurant, dads will be treated to free chair massages. IKEA is located at 7171 IKEA Drive, just north of the intersection of Highway 121 and the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco.

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