5 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day Safely

With many states still locked down to slow the spread of COVID-19, celebrating this year’s Father’s Day might look a little differently than years past. Keeping a safe social distance is essential, but there are still creative ways to safely show the father figure in your life how much you care.

1. Video call from a safe distance

Staying connected with your loved ones, especially in times of isolation, is essential. While meeting face to face this Father’s Day might pose a potential health risk; the digital age has brought us a wealth of different ways to keep a meaningful connection virtually.

We all know how useful video calling and messaging apps like Facetime, Zoom, and Marco Polo can be, but sometimes they can be complicated to those who aren’t as tech-savvy. This Father’s Day consider giving the gift of video connection with these amazing, easier to use, tech tools.

• The ViewClix Smart Frame is a digital picture frame that allows you and your family to easily share photos, videos, and even video calls with the father figure in your life. It’s auto-answer mode even lets the user receive a video call without pressing any button.
• The Amazon Echo Show allows you to not only use smart devices in your home hands-free but has a video calling “drop-in” feature that, when enabled, allows you to connect with your loved one without the need for them to accept the call.
• The Facebook Portal is a “smart camera” that has Alexa enabled assistance to start video calls on voice command. This high-tech camera can even follow you around the room so that you never miss a moment.

2. Virtual museum tour

Treat your dad to the luxury of a private museum tour for Father’s Day. Many museums around the world have gotten creative to help entertain during quarantine with virtual museum tours. These are a few that we think would make for some fantastic memories.

• Take a tour of the Guggenheim Museum in New York with Google’s Street View feature and experience not only the vast collection of Impressionist, Post-impressionist, Modern and Contemporary pieces of art but enjoy the architecture like the iconic main stairwell.
• Browse the vast works of Van Gogh in high definition through Google Art’s and Culture. Many of these pieces are exclusively only seen in the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam.
• Enjoy a virtual walk through the grounds and ornate rooms of The Palace of Versailles or Buckingham Palace to enjoy the best parts of a European trip without the crowds.

3. Watch sports together

Some of your fondest memories with your dad might be sharing a box of Cracker Jacks at a baseball game or cheering on your favorite football team in the stands. Recreating those moments at home is a great way to show your dad how much those memories mean to you. Spectating live sports games in person might not be possible right now, but virtual games are still happening.

Streaming services like Hulu and ESPN Sports allow you to watch your dad’s favorite games from history and stream live sports from around the world with a free trial. Pull out the snacks, foam finger, and face paint and get ready to cheer on your dad’s favorite team!

4. Enjoy nature together

Everyone enjoys a little fresh air, especially with someone they love. Consider going for a long walk or having a picnic for Father’s Day this year. While many public activities are closed, some public parks remain open. These spots might be a great option to have some quality time with your ole man as long as you’re keeping a safe social distance from those around you.

Stuck in the city, or don’t feel comfortable going outside? Consider taking a virtual hike or tour with your dad of some national parks and landmarks.

5. Arrange dinner at a distance

If you’d like to do something more personal with your dad this Father’s Day, consider making a virtual dinner. Find an easy-to-cook recipe of your dad’s favorite type of food and order all of the ingredients through apps like Insta Cart or Favor to have them delivered right to your dad’s front door. Then you can both relive those times helping in the kitchen while you both cook and enjoy dinner together over a video call.

Not that great of a cook? Uber Eats, Door Dash, and Grub Hub is a great option to have your dad’s favorite meal delivered, no cooking necessary.

Even amid a global pandemic, there are still ways to bring joy and love to those you care about most. Whether you get a high-tech gift or make a memory to last a lifetime, Father’s Day will be something to remember even though we can’t be together.