Did you know? That the country’s first Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910, right here in the state of Washington? Sonora Smart Dodd, who was raised by her single father, successfully established the first Father’s Day in Spokane. Her idea spread across the country, and it became an official National celebration in 1972.

Father’s Day celebrates and honors the men who have embraced the essential role of fatherhood. On this day, we also thank fathers and father figures (uncles, grandfathers) for the sacrifices they make, for embracing the responsibility of nurturing and raising children, and for devotion to their family.

This year, Father’s Day falls a couple days before the summer solstice, which makes it the perfect time to kick-off the summer season with a father-focused barbecue, camping trip, beach day, or other outdoor activity! Whether it be treating him to a home cooked meal, surprising him with heartfelt cards, or simply taking a walk together, there are hundreds of way to show your love for pops.

“Need a plan? ~ PNW Inside Out - We’ve got you covered with top local activities for top-shelf dads. Whether he’s a car guy, boat guy, nature guy, beer guy, strawberry guy (?) or an awesomely easy-to-please guy, you’ll find something here for your Father’s Day weekend family fun.”

10 Father’s Day family events around Seattle

Let your dad gobble up the sweet berries and shortcake at not one, but four, local strawberry festivals happening over Father’s Day weekend (through June 19).
Learn all about the science of water and keeping Puget Sound healthy while kids make a crafty card for Dad (Saturday, June 18).
Take Dad to admire the fancy yachts and hop aboard for a tour at Classic Weekend (Saturday–Sunday, June 18–19).
Follow the dads on the IPA trail over to a beer fest that includes a passel of kids’ activities, including inflatables: pretty smart (Saturday–Sunday, June 18–19).
Airplane-loving dad? Inspect all the awesome aircraft and look up to catch the amazing aerobatics performed at a local air show (Saturday–Sunday, June 18–19).
All aboard! Northwest Railway brings out its historic steam engine for Father’s Day weekend train excursions; buy your tix online (Saturday–Sunday, June 18–19).
Car dads — and grandpas — will appreciate all the classic and vintage rides to admire during Father’s Day car shows taking place in Issaquah and in Burien (both Sunday, June 19).
In honor of our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, which is also coincidentally Father’s Day this year, treat your nature dad to a frolic in a state park for free — no Discover Pass needed (Sunday, June 19).
Blast off! Dads get in free on Father’s Day at the Museum of Flight, where you can check out Air Force One, the Concorde and lots of other flaying machines (Sunday, June 19).
History buff dads might like to explore the 1850s scene, together with their fams, at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum; dads enter free on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 19).

What’ new at Meadow Boutique this week? We are sure you need a new outfit to celebrate Dad! We also have plenty of Father’s Day cards at that can you can pick up for your special dad!

LUSH has a variety of floral everything; dresses and tops. You can see for yourself below. LOVE TREE in with shorts, and some light jackets, since we are still having some cool weather and rain. GILLI with a 2 tone linen top, sooo cute. KAN CAN denim has 2 new styles of jeans that you need to have a look and come in and try on. You never know what kind you want to sport unless you try them. We have a lot of styles right now. Light and cropped and dark and distressed. ZENANA has brought in some lightweight sweatshirts in a variety of colors and they have pockets too.

OK so you’re off, planning for dad on Sunday and grabbing something cute to wear from Meadow! We know you will take good care of your dad and look good while you are doing it!

On a side note: We want to spread the word that we have a job opening at Meadow. We are now hiring a part-time sales associate. Send resumes to: meadowboutique@gmail.com

Enjoy your week my friends! Think SUNSHINE! xoxoxox

“My father didn’t do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.” ~ Max Lucado