As the season of achievement and appreciation approaches, here are ways to honor grads and dads in and around Denver during this time of celebration. From unique gift offerings to memorable celebratory meals and gatherings, this list is a compass for creating cheerful and unforgettable occasions.
Things To Do
Museum of Illusions
For a unique experience to gift a Grad or Dad this season, plan a visit to the Museum of Illusions Denver. Fathers and graduates can unleash their inner child as they journey through optical illusions that challenge perception and imagination. For Father’s Day or graduation season the Museum of Illusions is the perfect way to celebrate milestones and look forward to future ones. Purchase tickets for the family here.
Yukon Axe at The Orchard Town Center
For the dear old dad with a competitive edge, look no further than Yukon Axe at The Orchard Town Center. For $75 for up to 4 people and $20 each additional person, the family whole can engage in some friendly competition of axe throwing for 90 minutes this Father’s Day. Give pops the gift of blowing off some steam and trying a new hobby.
Gift Ideas
iCRYO at The Orchard Town Center
Whether it’s for the fitness-loving dad or the stressed-out grad in need of some relaxation after a tough semester, iCRYO is offering gift cards for a multitude of services including cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, compression therapy, Zerobody dry float, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and so much more.
Elements Massage at The Orchard Town Center
Give the gift of relaxation to the grad or dad who deserves a much-needed day of rest. Elements Massage offers an array of services that are perfect for loved-ones who need a little TLC in their lives. From therapeutic deep tissue massages to rejuvenating Swedish massages, and everything in between, Elements Massage has got it.
Kay Jewelers at The Orchard Town Center
Add a little sparkle into the new grad’s life with a piece of jewelry from Kay Jewelers. One of Kay’s jewelry experts can help guests find the perfect gift — one that will always remind them of this major milestone in their life. With a wide selection of rings, necklaces, watches, bracelets and earrings to choose from, the perfect gift awaits at Kay Jewelers.
Club Champion at The Orchard Town Center
For the dad or grad who loves to golf, Club Champion specializes in tour-level custom golf club fitting for every level of golfer. With over 45,000 hittable head and shaft combinations, their master fitters can find any grad or dad the best possible option for their unique swing. Visit their website here and see their extensive selection of Father’s Day or graduation gifts.
Alice + Kate Bakery
Alice + Kate Bakery is a boutique bakery specializing in macarons, caramels and small-batch chocolates in Castle Pines. The owner, Gretchen Harrison, opens her doors on April 27th and will offer a wide variety of flavors for each confection. With Father’s Day quickly approaching, Alice + Kate is already preparing to celebrate dads and will be debuting a curated box of chocolates made with local Coloradan liqueurs, including Spirit Hound’s Cafe Colorado Coffee Liqueur and Evangeline’s Praline Pecan Liqueur. Keep an eye out for this special offer on Alice + Kate’s website, and see photos of her offerings here.
Places To Eat and Drink
My Neighbor Felix
With four locations in Colorado, My Neighbor Felix offers opportunities to celebrate grads and fathers all across the state this season. For fathers, Felix offers a wide range of local and domestic beers on tap. And for grads, Felix offers a 10% discount to those who visit and show a student ID. Felix also has private event spaces available to reserve in Boulder, Centennial and LoHi, making it an ideal location to host graduation parties.
Garden Terrace at Inverness Denver
This Father’s Day, Garden Terrace at Inverness Denver is hosting one of its legendary brunches in celebration of paternal figures across the state. The “Brisket, Bourbon and Bacon” brunch will be available to all who are interested in indulging. Garden Terrace will be transformed into a breakfast oasis, offering guests assorted seafood, breakfast classics and, of course, endless grilled meats and cocktails for pops.
To commemorate both graduates and fathers, book a weekend staycation at Inverness to partake in a few rounds of golf, a dinner and drink at one of the three dining options onsite.
The Cherry Cricket
For the graduate and dads who love a good burger, The Cherry Cricket is the perfect place to celebrate Father’s Day or Commencement Day. Whether you are a grad attending your graduation ceremony downtown at the University of Denver or a dad celebrating with the family in Littleton or Cherry Creek, every Cherry Cricket location will be serving up the classic Cricket Burger, crispy mac and cheese bites, and locally brewed beers for your celebration.
Wynkoop Brewing Co.
Does dad love an ice-cold beer? Looking to celebrate the last four years with a pint? Then Wynkoop Brewing Co. is the perfect place to celebrate all the special milestones in life. Guests can enjoy their beer with Wynkoop’s bison burger, fish and chips, or carnitas tacos and treat the special someone with the key lime tart or raspberry cheesecake.
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co.
For the 2024 graduates of Colorado College and the Air Force Academy, Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. is the place to be post-commencement! With a large dining room, bars on every floor and a pool hall for some friendly competition, Phantom Canyon offers an unforgettable evening with family, friends and great food and beer to celebrate this significant milestone. Guests can enjoy one of the brewery’s signature beers while munching on fried pickles, the Phantom Burger or the lemon Tabasco fried chicken and finish the night with a craft cocktail or the seasonal bread pudding.
Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval
For dad’s, Toro offers a fine selection of handcrafted cocktails and fine wines, perfect for raising a glass to fatherhood. Grads can opt for the bottomless weekend brunch and share a meal with those who have been so supportive. If the weather permits, enjoy the celebration on the patio whether the occasion honors fathers or marks a milestone.
BurnDown
BurnDown is the perfect location for a fun night to celebrate your graduate or good old dad. With live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening; a delicious refreshed menu for the summer; and unbeatable views, this is the perfect spot to spend the evening celebrating the ones you love! The handcrafted cocktails will make the perfect sipper for dads on the rooftop. Grads can head over to enjoy BurnDown’s brunch after the ceremony to enjoy a variety of delicious offerings. For those with a sweet tooth, The Captains French Toast ($14) satisfies with a Cap N’ Crunch-crusted outside, stuffed with a mixed berry cream and topped with a berry compote. Traditionalists can order the BurnDown Breakfast ($12) for a classic meal.
Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval
Celebrate a grad or father in the heart of Downtown Denver at Tamayo on Larimer Square. Weather permitting, families can enjoy the famous rooftop. Fathers can choose from a premium selection of tequilas and mezcal while grads can indulge in innovative dishes or bottomless brunch on the weekend.
Windfall Brewing Co at Orchard Town Center
For the father or grad that loves to game and have a nice beer Windfall Brewing Co. is the place to be! The brewery and restaurant has 20+ arcade games, making it the perfect place to get a bite to eat and enjoy one of their house-brewed craft beers. Windfall Brewing Co’s seasonally rotating collection offers a fresh beer for every taste, from their flagship Puppies table ale, to the Garden Grove, a dry and crisp west coast IPA. To go with that beer of choice, guests can try local bison in Windfall’s Rocky Mountain Bison Burger or their Windfall Fish Fry. From local brews to great eats and nostalgic and new arcade games, there is something for the entire family to enjoy.
Asti D’Italia at The Orchard Town Center
Asti D’Italia transports guests’ tastebuds to the Italian countryside with its delectable selection of classic and elevated Italian dishes. From pasta to chicken parmigiana to hearty risottos, Asti D’Italia is the perfect place to take any dad or grad to celebrate. Oh, and don’t forget to indulge in the tiramisu for dessert.
Law’s Chop House at The Orchard Town Center
Featuring prime cuts of meat, fresh seafood flown in daily, house-made pasta and locally sourced ingredients, Law’s Chophouse is the place to go for an evening of elegance and an unforgettable meal! For those looking to treat their father or graduate with something special Law’s Chop House is a must-try.