Father's Day Spending Eclipses $12 Billion in U.S.
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team and FindTheBest
Father's Day Spending Eclipses $12 Billion in U.S.
Father's Day in the United States has become a $12.7 billion day with each person spending an average of $115.
GoLocalProv has teamed up with FindTheBest to show where all that money is being spent and to whom it is going to.
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25 Father's Day Weekend Activities In New England
June 20
Buzzards Bay Swim
7-11 AM
1480 E Rodney French Blvd - New Bedford, MA
The 22nd Annual Buzzards Bay Swim will require participants to swim 1.2 miles across the water from New Bedford to Fair Haven. People aged 12-83 are welcome to participate.
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/Doug Kerr
June 20
BRT Summer Solstice Festival
11 AM - 7 PM
Diamond Hill Park - Cumberland, RI
Five entertainment stages with Irish dancers, set dancing, kids entertainment, and over 40 food and craft vendors will be available. There will be a post-festival music session at the Blackstone River Theatre.
Photo courtesy of: riverfolk.org/brtssf
June 20
2nd Annual Great Falls Brewfest
12-5 PM
46 Beech Street - Lewiston, ME
More than 100 beers from 30-plus breweries will be available, as well more than 40 craft vendors and live music.
Photo courtesy of: greatfallsbrewfest.com
June 20
RI PrideFest & Illuminated Night Parade
PrideFest 12-8 PM; Parade 8:45 PM
South Water Street - Providence, RI
Festivities include live performances, the Beer & Wine Spirits Garden, a Kids Zone, the Vendor Marketplace, and more. Downtown Providence will then hold the event’s parade at 8:45.
June 20
Bangor’s Beer Festival
1-5 PM
330 Harlow Street - Bangor ME
Head on out to Bangor’s 3rd Annual Tap Into Summer Beer Festival to sample some of Maine’s best breweries and enjoy the Bangor waterfront.
Photo courtesy of: Bangor's Beer Festival Facebook page
June 20
Guys and Dolls
2 & 6:30 PM
Goodspeed Opera House - East Haddam, CT
This production was first put on in 1955 and once you see it in person you’ll understand why. Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, and Frank Sinatra all starred in first edition.
Photo courtesy of: goodspeed.org/
June 20
Daniel Tosh
7 & 9:30 PM
Providence Performing Arts Center - Providence, RI
Daniel Tosh of “Tosh.O” will be be bringing The Great Nor’Easter Tour of 2015 to PPAC on Saturday. The show will feature mature content and be in the vain of his Comedy Central show.
June 20
Welcome to Summer Celebration 2015
7-11:30 PM
Bonnet Shores Beach Club - Narraganset, RI
Kick off the summer months with a beach party in Narragansett. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State.
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/Marc Choquette
June 20
Monster Jam Path of Destruction
7 PM
Gillette Stadium - Foxboro, MA
The biggest and baddest four-wheeled machines will be soaring overhead and smashing through objects right before your eyes. Grave Digger, Solider Fortune, El Toro Loco, and Mohawk Warrior be some of the trucks on display.
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/Jason Mrachina
June 20
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
8 PM
Theatre By The Sea - Wakefield, RI
Watch music from the 50’s and 60’s come to life on stage in Smokey Joe’s Cafe. This show’s Broadway production received five Tony Award nominations in 1995 and won a Grammy Award in 1996.
Photo courtesy of: theatrebythesea.biz
June 20
Cape Symphony - Bravo Broadway
8 PM
Cape Cod Melody Tent - Hyannis, MA
Doors open at 7 PM for this special show. Hit songs from Mama Mia, Funny Girl, and My Fair Lady will be featured and make guests feel like they’re seeing a Broadway show.
Photo courtesy of: melodytent.org
June 20
Sheryl Crow
8 PM
Foxwoods Resort and Casino - Mashantucket, CT
The chance to see this nine-time Grammy winning artist will take place on Saturday night. Her new album “Feels Like Home” will be on display, as will classics such as “The First Cut Is The Deepest” and “Soak Up the Sun”.
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/cliff1066™
June 20
Rolling Stones Tribute - The Glimmer Twins
9 PM
Newport Grand Event Center - Newport, RI
The Glimmer Twins may not have Mick Jagger or Keith Richards in the band, but they still capture the energy that the Rolling Stones have brought to the stage for decades. Head out to this free show to get your taste of rock and roll.
June 21
Father’s Day Car Show
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Main Street - Hyannis, MA
Over 350 classic cars will be on display up and down Main Street. This year’s show is expected to draw more than 60,000 attendees, so be sure to get the early to see all there is in store!
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/I_am_Allan
June 21
41st Annual Fathers Day Road Race
9 AM
Hastings Middle School - Fairhaven, MA
Top New England runners will form a field of roughly 2,500 to run a 10k through the historical streets of Fairhaven. There will be a 5K held at the same time.
June 21
Father’s Day at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens
9 AM - 5 PM
11 French Drive - Boylston, MA
Get outside and take in all the natural beauty that Tower Hill has to offer. It’s a win-win for everyone, as dads get in for free, there’s plenty for the kids to explore, an outdoor barbecue will take place from 11 to 3.
June 21
Father’s Day Hike at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
1-3 PM
113 Goodnow Road - Princeton, MA
Bring dad into nature as the whole family treks up Brown Hill, sees birds swoop overhead, and walks past hundred-year-old trees.
June 21
Worcester Bravehearts vs. Torrington Titans
5:05 PM
College of the Holy Cross - Worcester, MA
For prices ranging from $5 to $9, come out and support the reigning champions of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Their roster is talented and looking to break out of an early season slump.
June 21
Train
7 PM
Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, CT
This chart-topping band will come to Mohegan Sun on Sunday and will have The Fray and Matt Nathanson open up for them.
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
June 21
Angélique Kidjo with Ibeyi
7 PM
New Haven Green: First Niagara Stage - New Haven, CT
Afropop superstar Angélique Kidjo will get you up on your feet and dancing to her uplifting music. Her most recent album, “Eve”, won a GRAMMY for best World Music Album.
Photo courtesy of: artidea.org
June 21
Father’s Day Comix With Mark DeMayo
8 PM
Foxwoods Resort and Casino - Mashantucket, CT
Mark DeMayo, a retired NYPD detective, captivates audiences with stories from his time on the force. Rob Pierce and Ryan Brauth are also featured performers.
Photo courtesy of: Mark DeMayo's Facebook page
June 20 & 21
Hyannis Arts and Craft Festival at the Car Show
Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4
Village Green - Hyannis, MA
Over 100 of New England's finest craftsmen and women will display and sell their American made arts and crafts. Live musical entertainment will take place on the bandstand.
Photo courtesy of: castleberryfairs.com
June 20 & 21
92nd Laconia Motorcycle Week
Saturday 8AM-9PM; Sunday 8AM-5PM
1086 Weirs Boulevard - Laconia, NH
Take a drive up to Lake Laconia to catch the tail-end of this storied antique and modern motorcycle exhibition.
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/Carter Brown
June 20 & 21
36th Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival
5:30 AM - Sundown
Quechee Green - Quechee, VT
This Vermont hot air balloon tradition carries on this Father’s Day weekend. Go take a ride in one, check out music and entertainment, and more.
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/Heartlover1717
June 20 & 21
Vintage Motorsports Festival
9 AM
Thompson Speedway - Thompson, CT
Go back in time when you check out these formula cars, sports racers, and sports cars. Different models from Porsche, BMW, Alfa Romeo, and various British car companies will be on display. A weekend pass is $50 and prices range from $25 to free admission for single day entry.
Photo courtesy of: Flickr/erikf
