FATHER’S Day is celebrated across the world to acknowledge the contribution of fathers towards bringing up their children. Whether it’s gardening, cleaning out the garage, or something else, asking your dad what he wants to do together (and cross off his list) will be better than giving him gifts. Or, if you want to keep it a pleasant surprise, here are some fun ideas to celebrate the day with your dad. Plan a backyard BBQ Gift dad with the best ribs he’ll ever have (other than the ones he prepares himself, of course). Serve them up on a personalized cutting board that doubles as a gift. Don’t forget a grill sergeant apron for those times he does man the grill. Watch a classic fatherhood flick These fatherly flicks will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the man you’re lucky enough to call Dad. That basketball scene with Annie (Kimberly Williams) and her dad (Steve Martin) in the 1991 film “Father of the Bride” still tugs at our heartstrings. Tim Burton’s “Big Fish” is another favorite. Tackle a project in the garden Some dads are simply happiest playing in the dirt. Schedule some one-on-one time to enjoy a project with him, or with him and the grandkids. Afterward, you can even enjoy a garden-themed meal using seed packets as place settings and terra-cotta pot saucers as table chargers. Make homemade ice cream As far as summer rites of passage go, churning homemade ice cream is high on the list, and this pursuit will make dad’s day extra sweet. Whip up a variety of his favorite flavors. If you don’t go the old-fashioned route, try an ice cream ball you can roll around and make a sport of it. Seek out the region’s best road food Go on a leisurely drive with the challenge of finding the best culinary delights in a 90-kilometer stretch. Or create a bucket list of bites worth braking for — a farmstand tomato, gas station snacks, a roadside small restaurant — and see how many you can check off the list. Go the extra mile with a dad-themed playlist for the journey. Go bird-watching You don’t have to be an all-out nature enthusiast to enjoy bird-watching. Basically, all you have to do is explore the neighborhood or nearest park with a set of binoculars. The fresh air will do everyone some good!(SD-Agencies) | 