Who can forget those little ones beaming with pride as they showered you with handmade cards, macaroni art masterpieces and the requisite Father’s Day tie. Oh, those ties.

It’s hard to believe, but somehow when you weren’t looking, those kids magically morphed into grownups. Now it is their little ones flexing artistic muscles to honor daddy - and you, Granddad.

Congrats! You’ve moved up a rung on the Father’s Day generational ladder. Once you were the little boy with the shining eyes eager to celebrate the men who shaped, influenced and guided you through life, Now, as an elder statesman, you’ve got love and appreciation coming at you from multiple age groups.    

Yes, it’s great to be the granddad – or great granddad. Whether your kids and grandkids are around the corner or around the world, there are lots of ways to connect and enjoy Father’s Day. Here are a few ideas to inspire a meaningful and memorable celebration.

Father’s Day Activities for Seniors

Father’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to share quality time with those you love. Take a vote and choose an activity that works for everyone.   Your choice will depend on your interests and the ages and abilities of those little darlings.

  • Make it a Picnic

Your picnic with your kids and grandkids can take many forms. Set up a meal in the backyard. Bring the family to your favorite park, or if you’re lucky enough to live in one of Overture’s premier senior apartment communities, Pull up a patch of grass in one of Overture’s pristine public spaces. What matters is being involved and together. If the kids are small, you can enjoy watching them discover the natural wonders of their surroundings.  If the kids are older, request they stow their devices. You’ll be amazed how chatty they can be when they are not mesmerized by TikTok.

  • Get Gardening

Pick up a few pots, some soil, some plants and flowers and voila! You have an activity that is creative and fun for everybody. You can enjoy the fruits of your labor – indoors or out – all summer.

Make a Tee Time

If you and the kids are golfers, book a tee time at your favorite course. If you have little ones, they will love riding around in the cart with you.

  • Go Fish

Yes, you can play cards with the kids and Go Fish is a fan favorite. But if actual fishing is your thing, take the kids to the fishing hole and show them the ropes. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it.

Father’s Day Crafts for Grandpa

After your picnic, pull up a comfy chair with the kids and get creative.

  • Family Photo Album or Collage

If you’ve been wondering what to do with all those great old photos depicting your wayward youth and your ever evolving family, look no further than a photo project. Gather the photos and the kids and put together an album or collage. The best part will be entertaining the kids with the stories behind those pictures of your younger self.

  • Ready, Set, Bedazzle

Grab the glue, rhinestones and stickers and get ready to decorate. Ask the kids if they want to adorn a cap, make a personalized plate, or just turn a piece of poster board into a work of art.

Connect Virtually

Thanks to technology, if your kids are out of town, you can still enjoy conversation, games and crafts via FaceTime or Zoom. With a little advance planning to make sure everybody has what they need to participate, long distance can indeed be the next best thing to being there. And if you remember that tagline, you are definitely a grandparent.  

Invite the Family to Your Overture Apartment

Once you sign on the dotted line and become part of one of Overture’s premier senior apartment communities, your family can enjoy Father’s Day - or any day - with you  in resort worthy surroundings. After a cozy meal in your upscale apartment, you can head to the state-of-the-art fitness facility or catch a family movie in the designated theater space.  The even better news is when the official festivities are over, your celebration will continue with an enthusiastic, supportive community of peers who get you.

Book a tour at the Overture senior community of your choice today. Father’s Day may only come once a year, but every day is Grandparents Day at Overture.