Anti Father's Day fun in DC
June 11, 2019 12:12 PM Subscribe
For a variety of reasons, my partner and I aren't celebrating Father's Day this year. Please help us find some local counter programming.
We are looking for fun things to do in and around Washington DC this weekend that are NOT Father's Day focused. Things we usually like to do (Museums! Parks! Brunch!) all seem intensely family focused right now, and that's not at all what we're looking for.
Can you help us find something couple oriented but not family focused so we don't dwell on this upcoming day?
(I'm trying to keep this positive, but this both hurts and sucks. Kindness welcomed.)
Thank you!
We are looking for fun things to do in and around Washington DC this weekend that are NOT Father's Day focused. Things we usually like to do (Museums! Parks! Brunch!) all seem intensely family focused right now, and that's not at all what we're looking for.
Can you help us find something couple oriented but not family focused so we don't dwell on this upcoming day?
(I'm trying to keep this positive, but this both hurts and sucks. Kindness welcomed.)
Thank you!
If you can get tickets, I’d try to see a matinee of Love’s Labor’s Lost at the Folger Theatre. Full disclosure: I’m not familiar with the play or this particular production but theater is good escapism. Barring that, go see some movies? Atlantic Plumbing is a cool theater and on Sunday, they’ll be showing Booksmart, Shaft, Dark Phoenix and Rocketman. Sort of related: Arlington Cinema Drafthouse will be showing the USWNT soccer game at noon.
posted by kat518 at 7:51 PM on June 11, 2019
posted by kat518 at 7:51 PM on June 11, 2019
I'm a recent fan of renting a kayak and getting out on the Potomac (personally I like the area around Navy Yard, but Georgetown is perfectly fine too.) I'm sure there may be some families out on the water but folks are usually spread out enough that you don't notice other kayakers at all.
Barring that, if you're so inclined, maybe try some sort of new exercise class together (solidcore or something equally tough will be mostly people coming alone, with maybe a few couples sprinkled in)?
posted by mosst at 4:18 AM on June 12, 2019
Barring that, if you're so inclined, maybe try some sort of new exercise class together (solidcore or something equally tough will be mostly people coming alone, with maybe a few couples sprinkled in)?
posted by mosst at 4:18 AM on June 12, 2019
N-thing SpaWorld! Just a note that in the sex-segregated spaces (the pools), clothes are not allowed and everyone is naked. You should just know that going in so you aren't surprised! For the co-ed spaces, they give you these weird orange/khaki shorts and shirts sets that are not very flattering, but it's part of the charm. There's a little cafe and some TVs and comfy couches out there too. I would recommend bringing your own toiletries (comb, moisturizer, your own shampoo/conditioner if you don't want to use the $2 Suave stuff they have by the showers, any makeup, I've also seen women do face masks in the pool as well) to freshen up, and also to make a dinner reservation for afterwards. Sitting in pools and saunas all day makes you hungry!
posted by airplant at 8:14 AM on June 13, 2019
posted by airplant at 8:14 AM on June 13, 2019
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I hope you find something fun and gentle on yourself.
posted by jameaterblues at 1:36 PM on June 11, 2019 [1 favorite]