OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Why do baby birds wait until the end of the week to leave the nest? It’s Fly-day!

Even if you’ve left the nest, we’re sure you’ll hear many more dad jokes this Father’s Day weekend.

We’ve rounded up our top picks for how you can spend the weekend with dear old dad. Whether he’s an avid outdoorsman, a classic country music fan, or a brew enthusiast, look no further for a memorable family weekend.

The Lodge Presents Dueling Pianos: Take dad out to this downtown Ocala craft pub on Friday, June 14, for 3 hours of non-stop live dueling pianos. Request your favorite songs starting at 8 p.m. General admission is FREE, but The Lodge does offer VIP reserved tables. You can find the show at 36 S Magnolia Ave. in downtown Ocala.

Scallop Season opens: What’s a better way to spend a weekend with dad than a day on the beautiful gulf waters? Scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone opens on Saturday, June 15. Harvesters will need a Florida saltwater fishing license and abide by the recreational scalloping limits and state regulations.

|TRENDING: Bay scallop season starts Saturday for Dixie and park of Levy Counties

Father’s Day (Eve) Concert and Fireworks: Pack a picnic for a family evening at Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, June 15. This event will have music from local bands, a kid’s area with a water slide, food trucks, fireworks, and more. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the event goes on until 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 for pre-sale and $25 at the door. Kids 12 and under are FREE. The park’s address is 2601 E Fort King St. in Ocala.

StarLab Planetarium Shows at Discovery Center: Is dad a space geek who would spend every weekend rewatching Star Trek episodes if he could? He’ll love this inflatable planetarium that brings the wonders of the galaxy indoors on Saturday, June 15. Shows will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. at the Discovery Center, located at 701 NE Sanchez Avenue in Ocala. Tickets are $11, and kids under 3 are FREE.

|WEEKEND WEATHER: Sizzling and showers in forecast for Father’s Day

Williston Watermelon Festival: Enjoy a day out with fresh watermelon almost as sweet as dad on Saturday, June 15. The festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park in Downtown Williston. The address is 116 N Main Street in Williston, and admission is FREE.

The American Ride – A Tribute to Toby Keith: Rock out to some good time country party music performed live on Saturday, June 15. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and will take place at the Reilly Arts Center, at 500 NE 9th St. in Ocala. Tickets range from $20 to $45.

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