Fathers Day is almost upon us, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about the holiday вЂ" a day to honor and celebrate the many fathers in our lives. Whether thats your father, your childrens father, or a father figure youve always looked up to, you can make their day special by writing them hilarious or heartfelt Father's Day cards.
While Mothers Day was established in the 1860s, Fathers Day wasn't formally founded until 1910. The celebration is meant to honor all fathers and recognize the importance of fatherhood. Father's Day is now a staple in our yearly calendar alongside events like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and New Year's. While the date changes every year, its always held on the third Sunday of June in the United States. So, mark your calendars!
To help you make the most of the holiday this year, heres our guide on what to write in your Fathers Day cards, as well as some ideas to help you celebrate with loved ones.
What to Write in Your Father's Day Cards
Fathers Day only comes around once a year, but that doesnt make it any easier to find the perfect words for your greeting cards or ecards. Whether youre looking for something simple and sweet, or a message thatll make your dad laugh, here are some of our favorite Fathers Day card ideas.
Simple Fathers Day Words
Bring a smile to your dads face with these simple Fathers Day greetings.
• "Dad, youre the best! Happy Fathers Day"
• "Thanks for being an awesome father."
• "Happy Fathers Day to the greatest dad anyone could wish for!"
• “Three cheers for super dad!”
• “Happy Father's Day wishes to the most amazing father.”
• "Thank you for everything, Dad."
• "Youre the best dad in the whole world. Thank you for your love and support."
• “Happy Father's Day, Papa Bear, from your baby bear.”
• “Hope you have a great Father's Day, Dad!”
• "Dad, youre my hero."
• "Happy Fathers Day to the best dad ever."
These simple greetings work especially well with handmade or DIY Father's Day cards from the little ones. Plan a crafty morning and use this as an opportunity to get creative with the kids.
Heartfelt Fathers Day Messages
When you want to write something a little longer or share a moment of gratitude with your dad, these Fathers Day messages are ideal.
• "Thank you for your everlasting love, understanding, and help. Ill never forget all the times youve guided me through life."
• "Youre the greatest person I know. Youre my hero, Dad. Happy Fathers Day!"
• "Youve given so much to me throughout the years. Today is an opportunity to pay back some of that love and kindness."
• "Youre the reason Im alive. Knowing you is such a gift, and Im grateful for every moment with you. Happy Fathers Day!"
• "Anyone can be a father, but a good dad becomes a superhero."
• “Dad, you're my favorite person. Happy Father's Day!”
• "Thank you for always being there for me, Dad."
• “You're the greatest role model anyone could ever have.”
• “Some people have a good father, but I have the best!”
• "Youre the strongest person I know. Youre also the sweetest, the wisest, and the brightest part of every day. Thank you, Dad."
• "Dad, youre my idol. Every day Im grateful to have you around. Happy Fathers Day!"
• "Thank you for being such a positive influence in my life."
• "I love you more than you can ever know. Happy Fathers Day to the greatest dad there is and ever will be."
• "Theres no bond like ours. Thank you for everything, Dad."
• "Nobody could possibly compare to you. Youre the strongest, wisest, most caring person Ive ever known. Thank you."
• “Happy Father's Day to the greatest of all the great dads”
• “If you wrote a book about fatherhood it'd be one of the best sellers.”
Another way to add a heartfelt touch to your Fathers Day card is with a poem. You could find a poem about fatherhood or create your own handmade version. Theres no need to be a master poet вЂ" its the thought that counts!
Funny Fathers Day Greetings
If your dad has an amazing sense of humor, these funny Fathers Day card messages will have him laughing.
• "Happy Fathers Day to the best dad in the whole world, from the best kids in the whole world."
• "Its Fathers Day, so Ill let you be right about something."
• "Happy Fathers Day to the most reliable taxi driver I know."
• "Sorry for all the embarrassing moments Ive put you through over the years!"
• "Wherever life takes you, at least you know youve got the best kid by your side."
• "Life doesnt come with a manual, but if it did, youd still toss it aside and try the DIY route. Happy Fathers Day!"
• "Im the reason you get a card today. Happy Fathers Day!"
• "Sorry about all the gray hairs!"
• “This is the best part of being a dad вЂ" Father's Day!”
• “You always pop up with advice just when I don't need it. But, I'll admit that it's come in handy a few times. Happy Father's Day!”
Ramp up the funny factor even further by referencing a dad joke or a clumsy moment from your childhood. Maybe you did something really embarrassing or made your dads life difficult as a toddler. Amplify this effect by choosing a photo cardВ that you can customize with a funny pic.
Quotes About Fatherhood
The topic of fatherhood is emotive, with plenty of famous people and celebrities chiming in on the subject. Heres a collection of quotes about fatherhood to feature in your Fathers Day cards.
• "No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child." вЂ" Abraham Lincoln
• "Having a kid is like falling in love for the first time when youre twelve, but every single day." вЂ" Mike Myers
• "Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." вЂ" Anne Geddes
• "One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." вЂ" George Herbert
• "Im not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my fathers equal, and I never loved any man as much." вЂ" Hedy Lamarr
• "Having children is like living in a frat house. Nobody sleeps, everything is broken, and theres a lot of throwing up." вЂ" Ray Romano
• "Children are a poor mans riches." вЂ" English proverb
• "To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter." вЂ" Euripedes
• "It is a wise father that knows his own child." вЂ" William Shakespeare
• "My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him I could see a future." вЂ" Liza Minelli
These heartfelt quotes are especially perfect if you're celebrating a first Father's Day. If you dont see a quote that resonates with you, feel free to create your own timeless piece of wisdom. Think of what you admire most about your father and turn it into a statement that comes straight from the heart.
Fun Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
Fathers Day is one of the most celebrated holidays and a great way to bring people together. As its celebrated in June, Fathers Day is the perfect opportunity to take the family outdoors for some summer weather. There are also fun things you can do at home to mark this special day, like watching a game together.
Alongside these Fathers Day card ideas, here are some of our favorite ways to mark the occasion that are sure to pair perfectly with your Father's Day gift ideas.
Plan a Family Picnic
Design: Jen Montgomery
Sometimes the simplest celebrations are the most memorable. Life is so busy that family time can be hard to find, so why not use Fathers Day as an opportunity to take time out together by inviting loved ones to family picnic.
Order in or make your favorite picnic foods with plenty of refreshing drinks. Pack up the car with your blankets and games, or walk down to a nearby park or beach.
Settle down for an afternoon outside your loved ones and make time to recount memories from childhood, laugh, and think of all the good things to come. You could even weave in some fun Father's Day crafts for the kids with printable activities and DIY projects for the little ones.
Host a Friends and Family BBQ
Design: Signature Greenvelope
While most of us invite close family for Fathers Day, theres no reason not to extend an inviteВ to your close friends and their families as well. This time of year is perfect for an outdoor gathering, with plenty of grilled food and iced drinks to share.
The beauty of a backyard BBQ partyВ is that you can personalize it. Go gourmet and prepare a feast for your guests, or ask everyone to bring along their favorite dish for a potluck dinner. Bring out the yard games or set up something special, like an outdoor cinema experience.
Celebrate with Sports
Design: Clementine Creative
For all the sports-loving dads out there, a themed sports afternoonВ or evening can be the perfect way to bring friends together. The dads in your life get to enjoy something they love with the people they care about most.
Plan a family and friends golf day out on the course, or stay in and host a get-together with drinks to watch Dads favorite sports on TV. If youd like to get more people involved, you could even think about hosting a neighborhood family fun day with lots of sports-related activities.
All You Need to Celebrate Father's Day
We hope this guide has given you plenty of Fathers Day card ideas to think about. The design, wording, and delivery of your card is all up to you. You can hand deliver your card or send digital invitationsВ ahead of your Fathers Day celebration.
Fathers are true heroes, so however you choose to celebrate the day, theyll appreciate the gesture and your words. Whether you stay at home and have a family dinner together or invite the whole neighborhood to a BBQ or street party, we hope you have the best holiday.
It's often easy to wax poetic in a Mother's Day card — after all, you have her job now and know what she's been through. A Father's Day message is a whole different animal, though. With dads, it can be a bit harder to figure out what to say. Is this the guy who gagged through diaper duty when you were an infant or the stepdad who showed up around 6th grade? Is it for your husband who turned into the world's greatest dad or a surprisingly helpful and wonderful gramps? Do you want to be silly or sentimental? Long-winded or short and simple? Even if you find that perfect card at Hallmark or Target, you still need to figure out what to write in a Father's Day card other than your name.
There are other considerations, too. What if you're skipping a card and opting to make your Father's Day message a public tribute on social media? That's what all the kids are doing these days anyway, right? And, well, it's probably better for the environment, so there's that. But whatever your motivation may be for skipping the print card, knowing you have a whole audience of people on social media reading your Father's Day message doesn't exactly make your job easier.
Eliminate some of that "what to write" anxiety by picking from the following list, ranging from funny Father's Day messages to the kind that will bring a tear to Dad's eye. No matter what type of sentiment you're hoping to share, you should find at least one or two options here that strike a chord.
For Your Dad
• I love how we don’t need to say out loud that I am your favorite child. Happy Father’s Day!
• You're the best! Thank you for everything.
• Thanks for being the glue that holds our family together.
• Thanks for not just being my dad, but being my friend.
• Knowing you have my back makes me feel like I can face any challenge head-on. Thanks for always being in my corner.
• You're in all my favorite memories.
• Growing up can be tough, but you made it fun.
• Without you and mom, where would I be?
• Thank you for your love, support, and protection.
• Our family would be a lot less funny without you.
• You already knew you were a great dad, but did you know you're also an exceptional hugger? It's true!
• Dad, you bring comfort and closeness wherever you are. Thanks for making every new place feel like home.
• Well done, Dad... I’m phenomenal.
• Happy Father’s Day from your favorite pain in the ass.
• Awesome dads raise awesome daughters. We’re both proof of that.
For Your Stepdad
• Thank you for everything you didn't have to do for our family.
• World's Best Bonus Dad. Hands down.
• Happy Father’s Day to my "extra" Dad: extra dependable and extra loved.
• You showed up when the other guy wouldn't. I'll always be thankful for that.
• You're the world's greatest dad — and you didn't have to be. Thank you.
• You've brought a whole new, wonderful flavor to our family.
• A girl/guy can never have too many dads. You're proof of that! Thanks for being a vital part of my life.
• I'd choose you for a dad every single time.
• You snuck into my heart like a dad ninja.
• Happy Father’s Day from the kid you inadvertently inherited when you decided to shack up with Mom.
• Sending you heartfelt appreciation on this Father’s Day and every day. Thank you for everything you do.
• You don’t have to cheer me on or help me out, but you always do anyway. I hope you know how much it means to me.
• I don’t say this often enough, but I’m so grateful to have you in my life. Happy Father’s Day!
• Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone truly amazing to step up and be a dad. You are that guy. Happy Father’s Day.
• You’ve always made me feel like I was your very own. You’re the best.
For a Grandpa
• This Pop Pop is the top top! (Submitted by an actual Pop Pop.)
• I hope being a grandpa is as much fun as you make it look.
• You were a great Dad. You're an even better Papa.
• If I'd known you'd be such an amazing grandpa, I'd have had kids a lot sooner.
• You're our favorite ice cream buddy.
• You're not just an exceptional grandpa — you're also a decent babysitter.
• Silly? Check! Loving? Check! Great at cuddles? Check! Looks like you're the perfect Pops.
• From Dad to Granddad, you've turned your promotion into a ton of fun.
• "Grandpa" might imply you're old, but you sure are good at acting like a kid!
• You tell the best stories and the best jokes, Grandpa... probably because you've had such a long time to accumulate them.
• Happy Father’s Day to a father who really is grand.
• You’re the thread that holds our whole family together. Thank you for your strength and love.
• Grandpa, when I think of you, I think of sharing Werther’s Original hard candies, going fishing, bear hugs, and, mostly, unconditional love. Thanks for all of it.
• Your love is just like you, Grandpa — it never goes out of style.
• Strong roots make beautiful leaves. Thanks for adding so much love to our family tree, Grandpa.
For Your Husband or Partner
• I'm so glad I procreated with you. (Yep, you're going to be a dad! Happy Father's Day, babe!)
• Two pink lines look good on you. Happy First Father's Day!
• Our kid thinks you're a superhero. I happen to agree.
• Happy Father's Day to the man who made me a Mama.
• Happy Father’s Day to the guy whose DILF game is strong.
• What a wild ride! I'm so glad we're co-captains.
• Welp. We did it. We created the "perfect" combination of both of us. I'm so glad our kid has your [insert the trait you're most glad to see your child/partner share].
• When we were dating, I couldn't imagine you being any sexier than you already were. And then you changed a diaper.
• Hot Dad Summer is in full effect! Happy Father's Day to the guy who really lights my fire. Have I told you lately I love how you click those grill tongs? [Great for sharing with a photo of the grillmaster doing his grillmaster thing!]
• What would we do without you, Dada? Hopefully we never have to find out.
• I hope you get to waste time in some of your favorite ways today. Love you. Happy Father’s Day!
• Happy Father’s Day to my best friend and parent-in-crime. This sh*t’s hard, but we’ve got it. Love you.
• When I married you, I just knew you’d make an incredible dad one day. I was right — and you know how much I love that. Thanks for the assist.
• You are genuinely the best partner in parenting I could ever ask for. Happy Father’s Day to someone who makes this chaos fun.
• The way you love our children makes me love you more every single day. Happy Father’s Day to the best Daddy.