Father's Day is June 20, 2027. Sunday brunch, taproom hours, free Duke Homestead on the Saturday and Durham Bulls plans, with 2027 events added as announced.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027. No 2027 Father’s Day events, car shows or holiday menus had been announced when we checked. We add them only from the organizer’s or restaurant’s own site.

Father’s Day weekend in Durham lines up with Juneteenth on the Saturday. Here is what is open and where to look.

Who to call

  • Duke Homestead: 919-627-6990
  • Durham Bulls box office: 919-687-6500
  • Emergency: 911

Sunday brunch

From each restaurant’s own site; the full list is in our brunch guide.

Restaurant Sunday brunch
The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Lenny, 555 S. Mangum St. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Local 22, 2200 W. Main St. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vin Rouge, 2010 Hillsborough Road 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Elmo’s Diner, 776 Ninth St. 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Taprooms open Sunday

  • Ponysaurus Brewing, 219 Hood St.: Sunday noon to 10 p.m.; dogs are welcome in the beer garden, and it serves pizza, salads and appetizers (taproom page).
  • DSSOLVR, 630 Rigsbee Ave.: Sunday noon to 10 p.m. (DSSOLVR).

More bars and venues are on our live music and nightlife guide.

Things to do

  • Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road: the early home, factories and farm where Washington Duke grew and processed tobacco. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday, so go on the Saturday. Admission is free; fees may apply for events and guided tours (site page).
  • Durham Bulls: the Triple-A team plays at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. The 2027 schedule and promotions had not been posted when we checked; look for a Father’s Day home game on the Bulls’ schedule.
  • Car shows: none announced for 2027 yet. Organizers can send details through our contact page.
  • Outdoors: greenways and trails for a morning walk or ride are in our walking and biking trails guide.

Juneteenth, the day before

Juneteenth, Saturday, June 19, 2027, is the day before Father’s Day. We will link Durham’s 2027 Juneteenth events here when they are announced.

What this means for you

  • Want Dad at Duke Homestead? It is a Saturday trip, since the site is closed Sundays.
  • Book Sunday brunch as soon as the restaurant posts its Father’s Day menu.

Frequently asked questions

When is Father’s Day 2027?

Sunday, June 20, 2027, the third Sunday in June. Juneteenth falls the day before, on Saturday, June 19.

Where can I take Dad to brunch in Durham on Father’s Day?

The Durham Hotel serves Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Lenny and Local 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Vin Rouge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch their sites for Father’s Day menus.

Are there car shows in Durham on Father’s Day?

None had been announced for 2027 when we checked. We will add car shows here when organizers post them.

Is Duke Homestead open on Father’s Day?

No. Duke Homestead is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Sundays, so visit on Saturday, June 19. Admission is free.