Father’s Day is only a fortnight away now. While our busy lives demand so much from us, a day to celebrate our fathers is worth all the effort we can put in. Fortunately, at Kendirita Tours, we recognize the need to honor fathers.
We join you in celebrating them. And if you are a young father looking for ideas on how to spend the day with your family in an impactful way, this blog post will come in handy. So, keep reading as we reveal a few unique ideas you can try out with your family to make this Father’s Day the most memorable yet.
A Picnic at Nairobi Arboretum
Sharing a lovely afternoon with your family doesn’t need to leave a massive dent in your finances. A picnic out with your entire family might be just what you need this Father’s Day. Grab a basket, make some snacks at home, bring your mats or Masai Shukas, and head to Nairobi Arboretum for a picnic.
In fact, it’s even more fun when your kids help out in planning the picnic. Start preparing snacks the night before, if needed. Let your children help chop the onions and tomatoes for the salads, wash the fruits, pack cutlery, or even fill out the water bottles.
These little chores performed alongside you will strengthen your shared bond, and you may wind up creating a long-running family tradition. One that your kids may keep sharing among themselves and possibly pass on to their own children in the future. Remember, no small act of love goes unnoticed or unrewarded.
Arts and Crafts at Banana Hill Gallery
Your young kids are multi-talented and highly impressionable. That’s why as their father, you will always remain their first teacher. There is a phrase that still remains true today as it did when it was uttered, it says “a father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” Since guiding your kids is all you must do, how about guiding them into the marvelous world of art?
Banana Hill Art Gallery is a contemporary African art gallery located in Banana Hill, just west of the Nairobi city center and not too far from the Village Market. It offers a platform for over 90 contemporary African artists from all over the continent to showcase their work.
A Visit to the Banana Hill Art Gallery offers you a chance to participate in DIY art sessions that you can share with loved ones. The gallery often organizes workshops where fathers and children can create their own artworks using different mediums like painting, drawing, or sculpture.
This is a great opportunity to unleash your kid’s creativity as well as your own. And the best part, you get to take your masterpieces home! It is open Monday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm and Sundays 12 noon – 6 pm.
Family Movie Night
Some of the most magical moments for your family can happen right at home. Consider a family movie night as your way of celebrating Father’s Day this year. It doesn’t even have to be difficult or complicated to organize, you simply need to involve every member of the family in the setup. With a little extra love and attention to detail, you can accomplish much together.
Let everybody help in transforming your sitting room into a designated movie-watching room. You may do this by switching seats around and adding extra pillows and cushions to create a cozy atmosphere. As dusk approaches, draw the curtains, dim the main lights, and adorn the space with fairy lights instead. You may also order a pizza delivery so that nobody has to worry about making dinner.
Finally, pick a movie that best suits your preferences as a family, sit back and enjoy. Be sure to pop buckets of popcorn to amplify your home theatre experience.
What may make this movie night even more exceptional though, is if you opt for a Staycation within Nairobi. You simply make popcorn and choose a movie but at a different apartment with an already cozy and serene ambiance. Your kids will definitely keep telling stories of your weekend away as a family for days and months to come.
As discussed, there are several ideas for Father’s Day that you can try out together with your family, even on a budget. At Kendirita Tours and Travel Ltd, we want you to have the most wonderful Father’s Day this year. In this regard, we have organized staycations within Nairobi at very competitive rates coupled with special offers for this season. You are welcome to call us anytime.
Writer: Winnie Wekesa