Free waterpark admission, car simulation: 6 Father’s Day celebrations to attend June 20-21

Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventure Park will offer free admission to fathers with the purchase of another ticket. A free beer or soft drink will be included with admission. Located in New Caney, the water park has colorful water slides, zip lines and splash pads, as well as turtles and baby alligators.

• June 21
• Free (admission)
• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney
• www.bigriverswaterpark.com

The Papa Party at the Children's Museum Houston will feature story-time, funny dad jokes and a live candy-making demonstration.

• June 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• $21.95
• 1500 Binz St., Houston
• www.cmhouston.org

The Houston Zoo is hosting a Father's Day weekend event with special ticket packages, giraffe feedings, and family activities June 20–21

• June 20-21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• $99 for two guests
• 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
• www.houstonzoo.com

For dads who appreciate performance vehicles, The Shop Club will host an event featuring high-performance motion car simulators and luxury lounge zones.

• June 20, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (general admission), simulator sessions cost varies by duration
• 2190 Cavcade St., Houston
• www.theshopclubs.com

Celebrate Father’s Day and National Dinosaur Day with DIY photo opportunities while singing along during children’s musician Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse performances. Guests can enjoy donuts, coffee and a dinosaur hat art project.

• June 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• $10 for adults and children one year or older
• 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
• www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org