Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. Sunday brunch hours, inshore fishing guides on the bay, arcades and brewery stops, and local gift shops for Dad.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: each business’s own website, linked; Destination Panama City’s Father’s Day guide and events calendar; and the City of Panama City’s solid waste and MLK Jr. Recreation Center pages. We list only what businesses publish; we do not rank them.
Father’s Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. No Father’s Day event, car show or special menu in Panama City had been posted for 2027 when we checked. Below are regular Sunday hours, fishing guides, things to do and gift shops, from each business’s own site. We will add events as organizers announce them.
Good to know
- Saturday, June 19 (Juneteenth): no city garbage or yard trash pickup; homes are served on their next scheduled day. The MLK Jr. Recreation Center opens 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, June 20: Bayway runs its usual Sunday service.
- Have a Father’s Day event or car show? Send it to hello@panamacitydaily.com
Sunday brunch and dinner
| Restaurant | Where | Sunday | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom | 1010 Beck Ave., St. Andrews | Brunch only, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 844-476-2374 |
| Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar | 5 Harrison Ave., downtown marina | Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 850-979-5550 |
| Big Mama’s on the Bayou | 620 W. Beach Drive | Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 850-784-6009 |
| Bayou Joe’s | 112A E. Third Ct., Massalina Bayou | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | 850-763-6442 |
Hunt’s Oyster Bar and Seafood, 1150 Beck Ave., is closed Sundays, according to its website; go Saturday. Phone: 850-763-9645.
More choices with hours: brunch in Panama City and date night.
Fishing on the bay
Destination Panama City’s Father’s Day guide says inshore charters on St. Andrew Bay target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and snook, and lists two guides that launch from Papa Joe’s Bayside, 4601 U.S. 98:
- Southern Saltwater Guide Services: private nearshore charters, half or full day.
- Panama City Inshore: inshore trips for trout and redfish in the bay and back waters.
More captains are on the tourism agency’s fishing charters page. Public boat ramps at Carl Gray, Millville Waterfront, Lake Huntington and Bob George parks and the Panama City Marina are listed on our parks and trails guide.
Things to do
From the same guide; check each business’s site for hours and booking:
- Point Break Arcade, 445 Harrison Ave.: classic arcade games and pinball.
- The Portal Downtown, 308 Harrison Ave.: hundreds of board games.
- History Class Brewing, 6 E. Fourth St.: craft beer brewed downtown.
- Bayside Rentals: hydro bikes, kayaks and paddleboards.
- Glow Float: lighted kayak tours after dark.
- Papa Joe’s Bayside, 4601 U.S. 98: pickleball, lawn games, food trucks and jet skis on the bay.
Gifts from local shops
- Howell Tackle Supply: fishing tackle and gear.
- Sunjammers: fishing apparel, hats and sunglasses.
- Minutes & Miles: running and outdoor apparel and shoes.
- Destination Panama City Visitors Center, 101 W. Beach Drive: LovePC hats, stickers and magnets. Phone: 850-215-1700.
Related: Mother’s Day in Panama City, summer in Panama City and live music and nightlife.
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 for Sunday brunch in Panama City?
The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom, 1010 Beck Ave., serves brunch only on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar on the downtown marina serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Is Hunt’s Oyster Bar open on Sundays?
No. Hunt’s Oyster Bar and Seafood, 1150 Beck Ave., lists itself as closed on Sundays, so plan a Saturday visit for Father’s Day weekend.
Are there car shows in Panama City on Father’s Day?
No Father’s Day car show in Panama City had been posted for 2027 when we checked. We will add one when an organizer announces it.
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