Father’s Day events and gift ideas in the Richmond area

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Struggling to find a Father's Day gift? Fear not, as there is no shortage of events and gift ideas throughout the Richmond area for history buffs, sports fans and gardeners alike.

"Adopt" an education animal from Wildlife Center of Virginia

Is your dad an animal lover? The Wildlife Center of Virginia is offering people the chance to "adopt" an education animal as part of their Caring for Critters program.

Click here to meet the education animals and see which one you would like to adopt. For $55, you can participate in a full-year scholarship, and a half-year is $30. The donations help provide the animals with food, shelter and medical care, as well as supporting the center's several outreach programs.

When the adoption is purchased as a gift, the recipient receives a special sponsorship packet with a photo of the animal, their story and species history as well as a personalized adoption certificate.

Those planning to get this as a Father's Day gift should submit their order by Tuesday, June 10 to receive it on the actual holiday. Any orders placed after that are not guaranteed to arrive by June 15.

For more information, and to purchase your sponsorship, click here.

Catch a baseball game and a cookout at The Diamond

The Flying Squirrels are hosting a special Father's Day cookout on Sunday, June 15 at The Diamond before their game against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

The cookout lasts from noon to 1:30 p.m., leading into the game which starts at 1:35 p.m. The all-you-can-eat cookout will include all your ballpark favorites and each ticket comes with a Flying Squirrels picture frame. People will even get the chance to play a game of catch on the field before the game.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here.

Visit the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for free

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is offering free admission to dads on Sunday, June 15. Fathers can check in at the Guest Services desk when they arrive to get the complimentary admission. Tickets for any other people attending can be purchased in person or online.

There are several limited time and long term exhibitions currently available at the museum, including Give Me Liberty, The Story of Virginia, Landscapes of Virginia and more. For more information, click here.

Sign up for a wallet and belt making class at Blackbyrd Goods

Blackbyrd Goods, a shop in Richmond's Carytown that offers handcrafted leather items, is hosting two June classes this year teaching people how to make a card holder style wallet and a belt in any color or size. The classes are capped at 12 people and there will be food and beverages included.

The first class will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 and the second one at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 22. For more information, and to secure your spot, click here.

Shape and style your own bonsai tree with PlantHouse

If your dad has a green thumb, make sure to bring him to the Father's Day bonsai workshop at PlantHouse in Richmond's Scott's Addition. The workshop will be held on Sunday, June 15 at 1:30 p.m. and will offer people the chance to shape and style a bonsai tree with beer and mimosas.

For more information, and to register for your spot, click here.

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