What’s better than an indulgent Father’s Day brunch? An indulgent Father’s Day experience. This year we’re moving beyond the buffet line and exploring interactive, engaging dad’s day experiences.

• If you’re feeling green, brave the heat and head to Fairchild for the garden’s four-hour brunch. The buffet will feature all the classics (omelet, salad & carving stations) plus a special treat for kids. Feast, relax then explore the garden’s rainforest, tropical gardens and butterfly gardens. $40 per person, call 305-256-8399 for info.
• Bring foodies to La Marea at the Tides for a burger-centric, dads-only Art of the Grill cooking class. The two-hour classes features cooking and cocktails, tehn concludes with a four-course burger feast paried with bacon-washed bourbon and cigars. (Families are invited to the fest). $64, call 305-604-5070 for info.
• Get sporty (while staying cool AC) with a family outing to Lucky Strike. The SoBe bowling alley is wooing families with a $39 dad’s day package – four people (including dad) can bowl for one hour. Sweeten the pot for dad with a free draft beer. $39, call 305-532-0307 for info.
• Go beach chic at the Mandarin Oriental’s “ultimate grill out.” Head to Brickell Key for an a la carte BBQ dishing out Kobe beef burgers, chicken BLTs, beer, cocktails and sweeping bay views. Extra bonus – World Cup screenings on flat screens and outdoor chair massages. Call 305-913-8358.