Show Dad you’ve put some creative thought into what to do this Father’s Day with local events and activities that can be a complement, or alternative, to the tradition of treating Dad to a good meal at one of the South Shore’s numerous great restaurants.

The good news is that some of the offerings are being held the Saturday before Father’s Day, so dads can enjoy a full weekend of special attention.

Many of the events below are outdoors and out of the box, from rugby to barbecues and beers of both the root and craft variety.

Sunday, June 16, will be here in just days, so make plans now before these events sell out.

When: Noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, June 16

Where: Break Rock Brewing, 534 Victory Road (Marina Bay), Quincy

Tickets/admission: Free

For more information: Breakrockbrewing.com

Break Rock Brewing is hosting a full day of fun for dads this Father’s Day.

Vendors will be set up from 2-5 p.m. They include Land Glass and its collection hand-blown glass pieces such as color-changing pint glasses, glass straws and more. Designs By Dennis will also be on hand to entertain guest with free caricatures, illustrations (and bad joke or two).

Spicy Boy Beef Jerky will also take part, offering its variety of flavors to munch on with a cold Break Rock brew.

Musician Emza Duo will perform from 2-5 p.m.

Father’s Day barbecue at Milton’s Houghton Pond

When: 2-6 p.m., Saturday, June 15

Where: Houghton Pond Recreation Area, 840 Hillside St., Milton

Tickets/admission: $35, $15 (under 10)

For more information: Eventbrite.com

Join other dads and families for a relaxing afternoon of grilling and chilling by Houghton’s Pond for a barbecue and a day filled with games, swimming, fishing, hiking and biking. Beverages will be available for cash-only sale.

Due to limited seating at the park, guests are encouraged to bring lawn or beach chairs.

Father’s Day root beer float special and train ride at Edaville

When: 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15

Where: Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St., Carver

Tickets/admission: $29.95

For more information: Edaville.com

Bring Dad out for a scenic steam train ride and DIY root beer floats.

Fixings for root beer floats will be served aboard an approximately one-hour train ride. Each guest will receive a bottle of Dad’s brand root beer, a mini cup of Häagan-Dazs vanilla ice cream and a red Solo cup for assembly.

This is a one-hour “train-only event.”  The rest of the park will not be open. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Walk up tickets will not be available.

Dedham sports card and autograph show featuring Ray Bourque, Rob McClanahan

When: 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Sunday, June 16

Where: Dedham Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, 55 Ariadne Road, Dedham

Tickets/admission: $3. Free for children 12 and under

For more information: Carboardpromotions.com

Buy, sell and trade old and new graded and ungraded sports cards and memorabilia, autographs and Pokemon cards

Autograph guests include Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque and 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team gold medalist Rob McClanahan.

More than 85 vendors tables will be on hand. There will also be free hourly door prizes and card grading.

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 16

Where: Veterans’ Memorial Stadium, 800 Hancock St., Quincy

Tickets/admission: $40-$150

For more information: Freejacks.com

The New England Free Jacks rugby team will play the Utah Warriors as part of an all-day festival on Father’s Day.

The day begins with the Golden Oldies Cup, a tournament for players 35 and older.

In addition to the main event at 3 p.m., the festival will include concession foods and featured vendor Hott Smoke BBQ, along with live music, the Fun Bus Beer Fest and a postgame party.

This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: South Shore Father’s Day things to do, from beer to rugby to barbecues