Grillin' To Gamer Dads: Tips For An Epic 100th Día De Los Padres

By Sharmaine Jones

Happy Día de los Padres to all the fathers in our comunidad! First celebrated in 1910, the holiday is now recognized in over 80 countries around the world.

Every parent is different, so we have a few ideas to help you show your appreciation to Dear 'ol Dad — no matter what his interests may be.

Grillin' Dad
An outdoor spin on the typical Dad’s Day dinner, make a full day of BBQ fun and be sure to have some good beverages on hand! You do the grilling and let Dad relax (unless he wants to take over, then stand back!).

Sports Dad
Hook up the speakers, set his favorite recliner directly in front of the big screen and allow him to watch his favorite sport — without any distractions! As an added surprise, catch up on players, standings, and statistics so that the entire family can watch, understand, and cheer along.

If your father is into soccer, you're in luck! We have a recap of the 2010 FIFA World Cup to help get you started.

Gamer Dad
Let the controllers rule for the day! If he's up for it, challenge Dad to a video game contest. Fire up one of those first-person shoot 'em up games and play until your thumbs cramp.

Our top pick: Call of Duty: World at War. This will allow your pop to brush up on his skills in preparation for Call of Duty: Black Ops, set to release on November 9.

Sentimental Dad
Encourage the kids to tell their father how much they love and appreciate him; suggest that they make heartfelt cards out of paper and markers. Personalized gifts always go over well, even with Dads!

Gadget Dad
Sometimes guys are the hardest people to shop for, so taking him to pick out his own gifts once in a while might be a fun experience for both of you. If you prefer to surprise him later this evening, here are a few gift ideas:

1. Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote Control
We like to call this the Remote Control From Heaven. Dad will have the ability to control up to 15 devices including advanced lighting systems with this universal remote that features a USB interface for easy updates via home computers with a USB port. Give the gift of ultimate power!!

2. Bose Quietcomfort 15 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones
If you know he could use it, give Dad the gift of silence with these super cool noise cancelling headphones. This cool gadget reduces more noise across a wider range of frequencies. This is ideal for frequent flyers and distractions at work or home. You may have a hard time getting Dad to take them off. When the kids are screaming, there's nothing he'll love more!

3. Apple iPad
If you can afford the hefty price tag, Let Dad be the first kid — we mean GUY — on the block to own an Apple iPad. This gadget consolidates his Netbook, e-reader, gaming device, photo frame, and iPod into an elegant super gadget! Features such as Bluetooth, built in Wi-Fi, movie rentals, 10 hours of battery life, optional 3G wireless, and the most celebrated App Store on the planet will have him pretty worked up.

For the Dad who has everything, there are plenty of new movies to choose from such as "The Karate Kid," 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," "The A-Team," and "Shrek Forever After". A trip to the movies is a great way to spend time with Dad, but unfortunately lots of people will be thinking the same thing.

To avoid crowds and save a little cash, stay in the comfort of your own home and rent a great movie.

“Movie Buff” Dad
Here are some great Father's Day films to enjoy indoors:

Three Men and a Baby (1987)
Three bachelors find themselves forced to take care of a baby who is left behind by one of the guy's girlfriends. In the process, they learn how to co-parent and find their identities as fathers.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
When Dr. Henry Jones Sr. suddenly goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, eminent archaeologist Indiana Jones must follow in his father's footsteps and stop the Nazis.

Father of the Bride (1991)
A father of a young woman deals with financial and organizational pain of arranging her wedding, while fighting to accept that his little girl has grown up.

The Lion King (1994)
Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt-ridden lion cub flees into exhile and abandons his identity as the future king.

About a Boy (2002)
In this story, a cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like an adult.

Daddy Daycare (2003)
Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs. This inspires them to open their own daycare center.

Are We There Yet? (2005)
When Suzanne finds herself in a jam and needs someone to escort her kids to meet her in Vancouver for New Year's Eve, Nick gladly opens the door for opportunity. It could be the best way to win her heart or the biggest mistake of his life. With more that one destination on his mind, Nick embarks on a road trip he'll never forget.

Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
John McClane is back and has to take down an organization of Internet-based terrorists, led by Thomas Gabriel. Gabriel knows McClane is on his way, and will make it as personal as possible, which means involving McClane's daughter.

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
An urban fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.

No matter what you decide to do for Father’s Day, remember that you can never go wrong with spending quality time and doing the little things to show him you care. Take some pictures during today's activities activities so you both can enjoy the memories for years to come.

What are you planning to do with your Dad today? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Día de los Padres, Father's Day, gift ideas, Holiday