This Father’s Day trivia post is packed with 55 awesome questions that celebrate all things dad.
There are questions on history and pop culture to dad jokes and global traditions.
Get ready to flex those brain muscles and show some love for the fathers in your life.
If you are in a full-fledged mood to have an epic Father’s Day my Bingo game set (especially themed for Father’s Day occasion) is just what you need.
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🎉 Introducing the Father’s Day Bingo Games!
This year, bring the whole family together for laughs, bonding, and fun with these Unique Father’s Day Bingo Card Game Set.
✨ Key Features
- 🎨 2 unique sets of Dad bingo cards, Easy and engaging for all ages.
- 🔢 12 bingo cards (for each set, total of 24 cards)
- 👉 Prompt instructions on how to play.
- 📣 Calling Cards Included – So the host can easily run the game.
- 🖨️ Simply download, print, and start playing.
💡 Great For: • Father’s Day celebrations, Family game night, Birthday parties, any family looking to celebrate the dads in their lives.
🎁 Bonus Mention: This set pairs perfectly with my Father’s Day Printable Game Pack, which includes 11 themed games like “Word Search,” “Would You Rather: Dad Edition,” “What’s on your Phone” and more! Full description included later in this post.
👨👧👦Father’s Day Trivia History
Think you know how Father’s Day got started? These trivia questions will take you back to the origins of this heartfelt holiday. From its early beginnings to presidential proclamations, let’s see how much you really know about the day dedicated to Dad!
- When was the first official Father’s Day celebrated in the United States? (June 19, 1910)
- Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Father’s Day? (Washington)
- Who is widely credited with founding Father’s Day? (Sonora Smart Dodd)
- What inspired Sonora Smart Dodd to campaign for a Father’s Day? (A Mother’s Day sermon at church)
- In what year did Father’s Day become a permanent national holiday in the U.S.? (1972)
- Which U.S. president officially signed Father’s Day into law as a national holiday? (Richard Nixon)
- True or False: Father’s Day was celebrated nationally before Mother’s Day. (False — Mother’s Day was recognized first.)
- Which Founding Father became the first President of the United States? (George Washington)
- Which president issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers? (Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966)
- What was the original month proposed for Father’s Day before it was changed to June? (It was always proposed for June, to coincide with Sonora Dodd’s father’s birthday.)
- Why did some men initially oppose the idea of Father’s Day? (They saw it as overly sentimental and a commercial gimmick.)
- What flower is traditionally associated with Father’s Day? Rose (Red roses honor living fathers)
- Do You know about the original roots of Father’s Day? The roots of Father’s Day can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where in many Catholic countries it was traditionally celebrated on March 19, the feast day of Saint Joseph, father of Jesus.
- What flower do you wear in your lapel if your father is deceased? White Rose
- Which inventor is famously known as “father of invention?” Thomas Edison
- Father’s Day was inspired by which incident? (A memorial service for a group of fathers who died in a mining accident in 1908 in West Virginia.)
- When is Father’s Day is celebrated in the US? (Third Sunday in June.)
🦁 Animal Father Trivia & Fun Facts
Here are some fun and fascinating trivia questions and prompts all about animal fathers, perfect for Father’s Day-themed games, classroom fun, or family quizzes
- Which animal dad gives birth instead of the mom? Seahorse
- Which animal dad sits on the eggs through harsh winter while the mom hunts for food? Emperor Penguin
- Which animal dad builds an elaborate nest to attract a mate? Bowerbird
- Which insect dad gets eaten by the mom after mating? Praying Mantis
- Which animal dad sings to its babies before they hatch? Zebra Finch
- Which bird dad shares equal parenting duties like feeding and warming eggs? Puffin
- Which fish dad protects his young by scooping them into his mouth? Cardinalfish
- Which amphibian dad carries fertilized eggs on his back until they hatch? Surinam Toad
More Father’s Day Printable Games
Your Father’s Day will be extra fun with this 11-game printable pack designed for all ages!
These printable games are perfect for a cozy family gathering or a full-blown party and great way to laugh, bond, and celebrate Dad.
✨Games Included✨
- 🔍Father’s Day Word Search,
- 📞Father’s Day What’s In Your Phone?
- 🤔Father’s Day Dad Decoder (2 Pages)
- 🎲Throw The Dice – Fill Dad’s Belly
- 👑 Identify these Famous TV and Movie Dads
- 👨👧👦 Who’s Most Likely to
- 👉 or 👈Father’s Day Left or Right
- 👨👧👦 Father’s Day Scattergories
- 🤔Father’s Day Would You Rather
Just print and play, no prep needed!
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Famous Fathers Trivia
From royal dads to Hollywood icons and political patriarchs, some fathers have made a name for themselves not just through their work, but also through their parenting. See how many of these famous father-focused trivia questions you can answer!
- What is the name of Will Smith’s actor son? Jaden Smith
- Which famous rapper is the father of North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm? Kanye West
- Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth II? King George VI
- Who is known as the Father of the Constitution? James Madison
- Which famous rock musician is the father of actress Zoë Kravitz? Lenny Kravitz
- Which actor is a dad to twins, Alexander and Ella? George Clooney
- Who is the father of the Jonas Brothers? Kevin Jonas Sr.
- Which are the two US Presidents who were the sons were also Presidents? (President John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams and President George Bush and his son of George Bush Jr)
- Which tech billionaire named one of his children “X Æ A-12”? Elon Musk
- What famous author wrote The Shining and is the father of novelist Joe Hill? Stephen King
- How many children did Charlie Chaplin have? Charlie Chaplin had 11 children.
- How many children did Walt Disney have? Walt Disney had two children, one biological daughter named Diane Marie Disney and later adopted a second daughter, Sharon Mae Disney.
🤣 Dad Joke Questions
Test your pun power with this laugh-out-loud classic dad jokes!
- What do you call someone who isn’t a dad but tells dad jokes? A faux pas
- What did the dad say when he saw a broken pencil? “Looks like it’s pointless.”
- Why did the dad bring a ladder to the bar? Because he heard the drinks were on the house.
- Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts
- What do you call a dad who’s also a magician? Abra-dad-abra
- What did the baby corn say to its dad? Popcorn
- Why did Dad bring a pencil to the party? Because he wanted to draw some attention!
- What’s a dad’s favorite type of music? Pop Music
- Why did Dad put his money in the blender? Because he wanted to make liquid assets!
- How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together!
🌍 Father’s Day Around the World Trivia
- In which country is Father’s Day traditionally celebrated on March 19, in honor of Saint Joseph? Spain
- Which country celebrates Father’s Day on the first Sunday of September? Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Latvia
- In Thailand, what flower is traditionally given to fathers? The Phuttharaksa flower, also known as the Canna lily.
- What is Father’s Day called in Germany? “Vatertag”
- What is the name of the day in Russia that honors men, especially in the military, instead of a traditional Father’s Day? Defender of the Fatherland Day
- Which country hosts Father’s Day races where dads run with their kids? Mexico
- Which country celebrates Parents’ Day on May 8th instead of separate Mother’s and Father’s Days? South Korea
- Which country celebrates Father’s Day with steak dinners and handwritten cards? Japan
- In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated on the birthday of which former king? King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Wrapping Up Father’s Day Trivia and Games
Father’s Day is all about celebrating the incredible dads, grandpas, and father figures who fill our lives with love, laughter, and life lessons.
If you’re planning a quality family time, these Father’s Day trivia questions and printable bingo card sets are the perfect way to bring everyone together.
From testing dad’s knowledge to playful rounds of Bingo that even the kids can join.
Don’t forget to grab your 11 printable Father’s Day Game Pack for even more fun, laughs, and bonding time.
Wishing you a Father’s Day full of joy and plenty of dad jokes!