Father’s Day & Shrooms

Read our blog about Father’s Day and tattoos. Tomorrow is our Friday the 13th Flash Event. We are participating in a global hiding mushrooms event.

Game of Shrooms

In 2019, an artist named Daniel “Attaboy” Seifert, created a scavenger hunt for everyone who loves mushrooms and art. It went viral (fungal?) and is now a global event. Artists create mushroom themed art, sculptures, paintings, etc. and hide them somewhere in the community. Art enthusiasts go look for it. This event was created to celebrate the unexpected surprises life can hand you.

Caroline, Koryn, Casey and Melanie created these adorable mushrooms for people to find. They will be giving clues on Instagram. The event is being held on Saturday, June 14th. If you would like to participate, click here for the map and more information.

Ink and Legacy: Celebrating Father’s Day Through Tattoos

Father’s Day is a time to honor the men who have shaped our lives with strength, guidance, love, and sacrifice. For many, the bond with a father—or father figure—runs deeper than words can express. That’s where tattoos come in: permanent, personal, and profoundly meaningful. More than just body art, Father’s Day tattoos tell stories of love, loss, legacy, and connection between generations.

Whether you’re a dad getting inked for your child, a child honoring their father, or someone paying tribute to a father figure who made a difference, tattoos have become a powerful way to commemorate that relationship.

Tattoos by Dads: Ink for the Kids

Fathers themselves often choose to celebrate their role through tattoos. Some opt for:

Names, birthdates, or footprints of their children

Portraits or cartoon versions of their kids

Artwork drawn by their children, turned into tattoo designs

Symbolic imagery—like a lion and cub, tree and sapling, or watchful eyes

Coordinates of the place where they became a dad

These tattoos reflect the pride, love, and fierce protectiveness that often define fatherhood. They’re more than decoration—they’re declarations of identity and commitment.

Photo by Devon Divine on Unsplash

Tattoos for Dad: Ink as Tribute

One of the most popular types of Father’s Day tattoos is a memorial or tribute tattoo—something that symbolizes a father’s personality, wisdom, or influence. These tattoos often include:

Portraits of fathers or grandfathers

Handwritten messages or signatures from old cards and letters

Favorite sayings or “Dad-isms”—phrases he was known for

Symbols of fatherhood, like tools, anchors, birds, watches, or vintage cars

Important dates like birth, passing, or Father’s Day itself

Religious or spiritual symbols that reflect his beliefs

For those who have lost a father, these tattoos serve as both grief rituals and enduring reminders that love doesn’t fade—it simply finds new forms.

Matching Tattoos: Bonding Through Ink

More and more families are celebrating Father’s Day with matching or complementary tattoos. A father and child might share:

A matching quote split across two tattoos

Shared symbols, like arrows, puzzle pieces, or compasses

Heartbeat or sound wave tattoos from a voice message or laugh

Numbers or Roman numerals meaningful to their relationship

Getting tattooed together can become a meaningful ritual in itself—a way to create a shared experience and a lifelong reminder of that bond.

Beyond Biology: Honoring Father Figures

Father’s Day isn’t just for biological dads. Stepfathers, mentors, grandfathers, uncles, coaches, and chosen family all play vital roles in shaping who we are. Tattoos can honor any father figure who’s offered love, support, and wisdom.

A tattoo in their honor might incorporate:

Military or profession-specific imagery (if they were in the service, a trade, or a specific field)

A meaningful quote they lived by

Shared hobbies or passions—from fishing rods to guitar picks to chess pieces

These tattoos are personal monuments to the men who showed up, stood by, and helped raise us into who we are today.

A Legacy Etched in Skin

Fatherhood, in all its forms, is a journey of heart, responsibility, and devotion. Tattoos offer a permanent way to mark the impact a father has had—or the pride someone feels in being one. They become visible, lasting legacies, passed down like stories etched in skin.

This Father’s Day, whether you're remembering a dad, celebrating one, or becoming one, consider how a tattoo can say what words sometimes can’t. After all, love—and ink—can last a lifetime.

Happy Father’s Day. Here’s to the dads who leave a mark that never fades.