Most dads on Sunday will celebrate the special day either watching or playing golf, spending time with their children or going to a baseball game.

Gone are the days when dads looked forward to getting a new tie or shirt as Father’s Day is becoming more about an experience.

Jim Sedlacek of Plainfield said he plans to go to Wrigley Field Sunday to watch the Chicago Cubs play against the St. Louis Cardinals. Joining him at the game will be his father and his two children.

“We always go to a baseball game on Father’s Day, whether it is a Sox or Cubs game,” he said. “It just depends on who is playing at home. It is such a fun time for all of us because we eat lunch before and watch the game and hopefully the home team wins.”

Sedlacek said he considers himself lucky as he is a dad himself and he can also spend the day with his own 85-year-old father.

“It is a celebration of family,” he said. “I don’t want a gift on Father’s Day. I just want to spend time with my dad and my kids.”

Mike Costello of Joliet said he can no longer celebrate Father’s Day as he lost his dad to cancer three years ago. But he looks at the silver lining as he plans to be with his two sons that day.

“Every year, my kids and I watch the U.S. Open golf tournament,” he said. “The tournament is always over the Father’s Day weekend, so it gives us a chance to bond. I only wish my dad was there.”

Before sitting in front of the TV, Costello said he and his children will play a round of golf at Wedgewood Golf Course in Joliet.

“Father’s Day to us is all about golf,” he said. “Of course, it drives my wife crazy, but it is a special day for me.”

Myra Ramirez of Shorewood said Father’s Day is all about spending quality time with a parent.

“It seems for Mother’s Day, we think about sending our moms flowers, cookies, candy, buying jewelry or going out to eat to celebrate the day,” she said. “But Father’s Day is actually about doing something and bonding. That makes it more special.”

Ramirez said she encourages her two children, ages 6 and 8, to make the most of the day with their dad.

“Since they are young, I want to instill in them at a young age that fathers are so important to us,” she said. “They provide guidance and set us on the path to hopefully success in life.”