With Father's Day around the corner, the question of how to spend it always arises. Most father figures just want to hang out and spend time together, some just want to be left alone for a moment of peace. Alas, gestures can still be made, and if you are in an area where spending quality time together is accessible on a physical and emotional level, hug your father figures tightly. This year, the special day will fall on the 1st of September, 2024. A time of harmony and getting together would be amiss without the right activity to string your pops along with. The answer to the question you seek perhaps can only be found in your own assessment of your father - and how you can meet his needs during this time and everyday. No matter the price tag, there's a bucketload of options to consider.
If your father is an outdoorsman by trade, stumble through a less-travelled trail together. If he's a man after your own heart, take him out to your favourite joint. Porteno's dry-aged ribeye, anyone? And if he's as no-frills and unfussy as most good fathers tend to be, sink a cold one after a game of pool at your local tavern.
For those who are tracking a bit more delicately on this day, we've got activities covered for you as well. A reminder: Father's Day is a time not just of celebration, but of remembrance and tribute, to other figures who have filled gaps into our lives.
Below, we are rounding up a handful of Father's Day activities for you and yours whether you'll be together or apart. Take a look.
Dinner Reservations at Porteno
Watch Minari together, or alone
London Stay at Temple Court Hotel
Pick up Dad's favourite Red
Make Handmade Scones
Charter a Galileo Yacht
Talk it out on the Remix
Grab tickets to Classical Diamond Symphony with Sydney Orchestra
Archie Rose Distillery Whisky Flightpath Tasting
Get in the boxing ring for two
Do the Blue Gum Walk Loop
Destroy Family bonds at Board Game Night
Treat him to lunch at Frank's Deli
Play a game of pub-side pool at your local
Treat him to a Japanese Head Spa Massage
Dinner Reservations at Kin Dining Bar
Watch Aftersun together, or alone
Make him a playlist
Host a 'dad' themed trivia night with your family
Make fresh pasta together
Send him a bagel brunch from Lox in a Box
Play tennis together
Drink his favourite whiskey together
Trade book recommendations
Write him a letter
Go on a road trip together
Get him the dog he says he doesn't want
Do a puzzle together
Take a virtual or in-person pottery class with Porch Ceramics
Get matching tattoos
Work on the garden together
Make him his favourite dessert
Make him a 1 second per day video
Go fishing together
Go to an exhibition together
Start a monthly book club with each other
Plan a bucket list activity
Plan a family trip
Head to a winery for a tasting
Take Golf lessons together
Watch a live sports game
Sky Dive
If you are looking to gift him something alongside the gift of quality time, you can check out our guide of the best Father's Day gifts. If he has a taste for the finer things in life, perhaps our luxury Father's Day gifts will point you in the right direction, our our guide to unique Father's Day gifts. If you're looking for a last minute suggestion for your father figure, you can peruse our last minute Father's Day gift guide here, or read our round up on all the things to make him for Father's Day breakfast. Whatever his preference, whoever he is, we're wishing you time well-spent together.
