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 7th of September, 2025. 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.

 

1. Dinner Reservations at Porteno

 

2. Watch Minari together, or alone

 

3. London Stay at Temple Court Hotel

 

4. Pick up Dad's favourite Red

 

5. Make Handmade Scones

 

6. Charter a Galileo Yacht

 

7. Talk it out on the Remix

 

8. Get in the boxing ring for two

 

9. Do the Blue Gum Walk Loop

 

10. Destroy Family bonds at Board Game Night

 

11. Treat him to lunch at Frank's Deli

 

12. Play a game of pub-side pool at your local

 

13. Treat him to a Japanese Head Spa Massage

 

14. Watch Aftersun together, or alone

 

15. Make him a playlist

 

16. Host a 'dad' themed trivia night with your family

 

17. Make fresh pasta together

 

18. Play tennis together

 

19. Drink his favourite whiskey together

 

20. Trade book recommendations

 

21. Write him a letter

 

22. Go on a road trip together

 

23. Get him the dog he says he doesn't want

 

24. Do a puzzle together

 

25. Take a virtual or in-person pottery class with Porch Ceramics

 

26. Get matching tattoos

 

27. Work on the garden together

 

28. Make him his favourite dessert

 

29. Make him a 1 second per day video

 

30. Go fishing together

 

31. Go to an exhibition together

 

32. Start a monthly book club with each other

 

33. Plan a bucket list activity

 

34. Plan a family trip

 

35. Go to Penfolds Magill Estate Cellar Door together

 

36. Take Golf lessons together

 

37. Watch a live sports game

 

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.

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