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.