Father’s Day is but a week away. We’re big believers in skipping the socks and jocks and making memories instead. If you’re not sure what to do for Dad, here’s some things you can take him along to in and around Melbourne
- Take Dad and the family doggo to Rippon Lea for a picnic
This Fathers Day you can bring your dog along to Rippon Lea estate (normally no dogs are allowed) so it can join in with its the humans for a family picnic.
2. Participate in a special Father’s Day event at Melbourne SkyDeck
The Melbourne SkyDeck will be open from 10-12 (before standard operating hours) for a special Fathers Day event including food and drink, VR experiences and Edge with a digital photo. Bookings essential.
3. Curry favour with dad at the Dandenong Market
The Dandenong Market is holding a Curry Festival on Father’s Day, which is the perfect place to take Dad if he’s a spicy food enthusiast. From India’s delightful spices to Thailand’s fiery creations, and South Africa’s rich heritage to Mauritius’ tropical paradise – this festival promises an unforgettable celebration of diverse curry cultures!
4. Head into town for a Mexican fiesta
Gather your family and friends for an authentic taste of Mexico at the historic Mission to Seafarers in the heart of Docklands.at the Pozole and Tamales Festival.
5. Go see the new Michael Gudinski doco
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story opens at cinemas on 31 August just in time for Father’s Day. If he’s music fan he might want to check out this documentary thet tells the story of the late Melbourne born record executive and tour promoter spanning his five decade career.
6. Experience Malaysian cultural delights
The Malaysia Hawker Festival is on 2-3 September at Queen Victoria Market. It’s two days celebrating Malaysian food, culture and community.
7. Take Dad skating
Dads skate for free at the Sk8house in Carrum Downs this Father’s Day from 11am to 5pm.
8. Spend the day at Melbourne’s iconic Luna Park
Luna Park in St Kilda has been closed for the winter while its undergone some maintenance and renos. It’s back open, ready for spring and has a special offer for Father’s Day: all dads get free entry and unlimited rides all day at Luna Park when they purchase a child’s unlimited ride ticket.
9. Take him to a car lovers festival in St Kilda
Showcars Melbourne and Acland Street Traders Association is hosting the 9th Fathers Day Car and Bike Show in Acland Street, Shakespeare Grove and O’Donnell Gardens in St Kilda. This is a car lovers festival with a family vibe.
10. Head out to Gumbuya World for a day of theme park fun
Dads ride free for the entire Fathers Day weekend at Gumbuya World.
- Take dad along to the newly reopened Studley Park Boathouse
The historic Studley Park Boathouse in Kew is reopening this week, just in time for Father’s Day after getting a serious glow-up. For the first three weekends they’re running a bunch of free activities in the afternoons – including on Father’s Day.
- Catch the new RELICS exhibition at the Melbourne Museum
Set in a future long after humanity’s reign, RELICS tells the story of a world where LEGO® minifigures have risen from the debris to craft intricate civilisations in discarded human artefacts, each one inspired by the object they now call home. It’s opening just in time for Father’s Day, and is a must-see for LEGO loving dads and kids alike.
