From Foraging to Feasting, here’s your guide to Father’s Day in Canberra 2024

Looking for some inspo on how to celebrate Father’s Day in Canberra in 2024? Whether it’s food, festivities, foraging or something fancy, we’ve got the guide on what to do and where to go.

Eat, Drink & be Merry

What would Father’s Day be without a leisurely lunch? Here’s the roundup of special Father’s Day foodie events happening in Canberra in 2024:

Father’s Day Lunch @ Poachers Pantry

Treat dad to a lunch in the country this Father’s Day. Poachers Pantry will be hosting a delicious lunch on Father’s Day weekend, and believe us when we say, it’s going to be good (view the menu here). Tickets are $105pp (including a steak course for the main), and children’s tickets are $25pp (for children 12 years and under). Book online or call 6230 2487 to reserve your table. 

Father’s Day Lunch @ Marble & Grain

Treat your dad to a hearty meal at Marble & Grain this Father’s Day with a 3-course menu. Marble & Grain are well known for their grill dishes for a reason (IYKYK), so don’t miss your chance to celebrate dad with some of Marble & Grain’s famous steak! Choose from 12pm or 1pm sittings - plus special kids pricing is available for little ones. Grab your tickets here. 

Father’s Day Lunch @ Edgar’s Inn

To get ahead of the Fathers Day rush, Edgar’s Inn is offering two Father’s Day celebrations this year. Both the Inn and Wakefields Bar, upstairs from Edgars Inn, are hosting two unique offerings for Father’s Day. Book in at Wakefields for a roast lunch (just like Grandma used to make!), or book in at The Inn for a set steak lunch, cooked on their Asado grill. Seats will sell quickly, so get them early! Book through their website now. 

Father's Day Lunch - BBQ Buffet @ Atrium Restaurant

Treat Dad to a day he won’t forget at the Pavilion on Northbourne’s Atrium Restaurant. Enjoy a special menu prepared just for the occasion, including a complimentary house beverage, a selection of sausages, minute steaks, prawn skewers, and chicken tenders, alongside bread rolls and salads (vegetarian options available too). Go on, show dad some appreciation for all that he does, and book your tickets here. 

Father's Day BBQ, Cocktails & Whiskey Tasting @ Ambrosia Lounge

Celebrate Father's Day in style at the newly opened Ambrosia Lounge, who have teamed up with local BBQ legend 'The Meat Wizard' to offer a Father's Day feast. There will be delicious BBQ, refreshing cocktails, and a whiskey tasting experience. Tickets include a BBQ tasting platter to share (12hr smoked Texas style brisket, Boston pulled pork, 5hr smoked baby back ribs, beef and jalapeno sausage, slaw, pickles & corn chips), whiskey tasting, and a beer for dad on arrival. Grab your tix quickly - don’t miss out on this one of a kind experience! 

Something a Little Fancy

Father's Day Guy (High) Tea & BBQ @ Hotel Kurrajong

Head to the popular Father’s Day Guy Tea at Hotel Kurrajong for a feast the whole family is sure to love. Forget the cucumber sandwiches - this high tea is all about the BBQ pulled pork sliders, grilled corn on the cob, garlic rosemary lamb loin chops, whisky chocolate mousse and bourbon creme brulee. Enjoy the warmth of the first day of spring in the gorgeous Hotel Kurrajong courtyard, and enjoy your complimentary beer (or bubbles for mum). Bookings and info here. 

Father's Day @ Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Gather the gentlemen in your life, don your finest attire, and head to the Hyatt Hotel for some fancy father’s day festivities. Choose from either the Gentleman’s High Tea (including a hearty three-tiered high tea with live stations including a creperie and build-your-own slider stand), or the Roast Buffet (including live carveries, signature hot dishes, salad stations and decadent desserts). Be sure to book your tickets quickly! 

Catch a Show

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour 

Sometimes, it’s nice to celebrate being a father… without the kids. If you’re looking for something a little more grown up this Father’s Day, grab some tickets to the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour for 2024 at the Canberra Theatre Centre. With a night of guaranteed laughs, the showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours. 

Get Out and About

Mini Golf

Got a bit of a competitive side? Don’t worry, us too! A game of mini golf is fun for the whole family (especially when you win!). Head to one of the many locations in Canberra for a few putts. 

Canberra Internation Golf Centre in Narrabundah

Holey Moley in Canberra City

Jungle Golf @ PowerKart Raceway in Griffith

Mini Golf @ Federation Square in Nicholls 

Yarralumla Play Station

Why not make a day of it and head to the Yarralumla Play Station, where you can not only play some mini golf, but also jump on the miniature railway and visit the mini farm full of animals? With an awesome cafe and lolly shop, this place is full of fun and charm - the perfect location to celebrate an amazing dad! 

Axxe - Axe Throwing 

Looking for something a little different? If you’ve got older teens (14+) and you’re keen for some unique family fun, head to Axxe in Fyshwick, where you can experience the electrifying thrill of hurling solid steel axes at their state-of-the-art digitally projected targets. For just $99 for a family of four, this is sure to get your adrenaline pumping! 

The Truffle Farm

Ever wanted to head on a truffle hunt and see truffle-hunting dogs live in action? Well now you can! Get the fam together to celebrate dad and head out to The Truffle Farm, where you can join a live truffle hunt and learn about the history of the farm and their journey to becoming one of Australia's most successful trufferies. The best part? After the hunt, you get a taste of some fresh truffle. Grab your tickets here before they sell out! 

Head to the Movies

Gather the fam, grab your popcorn, and head to Limelight Cinemas for advanced screenings this Father’s Day. You can catch Runt, the adorable story of eleven-year-old Annie and her beloved dog Runt, who compete in a prestigious dog show in order to save their family’s farm, or Harold and the Purple Crayon, the tale of adventurous Harold and the hijinx he gets up to with his magic crayon that brings his drawings to life. 

Get out on the water

Enjoy a scenic view of Canberra from the water with dad this Father’s Day. With Love Boats Canberra, you can chart your own electric picnic boat (with no boat licence required!). Pack a picnic and drinks, put together your best playlist, and get ready for a relaxing glide around Lake Burley Griffin. As an added bonus, their boats have a fully enclosed canopy top with window enclosures, enabling you to enjoy the lake in all-weather environments. Want to take the stress out of planning? Love Boats can organise catering for you. Can you think of a better way to celebrate dad and to welcome in the first day of spring?! 

Head for a hike

How long has it been since you rambled through nature in the bush capital? We are so blessed to live in an area with such gorgeous hikes and walking trails. If you want to help dad find his inner zen, pack a picnic, put on your runners, and head out to one of these gorgeous spots:

Canberra Centenary Trail

Namadgi National Park

Tidbinbilla

The National Arboretum

Australian National Botanic Gardens

Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary 

Forage at the markets

The Hartley Hall Markets will be holding a special Father’s Day market on Sunday the 1st of September. Stroll among the trees, stay for lunch and enjoy the fresh air, live entertainment and children's activities. And remember, pooches are welcome too! The Hartley Hall Markets are proudly organised and operated by Hartley Lifecare, who work to assist people with disability to live their best lives. 

Whether it's mini golf, axe throwing or a leisurely lunch, we hope your Father's Day in Canberra 2024 is as special as Dad is!