How do we count all the things fathers do for us? He fixes our cars, pays the bills, always has the answers and so much more. This Sunday 4 September is the day to show dads just how much we appreciate them.
CW has put together a list of events dads might appreciate this Sunday. You could even shout him a meal at one of the Father’s Day feasts around the Capital.
TAKE DAD OUT
Man With A Pram!: Organised by Dads Group, the annual fundraiser returns, encouraging dads to bring their prams, carriers, family and friends to walk together and create the village that raises a child. Eddison Park, Phillip, 9.30am; eventbrite.com.au
Bunnings BBQ Event: All stores across the ACT will host BBQ demos, a sausage sizzle, activities for kids, prizes and more, 10am-2pm.
Canberra Railway Museum: A special open day with sausage sizzle and the official opening of Power Van PHA 2393, Kingston, 10am–3pm; canberrarail.org.au
KiteFest: The family fun day gets us all out and chasing the wind as the beloved festival returns to Rockley Parade, Googong, 11am-2pm. Refreshments available on site or pack a picnic.
Bungendore BBQ and Beer Festival: A slow and slow smoke fest for the BBQ enthusiast, with live music, local beers and demos with tips and tricks. The Carrington Inn, Bungendore, from 12pm. Tickets required; eventbrite.com.au
National Arboretum Canberra: Get Dad out in the sun this Sunday. A BBQ, Beer and Belly fest kicks off from 11am, grab a blanket and enjoy the day with the family; nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
MOREISH MEALS
Pialligo Estate: Offers two great options for feeding Dad: enjoy five courses of their lush fresh ingredients in an exquisite lunch, or grab a rug and grazing box to have on the lawns while you soak up the sun, music, and games. Pialligo Estate, from 11am; thepialligoestate.com.au
Contentious Character: A free beer kicks off a wine tasting and food pairing, then a delicious four-course meal or a la carte menu. Wamboin, NSW; bookings from 11am; contentiouscharacter.com.au
Bentspoke’s Dads Day Out: A brewery tour and tasting kicks off this lunch and beer pairing, the perfect treat for the hops enthusiast. Braddon, bookings from 11am; bentspokebrewing.com.au
First Edition: Are offering a delicious three-course sharing menu and bottomless beers for adults complete with a live DJ. Novotel Canberra, 1pm; firsteditioncanberra.com.au
Blackfire: Are hosting both lunch and dinner events for dads, showcasing the flavours of their meats. These events are not to be missed for the papa T-rex or carnivore dad. Braddon, bookings from 12pm; eventbrite.com.au
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