Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday 6 September, and whether you’re planning a day out or hunting for the perfect gift, now’s the time to start making plans.
We’ve pulled together some of our favourite ways to celebrate with Dad across Adelaide, from action-packed adventures and laid-back lunches to locally made gifts and family-friendly experiences. You can book something fun for the Father’s Day weekend or grab a voucher to gift now and enjoy later.
Whether Dad loves a backyard BBQ or a day out exploring, there’s something in this guide to suit every kind of celebration. Scroll on for events, ideas, and even a few free ways to make Dad feel appreciated this year.
Things to Do this Father’s Day in Adelaide
Father’s Day at Kies Family Wines
Looking for a Father’s Day that’s relaxed, family-friendly and full of great food, live music and space for the kids to play?
Join Kies Family Wines for a full day of family fun in the heart of the Barossa Valley. They’ve reimagined Father’s Day so families can stay as long as they like, with no rushed sittings or strict booking times.
Dad can enjoy award-winning Barossa wines, local beers and live music while the kids kick the footy on our mini football oval, make a special Father’s Day card, climb aboard the tractor for a photo and enjoy our beautiful vineyard lawns. The award-winning Monkey Nut Café will be serving a delicious winter menu, including our famous German Feast for Two, along with coffee, cakes and plenty of family favourites.
Spend the day at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company and treat Dad to the Benni’s of Barossa Father’s Day Package
- 9″ Pizza per person
- Pasta Garden Salad to share
- Chips to share
- Glass of Gatt Wine Shiraz for the adults
- Bickfords soda for the kids
- Deliciously decadent Benni’s Chocolate Fondue!
Book before 5 pm Sunday 30th August to go in the running to win Dad a super prize pack, full of Barossa Valley Chocolate Company treats and Barossa wine!
Relax on the deck, in Benni’s Café, or out on the lawns, and make this Father’s Day one to remember.
Take Dad to a Family Friendly Brewery
From delicious craft beer paddles and epic food to kids’ activities, entertainment, outdoor spaces and plenty of room to relax, our top family-friendly breweries have something for everyone. Bookings are highly recommended, so find your perfect spot and make Dad’s day extra special!
FREE entry for Dad at Bonython Park Super Carnival
Looking for a Father’s Day outing the whole family will love? Head to the Bonython Park Super Carnival for rides, games, food trucks, entertainment and fireworks.
And the best bit for dads? Dads get FREE entry on Father’s Day!
For the Photographer Dads
This Father’s Day, the South Australian Museum is offering a special way to celebrate with a visit to the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition and a classic café treat.
For $22, guests will receive entry to the exhibition, plus a freshly baked scone with jam and cream, served with their choice of tea or coffee at the Museum Café.
The offer is available on Sunday 6 September from 10am to 5pm, with visitors asked to check in at the front desk on arrival to receive their café voucher. The exhibition is open until 5pm, while the Museum Café is open until 4pm.
Tickets can be booked online, by selecting Sunday 6 September, and adding a Father’s Day ticket.
Dads Play FREE at Shanx
Take Dad for some mini golf for FREE this Father’s Day weekend, with all fathers playing for FREE at Shanx Mini Golf at Regency Park and Little Para!
How great is that?!
Dad will love the challenge of their course – it’s just like a real golf course, shrunken down to miniature size. We have a ball (pun totally intended) every time we go to Shanx and we know your family will too.
Dad’s Adventure FREE this Father’s Day at Woodhouse
Forget the socks and give Dad a day of adventure this Father’s Day!
Bring the family to Woodhouse on Sunday 6 September and Dad gets his Day Adventure entry FREE when accompanying a paying child.
Spend the day climbing, exploring and enjoying some screen-free family time together in the great outdoors. Take on the obstacles of Challenge Hill, find your way through The Labyrinth, explore the property or simply slow down and enjoy a day together in the Adelaide Hills.
Pack a picnic, fire up one of the BBQs and make a day of it – Dad’s on us!
www.woodhouse.org.au
Treeclimb
Send Dad up into the trees for Father’s Day.
For dads who are keen to get up in the canopy, book them onto the Grand Course for two hours of climbing, swinging, and zipping through the treetops. The Kids’ Course is designed for children 100cm and taller, so while adults can’t join in on that one, dads can still walk alongside and encourage the kids from the forest floor.
Don’t miss out – spaces will fill fast!
Visit a Family Friendly Winery
We are so spoilt for cellar door choices and great wineries that offer delicious food and something to entertain every one in the family. Highly advisable to book ahead…. have a look at our list of favourite family friendly wineries via the link below.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
NAjOBE Premium South Australian Biltong
This Father’s Day, grab Dad a stash of this perfect beef snack! Trust us, we have just polished off one of every flavour. Not sure what Biltong is? It’s melt in your mouth tender sliced dried beef. Every bite is rich and meaty. We are told its kind of the South African way of making beef jerky (which is more American) and honestly, this South Australian product is ELITE. You can find them selling $50 Showbags with assorted packs in the Taste SA Pavilion at this years Royal Adelaide Show, and of course, you can purchase online or find it in selcet supermarkets. High protien, low carb, 100% Aussie Beef and absolutley delicious.
For the Chocolate Loving Dad
Treat Dad to some Haighs’s with the limited-time Dark Rum Chocolate, a smooth milk chocolate ganache and biscuit centre infused with Australian made rum, finished in rich dark chocolate. Also new to the range is the Milk Salted Crunch Block, featuring sea-salted potato crisp pieces embedded in milk chocolate, and Milk Honey Roasted Macadamias, whole Australian macadamias dry-roasted with sweet honey and enrobed in layers of milk chocolate.
The 2026 Father’s Day Range available in all Haigh’s stores and online now
Treat dad to a swing session at X-Golf
This Father’s Day, give Dad the gift of golf, minus the weather worries! Treat him to a swing session at X-Golf Marion or West Lakes with a family-friendly simulator package, or help him up his game with a private lesson from one of our pros. Want to keep it flexible? Grab a gift voucher and let Dad choose his perfect day out. With cold beers, great food, and fun for all ages, it’s the ultimate Father’s Day tee-up. Book now or swing by for a voucher, because Dad deserves more than socks this year!
Gift Voucher for Roofclimb or an Adelaide Oval Tour
This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a RoofClimb at Adelaide Oval. With sweeping views and the thrill of walking across one of Australia’s most iconic stadiums, it’s a truly memorable experience.
Gift vouchers available for all climb types
Treats from Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
With over 250 chocolate product made onsite in their chocolate kitchen they have hand selected a few that they think may be the perfect gift for Dad, Grandpa or your special person.
Make your dad as happy as the day you were born!
…well, nearly as happy, it’s the next best thing! Choose a Hot Lap at the hands of one of our professional racing drivers that will put a serious grin on your father’s face, or a Drive Experience with a racing driver coach by your father’s side. It’s your chance to make you dad feel happy and youthful again! Whether it’s the rumble of a V8 or the blur of a 200+ km/h pass down the main straight – there will be enough thrills to make a grown man cry from happiness! And yes, you can take a photo, all from just $199 – only at The Bend!
Celebrate Dad at Unley this Father’s Day!
We’ve got a little something for Dad this Father’s Day!
From Thursday 27 August – Sunday 6 September, spend $60 or more in one transaction at Coles or Woolworths, or $60 across participating specialty retailers on the same day, and receive FREE Novelty Socks for Dad!*
❤️ Messages to Dad
While you’re here, share a special message, memory or thank-you to Dad to add to our Father’s Day display.
🎨 Kids can also get creative with our Father’s Day colouring competition and go into the draw to WIN an $80 Grill’d Gift Voucher!
Whether you’re shopping for Dad, Grandad or a special father figure, celebrate them at Unley Shopping Centre this Father’s Day. 💙
Free novelty socks available while stocks last. Minimum spend applies; first 50 customers per day.
For full terms and conditions visit www.unleyshoppingcentre.com.au/free-pair-of-novelty-socks-for-dad
For the Adventurer Dad
Forget the socks – give Dad the gift of adventure this Father’s Day with a Woodhouse Experience Voucher!
Choose from a range of voucher options, including day passes and overnight experiences, for screen-free fun in the great outdoors. For the ultimate adventure junkie, why not gift Dad a Club Woodhouse Voucher, entitling the bearer to FREE ENTRY to Woodhouse for up to FOUR PEOPLE for an ENTIRE YEAR! Plus discounted camping and loads of other membership perks, it’s the Father’s Day gift that keeps giving!
Start Dad’s next adventure Bonus! Dads get FREE ENTRY this Father’s Day (when accompanying a paying visitor).
Central Market
Give Dad the gift of food this Father’s Day!
Adelaide Central Market gift cards are available in $20 and $50 amounts for Dad to shop his favourite Market food or dine in one of the many eateries. Adelaide Central Market is home to over 70 traders under one roof, there’s bound to be something for every dad.
Send Dad to the Tree Tops
Why not give Dad an adventure he won’t forget. TreeClimb gift cards are a great option, letting him choose when and where to climb. Or go one better and surprise him with a TreeClimb membership, unlocking unlimited climbs at all three locations for six months – it’s the ultimate pass for dads who love adventure.
Gift Dad a South Australian Showbag
For a satisfying Father’s Day treat, there are plenty of showbags at the Royal Adelaide Show that Dad might just LOVE and you can go one better and buy South Australian. From FruChocs to Kytons, Melbas, to Mikes Beef Jerky – there’s Choccies and Nuts from Charlesworth and more!
Packed with an assortment of deliciousness, check out our absolute favourites here.
And fingers crossed… hopefully he shares!
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