How to celebrate Father’s

How to celebrate

Father’s Day this year

Father’s Day is around the corner and this year, we will need to be extra creative to come up with ways to celebrate this special day with your dad, grandpa or father figure. 31 familymattersbyhwk.com.au

Serve a hearty brunch Instead of brunching at dad’s favourite eatery, cook up a feast fit for a king as an early morning surprise, complete with bacon, waffles or whatever else you know will tickle his taste buds. Not much of a chef? Lots of restaurants are offering special delivery deals this Father’s Day, so splash out with a to-your-doorstep spread.

Get some fresh air Does your dad love all things outdoors? Get outside and enjoy some fresh air: challenge dad to a game of golf at the local course, take a hike together, rent a boat and indulge in a spot of fishing, or fire up the grill and invite some family friends over for an afternoon of catch-ups. If restrictions mean you are limited to the home, pitch a tent in the backyard or in the living room and recreate a night of camping in the bush.

03 Set up an at-home beer tasting

If your dad is missing his pub visits, order a flight of beers in advance and set it up in the comfort of your home for a tasting session. Brewquets deliver a range of themed hampers Australia-wide, while Slow Beer’s gift packs focus on local microbreweries and obscure exports.

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Dish up some premium steak

If your dad considers himself a steak connoisseur (and you live in Sydney or Melbourne), place a delivery order with familyowned Vic’s Meat – the exclusive sellers of the famed Kurobuta Berkshire Pork, Black Market by Rangers Valley and Blackmore Wagyu. Whether you opt for rib-eye or rump, scotch or sirloin, these cuts are guaranteed to be some of the best in Oz. Yum!

Plan a family game night

Let your competitive streak run wild with a family game night: play dad’s favourite board game, have a trivia session or get silly with some charades. If your old man is a sucker for puzzles, gift him with a Tiger King or The Office-inspired jigsaw from Smith Street Gifts’ funky new range and piece it together as a family, or if he prefers his contests with a controller, challenge him to a Nintendo Switch tournament.

Rewatch his favourite match

Although many sports are still on hold, that doesn’t mean you can’t relive winning moments from games past. Hunker down for a rewatch of your dad’s favourite games on streaming services such as Foxtel or YouTube – serve some hot dogs, loaded fries and chicken wings to make it feel like old times.

Give him a day off Dad is probably in need of a break. So why not keep it simple and plan to give him a couple of hours of uninterrupted ‘me’ time? For example, stock up on his most loved snacks and leave him alone with the remote. Sounds easy, but trust us, he will appreciate the quiet.

Make it personal Father’s Day is really all about letting that special someone know how important they are to you. Write a handwritten letter, get creative and make a DIY card or collate an album of your favourite photos together. Just remember it’s the thought that truly counts!

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