Father’s Day | What’s on in Adelaide & Gift Ideas | 6 Sep 2026
Discover what’s on in Adelaide for Father’s Day and discover some great Gift Ideas for Dads.
A special day dedicated to honouring fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and all father figures, Father’s Day is an opportunity to make memories and spend time with loved ones. The team at Play & Go have some great family friendly ideas for things to do and places to go in Adelaide this Father’s Day, along with some great gift ideas for Dads. From breakfast in bed to lunch at the local pub, Dads deserve to be spoilt. Take the time to find out what that special Dad in your life would love most.
Find out what’s on in Adelaide over the Father’s Day weekend and take a look at some of Play & Go’s favourite gift ideas and suggestions on how to spend the day.
What’s on for Father’s Day weekend in Adelaide Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September 2026:
Adelaide Farmers’ Pop Up Market Series | Goodwood | 30 Aug – 20 Sep 2026
NAB AFLW 2026 Season | Adelaide & Port Adelaide Home Games
Celebrating 50 years of Rundle Mall | Adelaide | 1-6 Sep 2026
Royal Adelaide Show | Adelaide Showground | 5-13 Sep 2026
SASMEE Park Adelaide Miniature Train Rides | Millswood
SteamRanger Teddy Bears’ Picnic Train | 9 May & 5 Sep 2026
The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey | 2-6 Sep 2026
Beaumont House Open Days | Feb – Dec 2026
Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition | Art Gallery of South Australia | 11 Jul – 8 Nov 2026
START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2026
Easy Walks & Bushwalks around Adelaide with Kids
Ideas to spend time together as a family on Father’s Day:
ā„ Go for a walk, take a picnic to a park or enjoy one of our magical botanic gardens – visit Adelaide Botanic Garden, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden or Wittunga Botanic Garden.
ā„ Explore the grounds of Carrick Hill – take a rug and picnic hamper; grab coffee and snacks at the kiosk; or dine at Rozelle’s and enjoy the view.
ā„ Take the kids to a playground or adventure park – see our list of favourites here (to be classified as a TOP park or playground they have to feature a range of essentials (such as toilets!) to make them worth the visit!
ā„ Go for a coastal walk or a bush walk – some of our favourite places include Lobethal, Mount Barker, Hallett Cove, Marino Conservation Park, Victor Harbor, Morialta, or Mount Lofty. Try Fossicking in Mount Crawford.
ā„ Get the bikes out and check out the family friendly highlights along the Adelaide Riverbank, or Victoria Park.
ā„ Book a table for a family brunch, lunch or dinner at one of Dad’s favourite cafes or restaurants around Adelaide.
ā„ Take a drive through the Adelaide Hills, stopping off at a craft brewery or visit a winery (prior bookings will be required)
Experiences & Adventure Gift Ideas for Dad:
ā„ Animal Experience at Monarto Safari Park such as Meet the Rhinos / Lions 360 / Giraffe Safari
ā„ X-Golf Gift Voucher – Ideal for both seasoned golfers and newcomers, an indoor golfing adventure featuring state-of-the-art simulators.
ā„ Rally School Adelaide voucher – experience real speed at the Rally School Adelaide racing track in the Barossa Valley
ā„ Book Dad on a sky-high adventure across Adelaide Ovalās iconic roofline with Adelaide Oval RoofClimb. They also offer Adelaide Oval behind the scenes tours.
ā„ Canoe the Coorong – kayak along the internationally recognised Coorong Wetlands, suitable for people of all ages and skill levels.
ā„ Cooking school voucher – try the Weber Grill Academy or the Sticky Rick Cooking School.
ā„ Waitpinga Farm Quad Bike Adventures – A wonderful way to view a stunning part of the South Coast with rugged creek crossings, sandy tracks, bushy trails and rolling hills.
ā„ Book the whole family in for some fun at TreeClimb in the Adelaide Park Lands, Salisbury or Kuitpo Forest.
ā„ Magill Estate Heritage Experience – A 45 minute tour of one of Australiaās oldest, iconic wineries, Penfolds.
Books & Gift Ideas for Dad:
ā„ Family Photo Book – using the photos on your phone, choose an app to create a photo book of the past 12 months
ā„ Family Photograph in a frame – choose a favourite photo to print at home or via Officeworks/Kmart etc. and frame it
ā„ Custom pair of Budgy Smuggler swimwear with your child’s drawing
ā„ Personalised beer label from My Brand and Me
ā„ A gift voucher to spend on his favourite hobby, such as fishing, camping, boating or golf.
ā„ Order a custom print with words that describe Dad/Pop/Grandpa to frame and hang at home or in his office (image by Hustle Living)
ā„ Buy a gift voucher to pamper Dad with a massage – try Janesce, Cocoon Spa & Wellness, Endota Spa or Temple Day Spa
ā„ Gift voucher from your local hardware store (Bunnings/Mitre 10 etc.)
ā„ Dymocks Father’s Day gift ideas and book guide
ā„ Maggie Beer Father’s Day gifts and hampers
ā„ Haighs Chocolates – Father’s Day gift selection
ā„ Robern Menz Chocolates – Gift box selection
If you’ve got any other ideas for Father’s Day you would like to share, email us at hello@playandgo.com.au and let us know.
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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