If you don’t yet have plans for Dad’s special day, don’t panic because we have an epic list of things to do in Brisbane on Father’s Day this year! Better still, these are ideas the whole family will enjoy and most of them are low cost or free!

When is Father’s Day in 2025?

Father’s Day in Australia is always held on the first Sunday of September. This year Father’s Day will be held on Sunday 7th September 2025.

Special Events on Father’s Day in Brisbane 2025

Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet, A La Carte Dining and Putt Putt at Victoria Park

Victoria Park are set to host a Father’s Day like no other! The way to Dad’s heart is through his stomach, right? Spoil him with a mouth-watering breakfast buffet in Victoria Park’s Marquee. He can sit back and relax while soaking up the city skyline views as the kids enjoy the jumping castle, face painters and photo booth. There will be charity raffles too.

If hearty food such as a sirloin, wood-fired pizza or a burger is up Dad’s alley we recommend taking him to the Bistro for a feed! Located at the top of the precinct with views out to the city and beautiful garden surrounds it’s a top spot to unwind.

Plus after lunch you could always make it a fun day out for dad and challenge him to a game of putt putt, or show him how it’s done on the driving range.

Victoria Park is the perfect place for Father’s Day activities with plenty for the whole family to do. This will be popular so don’t forget to book!

Where: Victoria Park Golf Course, Herston Road, Herston
Cost: Breakfast Buffet – $50 Adult, $30 Child (Aged 4 – 13), $10 Child (1-3), Children under 1 years – FREE.
More info: Father’s Day 2025 at Victoria Park Brisbane

Father’s Day 2025 – Walkabout Creek

Enjoy a breakfast or lunch buffet with loved ones this Father’s Day at the peaceful Walkabout Creek Café at Enoggera Reservoir.

To satisfy your hunger book in for either the 8am or 10am breakfast buffet where you can indulge in pastries, fresh fruit and yoghurt, bacon, eggs, and waffles, all washed down with juice, tea or coffee.

If mornings aren’t your thing, then a lunch buffet may suit you better. Breads, parmigiana (chicken or eggplant) sausages and beef will tickle your savoury taste buds, while brownies and apple and berry crumble will round out your meal at the Walkabout Creek Café.

Don’t leave without taking the time to explore the area further – enjoy a bushwalk, wildlife spotting or perhaps some water sports. For a small fee, you can even visit the animals at the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre.

Where: Walkabout Creek Café, 60 Mt Nebo Road, Enoggera Reservoir
Cost: Breakfast or lunch buffet – $50 (adults) and $30 (kids 2-12years)
More Info: Walkabout Creek

Father’s Day Buffet Breakfast

Many dining venues around Brisbane will be holding a buffet breakfast on Sunday the 7th to celebrate Father’s Day. While we have listed lots, there will of course be many more. Bookings are generally required, and you will have to get in early to secure your spot on this popular day.

North of Brisbane

Bribie Island – Bribie Island Hotel
Caboolture – Caboolture Sports Club
Eatons Hill – Eatons Hill Hotel
Everton Park – Everton Park Hotel
Keperra – Arana Leagues Club
Mango Hill – Mango Hill Tavern
North Lakes – North Lakes Sports Club
Sandstone Point – Sandstone Point Hotel
Toowong – The Regatta Hotel

South of Brisbane

Carina – Carina Leagues Club
Coorparoo – Easts Leagues Club
Eight Mile Plains – The Glen Hotel
Kenmore – The Kenmore
Loganholme – Fitzys Loganholme
Manly West – Wynnum Manly Leagues Club
Morningside – The Colmslie
Richlands – The Lion Richlands
Salisbury – Salisbury Hotel
Springfield Lakes – Springlake Hotel
Upper Mount Gravatt – Newnham Hotel

Brisbane Festival

Kicking off on Friday 5th September, this year’s Brisbane Festival includes a mix of free and ticketed events with something for every Brisbane family. The curated multi-arts program features captivating performances and installations from across the world.

Where: Various Brisbane locations
Cost: FREE & ticketed events
More info: Brisbane Festival 2025

Da Vinci Machines: Inventions Brought to Life

Have you got a creative dad, and inventive grandfather or a man in your life who is curious about everything? Yes – then take them along to Da Vinci Machines, a unique exhibition exploring the mind of the creative genius, Leonardo da Vinci. With items on loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, this exhibition showcases Da Vinci’s most iconic inventions, meticulously constructed from his original sketches.

Each museum will host its own unique collection of machines, including hands-on interactive experiences. Da Vinci Machines is now showing at selected City of Moreton Bay museums until the 2nd of November 2025.

Where: Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and Redcliffe Museum
Cost: FREE
More info: Da Vinci Machines: Inventions Brought to Life

Brisbane Sculpture Festival

Get a healthy dose of gorgeous gardens, and wonderful wildlife perfectly complemented with a side of art at the Brisbane Sculpture Festival. This free event at the Mt Coot-the Botanic Gardens invites visitors to wander through the gardens viewing the inspiring outdoor gallery adorned with sculptures from local artists. This outdoor exhibition is open daily until the 14th of October 2025, 8am – 4pm.

Where: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, 170 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha
Cost: Free – registration required
More info: Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2025

Wonderstruck at QAGOMA

Head down to QAGOMA and help dad get in touch with his inner child at Wonderstruck.

This immersive exhibition brings together more than 100 artworks by celebrated Australian and international artists with many of them interactive, playful and designed with families in mind.

Visitors can explore Pip & Pop’s sparkling Rainbow Bridge, decorate Yayoi Kusama’s Obliteration Room with dot stickers, and see everyday objects like cardboard boxes, shopping bags and stacking toys transformed into incredible works of art.

Wonderstruck is on now until the the 6th of October 2025.

Where: Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), South Brisbane
Cost: FREE
More info: Wonderstruck

Brisbane Serbian Festival

Enjoy something a little different this Father’s Day and celebrate at the Brisbane Serbian Festival in Dutton Park. Featuring live entertainment, delicious Serbian food, exciting rides, and Serbian dancing, there is no shortage of entertainment at this unique festival . You can also participate in competitions with fantastic prizes up for grabs.

Where: Dutton Park State School Oval, 112 Annerley Road, Dutton Park
Cost: FREE
More info: Brisbane Serbian Festival

Brisbane Motor Museum, Banyo

This Father’s Day zoom into the Brisbane Motor Museum to impress dad, (and the rest of the family), with a variety of cool cars on display. The current exhibition (on until the 14th of September 2025) is called V8 Muscle, and showcases an impressive range of vehicles with plenty of power.

The onsite cafe serves up yummy drinks and food – so be sure to stop by and have a bite to eat (the milkshakes and steak sandwiches are delicious).

Where: 959 Nudgee Road, Banyo
Cost: Adult, senior, concession and child pricing available. Children under 12 free.
More info: Brisbane Motor Museum

Woodford Railway Heritage Train Rides, Woodford

Take Dad on a heritage train ride at Woodford Railway Station where the whole family can ride on the Heritage Railway using locomotives and carriages from the Australian Sugar mill railway systems of years past.

A return trip takes approximately 20 minutes and there are BBQ facilities nearby to make a day of it and have a picnic.

If you can’t make it for Father’s Day, don’t worry, the trains always run on the first and third Sunday’s of the month, 10am – 3.30pm.

Where: Woodford Railway, Margaret Street, Woodford
Cost: Adults $8 | Seniors $6 | Kids $5 (5yr-15yr old) | 4 years old & under FREE | Family $30
More info: Woodford Heritage Railway

Other Fun Things To Do on Father’s Day in Brisbane

Enjoy a picnic with Dad

An inexpensive way to spoil Dad and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather is to enjoy a picnic in the great outdoors. Brisbane and its surrounding areas boast hundreds of beautiful picnic spots and we have reviewed the best of them here.

Go Whale Watching

Lucky for you, and lucky for dad, the whales are still making themselves known along the Queensland coast in September. Set out on a whale watching adventure from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast and marvel at these amazing creatures frolicking in Australian waters.

Visit a Museum or Gallery

With so many museums and galleries open on Sundays across Brisbane and South-East Queensland, you can find the perfect exhibition to tickle Dad’s fancy on his special day.

For car enthusiasts you can’t go past the Brisbane Motor Museum in Banyo, or if your dad loves dinosaurs, visit Dinosaurs Unearthed at the Queensland Museum Kurilpa.

You can find all the best museums and galleries here.

Dine with Dad on Father’s Day

Dads enjoy a break from cooking too, and there are many Brisbane eateries that offer special father’s day breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners.

For some inspiration on places to eat out together as a family view our growing list of family-friendly cafes and restaurants in Brisbane.

If you are looking for a specific kind of dining experience try seafood buffets in Brisbane, or for something more unique restaurants with robot waiters,

Be sure to book in early though, as they will fill up fast!

Pick Your Own Strawberries

Spend some time with dad and the rest of the family picking your very own strawberries at any one of the PYO farms in and around Brisbane. Who will pick the biggest? The brightest? The yummiest? Cap off the day with a strawberry inspired dessert, treat or just wash them and eat them.

Play Sport Together

Many dad’s love nothing better than being outdoors with their family having fun. Maybe this Father’s Day you can learn a new sport together. Have you ever played disc golf (it’s like a cross between frisbee and golf)? What about the new craze that’s sweeping the nation – pickleball?

If that sounds like too much, perhaps you can enjoy your favourite sport with dad, whether it be tennis, football, netball, cricket, basketball, or something else entirely. The main aim is to spend time with dad and have fun.

Hit the Road for a Day Trip

Pack the car, crank up the tunes and hit the road for a day trip. Head to the beach, the rainforest, the mountains, the countryside or the city, creating fun family memories as you go.

We have lots of ideas on places you can visit. Check out our explore Brisbane and day trip reviews and make it a Father’s Day to remember!

Check out our events calendar for further inspiration!

Father’s Day in Brisbane (2025)