VINTAGE KILO SALE – SATURDAY 31 AUGUST
Australia’s biggest kilo sale is back in Canberra this weekend. Get your hands on vintage clothes with over 9000 kilos of clothing to pick from for $50 per kilo – no matter the price of an item. Get all the deets here.
OLYMPICS & PARALYMPICS LIVE WATCH PARTIES AT THE AIS – SATURDAY 31 AUGUST
To celebrate the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the AIS is hosting a premium viewing party. Inside the newly refurbished AIS Arena, join them on Saturday from 10am-2pm to watch your favourite game on the big screen. There will also be a range of activities, including local sports, food trucks, and kids’ entertainment. Book your free ticket here.
AFWL GIANTS VS BULLDOGS AT MANUKA OVAL – SATURDAY 31 AUGUST
Head to Manuka Oval on Saturday and watch the AFWL Giants take on the Bulldogs for a great game of footy. Grab your tickets here.
URBAN CRAFT BEER CRAWL – SATURDAY 31 AUGUST
Round up your mates and head out for an afternoon of exploring the unreal bar scene of Canberra on a self-guided Urban Craft Beer Crawl. Make your way around the trail to redeem craft beer vouchers at participating venues, such as Bentspoke Brewing Co., Hopscotch, Squeaky Clean and more. Get all the info here.
THE VAULT: BANGIN’ BEATS & BUBBLES ON FATHER’S DAY – SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
This Father’s Day, Bangin’ Beats & Bubbles returns with a special edition for dads and their little ones, making The Vault the go-to spot. The afternoon will be packed with everything a family could want: dance classics spun by local legend, Jungle Jerry, a balloon drop, interactive activities, bubbles, and beach balls. With a bar serving beers, wine, cocktails (and even red cordial), plus delicious bites from the Soom Soom food truck, there’s something for everyone. Get your tickets and all the info here.
Father’s Day at Capitol Bar & Grill – Sunday 1 September
Hearty and rustic, QT Canberra’s Capitol Bar & Grill is celebrating Father’s Day with a feasting menu Dad is sure to love. Start with entrees like Italian-inspired antipasti before tucking into a 12-hour braised sovereign lamb shoulder and various mains, and end with the perfect tiramisu and petit fours. Also, opt for the $30 one-hour drinks package and get BentSpoke beer and prosecco throughout the meal. A kids menu is also available. Book now.
Father’s Day at The Alby – Sunday 1 September
The Alby is hosting a Festival of Dad on Sunday, serving breakfast and lunch for families celebrating the day. Kickstarting the return of The Alby breakfast every Saturday and Sunday, there’s something for everyone including a pancake stack with honeycomb butter, mixed berries and ice cream, eggs benedict with smoked shoulder ham with hollandaise, and The BIG Alby with eggs, Italian sausage, smoked bacon, mushrooms, slow roast tomatoes and spinach on sourdough. If you’re coming by at lunch, there will be a hearty lunch special of 400g rib eye on the bone paired with a glass of Shiraz for $65. The Basement will also of course be open, for you to challenge Dad to a game of Duckpin bowling, pool or pinball. Book now.
Father’s Day at Midnight Hotel – Sunday 1 September
Midnight Hotel invites you to spoil Dad this Father’s Day with offerings across the venue. If your Dad is an early riser, join Braddon Merchant for an a la carte brekky of chilli scramble, zucchini, corn and halloumi fritters, smashed avo on toast and more. Then in the afternoon, Midnight Bar will be hosting an exclusive Father’s Day offering. Choose from their long drinks list and enjoy share plates from the bar or enjoy wings, ribs and a schooner of tap beer for just $25. Book now.
Father’s Day at Hyatt Hotel – Sunday 1 September
Fit for a king, celebrate Father’s Day at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. In the famous Tea Lounge, enjoy a Gentlemen’s High Tea including a hearty three-tiered high tea with a build-your-own slider stand and live stations including a creperie and churros activation. Or, gather the family for a Roast Buffet feast in the Promenade Cafe including live carveries, signature hot dishes, salad stations, and decadent desserts. Fathers will also receive a complimentary BentSpoke beer and will be entered in the draw to win a Truefitt and Hill hamper. Book now.
Father’s Day at Hotel Kurrajong – Sunday 1 September
Hotel Kurrajong is doing high tea a little differently for Father’s Day. Hosted in the hotel’s Chifley’s Bar & Grill, the ‘Guy (High) Tea’ features BBQ favourites like pulled BBQ pork sliders, rosemary lamb loin chops, and whisky chocolate mousse, alongside a refreshing complimentary beer on arrival. But don’t worry, mums and kids aren’t forgotten either, with a glass of bubbles for mum and an activity pack and a special menu for the little ones. Book now.
