Father’s Day, Sunday, September 6 will be here before we know it. Central Geelong Marketing has done some of the legwork for you and come up with some great ideas to help get your Father’s Day planning under way.
A good Father’s Day is often focused around delicious food and a gourmet breakfast in bed always gets things off to a good start.
If you’re looking to really wow Dad with a super breakfast spread, try Organic Larder in Malop Street for scrumptious breakfast boxes. Order your ‘Chilled Out Breakfast Box’ or ‘Big Organic Breakfast Box’ online or visit them in store.
Nothing beats a home-made card or craft from the kids on Father’s Day. Pick up all your art and craft necessities from Central Geelong suppliers. Riot Art and Craft, Geelong Art Supplies, Kaisercraft, Artworx Geelong and Cavalier Art Supplies have everything the kids will need to get their creative juices flowing!
Although Dad can’t be a ‘man about town’ right now, he can still head outdoors with the family for some fresh air and exercise. Patagonia’s Moorabool Street store is temporarily closed, but a full range of clothing and items are available online. Patagonia’s ethical, built-to-last, men’s outdoor clothing range will keep Dad warm and comfortable in the great outdoors.
Also designed for outdoor adventure and absolute comfort, Kathmandu’s clothing, footwear and accessory range is available at its Central Geelong store in Malop Street, which is still open.
Rebel Sport has put together a handy, online Father’s Day Gift Guide showcasing fitness, basketball, tech and clothing gift ideas, plus you can browse for gifts according to your own budget. Rebel’s Mckillop Street store is currently open.
If Dad’s been dreaming of ‘pimping his ride’, Len Day Car Radio in Moorabool Street leads the way in high quality car audio equipment including cruise control, in-car phone technology, UHF radios and reverse sensors. Team this upgrade with an interior or exterior car cleaning package from Star Car Wash and you’ll have created the ultimate gift for any car loving Dad! You can schedule your Star Car Wash service online to save Dad time.
Tech Dads and gadget guys will love the range of Father’s Day gifts at Camera House Geelong in Moorabool Street. Not only does Camera House Geelong stock a complete range of camera equipment and accessories, you can also browse binoculars and optics, drones, GoPro gear and even personalised mugs and office accessories featuring Dad’s favourite family photo.
The Geelong Gallery online store features a unique range of bespoke gifts and art-focused publications. Or perhaps consider a Father’s Day gift pack from the Piano Bar? Stocked with local wine or tasty international beers, complete with a Piano Bar gift card, Dad can enjoy the drinks on his special day and save the gift card for a post-isolation Father’s Day celebration.
For die-hard collector Dads, or if you’re just after a gift that’s a little left of centre, try Popcultcha in Moorabool Street or Gifts for the Geek in Little Malop Street for quirky collectables, novelty games, books, comics, clothing and apparel.
And as Dad’s special day draws to a close, be sure to top things off with a hearty, man-sized dinner.
Parkers Steakhouse in Shorts Place offers a feast fit for the ‘king’ of the family, using only the finest prime Australian beef, cooked to perfection every time. Choose from yummy side dishes and a kid’s menu also. Contact Parkers to place your takeaway order.
Pistol Pete’s Food and Blues in Little Malop Street is accepting take away and home delivery orders for its mouth-watering, unmatched, authentic, Southern and Louisiana-inspired cuisine.
The Sporting Globe in Ryrie Street is open for take away orders and features a NY style Sports Bar meets true blue Aussie pub-style menu including delicious burgers and best sellers such as NY buffalo chicken wings.
For a final touch, Dad will love finishing off his day with an edible cookie toolbox complete with edible cookie tools from Baking Bliss in Ryrie Street. This one stop, cake celebration shop is taking orders for its fun and unique sweet Father’s Day treat. You can view a display of the cookie toolbox in the shop window at 101 Ryrie Street or visit the Facebook page.
If you’re still not quite sure how to spoil Dad, purchase a gift voucher from a local business. It lets him choose exactly what he wants and also helps support a local business.
To find out more about how you can keep supporting local businesses visit www.centralgeelong.com.au or download the Love Central Geelong app.
