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Things to do this Father’s Day
Try a milkshake tasting, stargazing tour or an escape game
Last updated: Monday, 26 May 2025
We’ve rounded up unqiue and different ways to make Father’s Day extra special this year (because Dad might be tired of getting slippers). There’s a milkshake tasting next to a BMW bike showroom, world-famous stargazing tour, Cape Town’s annual comedy show, a steak and brandy pairing, and more things to do with the dad(s) in your life.
ESCAPE GAME AT THE V&A WATERFRONT
You and dad can crack codes together at HintHunt’s challenging escape rooms. Perfect for two to six players, these themed games - think Mission Impossible-style heists and Avengers-inspired action - lets the whole family join in on the fun. Dads will get a small treat at the end. Here’s everything you need to know about HintHunt’s escape rooms.
Date: Saturday, 14 June, 10am to 8.30pm & Sunday, 15 June, 10am to 5.30pm
Cost: From R445 per person, book via HintHunt’s website
Watershed | 17 Dock Road | V&A Waterfront | @hinthuntafrica | Image: Claire Photography
THE “BEST COFFEE IN CAPE TOWN”?
Few coffees come with a story as personal as mischu’s signature blend. Their award-winning Isabella blend (it’s won awards like Best Cappuccino in South Africa) is named after founder Mikhael Bou Rjeily’s daughter. She was born the week her dad released his coffee blend to the South African market. You could take dad out for breakfast and try this blend at mischu in Sea Point.
Date: Saturday, 14 June; 6.45am to 5.30pm & Sunday, 15 June; 7.30am to 5.00pm
Cost: From R115 for a chicken and avo flatbread wrap
85 Regent Road | Sea Point | @mischucoffee | Image: mischu
CRAFT BEER & STEAK AT A BREWERY
Woodstock Brewery has loads of steak specials for Father’s Day. Get a side of choice, sauce, 500g Rump (R265), 500g Sirloin (R310), 500g Fillet (R385), or 950g Tomahawk (R410). Don’t feel like steak? Dads get a free 330ml lager with any meal at Woodstock Brewery, one of Cape Town’s cheekiest breweries.
Date: Sunday, 15 June; 12pm to 10pm
Cost: From R265, book via 021 203 3045
252 Albert Road | Woodstock | Cape Town | 021 203 3045 | @woodstockbrewery | Image: Woodstock Brewery
DAY TRIP IDEA: TRAIL’S END
Trail’s End is Africa’s first bike hotel, and it has plenty to do if you just want to visit for the day. There’s guided cycle tours amd quad bike rides through the scenic Elgin Valley, a Flow Trail and pump track, and the continent’s first bicycle museum. Spend the day there (it has a restaurant) or stay over in one of the 14 rooms at Trail’s End Bike Hotel.
Date: Sunday, 15 June; 8am to 5pm (day visitors)
Cost: From R150 for a day pass, book via Trail’s End’s website
Worcester Street | Swannie River | Grabouw | @trailsendbikehotel | Image: Trail’s End
STEAK & BRANDY LUNCH SPECIAL
Char’d in Hermanus knows the way to a dad’s heart - through expertly-aged steak and a fine Cape Brandy. Their Father’s Day lunch special includes a 300g chef's selection of wet and dry aged meats, paired with a smooth Cape Brandy tasting. To top it off, dad gets a take-home gift of their signature in-house smoked himalayan salt at at Char’d Grill & Wine Bar.
Date: Sunday, 15 June; 11.30am to 9pm
Cost: R300 per person, book via Dineplan
Hermanus Waterfront, Market Square Street | Hermanus | @chardhermanus | Image: Char’d Grill
GUIDED STARGAZING TOUR
These 90 minute tours give dad a front-row seat to celestial objects like the Milky Way, constellations, and planets through two dedicated telescopes. Sutherland’s tours are world-famous because the area is one of the best star-viewing destinations in the Southern Hemisphere; it draws astronomers and visitors from around the world.
Date: Saturday, 14 June; 6 to 7.30pm
Cost: From free to R120, book via Quicket
Piet Retief Street | Sutherland | Website | Image: Unsplashed
CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL
Cape Town’s biggest comedy event is back at the Baxter Theatre, bringing laughs and variety acts just in time for Father’s Day. This year’s lineup includes local stars such as Dalin Oliver, Alan Commitie, Kagiso Mokgadi, and musical duo Emo & Loukmaan Adams with Terry Fortune, plus international acts like Charlie Caper.
Date: Friday, 13 June; 8pm & Saturday, 14 June; 4pm
Cost: From R170 to R250, book via Webtickets
The Baxter Theatre | Main Road, Rondebosch | @capetownfunnyfestival | Image: Cape Town Funny Festival
HERMANUS FYNARTS FESTIVAL
The Hermanus FynArts Festival runs over Father’s Day weekend, making it the perfect excuse to spend a weekend away in the coastal town. Think theatre, live music, art exhibitions, talks, workshops, food and wine tasting. There are different events running each day like a cocktails and canapes workshop on Friday, walking food tours on Saturday, and book talks on Sunday.
Date: 13 June to 15 June; 6am to 6.30pm
Cost: From R60 to R700, book via Webtickets
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The Courtyard, 2 Harbour Road | Hermanus | @fynartsfestival | Image: @lapentolahermanus
MILKSHAKE TASTING
At Revved Up Café, Father’s Day means tasting milkshakes, not wine. Sip through three gourmet flavours, each paired with a matching mini treat. There’s dulce de leche with salty pretzels, lavender white chocolate with a vanilla meringue, and lemony creams with a lemon biscuit. Afterwards, you can browse the BMW bike display next door.
Date: Friday, 13 June; 7.30am to 5pm & Saturday, 14 June; 8am to 1pm
Cost: R99, book via Dineplan
112 Buitengracht Street | Cape Town City Centre | @revvedupcafe | Image: Revved Up Café
TOUR A REAL FOSSIL DIG SITE
If your dad’s more into discovery than dining out, the West Coast Fossil Park offers a guided tour. Families can explore five-million-year-old remains of sabre-toothed cats, short-necked giraffes and other prehistoric giants. Kids will also love the mock dig site and mini-lab at the West Coast Fossil Park.
Date: Saturday, 13 June & Sunday, 14 June; 9am to 3pm
Cost: From R50 for adults, R30 for kids
R45, Langebaanweg, Vredenburg | West Coast
| @westcoastfossilpark | Image: West Coast Fossil Park
By Khadeeja Adams
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