Dads hold a special place in our hearts, they're the never tiring aeroplanes, the parent who lets you stay up late or treats you to ice-cream for dinner. Show your dad exactly how much you care this Father's Day by treating him to something truly special!
To help you get a head start on your Father’s Day plans, we’ve summarised some of the best events, activities and ideas on how to treat your dad on this special day.
Whether you’re looking for a gourmet breakfast with a view, a live music event or a relaxing day on the course, we’ve got all you need to know about Father’s Day in the golden city of Durban.
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Father’s Day Events
Durban has got you covered with a variety of ways to spoil dad this Father’s Day. Choose from superb events, specials and activities that show him how much you appreciate him.
Durban Father's Day Experience at Cape Union Mart
Hey dads! At Cape Union Mart they believe that the greatest gift you can give is the gift of adventure and so to celebrate Father's Day they would like to invite you and your kids to enjoy a complimentary morning creating some 'Dad and me' memories together.
The morning will start with a Snake and Reptile show followed by the 'Ultimate DADventure Challenge' around the store. The store will be buzzing with activities - they've arranged Vida coffee tasting for the parents, snack packs for the kids as well as a selfie booth to print out your snaps instantly.
Want to get your hands on a personalised jacket? Our experts are able to put your name/initials on our K-Way Softshell Jackets and some of your favourite brands will be running product activations in store too. Moms, we haven't forgotten about you! Look out for our free gift wrapping station with a variety of personalised ribbons available so that you can get those gifts and gadgets wrapped up and ready for Father's Day.
There are loads of prizes to be won so bring your charged phones, set your Instagram profile to public and use the hashtag #dadventure and #homeofthefathersdaygift. There is no charge, but booking via Quicket is essential as tickets are limited. DADventures await!
Please Note: This event is FREE however you need to register online.
- Cost:
- Register here
- When: 8 June, 10am - 12pm
- Venue: The Pavillion Mall, Spine Rd, Westville
- More Info: Durban Father's Day Experience at Cape Union Mart
Father's Day Braai
Join the Green Dragon Tea Room for a braai in the garden!
The buffet will consist of a mixed grill, along with side salads, rolls and various sauces to choose from. They will also be having prize giveaways on the day. Your ticket includes the buffet, 2 beers, entry to the prize giving and a gift bag!
- Cost: R280 pp
- When: 15 June, 11am - 3pm
- Venue: Green Dragon Tea Garden, 298 Cliffview Rd Bellair, Durban
- Bookings: 081 562 9863
- More Info: Father's Day Braai
Father's Day Lunch
Here's to the best dad in the world, so give him the best day.
Here's to the dad who always has the best answers to all the questions. It's time to celebrate dad this Father's Day with a delicious family style buffet lunch at Coral Tree Restaurant at the Fairmont Zimbali Resort.
- Cost:
- R395 - Adults
- Half Price - Children u12 years
- FREE - Children u6 years
- When: 16 June, 12pm - 3pm
- Venue: Fairmont Zimbali Resort
- Bookings:
- [email protected]
- 032 538 5000
- More Info: Father's Day Lunch
Father's Day Things To Do
The Sunny city of Durban has an array of activities perfect for making this Father's Day one to remember.
Mini Town
Take him exploring the magical land that is Mini Town!
Mini Town was built in 1969, it is not a miniature model of the city of Durban but rather features various buildings from cities all over South Africa! Mini Town even has its own Harbour, Airport and Railway system.
- Cost:
- R30 - Adults
- R20 - Children 2-13 years
- Hours: Mon - Sun, 9:30am - 3:30pm
- Venue: 114 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban
- Contact: 031 337 7892
- More Info: Website
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Have you been giving dad the same gift for a few years now? Before you go out and buy the usual cigars, slippers and socks - have a look at our suggestions.
Zando
Make sure your dad is a trend setter this Winter, shop for new looks and gorgeous accessories that will really show dad how much you care.
- Zando Specials: Click here
Faithful To Nature
If your dad is into eating healthy and running his body at peak, Faithful to Nature have the perfect gift ideas for dad this Father's Day. Shop for everything from probiotics to a bathroom supplies.
- Faithful To Nature Specials: Click here
Mr Price Apparel & Mr Price Sport
For affordable quality sport and trend setting apparel, Mr Price is your one stop shop, shop online and grab dad a comfy winter jersey!
- Mr Price Apparel Specials: Click here
- Mr Price Sport Specials: Click here
Board Riders
Board Riders caters to the adventurous dads, shop for everything from surf, snow and skate apparel gear and kit.
- Board Riders Specials: Click here
Pollywog
Pollywog are your water supply one stop store, stocking quality brands from wetsuits to boards to booties, have dad ready to tackle the waves this winter!
- Pollywog Specials: Click here
Travelstart
Why not plan a holiday for you and dad this Father's Day, book a trip with Travelstart and make some amazing savings this Father's Day on both local and trip abroad.
- Travelstart Specials: Click here
Cape Coffee Beans
If your dad is a coffee connoisseur this is the perfect gift for him. help dad find his perfect blend at Cape Coffee Beans and he will be thinking of you every time he brews a cup of jo!
- Cape Coffee Beans Specials: Click here
Autosupply
Does dad enjoy getting his hands dirty? Do you often find him in the garage tinkering away? Then he would appreciate some quality automotive spares supplies tools and more. Anything mechanical they have got it!
- Auto Supply Specials: Click here
ReplaceMe
Spoil dad this Father's Day with the latest in tech, gadgets, cables and all things smart home related. ReplaceMe offers the best deals in Africa!
- ReplaceMe Specials: Click here
However you decide to honour your dad, make it extra special, as we never know how many more Father's Days we will get to spend with him. Celebrate all the men in your life and make this Father's Day the best one yet!
❤ From the Vibescout Team we would like to wish all fathers a very Happy Father's Day ❤
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