Father's Day

Your local’s guide to events and dinners for Father's Day around the Illawarra.

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Explore Father's Day dinners and other events being held around the Illawarra.

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Stuart Park North Wollongong New South Wales

May 5, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Introduction to Woodwork - The Illawarra Woodwork School

10-week Introduction to Woodwork Workshop

1 York Place Woonona New South Wales 2517

April 20, 2026 - July 3, 2026

Wicked Women of Wollongong: The Woman Behind The City

5 out of 5 based on 300+ reviews

2 Endeavour Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

June 20, 2026

Bundanoon Makers Market

Quality market for makers, bakers and growers from the Southern Highlands.

Bundanoon Public School / Bundanoon Soldiers' Memorial Hall Bundanoon NSW

June 21, 2026

Berry Village Market

Beautiful vibes boutique Market fab fab fab!

Berry Bowling Club 140 Queen Street Berry New South Wales 2535

June 28, 2026

Restaurants You Should Visit

Discover a new restaurant for this Father's Day.

City of Wollongong Tennis Club

So much more than just tennis!

37 Foley Street Gwynneville New South Wales 2500

Dicey Riley's Hotel

Welcome to the last true pub in Wollongong

329 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

The Fraternity Club

Leading Dining, Functions & Entertainment venue in the Illawarra!

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

Wisos - Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club

Come & visit one of the best places in the Illawarra!

1-3 Foley Street Gwynneville New South Wales 2500

ilu ilu bar

Indian inspired Cocktail Bar with Indian Tapas

Signature Building 10-18 Regent Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

The Shellharbour Club

Come and visit The Shellharbour Club. Located in the heart of the Shellharbour community.

The Shellharbour Club Corner Wattle & Shellharbour Roads Shellharbour New South Wales 2529

Bar Lina

Portuguese and Basque flavours with an Australian wine bar feel

1/17 Globe Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

The Icon Wollongong

Located in the heart of Wollongong, The Icon is the perfect bar for drinks, food, events and dancing!

10 Town Hall Place Wollongong New South Wales 2500

The Balgownie Hotel

It's a place for friends to meet, families to relax and everyone to enjoy themselves.

141-143 Balgownie Road Balgownie New South Wales 2519

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