The best Father’s Day gifts & events on the Central Coast

Father’s Day is sneaking up on us again – the opportunity to celebrate the fathers (and father figures) in our lives is Sunday 6 September 2026.

And if Dad insists he “doesn’t need anything”… challenge accepted. Because while quality time is always appreciated, he’s not likely to complain if you shower him with gifts, too!

It’s a good thing there’s heaps happening across the Central Coast this year, with plenty of Father’s Day gifts, experiences and events that go well beyond lunch and a pair of socks. You can take Dad to a car show, play a round of golf together, build something, catch a classic movie, send him off for a massage or enter him in enough raffles that he’ll have to win something. We’ve also found a stack of experiences you can buy now and book later, plus a few local gifts Dad’ll love.

Not sure what to do for dad this year? Start here.

Looking for somewhere to eat? We’ve kept that in our separate Father’s Day dining guide, so this one is purely about the fun stuff, gifts and things to do.

Father’s Day events on the Central Coast 2026

Junior Golf Slam, Erina Creek Golf Course

Sunday 6 September | Erina Creek Golf Course

Golf with Dad, without the pressure of pretending anyone knows their handicap.

Junior Golf Slam is running a special Father’s Day two-player Ambrose at Erina Creek Golf Course, pairing kids with a grown-up for a round together.

Dad and son, Dad and daughter, grandparent and grandkid- it’s beginner-friendly and designed to get families having fun together, rather than standing silently beside each hole. Entry is $25 per person and there are only 64 places, so book your team in now.

Father’s Day Smoking Class, Cue & Crew, Tuggerah

Sunday 6 September | From 9am | Cue & Crew, Tuggerah

If Dad considers tending a smoker for eight hours the perfect way to spend a Sunday, this has his name all over it. American BBQ crew Cue & Crew is holding a dedicated Father’s Day Smoking Class, and it’s a much better bet than buying another BBQ gadget he probably already owns.

Daddy Day Care, Terrigal Beach House

Sunday 6 September | Terrigal Beach House, Terrigal

Terrigal Beach House has named its Father’s Day celebration Daddy Day Care, and we have to give them points for that.

The grown-up activity program kicks off from midday with free virtual golf sessions and complimentary beard trims from 12–4pm, while kids can get their faces painted from 1–4pm. Live music starts from 2pm.

Yes, there are dining specials too, but those are living happily over in our Father’s Day food guide. Here, we’re mostly amused by the prospect of checking Dad into day care and collecting him several hours later with a tidier beard.

Father’s Day Car Show, Westfield Tuggerah

Sunday 6 September | 10am–1pm | Westfield Tuggerah

Got a Dad who’ll stop mid-sentence because something interesting just drove past? Take him to the free Father’s Day Car Show in the green carpark at Westfield Tuggerah.

There’ll be a line-up of classic, vintage and unusual vehicles, plus live music, giveaways, face painting and balloon bending. Kids can also get stuck into a free Messy Makers foil art workshop (10am-1pm on Level 2, outside Max Brenner – bookings required), so there’s something to occupy the smaller family members while Dad sticks his head under bonnets and talks horsepower.

More things happening on Father’s Day Sunday

Not everything needs a giant DAD banner stuck to it.

On Sunday 6 September, you could grab last minute Father’s Day gifts at the Central Coast Farmers Market from 7am–12pm, Avoca Beachside Markets from 9am–2pm or Terrigal Beach Markets from 9am–3pm.

There’s also Monsoon Mela at FunHaus Factory from 12–5pm, while pianist Simon Tedeschi and trumpeter Mat Jodrell are performing at Avoca Beach Theatre from 1.30–3.15pm. None are specifically Father’s Day-branded, but all give you a perfectly legitimate reason to get Dad out of the house.

Father’s Day activities in the lead-up

Early Father’s Day Gifts Making, Wyong Milk Factory

Saturday 22 August | 11am–1pm | Wyong Milk Factory

Small Coasties can get their Father’s Day gifts sorted early at the Wyong Milk Factory. On Saturday 22 August, kids can make a small crafty gift for Dad during a free lunchtime session from 11am–1pm. The Farmers & Makers Market will also be running, so you can have a wander while you’re there.

Father’s Day Bird Feeder Building Workshop

Thursday 3 September | 4.30 – 5.30pm | Gosford Regional Library

Get hands-on with a Father’s Day bird feeder workshop that combines the practical with quality time. Dad and the kids can build something together, bring it home and then begin the long process of identifying which local bird keeps flinging seed all over the lawn.

Father’s Day Retro Movie Screenings

Friday 4 – Sunday 6 September | Event Cinemas, Westfield Tuggerah

Good excuse to introduce the kids to something that doesn’t involve YouTube.

Event Cinemas Tuggerah is bringing back some big-screen classics across Father’s Day weekend, including Terminator 2: Judgment Day for its 35th anniversary, Cars for its 20th and Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark for its 45th.

The retro screenings run from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September, with individual films screening on selected days. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom also has an advance screening on Father’s Day itself if Dad’s movie companion is still firmly in the preschool demographic.

Wyong Cup, Wyong Race Club

Friday 4 September | 11.30am–5.30pm | Wyong Race Club

If Dad would choose a day at the races over another present for the shed, the timing of this year’s Wyong Cup is pretty handy. It falls on Friday 4 September, with racing, entertainment and Fashions on the Field all part of the day. Not technically a Father’s Day event, but definitely a possible early present – especially if taking Friday off work is part of the deal.

What’s On Long Jetty

Saturday 5 September | 2 – 7pm | Long Jetty

If you’re keen to kick things off on Saturday, What’s On Long Jetty is taking over the Thanks For Coming carpark (right behind Shadowbang). There’ll be sixtymls cocktails, Smash burgers, DJs, drawing classes + prints for sale by Black Wolf, Betty’s Flea Markets and more, with entry for just $15.

Gwandalan Lions Father’s Day Village Market

Saturday 5 September | 7.30am–12pm | Gwandalan Lioness Park

Make a morning of it by the lake at the Gwandalan Lions Father’s Day Village Market. There’ll be local stalls, live entertainment, kids’ activities, games, raffles and giveaways, with funds raised supporting the Gwandalan Lions Club’s community work. It’s free to attend and conveniently timed for anyone who remembers at the eleventh hour that they still haven’t bought Dad a Father’s Day pressie.

Anaconda, West Gosford

Saturday 5 September | From 9am | Anaconda, West Gosford

The folks at Anaconda West Gosford are going big with a Father’s Day sale event. Alongside on-day specials, there’ll be free coffee from Kafich, kids’ face painting, a Scouts BBQ, a visit from Kariong Fire Brigade, hourly prize wheel spins from 10am and competitions running throughout the day. The first 25 people to make a purchase will also score a $20 gift card.

Father’s Day raffles on the Central Coast

Feeling lucky? There are enough Father’s Day raffles happening this year to mount a respectable Coast-wide campaign.

Halekulani Bowling Club, Budgewoi

Father’s Day starts early at Hali Bowling Club, with its dedicated raffle happening on Wednesday 26 August. Tickets go on sale from 5pm, with prizes drawn from 6.30pm.

SoCares Father’s Day Raffle

Local animal rescue organisation SoCares also has its Father’s Day raffle running for 2026, with tickets available ahead of the draw on Tuesday 1 September. Every ticket helps make a difference to the animals in their care – and you could score a fire pit, wine, gift cards and more.

Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy

Get in early at Everglades: its Father’s Day Raffle is happening on Thursday 3 September, and they’ve gone hard on the Dad prizes this year.

More than $1,000 in gift cards are up for grabs from the likes of Bunnings, BCF, Dan Murphy’s and JB Hi-Fi, plus a major YETI Roadie Cooler prize valued at $500. Draw starts at 6pm.

Gosford RSL, West Gosford

Got a BBQ lover in the family? Gosford RSL are adding a little extra to their meat raffle on Friday 4 September, with three special Father’s Day meat trays up for grabs, packed with a tomahawk steak, BBQ tools, an apron and spice rub. Draw starts from 7pm.

The Doylo, Doyalson

The Doylo’s Father’s Day celebration includes a dedicated raffle alongside live entertainment on Sunday 6 September. Meat trays, gifts and more. Tickets go on sale from 4pm, with the draw starting at 5pm. All Dads receive $5 worth of raffle tickets as a special thank you from the club.

The Davo, Davistown

Father’s Day at The Davistown RSL has it all – face painting, DIY stubby holder and a raffle! Give Dad the chance to win big on Sunday 6 September, with the draw starting at 2.30pm. Buy tickets online, at reception or at the bar.

The Ary, Toukley

The Ary’s Father’s Day Raffle is on Sunday 6 September, with 60 prizes worth more than $3,000 up for grabs. Tickets go on sale at 3.30pm, with the draw starting at 5pm.

Bay Road Brewing, Gosford

Bay Road Brewing is running beer and meat raffles throughout the day on Sunday 6 September, alongside more Father’s Day celebrations at their Gosford microbrewery & taproom.

Wyong Leagues Group venues

Wyong Leagues Group is spreading the Father’s Day raffle love across six of its venues on Sunday 6 September.

First, the big one. Wyong Rugby League Club are hosting an online Father’s Day Raffle with more than $25,000 worth of prizes, including Apple, PlayStation and Ninja products plus cash. The draw happens at 4pm via Facebook Live, which means Dad can try his luck from the couch. Very efficient.

Up north, Canton Beach Sports Club gets going early in the arvo, with tickets on sale from 1pm and the draw starting at 2pm.

Next up is Wallarah Bay Recreation Club, with tickets from 4pm and the draw at 5pm.

At Budgewoi Soccer Club, Wyong Bowling Club and Avoca Beach Bowlo, tickets go on sale from 4.30pm, with draws from 5.30pm.

Bateau Bay Bowlo is the latest of the lot, with tickets on sale from 5pm and the draw starting at 6pm.

There’s also a pints-for-schooner prices promo running at each venue, if Dad happens to need some moral support while waiting for the draw – and make sure you swipe your membership card before 6pm for the chance to win a hamper.

Central Coast experiences to give Dad for Father’s Day

Artisan Estate, Somersby

Forget buying Dad another knife. Let him make one. Artisan Estate runs blacksmithing workshops every weekend and on selected weekdays, ranging from beginner classes to sessions where you can forge your own chef’s knife or bushcraft knife. Gift vouchers can be put towards any of the available courses.

Gosford Golf Club

A golf lesson or voucher has one major advantage over guessing which club Dad has been eyeing off: he can sort that bit out himself. Gosford Golf Club offers gift vouchers and golf tuition through its pro shop, making it an easy local option for the golf pros (or wannabe pros).

Central Coast Float, Umina

Now this is a Father’s Day present he probably won’t see coming. Skip the socks and get him something he probably wouldn’t buy for himself: a proper reset at Central Coast Float.

Forget a cup of epsom salts in the kids’ bath – this is the real deal. The Dad’s Restore Pack ($179) includes time in to sweat it out in the sauna, hot & cold cedar mineral spas, and an hour of weightlessness to completely switch off.

Vie Spa, Magenta Shores

Yes, Dad can absolutely have a spa day. Vie Spa at Pullman Magenta Shores has created a Dad’s Deluxe Day package specifically for Father’s Day, available from 1 September to 30 November 2026.

For $280, the 1hr 45min treatment includes an orange and jojoba back scrub, full-body muscular wellbeing massage and mini organic facial. He’ll suddenly understand why you’re banging on about self-care all the time.

Distillery Botanica, Erina

For the Dad who enjoys a good gin and likes knowing how things are made, Distillery Botanica has plenty to play with. The Erina distillery sells gift certificates that can be used towards guided tours, tastings, cocktail classes and hands-on distilling workshops. Dad can go all in with a Distill Your Own experience or try the one-hour Express Distill Your Own session, where he can make his own gin or vodka. Gift certificates are currently available in values from $50 to $200.

And just in time for Father’s Day, they’ve also launched Terrigal Rum Co, a new premium dark rum distilled right here on the Central Coast. The first three small-batch releases are available to taste and buy at the distillery, with dedicated rum tastings and food pairings also on offer.

Glenworth Valley Adventures

Horse riding? Quad biking? Kayaking? Abseiling? Leave the decision to Dad.

Glenworth Valley Adventures sells gift cards for individual adventures as well as fixed amounts from $50 to $500. It’s a particularly handy one when you know Dad would love something adventurous, but you’re not confident how far off the ground he’d like to be.

Bailey Thompson, Saratoga

For the Dad who likes making things with his hands, a whittling class with Bailey Thompson is a pretty excellent excuse to try something new.

Held at Saratoga Community Hall, the beginner-friendly classes cover the basics of carving safely, understanding wood grain, different whittling cuts and finishing techniques. Dad can carve an animal, work on a figurine or make a handful of smaller ornaments to take home. No previous woodworking experience is needed, and all safety gloves and aprons are provided.

Local Father’s Day gifts he’ll love

Amber Lane Distillery, Wyong Creek

Whisky-loving Dad? Amber Lane Distillery has put together a cracking Father’s Day offer for 2026. Buy a bottle of its award-winning Noble Lane whisky for $199 and they’ll throw in two Amber Lane Glencairn glasses, so there’s one for Dad and – conveniently – one for whoever was thoughtful enough to buy the present. The Father’s Day offer runs until Monday 31 August, so don’t leave it too late.

Crown & Anchor Leather

A wallet might be a classic Dad gift, but Crown & Anchor makes this practical present feel a whole lot more special, knowing someone local has actually made it.

Clint is the man behind the brand, and this Central Coast leather craftsman makes small-batch goods by hand, including wallets, belts and other leather pieces, made to order from carefully selected leathers. Contact him on Instagram or Facebook to place order.

Bay Road Brewing, Gosford

Sort Dad out with this epic gift pack from Bay Road Brewing, with two mixed four-packs of Bay Road brews, a black and aqua Bay Road cap and a Hoptopus stubby cooler. Order online (and while you’re there, may as well book a table for Father’s Day too).

SSB Chilli

Know a Dad who keeps adding chilli long after everyone else at the table has called it? SSB Chilli was born in Terrigal and makes its hot sauces and chilli products in small batches using Australian-grown chillies and all-natural ingredients.

Their 2026 Winter Release has just landed, with five limited-edition sauces available individually or together as a set. Choose his heat level accordingly – or don’t, and enjoy the consequences from a safe distance.

Guycense

For the Dad who likes his home to smell good without it smelling like a perfume counter, Guycense hand-rolls natural incense right here on the Central Coast using woods, herbs and spices, with no synthetic fragrance oils.

Their newest release, Duo Incense, takes things a step further: each stick is made from two different incense doughs, so the scent changes partway through the burn. It’s designed for special occasions and memorable moments *cough* perfect Father’s Day gift *cough*.

Sanded Australia, Long Jetty

If Dad surfs, this might just win Father’s Day.

At Sanded Australia, he can actually shape his own surfboard from scratch, working one-on-one with an experienced shaper in a fully equipped shaping bay. The experience starts from $540 and includes the board blank, tools and guidance through the whole process, with the option to have his finished creation professionally glassed afterwards. It’s a pretty unbeatable story next time someone asks where he got his board.

The Procrasta-Baker

If Dad has a sweet tooth, we’re loving these Father’s Day cupcakes from The Procrasta-Baker. Baked by a local nursing student & self-proclaimed professional procrastinator, these are sure to hit the spot. Contact Amelia to place an order or make an enquiry.

Central Coast Drones

Let dad show off his Coastie pride with a stunning print from Central Coast Drones. They capture spectacular aerial photography of the region’s beaches, headlands, and surf breaks, with collections organised by suburb so you can find his favourite spot. Every image is available in print or high-res digital download, perfect for turning his wall into a coastal masterpiece.

Drummond Golf, West Gosford

If your dad’s all about the greens (and definitely not the kind you drink), Drummond Golf Gosford has everything from clubs and bags to shoes, tech, and custom fitting. Part of Australia’s biggest golf retailer but locally owned for nearly a decade, this store blends Central Coast golf expertise with national buying power – just a tee-off away from the perfect Father’s Day gift.

Father’s Day 2026

However you spend it, Father’s Day is a chance to celebrate the dads who show up, crack the jokes and hold everything together. A good feed, a thoughtful gift, or just some solid time together – it all counts.

We hope this guide helps you plan something special for the legends in your life.

And if you’re looking to book a meal, check out our list of where to eat on the Central Coast this Father’s Day.

 

From all of us at Coasties Mag, Happy Father’s Day.