Fun Father's Day Activities at Home in Lockdown

If special occasions have taught us anything, it's that you can never be too prepared. So if in 2024 you're stuck on gifts for Dad in Melbourne or if isolation or lockdown has thrown a spanner in your present ideas for Dad, we've got you covered. As we navigate this new environment, it's always a good idea to have some backup gift experiences for Dad that he can enjoy right from the comfort of his own home! Don't sacrifice making meaningful memories together, as our live streaming classes and DIY craft kits will make you feel as though you're celebrating face-to-face.

So whether it’s craft boxes with the family or live online classes for your dad to improve at the hobby he’s insisting is his “new thing”, we have Father’s Day ideas in quarantine that your dad will love, despite the restrictions.

Gifts for dad he can enjoy with the family

Sometimes the best part of Father’s Day, Mother’s Day - or indeed any celebratory family-focused occasion - is enjoying it as a family, and we have plenty of Father’s Day ideas in 2024 that’ll spoil dad while bringing everyone closer together. Stepping a little bit outside your comfort zone is surprisingly more comfortable when others do it with you, and these gifts for dad in Melbourne will have the whole family creating and crafting their way to a memorable Father’s Day in quarantine.

As far as gifts for dad go, art might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But whether your dad owns an easel or mistakes paintbrushes for pencils, our virtual art classes in Melbourne are one of the most inventive Father’s Day ideas in 2024 to get the family creating together and having the best possible time, no matter the isolation or lockdown circumstances.

A paint and sip at home night is an awesome way to "cheers" to all that Dads do for us while unleashing Dad's creativity as he paints his own masterpiece. Whether it's abstract portraits of one another or a sleek city skyline, Dad and the family can learn how to paint without stepping foot from the living room. Plus, wine and beer are encouraged - what's not to love? Wine and paint nights make awesome Father's Day activities at home or even unique gift experiences for Dad in 2024.

If you’re looking for things to do in Melbourne for the whole household, an online chai brewing masterclass will satisfy everyone's tastebuds! Run by Uppma Virdi, granddaughter of an Ayurvedic doctor who specialised in herbs and spices, you will be guided through the flavours, health benefits and mindfulness of brewing a cup of chai. When asked about her classes, Uppma said, "It’s a chance to connect with other people and learn about spices and flavours and culture. It’s a moment to yourself to enjoy and explore and realise you can never stop learning," So, if Dad loves learning or needs help taking time to unwind, this chai brewing class will make perfect gifts for Dad in 2024!

Thankfully all of our local Melbourne teachers have a very impressive array of classes in a growing variety of styles, so no matter what your father is interested in, there’s bound to be a class for him.

Gifts for dad to help him unplug

If you were chasing gifts for dad that he can really sink his hands into, an at-home pottery kit might be just what you need! This is one of the best Father’s Day activities at home for a dad who is in desperate need of unplugging and relaxing, device-free.

Allow Dad to sink his hands into Handmaker's Factory pottery and ceramics craft box containing clay, along with all the necessary tools and instructions to have a ball this Father's Day 2024. A fun Father’s Day craft, this is one gift that, unlike the live stream (where an official booking time is required), your dad can enjoy entirely at his own leisure. 

If like so many dads these days, yours puts a lot of pride in his cooking ability, then we have gift ideas to really put him through the wringer. Not in a bad way, of course! But due to the current social restrictions when unwell, many people have taken this opportunity to perfect their cooking skills, and we have gift experiences for Dad to transform into the Michelin-star chef he insists he is.

Meraki Online Workshops offer a bouquet of cooking classes that are all sent directly to your door, and require no internet connection to savour. With each craft box containing all the footage (plus optional downloadable resources) and a spice rack full of unperishable seasonings, all dad needs to do is sort out the grocery list and get cooking.

Nothing says “Father’s Day gifts 2024” like a full cooking class that can be enjoyed in their own kitchen! One of our most popular Melbourne workshops is Meraki’s master Mexican dishes. An in-depth guide to classic Mexican staples, this is one of the few gifts for dad that’ll result in a banquet of guacamole, enchiladas and traditional Mexican rice!

Is your Dad already a burrito master? Master classic Italian dishes is another popular choice when it comes to Father’s Day activities at home and gift ideas. Covering carbonara, risotto, and seafood linguine, this video cooking masterclass will take your dad’s macaroni and cheese and transform it into an authentic Italian pasta experience. With classes also covering meat and seafood dishes from all over the Italian peninsula, this is one of our most explorative and comprehensive cooking classes available for your Father’s Day ideas in Melbourne.

Every dad is unique, and with the current isolation laws and uncertainty over lockdowns, coming up with Father’s Day ideas in quarantine has never been more of a brain-melter. Thankfully, we have some of the best things to do in Melbourne during lockdown and isolation, so you and the family can celebrate your Dad regardless of extenuating circumstances. So whether it’s a family art class, or a cooking workshop just for him, our craft boxes and live stream workshops are a great place to start and be COVID-safe when hunting down gifts for dad in 2024.