Father’s Day 2025: Here are some fun ideas for every budget

Not all dads are the same mdash and neither are our wallets Whether yoursquore rolling in weekend bonus cash or counting every coin Fatherrsquos Day doesnrsquot have to feel like a strain Herersquos a roundup of ideas big and small depending on your accountsBudget Treats Rs 750ndashRs 2500If you want something meaningful without splurging wildly these plans strike the perfect balanceGolf at Kharghar Valley Golf Course Open to the public at Rs 750 on weekends this hidden gem in Navi Mumbai is great for dads who like slow mornings and good swingsCooking Class Together Try a workshop like making handmade pasta or bread It may not look like it but a lot of dads love to make wonders in the kitchen Sites like Swiggy Experiences or AirBnB Experiences list fun ones under R2000Museum or Gallery Hop Lunch Do a Kala Ghoda walk visit the CSMVS Museum NMACC or even Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum followed by lunch at a nearby cafeacute Thoughtful and loweffort giving your father an exploration of a kindVinyl or Book Haul If your dadrsquos a collector take him to Chor Bazaar for vintage finds or Kitab Khana for a quiet browse Add a handwritten note inside the book or record coverBig Spenders Rs 3000 and aboveIf yoursquore looking to make a grand gesture this year go all out with experiences thatrsquoll leave a markREPRESENTATIONAL PICISTOCKSail into the Sunset Book a private sailing session at Gateway of India Services like Aquasail or West Coast Marine offer hourlong sails for couples or families Bonus Some even let you bring your own cake on boardGourmet Tasting Menus Book a table at Masque Ekaa or The Table for a fancy multicourse meal Itrsquos less about food and more about the experience mdash dads who love storytelling through cuisine will love itWhiskey Tasting or Brewery Tour Take your dad on a craft beer crawl in Powai or Lower Parel or try a curated whiskeytasting evening check places like The Vault or Kamala Mills lounges for events Let your dadsrsquo minds take a tourSpa Staycation Gift him a spa day at a hotel like the Sofitel or the St Regis Some of them even offer Fatherrsquos Day weekend deals that include lunch massages and pool accessPocket Crunchers Under Rs 750No cash No problem Fatherrsquos Day is about quality time not big billsPic CourtesyCraftinga greenworldcomFamily Game Night Uno charades carrom mdash add some homemade popcorn and yoursquove got a great evening lined upCook His Favourites at Home Let him skip his ldquodad dutiesrdquo for the day Make a thali of his favourites or surprise him with chai and breakfast in bedDIY Coupon Book Print or draw vouchers mdash ldquoOne car washrdquo ldquoOne guiltfree naprdquo ldquoYour choice of movie nightrdquo Silly sweet and always a hitEvening Walk Ice Cream Take a slow walk at his favourite garden or beach ending in an ice cream indulgence is traditionAt the end of the day the best gifts are personal Whether itrsquos a lavish cruise or a walk with phones off all dads really want is some time with you Give him that in any form