Forget the calendar confusion: in Estonia, Father’s Day (Isadepäev) is in November, while in Australia it lands in early September. But let’s not get lost in dates — what matters is that our Estonian communities across Australia are ready to celebrate dads, granddads and all the father figures who fix our broken stuff, cheer us on, and deliver the world’s corniest jokes with unmatched pride.
From Queensland to Victoria to Western Australia, Estonian dads are getting their spotlight this year, and the celebrations are as colourful and varied as our community itself. Pancakes, paper planes, treasure hunts — and yes, a full stage for dad-joke champions. Go fathers, you rock!
Brisbane — Father’s Day Pancake Party
🥞 Saturday, 30 August at 2pm
📍 Victor Scouts Hall, 58 Victor Street, Holland Park QLD 4121
🎟 Free entry — bring a plate to share
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Brisbane is flipping pancakes for dads! The Estonian playgroup invites everyone to a Pannkoogipidu where we’ll sing, play and teach a few Estonian words for dads of all backgrounds. RSVP by 28 August is essential (so the pancake supply doesn’t run dry!), so email maili.andre[at]gmail.com that you’re coming.
Gold Coast — Fathers Day Party
🎶 Sunday, 31 August at 9.30am
📍 Varsity Lakes Community Centre, 201 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
🎟 Free entry — bring a plate to share
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The Gold Coast Estonian School and Playgroup are hosting a proper pidu (party): children’s concert, games, gifts and of course the good old Estonian tradition of bringing something tasty for the shared table. (Who knows — maybe a few dad jokes will spontaneously sneak into the program?)
Melbourne — Father’s Day fun and games
This Father’s Day the Melbourne Estonian Society is putting the spotlight on fun, action and quality time together.
⚽ Sunday, 31 August at 2pm
📍 Estonian House, 43 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055
🎟 Free entry — bring a plate of food to share
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Melbourne’s going all out this year with a full afternoon that includes:
🛩 Paper plane contests — whose dad can throw the furthest?
⚽ Penalty shoot-outs — kids vs dads, bragging rights at stake.
🔎 Treasure hunt — a family adventure.
😂 Dad Jokes Competition — step up to the mic, funniest wins a prize!
Extra treats for dads: your first beer is on the house, and the shared table promises delicious surprises. Everyone is welcome — members, non-members, friends and families. (Warning: dad-joke content may cause eye-rolling and uncontrollable laughter.)
Perth — Springtime special Father’s Day celebration
🌼 Sunday, 28 September, time TBC
📍 Details to come — stay tuned via EstWest socials
🎟 Free entry — bring a plate to share
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In true Estonian–Aussie compromise style, Perth decided to split the difference between the November and September dates. Their Father’s Day celebration lands in late September on a spring weekend. The program is still under wraps, but two things are guaranteed: the kids will make plenty of joyful noise, and dads won’t leave hungry. And if anyone’s got a dad joke up their sleeve, Perth will be ready (no pressure).
A toast to our dads
Wherever you are — in Brisbane with pancakes, in Melbourne with dad-joke contests, in Perth with spring feasts, or on the Gold Coast with song and games — come along and join the fun. These celebrations may look a little different from Mother’s Day’s flower-filled fuss (we love those too!), but they carry just as much heart.
Here’s to the dads, stepdads, granddads, and all the father figures in our lives: Head isadepäeva! 💙
Missed out?
Got a Father’s Day event not listed above, then please let us know via email news[at]eesti.org.au.
