Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15 and it’s time to start thinking about how you want to show appreciation for the favorite dads in your life.
We’ve gathered some Father’s Day gift ideas to help you come up with something Dad will love!
Most dads would appreciate some family time and a good meal (check out all of the fun for Father’s Day in Columbus!), but if you want to get him a gift, here are some ideas that would be useful to a lot of dads.
If you have little money to spend, don’t be afraid to get creative.
Many assume dads won’t appreciate homemade gifts as much, but the drink coaster that I made my dad in 4th grade is still in use on his side table. He doesn’t care what something looks like, as long as it’s functional.
If your dad has specific hobbies that make gifting easy, consider yourself lucky and go with something you’ll know he’ll use. Want some ideas? Check out our Father’s Day gift list on Amazon for tonnnns of options.
Local Father’s Day Gifts
BUY LOCAL! Gift cards are a great way to support local businesses. If your dad is local to Columbus, considering buying him a gift card to a favorite attraction, retailer, or restaurant.
Four Peel Gin
Distilled with four citrus peels – orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime. It’s basically sunshine in a glass. For the dad that likes gin, gift him a crisp, bright, refreshing and LOCAL upgrade this summer. $29.99 purchase at Watershed Distillery or any Ohio state liquor store.
Gift Card to Watershed Kitchen + Bar
Dad can go enjoy a happy hour or a Sunday Supper! Purchase online or at Watershed Kitchen + Bar.
Cabela’s
Get 10% off Father’s Day gift cards.
Warehouse Membership
If your dad isn’t a member at Costco or Sam’s Club, consider getting him a membership.
Even if he doesn’t really need to purchase groceries in bulk – it’s so much more than that. They offer great deals on so many different things including clothing, personal care items, electronics, furniture, outdoor items, automobile services/tires, travel, and more.
Costco offers an amazing return policy (basically forever for most things). The food court is a great place to grab a quick meal – if he has room after all of the samples.
Costco Member Hack: If you’re a member at Costco, you can purchase a gift card for him to shop without needing a membership.
Personal Care Father’s Day gifts
Shaving brushes and shaving soaps are back in style as the best way to get a close comfortable shave.
Pair it with a few of his favorite razors, aftershave, or a set of inexpensive DORCO razors (same razors supplied through Dollar Shave Club), and he’ll get a smooth shave every time.
Duke Cannon Personal Care Products are made for men to smell like men (in a good way). Grab him a bar of soap like Big American Bourbon Soap, Beer Soap for Men, or go for the Big Ass Brick of Soap Set.
They also sell a hunting scent eliminator, Bloody Knuckles Hand Repair Balm, cologne, hair care, and more. Reviews are fantastic for this brand, so you can’t go wrong.
Gear: Favorite team gear is always a great choice too – grab him a new hat or shirt!
Food and Drink Father’s Day Gift Ideas
If your dad is as hard to buy for as mine, favorite food gifts may just be the best choice. Consumable gifts are a great option because they aren’t something that will sit around and collect dust.
In a basket for my dad, I would include homemade cookies or brownies, cheeses (nothing fancy for him), black jelly beans or other candy, nuts, drink mixes, a few soft drinks, chips, and a can of Spam. While they may not be the healthiest choices, they’re what he’d enjoy and won’t hurt him to have on occasion.
Create a poster for dad featuring a clever saying and his favorite snacks! Pinterest is a great place for ideas for this.
Local beer, wine, liquor
Whether they open these for the party, or enjoy them another time, beverages are always appreciated.
Better yet, take him on one of these beverage trails and enjoy some beverages with him.
- Columbus Coffee Trail
- Columbus Ale Trail
- Columbus Distillery Trail
- Gahanna’s Herbal Cocktail Trail
- Celtic Cocktail Trail
- Route 33 Brew Trail
Keep his favorite beer cold from start to finish with a Bottle Keeper, which keep his beer cold and seals the bottle when the lid is on.
If he prefers a stiffer drink, these whiskey stones (with 12k reviews!) will keep his drink cool without diluting like ice does.
Tools and Outdoor Gifts for Dad
Flashlights are one of those things of which you can never have too many. They never seem to be where you need them, when you need them. Grab a new one for your dad (including batteries) at any store, or get him this waterproof, floatable flashlight that has great reviews if he’s likely to be around water.
Grab him a cooling towel to keep from overheating during yard work or outdoor sports or golf. There are tons of options (get one for yourself while you’re at it). Hot tip: these are amazing to use at amusement parks too!
It’s hot. Keep dad cool with a portable neck fan. Does it look amazing? No. But it’s perfect for camping, yard work, sporting events, or other activities where dad needs a breeze. These work great, so don’t knock it until you try it!
Kitchen Items
If he enjoys cooking, every kitchen needs a cast-iron skillet. A pre-seasoned Lodge cast iron skillet will become his new favorite pan. They are non-stick (if cared for properly) can go from stovetop to oven and even campfire or grill, and will last for decades.
If he’s set on using non-stick pans, get him a new one. Non-stick pans need replaced every few years as the coating starts to flake off, which can add toxins to your food. This inexpensive non-stick skillet was rated the best by Cook’s Illustrated because it stayed exceptionally slick with a durable nonstick coating that provides top performance and even heat in cooking.
Other obvious options are grilling gear such as grill pans, meat branding irons, new grill tools, or even a gift basket of BBQ rubs and sauces.
Tech Gifts for Dad
We are a big fan of these smart plugs! You can control anything you plug in with your phone or your smart hub (Alexa or Google Hub). Turn things on or off while you’re away or in another room, or set timed intervals.
Video doorbells are a great upgrade for safety and security. Once they are set up, they are easy to use for anyone with a smartphone. We personally have a Ring doorbell, but other great options exist. It’s a pricier gift, but if you have siblings to contribute to the gift, its a good group gift.
If your dad is as concerned about the weather as my dad, he may enjoy a Wireless Advanced Weather Station. The sensor can be installed indoor or outdoor to give up to the minute readings on exactly what’s going on outside, along with the forecast based on up to the minute readings.
Gift card bonus offers
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Top Amazon Gifts
Amazon always comes through with great gift options. Check out some of the recommended Father’s Day gifts below.
- Hardcover Book
- Paige Tate & Co. (Producer) - Herold, Korie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
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- Hardcover Book
- Gregory E. Lang (Author)
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- MOSQUITO PROTECTION THAT WORKS: Thermacell effectively keeps...
- EFFECTIVE 15FT ZONE TECHNOLOGY: Engineered to precisely diffuse...
- REPEL MOSQUITOES IN AIR, NOT ON YOUR SKIN: Repel mosquitoes...
- Brand-Oriented and Outdoor Charger Pro: With over 10 years of...
- Leading USB C Input Output Tech and Qi Wireless: The latest...
- Premium Battery and Smallest Solar Charger: BLAVOR uses the safer...
- VERSATILE MULTI-PURPOSE POWDER - Designed for use on the groin,...
- FRESH AND SOOTHING FORMULA - This ball deodorant for men is...
- TALC-FREE body powder provides all-day comfort with protection...
- KEEP IT NICE and COLD: From the first gulp to the last sip, the...
- MEET THE RUGGED LEGEND: It’s the insulated beer stein that’s...
- SIP IN COMFORT: Whether you’re hanging out at that backyard...
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- Ultra-portable JBL Pro Sound with punchier bass: Don't let its...
- Up to 7 hours of playtime plus 2 hours with Playtime Boost: Don't...
- Waterproof and dustproof: The JBL Go 4's IP67 waterproof and...
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- LISEN 4 in 1 Retractable Car Charger (5.9 x 2.64 x 1.38 inches)...
- Featuring dual USB ports and a retractable cable, the LISEN 4 in...
- Creative style: a perfect set of father's Day Q & A cards...
- Express love: the design of this father card is full of...
- Premium quality: Fathers Day cards are printed on recycled 300gsm...
- Instant Read Food Thermometer | Our instant read thermometer...
- Multi-Use | From bbq thermometer to baking thermometer, our...
- Easy-Read Digital Thermometer For Cooking | Large instant...
- DAD BIRTHDAY CARD - All dads love a cheesy dad joke and this is...
- Premium Quality: Crafted from thick, high-quality cardstock for a...
- FATHERS DAY CARDS FOR DAD - For the man who has it all, why not...
- Cordless and Portable: Comfytemp portable heating pad is 5000mAh...
- Upgrade Elastic Straps: Brandnew dual adjustable elastic strap of...
- Aim at Pain Relief: Heating pad for lower back provides heat...
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- Shaving bib makes your life easier when you shave beard. No mess...
- Attach the adjustable velcro neck straps and use the suction cup...
- Hardcover Book
- Gregory E. Lang (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- COMPLETE GRILL SET: Upgrade your grilling game with this 21-piece...
- TOP QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL: Our 21-piece Grill tool set is made...
- INCLUDES ALUMINUM STORAGE CASE: These Deluxe Grill Accessories...
- Hilarious & Playful Design: Delight your dad, husband, grandpa,...
- Ideal Father’s Day Gift for Every Dad: Whether you’re a son,...
- Blank Inside for Personalized Notes: The card is blank inside,...
- Dad’s Ice Cream Shovel - It’s a men thoughtful and funny...
- Gifts for Men Who Want Nothing - A funny dads ice cream spoon...
- Fathers Day For Dad - Best dad ever gifts, this dad's ice cream...
You’ll find other ideas in these gift guides we created throughout the year
(note that since some of these are holiday specific, prices or specials may be slightly different)
Columbus Gift Guide
Columbus Gift Guide: Hostess Gift Ideas
Inexpensive Kitchen Gift Ideas
White Elephant Gift Ideas – if you want something silly for your dad
Father’s Day is about showing the dads in your life how much you love and appreciate them. If you can, spend some time with them and put a little thought into buying them gifts you know they’ll appreciate without breaking the bank.
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Last update on 2025-06-15 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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