Father's Day Gift Ideas

Fatherly Wisdom: Ask a bunch of wise guys for Father’s Day Gift ideas, and here’s what you’ll get!

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OK, we get it, you don’t want another necktie. But what do dads want for Father’s Day? I tapped my network of father friends to get their answers.

Their kids range from toddlers to teenagers. And – as you’d expect – their responses range from charming, fatherly wisdom … to childish dad jokes. What can I say? Ask a dad question, and you’ll get a dad answer.

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Gadget Guys (tech-forward wireless gear)

  • Earbuds for music and podcasts like AirPods
  • Durable Bluetooth speaker like Turtlebox
  • Networked home speakers like Sonos
  • Smart in-grill meat thermometer like Meater+

Grill Guys (coolers, drinks and dining)

  • Super-sturdy cooler from the Yeti family like the big Yeti 45 or portable Hopper
  • Kit to create smoked cocktails like Aged & Charred Cocktail Smoker Kit
  • Of-the-month clubs delivering craft beer or spirits like Beer Across America or PourMore
  • Portable pizza oven like Ooni Koda 16

Get Outside Guys (outdoor opportunities)

  • Backyard smokeless fire pit like The Peak from Blue Sky
  • Camping rocker chair like GCI Outdoor Freestyle
  • Waterproof rain jacket like Columbia Men’s Watertight II
  • Chill, casual shoes like Hey Dude

Get Together Guys (shared experiences)

  • Tickets with family or friends to sporting events, concerts or attractions
  • Canoe trip, clay shooting or fishing day trip led by a charter captain with family or friends
  • Golf (if you’re a golfer) or mini-golf (if you’re not) with family or friends
  • Split it up – an activity and lunch with friends, followed by dinner and an evening with family

Go for the Heart Guys (sentimental gifts)

  • Breakfast in bed or lunch cooked by the family
  • Handmade kid creations such as artwork or crafts from younger kids and framed photos taken by or poems written by older kids
  • Wooden folding photo cube with family pictures like Woodili Magic Photo Cube
  • Custom shoes with patterns or photos designed by kids like Vans Customs

Wise Guys (actual responses from my oh-so-funny friends)

  • “The love of my children is all I need.”
  • “A nap while watching golf.”
  • “There are so many suggestions and all of them are wrong for a magazine.”

 

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Featured Image: Grayson and his family at a Tampa Bay Sun Game | Originally published in the June 2025 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine.