100 Things To Do With Dad: Bucket List Scratch Book
This modern scrapbook style memory-keeper helps preserve favorite memories. It includes 100 prompts for cool things to do together (go to an arcade!), and you can rate and document the highlights of each activity. You can even personalize the pages with your own photos and notes. Love this so much. ($30)
Secretly cool dad embroidered tee shirt and hat
This is a terrific Father's Day gift for the dad who doesn't brag about his rad-ness (is that a word?) And what better accomplishment than being called a "cool dad" by the kids? If he's more of a hat guy, check out the secret cool dad baseball cap. ($28, 35)
Smokeless portable fire pit and grill
Does he like making s'mores in the backyard? Grilling dogs at a campground? Just gathering around the fire together on a chilly night with the family? This portable, smokeless fire pit and grill does all that and more, making for an indulgent and very cool Father's Day gift for the outdoorsy dad. ($300(
Dad's Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers from the Greatest Coaches of All Time
He'll love these bits of fatherly wisdom from sports' greatest coaches. ($13)
Personalized Engraved Compass
Personalized with a message or favorite photo inside, this working compass is such a thoughtful Father's Day gift that will be come an heirloom. We especially appreciate the "I Love You To the Moon and Back" design for a Dad. ($50)
College Football or MLB Stadium Blueprint
Cooler than hanging a poster or ratty pennant, these blueprints of his favorite team's stadium make a very cool Father's Day gift that he definitely doesn't have yet. Does he? ($85-185)
Whiskey Making Kit
For the dad who loves to savor a bit of whiskey, this beautifully arranged kit makes an amazing gift. Add on a bottle of vodka (you need it to make the whiskey) and you'll have a gift that he can start tinkering with right away. ($65, alcohol not included)
Dad not into whiskey? Uncommon Goods has several Drink and Cocktail Kits, including a Gin Making Kit, a Tequila Infusion Kit, as well as various Winemaking Kits. And for dads who don't drink alcohol, check out their Artisan Root Beer Kit, or any one of the many DIY food kits, whether he likes candy or curry.
Color-Changing Cool Dad / Hot Dad Mug
Technically it's called the "mostly cool sometimes hot mug" but we think it's cool all the time! It shows "cool dad" when it's empty or has a cold beverage in it, then...you get the rest. ($28)
A Personalized Father's Day Comic Book
Instead of a traditional photo album, give Dad or Grandpa a 14-page magazine version, or 30-page hardcover comic with all your favorite pics. Customize the title, theme, captions... you name it. They'll do the work to edit the photos, assemble them, send you a proof, and BAM. POW. KAZAM. Cool Father's Day gift! ($65 and up)
Personalized Engraved Tape Measure for Dad
We love a good pun as much as any dad, so this fun tape measure is a sweet gift that also happens to be pretty practical. ($38)
Related: 15 cool but practical Father’s Day gifts. Because they should still feel like gifts, ya know?
Bonus Idea: Cool Father's Day Gift from Uncommon Experiences
For the hard-to-shop-for dad, or one who loves trying new things, an Uncommon Experience brings a unique virtual class right to his home. From learning how to taste coffee like a pro (above), to mastering knife skills, or learning magic tricks, there are over eighty experiences to choose from, all taught by experts in their fields.
