The 40 Best Father’s Day Gifts of 2024
Since Father’s Day is just one month after Mother’s Day, brainstorming the perfect for your dad or father figure in your life can be a little stressful. Many dads often insist that they have everything they need and shy away from special days dedicated exclusively to them, but Father’s Day gives you the chance to be creative and show your dad, grandpa, uncle, etc. that he is valued, respected, and loved all 365 days of the year.
If you’re stumped on finding the best gift for your dad or father figure in time for the special holiday, we searched the market for dozens of practical, unique, and fun options based on factors like price, gift type, and overall value to help narrow down your choices. Whether he is a beer connoisseur, dedicated grilling expert, or adventurous DIY handyman, we’ve got you covered. We also spoke with Patrick Kucharson, founder and author of the newsletter Better Gift Coach, for extra gift giving tips to make this holiday even more special.
Perfect for toting to work or game day tailgates, the water-resistant Carhartt Deluxe Lunch Cooler Bag has an insulated main compartment to keep snacks and lunches cool, and is big enough to store a six-pack of soda or beer. It also features a separate top dome that can hold additional foods or beverages, while the front zippered compartment is great for keeping smaller items like keys, utensils, or napkins safely in place.
For the dad that is a lifelong football fan, the New York Times Custom Football Book is the perfect addition to his sports memorabilia collection. The personalized book features approximately 100 pages of New York Times news coverage for the football team of your choice, with highlights, memorable moments, and major events printed throughout. Designed with imitation leather binding and matte silver foil, the book has a premium look and feel, plus the cover can be customized to include dad’s name or a special message.
*Note: If Dad is an MLB fan, the New York Times also offers a baseball version of the book.
This handy multi-tool pen will replace a few of the loose tools that Dad has scattered in the garage. The 9-in-1 tool conveniently features all of the necessities needed to do handy work, including a ballpoint pen, a phillips and flathead screwdriver, a stylus pen, a bubble level, and more.
When you want to give Dad something more heartfelt, the What I Love About Dad book from Knock Knock is a solid gift choice. The book features 50 fill-in-the-blank prompts that allow you to write everything you love and appreciate about the father figure in your life. With simple prompts, like “You’ll keep ___ forever, won’t you?” or “I love that you taught me to appreciate ___” you can make the messages as humorous or heartfelt as you please.
A universal hoodie is something every dad should have in his closet. This Hanes Men’s Hoodie is made from 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester for a soft, breathable, and comfortable fit. It has a drawstring hood as well as pouch pockets to keep his hands warm or store small items. Plus, it comes in 13 different colors and is available in sizes small to 5X.
When Dad is deep in a DIY project, it can be easy to lose or misplace small things like nails, screws, bolts, washers, and more. To help him keep all of his working supplies in place, the Horusdy Magnetic Wristband is constructed with 10 strong magnets, and features two small pockets that are great for holding small metal items and other necessities.