Making memories with Dad trumps a gift that fits into a bag any day. Here are 21 Ideas for Experience Gifts for Dad this Father’s Day.
Father’s Day is upon us, and for some reason, buying for men can seem more difficult than buying for women. Looking back, the best Father’s Day gifts have been experience gifts for dad. They’re the ones that are the most memorable, that he talks about over and over again. Giving him the opportunity to do something he enjoys (either on his own or with the people he loves) is a fail-proof plan. He doesn’t really rave about the coffee mugs, ties, or new kicks as much as he’s gone on and on about his race track experience (keep reading).
Experience gifts for dad can range from inexpensive to really pricey, but no matter your budget, you can definitely find an experience that will bring a smile to your hubby’s or dad’s face. These are great ideas for both your husband and your father. These can involve the entire family, just you and your Dad (Invite your siblings? Maybe you could go in on a gift together!), just your husband and kids, etc. The possibilities are endless! (BUDGET TIP: Check Groupon in your area under the Things To Do tab. They’ll have some great deals and unique ideas you haven’t thought of before!)
Keeping the Cost Low…
A trip to Top Golf, the golf course, or driving range
Comedy Club
Escape Room
Dinner and a movie with Dad (Surprise him with tickets to a movie he’s been wanting to see.)
An afternoon fishing with Dad (Buy him some new bait and tell him to grab his tackle box and clear his calendar for the afternoon!)
A camping trip (My husband and boys take a tent to a local campground and pay around $12/night. Cooking out, swimming, hiking, and sleeping under the stars: no extra charge!)
A trip to the gun range
Rock climbing
Massage
Sporting Event (Baseball game, football game, etc. This can be done inexpensively based on whether you go to a pro team or a semi-pro team, and, of course, whether or not you mind sitting in the nosebleeds!)
A trip to Six Flags (My dad and I often went and rode rides together when I was a kid, and we always reminisce when we find time to go together nowadays. Of course, the grandkids tag along now!)
If you Have More to Spend…
An upcoming concert
Tickets to hear his favorite expert/speaker
Nascar Driving Experience (my husband’s all-time favorite gift)
Flying lessons for airplane or helicopter (Yes, you can buy one at a time! My husband has done both and is now totally convinced he missed his calling…)
Skydiving/iFly
Guided Fishing Excursion
Pro Golf Lessons
Rent an awesome car for him to cruise in for a day
Season Tickets or a Package of Tickets to a favorite sporting event
A weekend away to his favorite destination/a plane ticket to somewhere he’s wanted to go
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Love this! What do you want to do with Dad?!?
Hmmmm…what do you think??
Great ideas!
Thanks, Laura!!