32 Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts That'll Arrive Right On Time
So, you've waited until the very last-minute? Don't panic.
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Between the end of the school year and start of summer, Father's Day has a way of sneaking up on us—it's only a few days away. Don't worry: There's still time to impress dad with something thoughtful, funny, or useful.
The easiest way to narrow down your options for Father's Day to consider his hobbies and interests. For the dad who spends weekends on the golf course, try a bluetooth speaker that measures his driving distance or an on-sale polo from Lacoste. If your dad's big into food (like mine), surprise him with a cooking class or meat delivery service—helpful if you need to send his gift via email. For the dad who's still young at heart, I recommend a new LEGO set (I included my fave) or a high-tech drone he can fly around the neighborhood.
Take him back to childhood with this smart-phone controlled paper airplane—all he needs is a sheet of paper. It can do tricks, like loops, barrel rolls and hammerheads.
Go the sentimental route with this keepsake journal that encourages dad to record his most meaningful memories and reflections with guided prompts. There are sections to talk about his childhood, family, career, and more.
For the guy who gold, these funny socks can be worn on the course as a reminder not to get frustrated with the game.
He can never have too many polo shirts, right? This trendy pick from Lacoste is great for the golf course, the office, or date night. It's available in tons of colors.
When you order from Good Chop, you know you're going to get high-quality meat—there's also seafood, sides, and desserts to choose from. Our testers gave Good Chop top scores across the board, noting that the price offers great value for the amount of meat you receive.
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Dad could use a bit of self-care, and he'll actually be excited to use this shaving kit. There's a priming oil designed to soften skin, a shave cream that'll help him get a closer cut, and a balm that calms skin, per the brand.
For the dad with a sweet tooth, this little appliance lets him whip up homemade ice cream in 20 minutes. I have one, and it's so fun to experiment with new flavor combinations—cookies are my favorite.
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Help Dad perfect his swing with this indoor putting green. It has cutouts to catch missed balls and a non-skid backing that will keep it securely in place while he practices.
He's never too old to learn new things, and Masterclass makes itfun with lessons from the world's best performers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and chefs. There's skateboarding from Tony Hawk, basketball from Stephan Curry, and cooking from Thomas Keller.
When in doubt, buy him something from Carhartt, like this classic sweatshirt that's available in nearly 20 colors. My dad has one, and he wears it constantly.
Whether Dad is headed on a trip where he plans to check a bag or is known for misplacing his keys or backpack, he'll find this Good Housekeeping Institute-tested luggage tracker extremely useful. Our pros love its easy setup and replaceable battery.
Inspire dad to put down his tech and build this charming chrysanthemum flower. I have the set on display at home, and it's the perfect size and the colors are so cute.
For the dad who doubles as grill master, GH readers can't stop buying this rolling grill baskets. The pair of baskets are ideal for veggies and seafoods, like shrimps and scallops, that tend to fall through the grates. They're also dishwasher safe!
He might be the king of dad jokes, but chances are, it's time he learned a few new quips. This book if filled with 101 jokes that are cringey and hilarious.
This multitool pen is so useful that Dad won't know how he lived without it. It's got nine functions in one, including LED flashlight, bottle opener, screwdriver, ruler, and more.
Surprise Dad with an experience gift, whether he's prefer to master his knife skills, make soup dumplings, or DIY his own hot sauce. He can also learn to make pasta, pickles, or have a virtual date night cooking class with his partner.
If dad loves to fish, but you don't know the first thing about it, trust this mystery tackle box. It includes five different baits and lures with educational materials to up his game.
For the dad always on the go, this slim power bank connects right to his phone. It has enough juice to power an iPhone 16 Pro 25% in about 42 minutes.
Dad isn't too old to play with toys. He can capture 4k photos and videos, then connect the device to his smartphone and upload the images to social media—if he's a Facebook guy.
For the dad who loves eating, Goldbelly’s Monthly Subscription will get him iconic foods from around the world. Think deep dish pizza from Chicago, a cheesesteak from Philadelphia, and a signature dinner kit from a James Beard Award-winning chef. You can send him the credit now, and he'll get his first box next month.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) leads Good Housekeeping’s gift guide strategy. She writes and edits commerce content, where she analyzes lifestyle trends, shopping data, and works closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute to recommend top-tested products. Previously, she was the associate lifestyle editor for GH and wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, BobVila.com, and Unique Homes Magazine. When she’s not tracking down buzzy products, you can find her walking her dog, Skye, around Jersey City.
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