26 perfect Father’s Day gifts for grandpa

Tea lovin’ granddads will be thrilled with this innovative on-the-go mug which not only keeps brews hot for hours, it also brews his favorite blends right inside. It’s also great for brewing coffee or iced tea!

From the golf course to the little league sidelines, Amazon’s best-selling heavy-duty golf umbrella makes sure rain doesn’t ruin all the fun. The double canopy design is virtually windproof and made with UPF 50+ material to make it useful on sunny days as well. The 23K+ 5-star ratings? Those are just icing on the cake.

If he’s like most dads of a certain age, chances are his grooming habits involve a bar of Irish Spring and a splash of Old Spice. That’s great and all, but maybe it’s time to introduce him to the wonders of luxe (but still manly!) beauty. The American fine fragrance company Fulton & Roark is a go-to for dude-approved scents and nourishing formulas that will break his drugstore habit in five seconds flat. The Upgrade Kit includes a bottle of their hair and face oil, a bar of triple-milled soap and aluminum-free deodorant to spoil him in just one box. The only task is choosing the right scent! (Personally, I find Sterling’s sultry tobacco leaf, vanilla, and leather notes completely irresistible which really works out well for my husband.)

Forget what you know about digital photo frames. The Aura is all that and then some. Paired with a free app, it sets up in minutes to instantly share photos and videos with far-flung loved ones anywhere in the world. It’s super simple to use and comes with unlimited storage and no added subscription fees, so Grandpa (and grandma) will never have to nudge you for photos again. Prices start at $179

A cozy smores date with the grands doesn’t have to take a ton of effort. The super convenient tabletop fireplaces from Colsen make those memorable moments super easy–and when they’re not visiting, offer instant ambiance for grandma and grandpa to enjoy alone. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and some can even be personalized with custom text.

If he’s even the least bit competitive, this may be the best gift (or you biggest regret) ever. The game play is easy, but chaotic and fast-paced which makes it a great one to play cross-generationally. Invite the grands over for a family game night and make it a full experience gift!

Adventure-ready dads are certain to appreciate the hard working Merino jersey tees from Smartwool. They’re soft and breathable with UPF 20+ protection, ideal whether he’s hitting the trails or just mowing the lawn.

Show grandpa he’s the best grandpa ever with this customizable coffee mug. Choose from different sizes, design colors, mug colors, and you can upload up to six photos from your own library.

This is a creative idea for the grandpa who doubles as a grilling master. The seller offers a spatula, tongs, and fork, all of which can be customized with your own saying or grandpa’s name. Each item is sold for under $12; however, if there’s room in the budget you purchase all three as a set for under $30.

Help gramps show off his grandparent pride with this World’s Best Grandpa cap. From burnt yellow to camo green and royal blue to wine red, there’s a color every grandpa will love.

Australian artist Aysa Haris draws fun, modern portraits of your family members based on your favorite photos of them and assembles them into a family tree. The art is delivered digitally, so you can have your drug store print it on photo paper or send a copy to grandpa to set as his desktop background! Prices start at $19.44

Amp up grandpa’s bartending skills with this A-to-Z spirit guide! The incredibly thorough compendium, edited by Steve Reddicliffe, the “Quiet Drink” columnist for The Times, includes over 400 recipes of the world’s most popular cocktails. Including additional interviews with bartenders and spirits professionals, cocktail history, and new chapters on non-alcoholic drinks and even tips on setting up his own home cocktail bar, he’ll never have to pay for an overpriced drink again!

Learn about your grandpa’s childhood and even your parents’ with this fill-in keepsake journal. Not only is it a bonding activity, but it’ll be filled with stories you can eventually tell your kids someday. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

For the grandpa who’s happy place is the golf course, this embroidered microfiber towel is the perfect Father’s Day gift. Funny yet sentimental, your grandpa will always be thinking of you while on the putting green.

Make cuddling with gramps a thousand times comfier with a weighted blanket. These blankets can weigh up to 30 pounds and are the ultimate source of comfort, relaxation, and serenity. The cotton shell is ideal year round and the medical grade glass beads are woven into the internal fibers to prevent them from bunching over time. Good luck getting pop off the couch now!

Is your grandfather always yapping about your family’s ancestry and crazy stories that’ve been passed on through generations? Give him the opportunity to learn more about his namesake with an Ancestry DNA kit, available in three different tiers.

Your papa will be in heaven with this at-home professional foot massager. With three different levels of intensity, he can opt for a gentle massage or a more rigorous deep-tissue experience, which can help relieve pain from long periods of standing.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor terrain, these slippers will trick his feet into thinking he’s walking on clouds. They’re water-resistant, contain berber fleece lining, and have a durable outsole, which is all you can really ask for in a sensible shoe for g’pa.

Whether grandpa considers himself a fishing pro or he’s interested in picking up the sport, this freshwater fishing kit has everything he’ll ever need sans a fishing pool, of course. Each kit comes with 119 pieces from pliers to cutters and crankbait lures and hooks.

For the grandpa who covets his shoe collection more than anything, let us introduce the ultimate dress shoe cleaning kit. In each kit he’ll find leather lotion, mink oil paste, boot polish, snow shield waterproof paste, a cloth applicator, and a wooden horsehair shoe shine brush. Polish those bad boys until they look as good as new.

Beloved by professional chefs and home cooks alike, the pro-grade canvas aprons from Hedley & Bennett will keep grandpa looking as fashionable as ever while flipping the patties on the grill. It’s got two generous pockets for his tools, a chest pocket for essentials and a tie waist to keep it in place. Along with its lifetime guarantee, it’s the only apron he’ll ever need. Want to make it even more special? Opt for personalized text or a monogram!

Gramps can make espresso on-the-go whenever, wherever he wants with this breakfast savvy Father’s Day gift! It has all the gadgets and gizmos he may need to enjoy a steaming cup of espresso, including a cup.

Invest in a gift the whole family will love, like this Bocce ball lawn game set for example. Encourage your grandpa to get outdoors and moving, while also spending quality time together. (Or, if he’s already an enthusiast, upgrade his set up with this spendy but stunning set complete with leather duffel.)

He may not be a writer, but he most certainly has stories to tell. With Remento you can preserve these incredible family tales and turn them into a most cherished book–without ever typing a single word. All you have to do is select from a wide range of thought-provoking prompts which he can answer via video on his device of choice. Then, Remento turns those recordings into written stories that read like a real biography. (There’s even a QR code at the start of each chapter so you can preserve their video content and voice as well!) You can add photos, extra collaborators and purchase additional books for other family members too. Honestly, we’re getting choked up just thinking about it.

Pickleball > Shuffleboard. And though the tennis/ping pong mash up has become a total sensation across all demographics, it’s really found favor with the older crowd. A shorter court and wiffle ball style ball (which doesn’t move too far or too fast) means less running and exertion. (Let’s be honest, it’s also what makes it appeal to my 41-year-old running-averse self as well.) Gift grandpa (and grandma!) their new favorite hobby with this great starter set from Big Dill Pickleball. It’s got everything they need to dive right in and challenge the neighbors to a doubles game in no time.

Gardening can be a year-round hobby with the right tools. The wifi-enabled and app-controlled countertop garden from Rise Gardens comes with everything needed to keep fresh homegrown greens and herbs on the table no matter what’s happening outside. Bonus points for never needing to be weeded.