The Best Father's Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Dad

When I first became a dad, most of my hobbies went out the window. One of the only things I really still had time for was reading. There are a lot of different gifts you can get for an avid reader, but my suggestion would be to start by looking for collectible editions you know they'll love. Chances are if your dad is a prolific reader he already has some way to read, whether it's his local library or a some sort of reading tablet. With that in mind, collectible editions are a great way to ensure he has a copy (or copies) of his favorite series that can be displayed on his shelf. My recommendation is this illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings that comes as a giant tome. It features illustrations from Tolkien himself and just looks awesome in general.

Outside of the LotR books, there are illustrated editions of other popular series out there. The Harry Potter books are currently in the process of being illustrated in two different ways, alongside the Game of Thrones books. There are also regular collector editions of popular and classic books that are worth a look, which I've featured below. All of these are part of Barnes & Noble father's Day sale, so you can get 50% off one if you buy two.

It's a fairly classic dad trope to feel the urge to build things. While the older generations usually put this energy into things like woodworking or metalwork, the younger generation is more likely to be putting toys together. Because of this, I'm featuring entirely LEGO sets for adults in this section. Of all of the different sets you can buy, my overall top pick is actually a new type that just came out recently: LEGO Book Nooks. These are made to be put on a shelf and displayed alongside books, games, or anything else one might collect.

Outside of my top pick, there are plenty of other options to choose from. LEGO partners with pretty much every major franchise, so you'll find some of the most popular options are from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Nintendo. Below are some of IGN's overall top LEGO picks for adults in 2025, including the only Legend of Zelda set that doubles as an awesome Zelda gift.

I actually inherited my love of gaming from my dad. It's something we always did together growing up and one of the main reasons I find myself working at IGN today. That being said, I do find it generally hard to find a good gaming gift for him. Personally I would love it if someone bought me a Nintendo Switch 2 for Father's Day, but since those are completely out of stock, my suggestion would be to go with accessories. If you know what games he likes, go ahead and buy those, but if you don't then gaming accessories are always a good gift. I'd personally recommend the Dualsense Edge controller because the PlayStation Days of Play sale is still going on and it's getting a rare discount. The standard Dualsense controllers are also on sale right now.

PS5 controllers are generally a great option because they will work with both a PS5 and a PC. But if you're looking for something else, IGN has reviewed gaming accessories in pretty much every other category. Here are some of the best options you can buy in 2025.

One of the greatest treasures of being a father is being able to watch your favorite movies with your kid and declare "This is an absolute classic". This is a tradition that my dad passed down to me and I plan to do the same with my own son when he's a little bit older. Considering it's 2025 and the easiest way to watch movies is via a streaming service, the best gift you can give is that of physical media. Despite the move to streaming, there is still a steady stream of 4K and Blu-ray releases for almost every new film. My top pick in this category is the Middle-Earth 6-Film collection that just came out earlier this year, because these are just my overall favorite movies. And if you'd prefer a different option there are actually a lot of different Lord of the Rings 4K and Blu-ray options to choose from.

If you're on the hunt for something newer, however, I'd suggest taking a look at our list of the biggest upcoming 4K movie releases. There's a mix of older films that have been remastered in the newer formats as well as movies that are still in theaters or only available digitally right now.

Gone are the days where men have to provide for the family by hunting. Nowadays its just a short trip to the grocery store and some time in the kitchen that puts food on the table. I myself started getting really into cooking well before I became a dad, but since my son was born it has become part of my identity more than ever. So with that being said, what do you get for a dad who likes to cook? My overall top pick here is a video game cookbook because it's fun and I love the Elder Scrolls games, but really any cookbook can make a good gift. These are available at most book stores and there's no shortage of options for every genre of food. I've received quite a few of these as gifts in recent years and found it to be much better than a bulky appliance I don't have space for or a kitchen gadget I don't need.

That being said, if you are looking for something other than a cookbook, there are a few other options I'd recommend. First there's this mini nonstick egg pan that I use almost every day. It's great for frying one perfect egg or making the perfect egg patty for a breakfast sandwich. There's also Butcherbox, which is basically a giant gift of meat that gets sent to you. I'd also recommend gifting a decent chef knife if he doesn't already have one because it can be a game changer. Oh and of course I threw in a Millenium Falcon waffle maker because it's just a really cool Star Wars gift.

Golf is one of the most expensive hobbies one can partake in, but it's also a classic dad thing to be doing. Golf is my father's overall favorite hobby and now that he's retired it's one of the main things he does. If I'm ever trying to figure out a gift for him, the first thing I do is look for some cool golf stuff that he might like. Unfortunately for me he already has absolutely everything, but the one thing he uses the most is his rangefinder. I've featured a Callaway rangefinder above as my top pick. These essentially work as a laser site that can gauge how far away you are from the hole, a tree, or people in front of you on the course. It's the ultimate golf gift.

Now if you're looking for something cheaper, there are plenty of other options available. You can always pick up a pack of good golf balls or some custom tees with his name on it. There are also a ton of different golf club head covers you can choose from, including this Infinity Gauntlet version I've added below.