One of the best gifts for dad for Father’s Day is some good old-fashioned quality time together. The second is a perfectly wrapped gift, chosen specifically with him in mind. Whether you’re shopping for your dad, stepdad, father-in-law, grandpa, uncle, or all of the above, there’s something to be celebrated. Take the stress out of Father’s Day shopping this year with this roundup of dad-approved gifts.
The Foodie Dad
1. 12-Pack Lift Off IPA
DareDevil Brewing Co. is a local brewery that distributes beer across Indiana. Lift Off IPA delivers a clean and crisp taste in every bottle and is available in a 12-pack.
12-Pack Lift Off IPA, $20 at toasttab.com.
2. Kincaid’s Meat Market
Treat dad to a steak dinner at home with Kincaid’s Meat Market. Popular meat cuts include bone-in and boneless ribeye, boneless rib roast, and beef filets.
Various steak cuts, starting at $38.99 at kincaidsmeatmarket.com.
3. FoodLoveTog spices
The Be Ye Seasoned Box comes with four of FoodLoveTog’s specially blended spices — House, YoungBae, LemonPeppa, and Garlic Goodness. (Really impress Dad this year and pair it with a steak from Kincaid’s Meat Market!)
Be Ye Seasoned Box, $48 at foodlovetog.com.
4. Master’s Hand Set
Do you have a dad whose main hobby is being a grill master? This boxed set includes 16 oz of its original BBW sauce, a bottle of bourbon pickles, and 16 oz of its MVP mustard and is perfect for the dad who really loves his grill.
Master’s Hand Gift Set, $32 at indianaowned.com.
5. Tinker Coffee Subscription
Being a dad can be tough work, which can equate to consuming copious amounts of coffee. This Tinker Coffee Subscription includes 2, 3, or 4 bags per month and is available in whole beans, drop, or pour-over.
Tinker Coffee Subscription, starting at $30 at tinkercoffee.com.
The Dad Who Prefers Experiences
1. Indoor Golf at Five Wood Flats
Five Wood Flats is a premium indoor golf and private member club experience. Each membership includes access to its indoor golf facility 24-hours a day, 7 days a week through its app.
1-Month Membership, $300 at 5woodflats.com.
2. Indianapolis Indians Game
Give dad the gift of quality time with a pair of tickets to an Indianapolis Indians game. There might not be a game on Father’s Day, but there are plenty of home games throughout June to choose from.
Indianapolis Indians Game, tickets starting at $13 at mlb.com.
3. 16-Bit Bar
16-Bit Bar is located in downtown Indianapolis and features more than 50 classic arcade games for patrons to play while drinking and hanging out with friends. The games are free to play, but the drinks vary in price.
16-Bit Bar, drinks start at $12 at 16-bitbar.com.
4. Tibbs Drive-In
Load the family in the truck and catch a double feature at the classic Tibbs Drive-In. The theatre is open Friday-Sunday, featuring four different movies on its screens. Movies vary and offer a variety suitable for a range of ages.
Tibbs Drive-In, starting at $6 at tibbsdriveintheatre.com.
5. Atomic Bowl
Atomic Bowl features a retro midcentury duckpin bowling alley. In addition to duckpin bowling, food, beverages, and spirits are available for purchase.
Atomic Bowl, $40 per lane per hour at fountainsquareindy.com.
The Hard-to-Shop-For Fella
1. Give Dad a Break
Dad, put down the wrench! Give Dad a break this Father’s Day with a Hope Plumbing gift card, so the next time the faucet leaks, the sump pump alarm is going off, or your hot water heater stops working, there’s a plumber on call to step in and save his day!
Hope Plumbing, Now through Father’s Day get a $100 Hope Plumbing gift card for $50.
2. Here Comes Cool Dad Men’s Crew Socks
Do you have a cool dad? Dad will never doubt his status with these socks, suitable for men’s shoe sizes 7-12.
Here Comes Cool Dad Men’s Crew Socks, $15.95 at silverinthecity.com.
3. Whisky Wedge
In addition to looking cool, whisky wedges are useful because they melt slowly to help retain the drink’s full flavor. Each whisky wedge includes one glass cup and one silicone ice foam.
Whisky Wedge, $30 at simplysplendidco.com
4. Chocolate
You know what they say: the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Each assorted cookie and treat box includes chocolate-dipped pretzels, graham, marshmallow, Oreos, and nutter butter with festive decorations.
14-Piece Festive Assorted Cookie & Treats Box, $30 at newfangledconfections.com.
5. Owl Rosewood Eyeglass Holder
This hand-carved, ethically sourced Indian rosewood owl is a funky way to hold your glasses. Each holder is skillfully carved from India.
Owl Rosewood Eyeglass Holder, $35 at globalgiftsft.com.
6. Indiana State Parks Tee
Each tee is available in sizes XS-3X and is designed and printed in Indiana. The design also highlights staple Hoosier parks, including Turkey Run and Tippecanoe.
Indiana State Parks Tee, $25 at unitedstateofindiana.com.
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