The best last-minute Father's Day gifts
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Leah Stodart
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Leah Stodart
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Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
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Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.
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Whose bright idea was it to cram Father's Day right in the middle of graduation and dance recital season? There are so many distractions this time of year that you'd almost be forgiven if Father's Day totally slipped your mind. No need to panic, though; with our handpicked selection of the best last-minute Father's Day gifts, he'll never even know that you almost let the day skate by without a great gift to give. From subscriptions that keep on giving and digital gifts to physical items that can ship overnight, there's no excuse to show up empty-handed — metaphorically. Take a deep breath and scroll through these last-minute gift ideas for Father’s Day 2025.
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Echo Show 8
Best for getting him in the smart home game
Your dad's daily routine could be made so much easier with Alexa (even if he insists that he doesn't need a smart home). The mid-sized Echo Show can keep track of his grocery list, set reminders, play a TV show, or start a video call through a quick voice command. Like all Amazon devices, the Echo Show can ship overnight and has been on sale for $74.99 for much of June.
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Monthly MasterClass subscription
Best for dads with extra free time
Every dad has that one hobby that he's always dreamed of delving into. MasterClass doesn't offer just any online courses — they're coached by some of the most famous people in that field. Annie Leibovitz teaches photography, Daniel Negreanu teaches poker, Gordon Ramsey teaches cooking, and more. Subscriptions starting at $10/month allow dad to peruse over 180 total courses.
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Keurig K-Iced
Best for the anti-Starbucks dad
Dad can get his morning (or afternoon) started without waiting in the Starbucks line with his own Keurig. The K-Iced model is the one to get for anyone who enjoys both hot and iced coffee depending on their mood. Its compact design can easily squeeze onto the most packed of countertops.
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Peacock subscription
Best for dads with cable
Expand dad's binge-watching library past Netflix or reruns with a Peacock subscription to . NBC's streaming service is home to classics like "The Office" and "SNL," new favorites like "Yellowstone," and Sunday Night Football. Sign up for Macy's Star Rewards for free and get a year of Peacock for $19.99.
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Hydro Flask water bottle
Best for the hydrated dad
Any dad would appreciate having his favorite beverage (properly insulated, of course) by his side all day. The stainless steel design of the classic Hydro Flask keeps hot drinks hot for up to six hours and cold drinks cold for an entire day. It's also durable enough for rugged outdoorsy adventures and for daily replacement of single-use plastic bottles.
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Ember smart mug
Best for the tea drinker
Here's the tea: The Ember Mug is a truly next-level product for any and all hot-beverage-drinking dads. Through Ember's app, your dad can control his preferred temperature, which the mug will adjust to on command. He can even save temperature presets for different types of drinks.
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Amazon e-gift card
Best for the impossible-to-shop-for dad
It’s last minute. You don’t have time to think of a gift, much less go out and buy one. You know what? Give him something he’ll actually use: a gift card. It’s the perfect way to say “I love you, I didn’t forget Father’s Day” and “I’ll do better next year.”
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Breville Joule sous vide
Best for the aspiring chef
We're past the age of grilled steaks — it's all about sous vide now. While it takes longer and is a more involved process, the result is dangerously delicious, which is why this sous vide tool from Breville makes a great gift for foodie dads.
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Cubii Pro under-desk elliptical
Best for the multitasker
If you've ever heard your dad complain that he simply doesn't have enough time to hit the gym, give him this creative way to multitask. This under-desk elliptical will afford him the ability to complete all of his work tasks and break a sweat while doing them.
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Dollar Shave Club subscription
Best for the well-groomed dad
Not all men go for the clean-shaven look, but those who do know how pricey disposable razor refills can be. With Dollar Shave Club, keeping a well-stocked shaving set doesn't have to be a hassle. They'll send your dad a refill of shave butter and razor cartridges every two months to make sure he always has what he needs.
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Kindle Paperwhite
Best for the bookworm
Amazon's iconic thin and lightweight e-reader has a glare-free screen, giving it the satisfying appearance of real paper even in direct sunlight. It's waterproof, too, meaning your dad will be able to take it out by the pool or even on a beach trip. Audiobooks are also an option.
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Bose QuietComfort headphones
Best for the music streamer
All music buffs need a good pair of headphones, and we say that Bose is pretty much always the way to go. Upgrade your dad's music-listening experience with Bose's QuietComfort headphones — they're fully wireless with unrivaled noise-cancelation technology for better audio in any environment.
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BottleLoft
Best beer-related gift
If your dad is constantly struggling to fit his favorite beverages in the fridge, check out the BottleLoft and gift him just a little more space. With its six ultra-strong magnets, it'll keep any drink with a metal cap secure and in place. They're easy to peel, stick, and move around, allowing your dad to constantly customize his fridge to meet his needs.
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iRobot Roomba 694
Best for the efficient dad
Vacuuming has to be the worst chore in existence, so why not take it off his to-do list? With the Roomba 694, your dad will be able to keep his floors spotless with just the push of a button. With the iRobot companion app, he'll be able to control the device and even schedule cleanings when he's away from home.
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YnM Weighted Blanket
Best for the exhausted dad
Help your dad board the train straight to relaxation with his own weighted blanket. This blanket from YnM comes in a variety of colors and weights, ranging from five to 30 pounds. To figure out which blanket is best for him, take 10% of his body weight, then add one pound.
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Portable bluetooth speaker
Best for the dad who starts the party
If he’s always trying to get the whole family together in the backyard or out to a park, he’ll love this Bluetooth speaker for helping him create an ambiance anywhere. And it can support up to 10 hours of music on a single charge, so the party can keep going all night long.
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Digital meat thermometer
Best for the grillmaster dad
Give the lord of the backyard barbecue a new, high-powered scepter. This battery-powered thermometer will let him know the temperature of whatever he’s cooking within three seconds. (Because, as he’ll let you know, every second counts when you’re working over open flames.)
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House Plant Box subscription
Best for the plant dad
This gift’s appeal is that while there may not be an actual gift in his hands today, a new one will arrive every single month to make up for it. It’s the perfect last-minute present for gardening fans, and it'll make it seem like you’ve had Father’s Day on lock for weeks.
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Breakfast sandwich maker
Best for the McMuffin lover
Whether he’s in the drive-thru every morning or already whipping up breakfast sandwiches at home, his entire breakfast game will quickly upgrade once he’s got this system. In just five minutes, the machine will cook his bread, eggs, and sandwich fixings.
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"What I Love About Dad" book
Best for the sentimental dad
If your dad loves a personalized present, order this book now and it will be at your place within two days. Fill in the prompts before you head to his place on Father’s Day and you’ll have a winning present that he’ll cherish for years to come.
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Build-on brick mug
Best for the kid at heart
Just because he has kids of his own does not mean he needs to stop playing. This mug adds a touch of whimsy to his morning coffee and lets him express his creativity — just like in the good old days of childhood.
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Mini mobile photo printer
Best for the photographer dad
It's so easy to lose precious memories in the depths of our camera rolls, so give Dad a special gift that will bring those moments to the forefront. With this KODAK Bluetooth printer, he can instantly print photos from his smartphone or tablet right in the palm of his hand. No ink cartridges are needed to create vibrant, full-color prints, and he can tap into lots of fun editing effects to add a little flair to his photographic masterpieces.
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Smoke infuser starter kit
Best for culinary creatives
If your dad has a little flair for the finer things in life, he'll love being able to turn his home-cooked meals into a fine dining experience. This so-called "flavor blaster" will allow him to infuse smoky goodness into all sorts of dishes: turkey, beef, fish, cheese and even cocktails. It's sure to make his next dinner party that much more impressive.
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Nuts and jerky gift basket
Best for dads who love to snack
If you have the type of dad who's always snacking on something, he'll love this protein-packed selection of elevated snacks with big, gourmet flavors. It comes with two bags of nut mixes (including one infused with intoxicating whiskey flavor) and three different beef jerky varieties. Plus, you'll be supporting a small, family-run business — which is a perfect sentiment for Father's Day!
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.
