Forgot to Shop for Dad? Wow Him With These Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts

Did Father's Day sneak up on you, and now you're desperately looking for something that shows you really care? We've put together a list of last-minute gifts that you can grab today. From digital gift cards to experience gifts to subscription services, they provide out-of-the-box enjoyment and adventures that make the standard gift-boxed tie look oh-so-tired. Bonus: Many sites are offering nice discounts right now as the big day approaches.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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$159/year and up from Flaviar
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Does your family sire like to sit back and relax with a fine spirit in hand? With this subscription service, each quarter he'll receive his pick of either a full bottle or a tasting box (complete with tasting notes) of three vials of his spirit of choice. The club offers multiple levels of gift membership, so gift-givers can pamper His Royal Dadness with premium or all-access packages. Gift memberships also include on-demand virtual tastings, live and online events, and more. 

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Price varies from Cameo

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Give a gift your fanboy dad will never forget: a personal video message from a favorite actor, athlete, musician, reality TV personality, or other celeb, which can then be shared on his social media platform of choice. There are literally thousands of famous (and not-so-famous) people to choose from on Cameo, and prices vary accordingly.

Price varies from Man Crates
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Okay, so it might be a little late to get this gift card out in time (although orders usually ship in two business days). And, yes, some would say that gift cards are rather mundane fare. But if it's the thought that counts, Man Crates has definitely put in the brainwork to turn the everyday into an experience. With these uniquely packaged cards, Dad will get to smash or puzzle-solve his way to the present inside. Gift card options cover a wide range of stores he'll likely love, including Advance Auto Parts, Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops, REI, and Petco. 

$60/three months and up from Atlas Coffee Club

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If Dad loves coffee rather than cocktails, this subscription service should perk him right up. Atlas curates coffees from around the world, allowing aficionados to explore each country's unique flavor profile and learn about cultivation styles. Consider upgrading to a Coffee Lover subscription ($199), which lets members try a new brew each month for 12 months.  

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$100 and up from Driftaway Coffee

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What coffee lover wouldn't appreciate the opportunity to learn how to properly brew, serve, and savor their favorite beverage? Give Dad a virtual tasting party for two or more from Driftaway Coffee. These live events are hosted by 2013 World Brewer's Champion James McCarthy, who leads participants through tasting and evaluating four coffee samples that are sent in advance, along with four cups for brewing, tasting forms, and a one-pound box of coffee to enjoy later. 

Price varies from Virgin Experience Gifts
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Still a gift card, but with a twist: You're giving a once-in-a-lifetime experience of Dad's choice. Virgin offers everything from hot-air balloon rides to wine tasting to the chance to get behind the wheel of a race car or take flying lessons. In other words, something way more memorable than a "World's Best Dad" mug. And the fact that you can get an e-gift card delivered ASAP: priceless.

$5 and up from Amazon

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Did you know that Amazon has jumped into the experiential gift game? If your favorite guy can't travel to his dream destination, why not send him on a virtual exploration instead? Amazon Explore connects adventure seekers with travel guides, cooking instructors, and even local creatives and business owners for journeys of discovery — all from the comfort of home. On the Explore section of the site, you can find something that'll intrigue just about any father or globally-minded grandpa, whether it's a city tour (haunted Prague definitely sounds promising), an exploration of exotic flora and fauna, or a live lesson on how to make Argentinian empanadas.

$15/month and up from MasterClass

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Whether Dad's celebrity-obsessed or just loves learning, a subscription to MasterClass and its expert-led courses could be the gift that keeps on giving. Each class includes an average of 20 lessons, but they aren't a huge time commitment at roughly 10 minutes a pop. The gift membership offers a full year of access to the entire MasterClass library. Your father can fill his time with a filmmaking class facilitated by Martin Scorsese or Spike Lee, learn creative writing from Malcolm Gladwell or Margaret Atwood, or drop in on a chess lesson from Garry Kasparov or a jam session with Carlos Santana.

$38/three months and up from Grill Masters Club
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If the dad in your life prefers to spend his time outside mastering grilling rather than online classes, this subscription box will deliver a monthly pitmaster-curated selection of rubs, spices, sauces, wood chips, grilling accessories, and more. Each shipment also includes a new recipe, so Dad should be well on his way to earning his Ph.D. in BBQ in no time!

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$130 and up from Omaha Steaks

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Another option for a grillmaster dad is to gift him with some meat by mail, which Omaha Steaks has been successfully doing for decades. The company offers monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly steak box plans with up to eight steaks in each. If your father's a fan of more variety, there are other meat-packed packages, many of which, like the Deluxe Father's Day Gift Package, come complete with a mix of proteins, sides, desserts, and more. We also like Omaha's Comfort Food Packages — because sending your pop a freezer full of lasagna, shepherd's pie, pot roast, fried chicken, and pub-style cod is basically the food version of a hug, right?

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$15/month and up from Cratejoy
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With the HSOTMC, you can choose how frequently Dad gets his artisanal hot sauce (monthly or quarterly), how many bottles are included in each shipment (one or three), and how mouth-searingly spicy those bottles are ("classic" to "extra hot").

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Price varies from TaskRabbit
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Everyone, especially Dad, can use a break from chores, projects, tasks, and "honey dos." Whether it's a DIY project he's been meaning to get to or just the everyday house maintenance routine, let your father put his feet up for once and hire someone from TaskRabbit to do the job instead. The gift of extra free time is priceless.

$38/month from MonthlyClubs.com
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If your pop enjoys the hops, this is the beer club for him. He'll get a monthly shipment of 12 hop-heavy beers curated from both U.S. and international breweries, plus a newsletter that'll let him geek out with tasting notes, beer profiles, suggested food pairings, and more. This Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club is only one of many monthly clubs hosted on the same site; look for clubs dedicated to wine, cheese, chocolate, and cigars, as well. 

$69/month and up from Brewvana

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And because not every dad is a hop-head, here's another beer of the month club that offers a wider selection of suds while keeping the picks absolutely distinctive. Regional and under-the-radar brews make up these 8- or 16-beer boxes, and a different city is featured each month alongside these outstanding but lesser-known beers. The subscription also includes access to live streams with guided tastings, interviews with brewers, and other city-specific info each month, promising "an immersive experience to sip along with."

$160/quarter; $50 introductory offer for six bottles plus two bonus wines and gift from Laithwaites
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We've covered coffee and beer — you didn't think we'd forget the wine-drinking dads of the world, did you? Laithwaites offers highly customizable estate wines with detailed tasting notes and a 100% guarantee on every bottle. Deep discounts and a free gift with the first shipment come standard.

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$39/month and up from Cratejoy
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Got a dad who likes to spin his tunes the old-school way? Does he love his vintage faves and want to stock up his collection, or does he prefer exploring different genres? The Vinyl Record Club will deliver six original vinyl records in the genre of his choice each month. And, of course, these oldies but goodies are guaranteed not to skip.

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$29 and up from Sur La Table

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Fete your foodie father by gifting him cooking classes to help sharpen his skills in the kitchen. If you're lucky, he may even treat you to a meal after. Sur La Table's famed cooking classes have moved online and offer a huge range of dishes, from fresh pasta to crab cakes. There are even sessions covering mixology — mojitos, anyone? Each class lasts about 90 to 120 minutes.

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$65/month from Goldbelly
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With Goldbelly's bacon-of-the-month club, the service delivers two to five pounds of it. That's enough for six people, in varieties like peppered, spiced, double-smoked, sugar-rubbed, chocolate-dipped, and more. Is your mouth watering yet? We know Dad's will be.

Bacon isn't the only thing on Goldbelly's monthly subscription menu. Whether you want Dad's monthly care package to include cake, pizza, cookies, pie, ice cream, or perennial New York City favorites, they've got your favorite foodie covered.

$16/month and up from Cratejoy

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No jerky lover could possibly turn his nose up at this gift. The Cratejoy award winner delivers artisan jerky with different flavors, textures, and spice levels to subscribers' homes every month. You can choose options from two bags to a full pound of jerky to indulge your lucky dad, and you'll rest a little easier knowing that the well-curated, highly-rated brands have no high fructose corn syrup, nitrates, or nitrites. 

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$40/month and up from Cratejoy
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If your paterfamilias is a science lover, Matter has got him covered. Each month he'll receive a collection of five to six materials, objects, specimens, or artifacts that have been carefully curated "as some of the most interesting pieces of matter in our accessible universe."

$279/day and up from Orvis
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If the pop you're shopping for likes to pass his time with a rod and reel, consider gifting him a session at an Orvis Fly-Fishing school.  The classic fishing and outdoors store hosts a series of one- and two-day clinics at locations across the country; there are also week-long events and specialty schools focused on trout or saltwater fishing. Whether Dad's a beginner or advanced-level fisherman, he'll be 100% in his happy place honing his skills and bonding with fellow anglers at these small-group, expert led outings.  

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$55/month and up from Short Par 4
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For dads that like to look as good as they swing, Short Par 4 helps style them for the fairways and beyond. Select from two different membership options — fairway or executive — then tell the company more about his style, sizing, and play preferences. They'll send him hand-selected items from bigger and lesser-known high-quality brands.

$7.50/month and up from Cratejoy
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This veteran-owned company has 10 subscription options for the whiskered dads of the world, with monthly boxes that feature beard oils, creams, balms, waxes, shampoos and conditioners, and more. With names like Balms Away, Upper Lipholstery, and Mister Whisker Mixer, each line of boxes is sure to leave your well-groomed man grinning.

$25/month and up from Get Basic
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This one is for your no-frills type of father. Pick a T-shirt size, select a boxer briefs size, then choose your frequency. After that, your giftee will get one pair of "performance" underwear, a comfy pair of bamboo-cotton blend socks, and a premium quality crew or v-neck T-shirt each month. After sampling these upscale "basics," we suspect dear old Dad will finally be ready to bid farewell to his Fruit of the Looms.

$49/month from Bespoke Post
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Each box from Bespoke Post includes a mix of products built around a specific story or theme, "with the goal of introducing (him) to something new — a better way to shave, a stylish take on barware, a new hobby, stuff like that." This service is unique in that it sends an email before shipping with the contents of each box and will give your father five days to customize items, swap out for another box, or even skip a month. Gift cards can be purchased in denominations up to $300, so you can choose to bestow a little Bespoke or a lot.

$25/month and up from Loot Crate
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Another curated crate service, the boxes here are tailor made for all the geeky dads out there. Each Loot Crate comes complete with four or more exclusive pop culture gear and collectible items based around a theme. And there are a lot of other options on the table, too, with boxes like Loot Anime, Loot Fright, and Loot Sci-Fi, as well as crates focused around geekdom's favorite films, TV shows, games, and more. We must admit that we're geeking out ourselves over the one-time-only Cobra Kai Dojo Limited Edition crate — preorders are being taken now for late-June delivery.

$210/six months and up from Battlbox
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If your dad is the one you want to be in a zombie apocalypse with, BattlBox's Basic crate is filled with items themed around staying alive. Think manuals, emergency supplies, outdoor gear, and survival tools. Upgrade to Advanced, Pro, and Pro Plus levels and you'll get hiking essentials, bushcraft, camping equipment, and more.

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$20/year and up from Curiosity Stream

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Perfect for the film buff father who has already depleted the documentaries on other streaming services and loves to learn. Curiosity Stream focuses on movies, TV shows, and even live education events, covering topics on science, technology, history, culture, and more.

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$11/month and up from Cratejoy
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If you simply must do the classic tie gift for Father's Day (it's a tradition, we get it), at least do it right this time. Help dad turn his tie collection from sad to spiffy with this subscription from Spiffster Tie Club. Choose from options that include regular ties, silk ties, skinny ties, bow ties, and tie and sock combinations. Size and style customizations are also available.

$12,000 and up from LifeTime Memoirs

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Our final idea for Father's Day is quite literally the gift of a lifetime! LifeTime Memoirs will connect your father with a credentialed biographer, who will interview him in person or virtually over the course of 12 or more sessions. The result is a bound, published biography of up to 45,000 words, plus audio highlights and more.

He'll get a keepsake that will surely be passed down through generations, and you'll get the "Child of the Century" award in the bargain.

Call (833) 211-7941 to find out more.