Father's Day: Gift ideas for grandfathers that will make them feel special, too


To toast the grandpa, great-uncle or another special grandfatherly figure in your life this Father’s Day, impress him with one of these terrific gift ideas below.

Whether he’s all about yard work or the kind of fellow who loves to unwind with a scented candle and tipple, here is something for everyone ahead of the occasion.

And pass this list around to others who might also be looking right at this moment for the perfect gift for the beloved grandfather in their life.

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Dive right into the list below.

Granddaughter running towards her grandparents

Don’t leave grandpa out of the fun this Father’s Day — check out these ideas for gifts.  (iStock)

  1. Yard work tools
  2. Personalized book
  3. Bartender kit
  4. Weighted blanket
  5. Portable air conditioner
  6. Scented candle
  7. A rocking foldable chair
  8. Phone screen magnifier
  9. Golf gear
  10. Grandpa-related attire

1. Yard work tools 

Know a grandfather who loves to tinker in the backyard? Get him some tools to help keep up with yard work for Father’s Day.

One helpful item is a storage caddy that he can use to move all of his tools around the yard with ease.

Another idea is a tool set equipped with everything they’ll need for outdoor work.

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If your grandfather has been talking about wanting to start a garden or already does one each year, you could get some seeds or starter plants to get the garden rolling.

Two hands picking up turnips from a garden

Tools for working in the yard are one gift option for Father’s Day. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)

2. Personalized book

A unique book is sure to make any grandpa smile.

Personalized books are great for grandchildren to give to their grandfathers. There are so many different versions of personalized books you can get this Father’s Day, so shop around to find the best fit.

3. Bartender kit 

This gift is perfect for those who like to create their own alcoholic concoctions.

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These kits come with everything you need to make a cocktail, like a shaker, mixer spoon and strainer. Some kits also come with recipes that they can use to make drinks they may have not tried before.

An old fashioned cocktail

Grandpa by day, bartender by night: Bartender kits allow for restaurant-quality drinks at home. (iStock)

4. A weighted blanket

Not many things beat a hug from a loved one, but you can help simulate that warm and soul-soothing feeling with an amazing weighted blanket that a grandfather or grandpa figure is sure to love.

Some weighted blankets are also heated to add some extra warmth during colder months.

5. Portable air conditioner

Cheer up your grandfather’s comfort level with a quiet, portable air conditioner.

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It’s worth noting that people aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. 

The CDC recommends staying in air-conditioned buildings as often as possible to avoid heat stress.

6. Scented candle

You can’t go wrong with a scented candle. 

You could go with a classic scent, or you could get a Father’s Day-inspired candle that has a sweet (or funny, depending on which direction you go) saying across the front.

Scented candles

Candles are always a good gift option. (Deb Lindsey for the Washington Post via Getty Images)

7. A rocking foldable chair

These chairs are amazing gifts for grandpas who spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether it be by a campfire or at their grandkids’ sports game, rocking portable chairs are a comfortable option.

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Along these same lines, seat cushions make uncomfortable bleachers a little more bearable.

8. Phone screen magnifier

If you’ve seen your grandfather squinting to see his phone more times than not, a phone screen magnifier will be a game changer.

These screens come in different sizes but are super easy to set up and make the phone screen a lot easier to see. 

These are great for watching videos, so you don’t have to watch on a tiny phone screen.

9. Golf gear

For the grandpa or grandfatherly man in your life who golfs, wow him with lovely golf-related items.

This could be personalized golf balls, an indoor putting green or even a reserved tee time.

Titleist golf balls

There is so much different golf gear you can gift for Father’s Day. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

10. Grandpa-related attire

What exactly is “grandpa attire”? That could be any T-shirt, mug, socks, etc., that includes a grandpa-related saying or quote.

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You can get a shirt custom-made or get one premade. 

Amazon has lots of grandpa-themed T-shirts with some sincere sayings and some funny ones as well.

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