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12 Unique Birthday Gift Ideas for Any Dad

Updated April 24, 2024 by Timothy Paradis

For many of us, our fathers have been right by our side, teaching us important life lessons, lending us a helping hand, and always willing to toss out a dad joke for a little chuckle. From teaching you how to change a tire, to walking you down the aisle, he’s really one-of-a-kind. With his birthday coming up, you find yourself searching for unique birthday gift ideas that will really wow him.

Because dads can be pretty difficult to shop for, often times you end up gifting him the same things year after year. The Cratejoy marketplace is here to help you get out of this gift-giving rut and send him something fun and exciting this birthday!

From new dads to experienced grandpas, fathers-in-law , and husbands, we’ve got monthly subscription boxes that cater to all sorts of interests and hobbies. We want to steer you in the right direction, so if you’re looking for birthday gifts for dad, check out this gift guide of gift boxes that we’re sure he’ll truly appreciate.

The Ultimate BBQ Experience

From $40.99 per box

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Have a grill master in your life? This subscription box delivers premium BBQ sauces, dry rubs, and grilling surprises monthly, plus pitmaster-approved recipes and exclusive deals from award-winning suppliers.

Shipping: Your first box ships within 72 hours. Subsequent shipments will ship on or before the 9th of each month. Please allow 5-7 business days for your order to arrive. Free U.S. shipping! International shipping is $19.99/box. IMPORTANT: Giving a subscription as a gift? Remember to print or email our gift notification cards if you need one.

"Love these boxes! Always a great surprise as we grill a lot and what’s inside are products we are trying out for the first time." — Susan T.

Monthly Box

From $50.00 per box

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Whether he's a workaholic with very little time on his hands or a young man just starting out on his own, the All He Loves Box is a great way to get him the high-quality gear he needs to make the most of life. Merging convenience and preparedness, each box sends a curated mix of practical premium lifestyle products, including handyman tools, tech gadgets, survival gear and more.

Shipping: We ship our monthly boxes between 5th-20th of the month. You will receive an e-mail with tracking information on the day that your box ships.

“This was such a fun box and the quality of the items was great. I was surprised at how fast they shipped it as well. I will buy from this seller again.” - Lara H.

Gaming Guru (Monthly)

From $29.99 per box

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One of the best gifts for those who are addicted to board games is UnboxBoardom. Each box contains new games for every interest and experience level. Every month, the box includes something for the gaming guru. Every other month will include a new game for the causal gamer, and every three months the box includes a new game for beginners.

Shipping: Your box will ship around the 15th of your scheduled month. Please order by the end of the previous month to get the current box. NOTE: Gift notification messages will be sent at time of purchase unless specified otherwise in gift message box at checkout.

"Loved getting games each month this winter! It gave my husband and I something to look forward to and it was fun trying out new games we wouldn’t typically pick out!! Great customer service as well!" - Christine S.

Finders Seekers Mysteries

From $26.40 per box

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Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.