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The Best Birthday Gifts From Dad to Son

Updated April 25, 2024 by Lyndsay Cordell

Fatherhood is a remarkable journey filled with milestones and memories that leave a loving and lasting impact on both father and son. A huge milestone is the ** birthday celebration **of a son, and as a father, choosing the perfect birthday gift for your son can be a daunting task. However, with some thought and effort, it is possible to find a gift that will make his birthday a memorable one.

You should always consider your son's hobbies and interests first before making a decision. This will help you narrow down the type of gift you buy him. For example, if your son loves sports, you can buy him new sports equipment or a jersey of his favorite team. Or, if your son loves music, you can buy him a guitar or a ticket to a concert by his favorite artist.

Of course, you could always say ‘I love you’ with one of our monthly subscription boxes that will surely put a smile on his face. Like the ** Vinyl Moon **box, which is a subscription box that offers the best of both worlds: a vinyl "mixtape" that features 10 new artists from around the world every month, along with original artwork and amazing pressed vinyl in vivid colors. Each box comes with a lyric book that shares information about the bands, allowing ** record lovers **to sing along to their new favorite tracks.

Or, if he is a fan of Legos, give him a monthly gift of bricks, perfect for building cityscapes and encouraging imagination and problem-solving.

Whatever his age, Cratejoy has the perfect birthday gift for sons.

Brick Loot Subscription

From $39.16 per box

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Construction toys are one of the best ways to introduce the engineering design process to young minds, and LEGO-obsessed kids know how to make learning a good time! Brick Loot is a monthly subscription box that's curated by brick-building fanatics and brings hard-to-find brick sets, custom kits, and customized mini figures to LEGO lovers of all ages.

Shipping: We ship boxes on the 10th of each month. Last day to sign up is the 9th of the month. Cancellations must be made by the 25th of the month prior to shipping. Renewals will happen on the 1st of the month after your first box ships.

"I bought a monthly subscription for my son in law for Christmas and he loves it! He was thrilled with the contents of his first box and can't wait for the next." - Dawn E.

Monthly Dice Subscription

From $10.00 per box

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Shipping: Your box will ship on the 25th of every month.

Baketivity Kids Baking DIY Activity Kit

From $28.95 per box

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Let the littles get in on the kitchen creations, too! With Baketivity, you can teach kids the art of baking with a monthly DIY baking kit that's curated just for them. They'll don their apron and hat before diving into a kit that’s specifically designed to be stress-free for parents, complete with pre-measured ingredients and straightforward recipes. All boxes are nut-free and kosher to be inclusive to more tiny bakers.

Shipping: Our yummy kits are being shipped out every month on the 10th.

“My 5 year old loves to cook and bake and he just shouted with joy when he opened the box. He was amazed by every little item; and it also makes it easier for me as I am not a baker/person. I like to have all the ingredients for each recipe along with the instructions.” – Sophie

Cryptid Crate Monthy Subscription Box - Cratejoy Edition

From $43.00 per box

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Happy subscribers attest that the team at Cryptid Crate goes above and beyond, curating delightful collections of all things cryptozoological. A great gift idea for any teen who's into the not-yet-substantiated species of the world, each monthly box delivers 4 to 7 handpicked curiosities, including graphic T-shirts, offbeat decor items, intriguing accessories, and books and films from some of the best independent producers and artisans in the game.

Shipping: - Cryptid Crate ships on the first weekday of every month (will ship a day or two earlier or later if first weekday is a holiday) - Every box will ordered within a calendar month will be included in the shipment that goes out on the 1st.

“Amazing! I was so excited to get this box and it did not disappoint! LOVE the t-shirt and one of my new favorite stickers came in this box. Can't wait for next month!!!” – Megan S.

Finders Seekers Junior Explorers

From $25.00 per box

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Finders Seekers Junior Explorers takes the learning of the classroom and turns it into enthralling mystery games, perfect for children of all ages. Designed by the team behind the #1 rated mystery box on Cratejoy, each box contains a fun 4-day itinerary chock-full of activities to get the brain ticking and heart thumping.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd each month for orders placed by the 21st. 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.

“My kids love Junior Explorers and so do I! It's fun to watch them experiment with a puzzle, trying different things and cheering out loud when they finally figure it out. I like learning about different countries and people along with them. So fun!” – Kendra L.