Seattle Father’s Day Gift Guide

Local finds and easy outings for making his day feel special.

An adult stands behind a smiling boy by the water, both wearing blue shirts. The adult's hands rest gently on the boy's shoulders.

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Father’s Day gifts can be tricky, mostly because so many dads insist they don’t need anything. Sometimes the best plan is simply giving the day a little shape, whether that means getting out on the water, picking up something handsome for the kitchen, or making room for the small rituals he already loves. Here are a few ideas for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, and anyone else who deserves to feel celebrated on Sunday, June 21.

A plate of eggs benedict with crab, roasted potatoes, and a side of green grapes and a strawberry, served at Duke's restaurant—a delicious Father’s Day brunch idea to consider for your Gift Guide. Cornbread and condiments are in the background.

Take him to brunch at Duke’s Seafood. For the first time, all six locations are offering a special Father’s Day brunch on June 21. Order seafood, add a Hugo Spritz with Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, lime, and mint, and call it a very good start to the day.

A man wearing sunglasses stands in the foreground, with a woman in sunglasses and a red-and-white shirt blurred in the background outdoors.

Add a little shade. Prism in Ballard carries Stereo Cult’s Midnight Pine sunglasses, which have that cool dad energy that will last all summer, $110.

Four people play pickleball on a bright blue floating court on a lake, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky—an unforgettable scene perfect for any Father’s Day gift guide.

Play pickleball on the lake. Hyatt Regency Lake Washington opened its seasonal floating court last month, giving Dad a very specific kind of lake-day bragging right, $65+.

A marina with numerous boats docked in the water, city buildings, a Ferris wheel, and arched bridges visible in the background under a clear blue sky—an ideal Seattle Father’s Day setting for memorable moments and unique Father's Day gifts.

Take him to see some grand old boats. Bell Harbor Classic Weekend brings about 40 historic wooden yachts to Pier 66, June 20-21, including Malibu, a Seattle-built 1926 showstopper celebrating 100 years, free.

A slice of layered green and brown crepe cake sits on a plate, with the rest of the cake and some pistachios visible on a glass cake stand in the background.

Bring Lady M’s Dubai Chocolate Mille Crêpes to the table. The cake layers chocolate and pistachio pastry creams between handmade crêpes, then tops it with crispy kataifi, pistachio, and tahini, $150.

A child wearing a helmet practices skiing on an indoor ski slope while an adult beside them observes and uses a smartphone.

Let him ski in June at Stoke Mountain in Tukwila. The indoor ski and snowboard center has alpine and Nordic ski machines, jumps, rails, trampolines, rentals, and a cafe. Day passes are $25.

A man in a light shirt, black pants, beanie, and sunglasses walks indoors on a concrete floor with a textured gray wall—perfect inspiration for your Father’s Day Gift Guide.

Give him a classy summer shirt. The Sinatra from MANNISH’s debut artists+immigrants unisex collection is lightweight cotton with a relaxed fit, embroidery, and a straight hem. The brand was first imagined while founder Gregory DeAnda was living between Capitol Hill and Orcas Island, and the line takes inspiration from workwear, cowboy culture, and his family story, $100.

A glass of whiskey with a large ice cube, garnished with an orange peel and dark cherries, sits on a wooden surface next to a bottle and a small glass container.

Bring him the old-fashioned setup. Woodinville Whiskey Co.’s Bourbon, Rye and Syrup Bundle comes with straight bourbon or 100% rye and its barrel-aged maple syrup, so he can mix a proper maple old-fashioned at home, $79.99.

A man in a patterned shirt smiles and gestures in a lively bar, surrounded by people cheering with drinks—perfect for a Father’s Day celebration or inspiration for your next Gift Guide.

Take him out for darts that keep score for you. Flight Club Seattle in South Lake Union makes the game feel easy but just competitive enough for someone to start claiming they “used to be pretty good at this,” $30+.

A knife and sliced radishes are on a dark wooden cutting board, with whole radishes and green radish tops on a gray countertop.

Upgrade his chopping block. The STEELPORT Knife Co.’s 2-in-1 Oregon maple cutting board has one side for everyday prep, while the recycled paper composite side has a juice groove for raw proteins and messier jobs, $240.

A perfect pick for any Seattle Father’s Day Gift Guide, "Day Hiking Snoqualmie Pass" by Tami Asars is shown closed and open to a map and trail info page on a white surface.

Help him pick his next hike. Day Hiking Snoqualmie Pass by Tami Asars covers 126 trails between Seattle and Ellensburg, from easy forest walks to bigger climbs, $24.95.

Three people wearing helmets ride bicycles on a paved path surrounded by trees on a sunny day—a perfect Father’s Day outing; another bicycle is parked nearby in the foreground.

Bike to Woodinville for tacos. Follow the Burke-Gilman and Sammamish River trails to Cava Azul Cocina & Cantina. Order fish tacos, birria enchiladas, or whatever he decides counts as “refueling.”

A gravel path bordered by rope fencing curves along a waterfront with industrial cranes and a snow-capped mountain in the distance—perfect inspiration for your next Father’s Day Gift or to include in your ultimate Gift Guide.

Take a walk along the newly refreshed Elliott Bay shoreline. Myrtle Edwards and Centennial parks have reopened, making this an easy outing with pretty water views, free.

A screen printing machine with a partially printed white t-shirt displaying blue graphics and text in a workshop setting.

Make him a game-day shirt. Evergreen Goodwill’s Seattle flagship, close to the FIFA action, is hosting live screen-printing on June 19 and 24, with soccer-inspired designs by Seattle artist Hoa Hong printed on thrifted tees and totes by The Vera Project.