Discover our top 45 experience gifts for dads in our comprehensive Father’s Day guide, updated for 2024!

Here is the only gift guide you need this Father’s Day. Below, we’ve listed our top forty-five experience gifts for Dad—including awesome Father’s Day ideas for all types of men! You’ll find unique presents for the car lover, beer fan, foodie and thrill seeker.

Table of Contents:

Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Love Cars and Driving

Airborne Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day Gifts for Foodie Dads

Father’s Day Presents for Beer Lovers

Unique Father’s Day Experience Gifts

Father’s Day Gifts for Artistic Dads

Outdoorsy Father’s Day Presents

Father’s Day Gifts for Dad’s Bucket List

Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Love Cars and Driving

NASCAR Driving

With one of our NASCAR driving certificates, your dad can get behind the wheel of a real racing stock car! Our range includes iconic speedways, like Daytona and Talladega. Shake and bake!

Ferrari Driving

Make his driving dreams come true with this Ferrari experience at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway or Auto Club Speedway (formerly California Speedway). It’s a 5-lap blast in one of the world’s most elite supercars—the Ferrari F430 F1!

INDY Car Driving

If an INDY Car is more his thing, surprise Dad with an open-wheel racing experience, available at multiple tracks across the US. Reaching speeds of up to 145 mph—it’s the world’s fastest driving experience!

Dig This

For a change of pace, check out the Dig This experience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your dad can get behind the controls of a heavy-duty excavator, or bulldozer—every big kid’s dream come true!

Off-Road Driving

If Dad likes his driving gifts to be a bit different, he’ll love this Off-Roading Adventure in Clermont, Florida. He can choose between an ATV or dune buggy, and make his way around 230 acres of tracks including mud holes, grass, sand and hills to truly challenge his ability! No experience is necessary, so anyone from beginners to seasoned pros can enjoy.

Airborne Father’s Day Gifts

Flying Lessons

Give Dad wings this Father’s Day with one of our flying lesson certificates, valid at flight schools across the country. Prices start at just $125 for a 30-minute, hands-on lesson—so what are you waiting for? Give a gift he’s sure never to forget!

Helicopter Flights

For breathtaking aerial views, check out our range of helicopter tours over some of the nation’s most iconic landscapes. From the Big Apple to the Grand Canyon, we’ve scenic flights that’ll take your dad to cloud nine this Father’s Day!

Skydiving

Here’s one for your thrill-seeking dad! Our skydiving certificates make once-in-a-lifetime Father’s Day gifts, and we’ve over 20 stunning locations to choose from. D’you think he’s ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush?

Paragliding

Discover the serene yet electrifying adventure of tandem paragliding in the breathtaking landscapes of Santa Barbara. Glide through the skies with an experienced instructor, starting your journey at the esteemed training hill, celebrated as one of the finest paragliding training sites in the United States!

Indoor Skydiving

If he’s not quite ready for the real thing, there’s always this indoor skydiving experience in San Francisco. Floating on a column of air, your dad can experience the weightlessness of freefall (without the scary heights!) and learn aerial maneuvers from a pro instructor.

The Ultimate Vintage Aircraft Experience

It's time for your dad to take a trip back in time and experience flying in an aircraft that dates back to WWII! It's sure to educate your dad about how they flew planes back in the 1940's.

Father’s Day Gifts for Foodie Dads

City Food Tours

Food tours are a great way to discover a city’s tastiest bites, and at Xperience Days, we’ve got 120 to choose from! Treat Dad this Father’s Day and join him for a gastronomic adventure in your hometown.

Cooking Classes

If your foodie dad loves experimenting with new flavours, why not check out our range of cooking classes? From authentic Indian to all-American pie making—you’ll find something to broaden his kitchen repertoire. Dinnertime will never be the same again!

Brunch Cruises

What’s better than brunch? Brunch on a boat, of course! Browse our selection of waterborne dining experiences and treat your dad to a Father’s Day meal he’ll never forget. Waffles, anyone?

Connecticut Dinner Train

Finally, an experience that combines a four course meal, a scenic train ride, and an elegantly restored 1920's Pullman Car. What took them so long, eh?

Wine Tasting

Our wine tasting experiences are an opportunity to sample some incredible wines in the company of experts. They include intimate tasting evenings and vineyard tours—for dads who enjoy the finer things in life!

Chocolate Experience Gifts

Does Dad have a sweet tooth? If he’s always reaching for that last candy bar at the back of the kitchen cupboard, treat him to a chocolate experience gift to satisfy his sugar cravings! Whether he wants to tour a city known for its sweet treats, or create his own chocolate from scratch with the help of expert chocolatiers, these experiences will take his love of chocolate to the next level.

Father’s Day Presents for Beer Lovers

Beer Making

Brew. Your. Own. Beer. It’s the dream, right? And where better to learn than Brooklyn, the hipster capital of the world? Dad can say what he likes about their thrift store outfits and beards, but those folk sure know how to brew.

San Diego Brewery Tour

Treat your dad to the experience of trying out some award winning beers made in America's finest city! From ale to to barley beers, your dad is sure to enjoy sampling the best brews on offer.

Microbrewery Tour

Colorado has been named the ‘Napa Valley of Beer’, and after this 2 hour tour of Denver’s most exciting microbreweries, your dad will understand why! The tour includes several tastings, loads of beer trivia and local history.

Pub Crawl

Chicago is another city with plenty to offer all the beer-loving dads out there. This pub crawl covers some of the Windy City’s coolest neighborhoods and finest drinking establishments, with generous beer samples and food pairings included!

Lobster and Beer Sail

Refreshing beers, lobster rolls, sea air and skyline views—yep, it doesn’t get much better than this unique sailing experience on the Hudson. Did we mention that the beers are unlimited?

Unique Father’s Day Experience Gifts

Glass Blowing

During one of our glass blowing classes, your dad can learn to create hand blown glass artwork under the guidance of a professional artist. It’s a chance to get creative, pick up a new skill and take home his very own bowl, vase, plate or sculpture!

Flyboarding and Water Jet Packs

When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, they don’t come cooler than a flyboarding or water jet pack experience. Propelled by a high-velocity jet of water, your dad can fly like Ironman and learn to perform a variety of impressive aerial maneuvers.

Underground Portland Tour

This tour will take Dad into Portland’s legendary Shanghai Tunnels, where he’ll discover sinister stories of crimping, crimes, gambling, corruption and more. Led by an expert local guide, it’s a unique Father’s Day gift for dads with a taste for the dark side.

Whale Watching

Whales are some of the world’s most amazing creatures and seeing them IRL (In Real Life, Grandpa) is a truly unforgettable experience. Surprise your ocean-loving dad with one of our whale watching certificates this Father’s Day—and help him tick it off his bucket list!

Axe Throwing

Let your dad unlock his inner lumberjack with a thrilling Axe Throwing Experience, right in the heart of downtown Nashville. Prepare for an exhilarating time mastering the art of axe throwing in a private lane, under the guidance of a professional coach. This experience guarantees a bullseye of excitement!

Weird Chicago Tours

Help Dad uncover the weird and wonderful side of his city with these uniquely themed tours that are sure to send shivers down his spine. Only purchase for Dad who can handle the supernatural!

Father’s Day Gifts for Artistic Dads

Pottery Classes

Pottery classes make thoughtful Father’s Day presents for dads with a creative side. Working with clay is very therapeutic, and at the end of the class, he’ll leave with his own handmade souvenir! Who knows, maybe it’ll lead to a brand new hobby.

Washington DC Photo Safari

If your dad’s a budding photographer, this ‘photo safari’ in Washington D.C. could be just the thing. Led by a professional photographer, he’ll visit some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and learn how to capture postcard-quality images every time!

New York Graffiti Lesson

This one-of-a-kind lesson is a chance to try graffiti art in the city that made it famous—New York! Dad can create his own unique baseball cap, t-shirt, tote bag or canvas using a variety of paints, inks, markers and stencils. We suppose that makes him ‘cool’ now.

DJ Lessons

If you know your dad has always wanted to live his dream of becoming a DJ, then this is the perfect experience! It can't get better than a one-on-one opportunity to learn how to DJ.

Private Art Class in Dallas

If he’s always wanted to learn to paint or sculpt, there’s no better introduction than this private, one-to-one art class with a professional artist. He’ll discuss his artistic goals before experimenting with different media to produce a display-worthy piece!

Outdoorsy Father’s Day Presents

Fishing Trips

At Xperience Days, we’ve an awesome selection of fishing trips for experienced anglers and novices alike. From Lake Mead to the Colorado River, you’ll find fun days out in the great outdoors—perfect for Father’s Day. Let’s hope he catches something!

Zip Lining

Zip lining combines high-speed thrills and stunning treetop views. This particular experience in east Texas comprises six zip lines, the longest of which is over 900 ft long and over 100 ft above the ground! Your outdoorsy dad will love it.

Waterfall Hiking

There’s nothing like a good hike, and this guided 5-hour tour is a chance to explore the waterfall wonders of Tennessee. Treat your dad to a day of back-to-nature good times and panoramic views!

Santa Cruz Wilderness Survival Training

How d’you think your dad would cope stranded in the wilderness? Not well? Well, put your mind at ease this Father’s Day by gifting this wilderness survival training experience! During a five-hour session with experienced guides, he’ll learn to build a shelter, make fire and set native-style traps.

Kayaking

Is kayaking the most fun you can have on the water? Hmm… it’s definitely a strong contender. Happily, we’ve a great range of kayaking experiences to choose from, in stunning locations across the US. If you’re up a certain creek without a paddle, they make ideal last-minute Father’s Day gifts.

Stand Up Paddleboarding

This stand up paddleboarding tour combines sightseeing with the thrilling sport of SUP, perfect for adventurous dads. Surrounded by the serene beauty of incredible waters and surrounding landscape, Dad will get to grips with how to balance and stand up on his board, hopefully navigating the waters without help by the end of his lesson!

Father’s Day Gifts for Dad’s Bucket List

Hot Air Balloon Rides

No bucket list is complete without a hot air balloon ride. Drifting high above the clouds in a wicker basket suspended beneath a giant balloon—that’s the kind of memory you take with you, right? At Xperience Days, we’ve 27 flights over some of the country’s most iconic landscapes.

Bungee Jump

If your dad’s the sort of person who’s game for anything, a bungee jump could be the gift he never expected—and never forgot! This experience includes a 10-mile hike through the Angeles National Forest and a jump over the San Gabriel River. Gulp.

Everglades Airboat Tour

Florida’s Everglades National Park is a network of swamps and marshes, home to a variety of rare flora and fauna. An airboat tour is the best way to see it, and during this nine-mile safari, your dad can spot native bird species and alligators in their natural habitat. Yikes!

Surf Lessons

Nothing can make you look cooler than being able to surf successfully. These range of surf lessons will be sure to get Dad impressing the bystanders with his newfound skills!

Flying Trapeze Class

Maybe Dad needs a little push to try something truly daring? This trapeze class in Vegas is the perfect bucket list item for him to tick off this Father’s Day. He’ll meet his experienced instructor just outside the Vegas strip, and they’ll give him a 90-minute lesson on how to perform acrobatic moves on the trapeze! He’ll feel like a true Vegas performer by the end of his experience.

Dance Lessons

Finally, we’ve a Father’s Day idea for the dad who love to get down, even if he does struggle with two left feet! Browse our range of dance lessons, available in cities nationwide, and get him moving again with professional tuition. Who said dad dancing had to be embarrassing?

Happy Gifting!

Phew! That concludes our biggest ever Father’s Day gift guide, updated for 2024. We hope it’s given you a few ideas in time to surprise your dad this June 16th. At Xperience Days, we’ve loads more epic Father’s Day experience gifts to choose from, so if you haven’t found what you’re looking for yet, head over to our gifts for dad section now!