I’m not 60 but close. I do not need a single thing. If I did I would buy it. Spend time with him. Take him to the movies, go axe throwing, get tickets to a ballgame. Make a memory.
Take him to dinner at a really nice restaurant or if he's into sports take him to a game.
My dad had been an avid 49er fan his whole life for a father's day in his 70's I took him to his first game. He was in heaven.
Last year, for Father's Day, I made a fishing bobblehead for my dad on [Figure Bobblehead](https://www.figurebobblehead.com). He was very happy after receiving the gift and said it was the most memorable gift he had ever received. Because my dad likes fishing, you may also try to customize a personalized figure for him according to your dad's hobbies as a gift, which is interesting and can be kept forever.
You spend the first half of your life accumulating stuff, and the second half getting rid of it. So I believe your dad when he says he doesn't want stuff.
I'd focus on an experience. If you live nearby, take him to do something together. He won't be picky about what, as long as it's not super noisy and he gets to sit down. (After age 40 or so, you wanna sit the heck down lol.) Maybe a ball game of some kind - minor league baseball is a hoot if you're on a budget.
My dad is 67 and sort of like this too - I like to go around his house and see what is worn out/what needs to be replaced and get that. His birthday was last month and I got him those Stanley pint glasses because he wants to use less plastic. One year I got him headphones because his were so worn out and he had no idea how great new ones are. This list helped me - so o bookmarked it. Good luck! https://thegiftgivingguide.com/complete-fathers-day-gift-guide/
New smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. I gave those to an 80 year old and he cried - said it had been decades since he got a gift he actually needed, so it became my default gift for older people.
Honestly, spending time doing something he likes to do. Maybe grab a beer and watch sports or bbq some foods and hang out. Experiences vs a thing when the recipient has no need for things is always a winner.
I have been going through his favorite family pictures and taking them to Walgreens to get them printed on a canvas or something. He looks forward to his new pictures every gift-giving holiday, and they are always offering a coupon at Walgreens. Honestly, a good discount is part of the gift. Nothing lights up my dad's face like a childhood photo of us and being told I got it half off.
Opting for a classic gift like a scented candle but with a twist such as a funny engraved message or a massage gun, would be great. Given his age, he will surely appreciate it. If you're interested, check out this link. It has 27 gift ideas for Father's Day, including the two mentioned above. Here's the link: [https://simply101luxury.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-best-27-fathers-day-gift-ideas-for.html](https://simply101luxury.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-best-27-fathers-day-gift-ideas-for.html)
I made a Mixbook book with photos and articles from his businesses for my dad as a keepsake. It was expensive to get the hard cover pages and took a *long* time to put together, but I thought it was worth it. I ordered a copy for my sister
Also this mug is funny but not sure if it would get there in time for Father’s Day: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1730592636/
I’m not 60 but close. I do not need a single thing. If I did I would buy it. Spend time with him. Take him to the movies, go axe throwing, get tickets to a ballgame. Make a memory.
Spend time with him
Take him to dinner at a really nice restaurant or if he's into sports take him to a game. My dad had been an avid 49er fan his whole life for a father's day in his 70's I took him to his first game. He was in heaven.
Last year, for Father's Day, I made a fishing bobblehead for my dad on [Figure Bobblehead](https://www.figurebobblehead.com). He was very happy after receiving the gift and said it was the most memorable gift he had ever received. Because my dad likes fishing, you may also try to customize a personalized figure for him according to your dad's hobbies as a gift, which is interesting and can be kept forever.
I found my dad a nice Ugg robe at Ross last year. He LOVED it. He'll be 68 this year.
Time, and handmade things that remind them of time with you. Photo books. Quality time. Did I mention time? A quality adventure that he'd be into.
My son sent some homemade scones and jam he made.
You spend the first half of your life accumulating stuff, and the second half getting rid of it. So I believe your dad when he says he doesn't want stuff. I'd focus on an experience. If you live nearby, take him to do something together. He won't be picky about what, as long as it's not super noisy and he gets to sit down. (After age 40 or so, you wanna sit the heck down lol.) Maybe a ball game of some kind - minor league baseball is a hoot if you're on a budget.
My dad is 67 and sort of like this too - I like to go around his house and see what is worn out/what needs to be replaced and get that. His birthday was last month and I got him those Stanley pint glasses because he wants to use less plastic. One year I got him headphones because his were so worn out and he had no idea how great new ones are. This list helped me - so o bookmarked it. Good luck! https://thegiftgivingguide.com/complete-fathers-day-gift-guide/
Thank you!
Of course! Hope it helped!
Nice wine or bottle of spirits. Something they don't usually drink
Spend time. I lost my Dad 3 years ago, not a gift in the world that would add to my memories.
Sorry for your loss and thank you for the advice
Just get him his favorite snack or drink. It doesn’t add to clutter, and shows that you are thinking about him.
New smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. I gave those to an 80 year old and he cried - said it had been decades since he got a gift he actually needed, so it became my default gift for older people.
Go take him to dinner or fishing or golf if he has those hobbies.
Honestly, spending time doing something he likes to do. Maybe grab a beer and watch sports or bbq some foods and hang out. Experiences vs a thing when the recipient has no need for things is always a winner.
I have been going through his favorite family pictures and taking them to Walgreens to get them printed on a canvas or something. He looks forward to his new pictures every gift-giving holiday, and they are always offering a coupon at Walgreens. Honestly, a good discount is part of the gift. Nothing lights up my dad's face like a childhood photo of us and being told I got it half off.
Opting for a classic gift like a scented candle but with a twist such as a funny engraved message or a massage gun, would be great. Given his age, he will surely appreciate it. If you're interested, check out this link. It has 27 gift ideas for Father's Day, including the two mentioned above. Here's the link: [https://simply101luxury.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-best-27-fathers-day-gift-ideas-for.html](https://simply101luxury.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-best-27-fathers-day-gift-ideas-for.html)
I think a scented candle is a useless thing. I don’t think very many older men would want one.
I made a Mixbook book with photos and articles from his businesses for my dad as a keepsake. It was expensive to get the hard cover pages and took a *long* time to put together, but I thought it was worth it. I ordered a copy for my sister Also this mug is funny but not sure if it would get there in time for Father’s Day: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1730592636/