Top 5 Experiential Gift Ideas for Father's Day

In so many families it is harder to shop for dads than moms! It's not always about the gift -- we all know the key is to spend quality time together.

So we here at Walnut Studiolo brainstormed some unique ideas for outings and experiences: spending quality time with Dad to make a memorable Father's Day!

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1. Plan a long bike ride together with bicycle-loving and athletic Cyclist Dad 2. Invite Whiskey-Loving Dad over for a whiskey tasting. 3. Take Fun-Loving Dad to his favorite park or brewery for a classic game. 4. Get crafty with Maker Dads at a hands-on crafting classes or DIY project kits. 5. Visit an art museum or take an architecture tour with Smart, Artistic Dads.

1. Plan a long bike ride together with bicycle-loving and athletic Cyclist Dad

Map your route using the Google Maps Bicycle Directions feature, and you can make sure the topographic profile of your ride will match the skills of you both.

Gift pairing:Dad will love Walnut's handy-dandy and award-winning Bicycle Frame Handle while lifting his loaded bike to the curb for a well-deserved ice cream cone finale at the end of the ride.

A tattooed man wearing work clothes and a carabiner keychain on his belt on a vintage bike with leather bike grips

Go for a bike ride with dad! Image credit: Erin Berzel

2. Invite Whiskey-Loving Dad over for a whiskey tasting.

MasterofMalt.com sells most of their extensive whiskey collection in dram sample size kits for comparison tasting at less cost. Or, DIY it together with our Scotch-Tasting Guide for Beginners!

Gift pairing: The cherry on top will be a Walnut Studiolo Whiskey Case ($145) for treasuring that favorite, keepsake bottle of whiskey that you discover together during your tasting.

Geoff pouring a glass of scotch whisky for his dad in the workshop in a Glencairn glass

Mmmm...whiskey. Image credit: Aaron Lee

3. Take Fun-Loving Dad to his favorite park or brewery for a classic game.

A board game in an unconventional place and plenty of time to chat is something Dad will always remember. Enjoy the outdoors in a park on a beautiful day or at the pub/coffee shop on a not-so-nice one.

Gift pairing: Bring a Walnut Studiolo Travel Game with you: backgammon, cribbage, dice, or dominoes!

A man with a graying beard playing backgammon on a park bench outside with another person and frosty mugs of beer

Playing backgammon at a restaurant patio beer garden. Image credit: Broken Banjo Photography

4. Get crafty with Maker Dads at a hands-on crafting classes or DIY project kits.

Check your local maker spaces for classes, or line up a DIY project!

Buckleguy, Springfield Leather, or Tandy have a popular selection of leathercrafting kits and patterns. If Dad is a veteran, check out Heal Vets for free leather craft kits for veterans.

Gift pairing: A tin of small batch, all natural Leather Conditioner from Walnut Studiolo will keep leathercrafts looking beautiful for years to come! The recipe is so simple and old-fashioned it also works great on wood, too.

Keep an eye open for pre-loved vintage copies of our out-of-print leathercrafting book for clean, modern projects with a Walnut Studiolo design aesthetic.

Our Favorite Workshop Tools!

5. Visit an art museum or take an architecture tour with Smart, Artistic Dads.

Experiencing beauty and thought-provoking art together is a great conversation starter and flexes the brain in satisfying ways.

Gift pairing: At the end of the tour, appreciative Dad will love Walnut Studiolo's completely hand-stitched, hand-crafted leather Blueprint Tube, a perfect gift for storing archival prints and carrying blueprints on the job