It’s time to figure out what you’re getting Dad for Father’s Day. Whether you’re looking to take dad out to eat, spruce up his style, go on an outdoor adventure, or have some drinks together, you can find it at the IRL. Our Father’s Day Gift Guide with ideas for every type of dad.
Father's Day Gift Guide
Celebrate Dad at the IRL
Active Dad
Active Endeavors
Shop Iowa’s premier outdoor store to find the perfect gift for the active dad in your life. They carry the best apparel, footwear, and equipment brands.
lululemon
They sell technical athletic clothing for yoga, running, working out, and most other sweaty pursuits.
Von Maur
Shop outdoor gear and activewear for dad at Von Maur. Browse from their selection of shoes, hats, workout gear and more!
Pro-fit Gym
They’re the home of Iowa City CrossFit and offer adult fitness classes, CrossFit, personal training and fit body transformation programs.
Sweet Tooth Dad
Scratch Cupcakery
They boast a menu that features over 250 dazzling and delicious cupcake flavors. In addition to their specialty cupcakes, Scratch offers cookies, hot drinks, milkshakes, and more.
Cookies & Dreams
Everyday Cookies & Dreams bakes 12+ freshly baked ooey, gooey cookies in unique & classic flavors.
Drinks for Dad
WineStyles
They carry unique labels and hard-to-find wines from both small and large vineyards around the world. They also offer small plate items and gourmet chocolates.
Backpocket
Inspired by German brewing techniques, Backpocket offers a wide variety of regular and seasonal brews. Don’t sleep on their award-winning brick oven pizzas either!
Tribute
Their unique and delicious cocktails pair perfectly with their sharable snacks, delectable sandwiches and their take on some of your favorite classics.
Dad the Fan
Xtream Arena
The Xtream Arena regularly brings in new athletic competitions and tournaments, while also being the home venue for The Iowa Heartlanders hockey team and the Hawkeye volleyball team.
The Silo
Before you catch a game at the Xtream Arena, stop by The Silo—your home for all things Iowa Heartlanders and Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball.
Iowa Athletic Club
Boasting the Coldest Beer in Town—guaranteed, the I.A.C. is the perfect spot to catch a game. Don’t forget to check out their craft cocktails and Tavern-style pizza.
Adventures with Dad
Antique Car Museum
The 28,000 square foot showroom features 90+ cars ranging from 1899 to the mid 1970’s, along with an early 20th century Skelly gas station.
Wetlands Park
Five acres of wetlands, traversed by elevated walkways, make this an ideal location for nature walks, bird watching, and photography.
Sculpture Walk
Each sculpture on the walk was uniquely crafted by Iowa artists and was inspired by a work from writers associated with the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.