The Montclair Girl Team 
June not only means the start of summer, but also the fast approach of Father’s Day. This national holiday is a wonderful time to celebrate the father or father figure in your life. It’s a wonderful feeling to treat Dad to a great Father’s Day gift, though coming up with gift ideas for dads can be a challenge, which is why we gathered up some local gift and experience ideas for you to treat him. Read on for some Father’s Day gift ideas in the Montclair area.
Bloomfield
Axe Throwing at Bury the Hatchet | 672 Bloomfield Avenue
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The Canadian pastime of axe throwing has become a popular activity in the past few years, and it’s a great spot to bring Dad to. Bury the Hatchet has multiple locations around NJ, including one in Bloomfield. You can make a reservation online or stop by from 12-9PM on Tuesdays + Wednesdays, 12-10PM on Thursdays, Fridays + Saturdays at 12-11PM, and 12 -8PM on Sundays. The spot is closed on Mondays.
Welcome to Jersey Sweatshirt from Strong Hold Shop | 174 Broad Street
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What better way for Dad to show off his NJ pride than through a ‘Welcome to Jersey’ sweatshirt from Strong Hold Shop? This is a great gift to keep all dads cozy, stylish, and an advocate for the greatest state of all. Shop for Jersey pride goodies for him online here. The brand also sells jewelry, jackets, button ups, shorts, and more.
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Maplewood
Dad Jokes Book From [words] Bookstore Maplewood | 179 Maplewood Avenue
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The title of this book from [words] in Maplewood says it all — “Dad Jokes: Greatest of All Time.” This hardcover is the newest collection from Instagram sensation @DadSaysJokes and will give any dad a good laugh, from classic jokes to new ones.
Montclair
Collectible Sports Globe From Pazzazed | 11 Midland Avenue
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It’s always a good idea to add to your sport dad’s collection, and Pazzazed in Montclair has two options for baseball lovers: MLB Mets + MLB Yankees Mova globes. These globes are a must-have for any sports collector. They effortlessly rotate on their own without cords and will add to a slice of baseball history into any space. Shop Pazzazed’s full “gifts for dad” collection here.
A Trip to Montclair Brewery | 101 Walnut Street
For all the beer-loving fathers out there, a trip to Montclair Brewery is a great way to spend some quality time together while enjoying some cool beer. It’s open on Wednesdays + Thursdays from 3:30-10PM, Fridays 3-11PM, Saturdays 12-11PM, and Sundays 12-9PM. Currently on tap is a South Mountain, Strawberry Stout, Coconut Breeze, and more.
Absolute Zero Ice Cream Gift Card | 410 Bloomfield Avenue
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Absolute Zero Ice Cream in Montclair is a fantastic way to treat Dad if he has a sweet tooth. This ice cream spot specializes in rolled ice cream, which makes it both fun to look at and delicious. You can get Dad a gift card anywhere from $25 to $500 (we won’t judge), and you can even write a personalized note. For both the sweet and the fruitier palettes, Absolute Zero has fun flavors to try.
Extracts from Eclectic Chic Boutique | 547 Bloomfield Avenue
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The Eclectic Chic Boutique in Montclair hosts a wide variety of handmade goods and curated gifts from local small businesses. It also doubles down as an art studio, where they hold a number of seasonal and recurring classes led by vendors and community members. Culinary Clair is one of the boutique’s vendors and specializes in small-batch extracts and syrups that add a little extra flavor to teas, baked goods, and cocktails. If this sounds like something your dad would love, you can shop these products online here or in-store.
Candy Lovers Club box from Giftbar | 465 Bloomfield Avenue
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If your father has a serious sweet tooth, Giftbar in Montclair has an entire section dedicated to its “Candy Lovers Club,” where you can build your own candy box and fill it with all of your favorite candy treats. Options include mini sour rainbow bites, sour cola patches, strawberry foam mushrooms, sweet peaches, Swedish candy, and so much more. They have weekly candy drops, so there’s always something new to try. Check out all the delicious options on the website here.
Orange
A Bro Mask from Luxurious Wellniss | 557 Nassau Street Suite 3
Dad’s skin deserves the best — and with a Bro Mask from Luxurious Wellniss, he can kick back with a beer and improve his complexion. Luxurious Wellniss is a Black-owned, woman-owned business that started as an online brand. Since its conception, it’s launched an entire line made just for guys. It has everything from moisturizers to exfoliators, deodorants, cleansers, and more. There’s also a brick + mortar ‘skin lab’ where you can bring your dad to get a facial, if he’s up for it. It’s a great way to relax and unwind from the stress of daily life.
West Orange
Treetop Adventure Course at the Turtle Back Zoo | 560 Northfield Avenue
If you’re looking for an exhilarating adventure to do with Dad, taking him zip lining at the Treetop Adventure Course is a great option. There’s also an adult ropes course that features 15 fun physical challenges for you and dads to try out. Located at the Turtle Back Zoo, there are options to book on the weekends between 10AM and 4PM. The Adult Course is $30 per person, the zip line is $15 per person, and there’s a discounted $35 ticket if you purchase both the Course and the zip line. Note that there’s a weight limit of 250 pounds for these activities. You can reserve your time slot here. After a fun day, you and Dad can grab a meal at McLoone’s Boathouse, which serves up American food + a raw bar and is right on the water.
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Men’s Jewelry from Walter Bauman Jewelers | 653 Eagle Rock Avenue
For a classy and elegant gift, Walter Bauman is the way to go. This shop has a wide selection of men’s jewelry, including gold or silver watches, chains, rings, bracelets, and pendants. Shop the collection here.
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