Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is Sunday and if dad doesn't need another tie, take a gander at these local last-minute gift ideas you can grab in time for D-Day.

DIY Dad

When shopping for the do-it-yourself dad, , and should be first on the Father's Day gift quest.

Home Depot is running a series of online specials for Father's Day, with free shipping, reduced prices and free in-store pick-up service for orders placed online. All three stores offer gift cards if you don't want to run the risk of picking the wrong power tool.

But if dad has to have something to unwrap, here are a few ideas:

• $39.97 Rigid wet/dry vac
• $199 RIDGID cordless combo kit (3-pieces)
• $80-$200 Home Depot hammock; $59.99 special at ACO, $49.99 special at ACE
• $49.99 Digital Worktunes AM/FM hearing protector

Note: Be sure to grab the ACO Hardware coupon in this week's ad. Spend $25 at ACO, get a $25 Restaurant.com e-gift card.

Golf Dad

Macomb Township is home to five beautiful golf courses. Buy dad a round of golf for him and a friend, or get the whole family to chip in on a membership at one of these clubs.

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Outdoor Dad

From fishing to biking, boating and hiking, the 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks offer a wide variety of activities every day of the week, including several Father's Day weekend. While some of the activities have a fee, most events are free with the cost of entry to the park. You could have dad pay $5 every time he visits or you can buy an annual car pass for $25 that will grant entry to all 13 parks. Metropark gift cards are also available.

Note: Starting June 15, Costco Warehouse stores are offering a special Huron-Clinton Metroparks package which includes the 2012 Metroparks Annual Vehicle Permit and a $25 Metroparks Gift Card for $39.99.

Tech Dad

Dads love their tech toys and you don't have to travel far outside Macomb to pick up an e-Reader, iPod, or surround sound system for Father's Day.

If they don't have it at , you'll probably find it at the or

Consider buying one of these for dad's man cave:

• $58 Digix Smart Blu-ray disc player
• $97 Coby 7-inch Tablet all-in-1
• $149 Samsung Hi-Def camcorder with 52x optical zoom
• Haier 32-inch LCD HDTV

Chef Dad

Some dad's love to cook, while others love to eat, but either way, you're probably safe to stick with food for Father's Day.

Macomb Township is home to several specialty grocery stores, as well as countless beer and wine shops, where you can pick up a gift card or put together a basket of items for dad to enjoy. Check out or for unique food and try for specialty beverages.

For the aspiring gourmet chefs, consider something from in Partridge Creek:

• $29.95-$59.95 Bodum® Chambord French Presses (coffee)
• $49.95 Sur La Table® Cordierite Pizza Stones, set of 6
• $49.96 Cuisinart® Classic Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker
  

Happy Father's Day! Share your gift ideas in the comments.