10 Great Gifts For Dad That You Won't Find At The Mall

We love our dads but why are they so darn hard to shop for? If you’re tired of giving the same boring tie or soap-on-a-rope, the Patch “Places” directory is chock full of unique and thoughtful gifts that are sure to excite your dad this Christmas--and they're all in Oak Lawn.

1. Handy and Handsome

How about painter wear for the fashionable handyman or painter in your life? has a wide selection of painters pants (or shorts) and coveralls with multiple tool pockets and loops for all those brushes, chisels, tools and rules--all in brilliant white, of course. 

2. The Gift of Meat

Specifically fresh bratwurst, Polish or Italian sausage. 

3. Must Love Beer

Pick up his favorite craft stout by the bottle or by the pack at , that claims to have the chepeast prices in the region.

Or take him to where he can buy his favorite brew by the pint or glass. 

You can also stop by and pick up an out-of-print book full of timeless tips for brewing his own.

4. Slapshot Dad

The local has a full line of hockey equipment, or if your budget is tight head on over to   for some quality used equipment. 

To go along with the equipment, how about a $90 for a 10-session punch card to play pick-up scrimmage hockey or rent the ice for him and his hockey playing friends for $315 for an hour at the

5. A Break

For the hardworking dad, how about the gift of spending more time with the family instead of outside shoveling the walks and driveway.

• (snow removal on contractual basis only)

6. Inner Rock Star

Help your dad discover his inner rock star with guitar or drum lessons from , or private voice lessons from the

7. Old Fashioned Cut and Shave

Dads like to be pampered too. Treat him to some relaxing "me time" at one of these fine Oak Lawn barber shops.

8. Club Memberships

The has a number of clubs that might appeal to the man in your life, including:

• Camera Club
• Oak Lawn Table Tennis
• Woodworking
• Chess Club

For more information or for a registration form, check out the

9. Thrill Seeker

Give your dad the ride of his life by renting a Dodge Challenger, Chevy Camaro, Corvette Convertible, Ford Mustang and Eclipse Spyder from the and head for the open road.

10. Stand-Up Dad

Is your dad funny? How about a 12-week improv class for $100 at