The 34 best anniversary gifts for him, from must-have gadgets to activities you can do together

June 2024 · 10 minute read
Updated 2022-08-15T20:38:03Z

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Whether it's your first or your 50th, an anniversary is certainly something worth celebrating and a thoughtful gift is a great way to do just that. 

If you think finding the right anniversary gift for your partner is difficult, you're not alone. We've collected some of our favorite anniversary gifts so you're sure to find one he will cherish, no matter what stage of love you're celebrating.  

From activities you can enjoy together to practical gifts he will use every day, here are 34 of the best anniversary gifts for him.

A projector for movie nights wherever, whenever

Amazon

Anker Capsule Smart WiFi Mini Projector, available at Amazon, $299.99

Best for: The cinephile 

Help them turn any night into movie night with this smart pocket projector. It's the size of a soda can but boasts powerful sound and can project images up to 100 inches. 

A collectible LEGO set

LEGO

LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle Model Kit, available at Amazon, $120

Best for: The LEGO collector

Gift your favorite LEGO lover a challenging activity and a collectible all in one. This LEGO set is sure to keep them entertained for hours and when they're done creating, they can leave it on display for all to enjoy. 

A nice pair of sunglasses

Warby Parker

Wright Sunglasses, available at Warby Parker, from $95 

Best for: The guy who's always outside

There's never a bad time to add another stylish pair of sunglasses to his collection. The best part about Warby Parker's glasses is that you customize them with a variety of lens types, including their prescription. 

A beginner's kit to making kombucha at home

Amazon

The Kombucha Shop Kombucha Starter Kit, available at Amazon, $44.99

Best for: The health-conscious hubby 

A great activity to do together, the Kombucha Starter Kit is an at-home beginner's guide to brewing the tea-based drink. 

A Kindle to read as much as possible

Isabel Fernández and Crystal Cox/Insider

Kindle Paperwhite, available at Amazon, $139.99

Best for: The nonstop reader

One of our favorite e-readers, the Kindle Paperwhite is a solid gift for the partner who reads all the time.

A pizza oven for making serious pies at home

Williams Sonoma

Ooni Fyra 12 Pizza Oven, available at Ooni, $349.95

Best for: The pizza chef

Any pizza lover knows that a wood-fired oven yields the crispiest crust, the chewiest dough, and quite possibly the best pizza. The Ooni Fyra is an outdoor pizza oven powered by wood pellets to create the wood-fired pizza experience from the comfort of your own home. He can also use the gadget to whip up roasted veggies, seared steak, and chargrilled fish. 

A board game to practice your trivia skills

Amazon

Hasbro Gaming Trivial Pursuit Game: Classic Edition, available at Amazon, $24.49

Best for: The game night host

Test one another's knowledge of random facts with the classic board game Trivial Pursuit. 

A cozy pair of slippers for lounging around the house

Allbirds

Wool Dwellers, available at Allbirds, $65

Best for: The partner who cares about comfort 

Keep their feet comfortable in a pair of these plush, dreamy slippers. We love that each slipper is made from upcycled wool scraps from Allbirds' other shoes. 

A weighted blanket that will still keep you cool

Amazon

Blanquil Chill Cooling Weighted Blanket, available at Amazon, $59

Best for: The partner who relishes being cozy

Our favorite weighted blanket to keep you cool at night, the Blanquil is ideal for those who sleep hot. Check out our guide to the best weighted blankets if your partner prefers something cozier. 

A smart indoor herb garden

Amazon

AeroGarden Harvest Elite, available at Amazon, $159

Best for: Anyone who loves adding fresh basil to everything

Ideal for an apartment or small space, the indoor herb garden from Aerogarden is a sweet gift for the significant other that likes to cook with fresh herbs.

A retro turntable

West Elm

Crosley Voyager Turntable, available at West Elm, $120

Best for: The music lover 

This vintage-inspired turntable will become their new favorite way to listen to their favorite records. It even has a built-in Bluetooth receiver so they can still play their curated digital playlists. You can find more gifts for music lovers here.

A tin filled with sweet treats

Milk Bar

The Cookie Faves Tin, available at Milk Bar Store, $46

Best for: The one with the sweet tooth

Say "I love you" and satisfy their sweet tooth with one great gift. This tin is filled with three of Milk Bar's most popular, delectable cookie creations: the Compost Cookie, the Confetti Cookie, the Chocolate Confetti Cookie, and the Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookie.

A new way to make their morning coffee

Williams Sonoma

Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffee Maker, available at Williams Sonoma, $39.95-$48.95

Best for: The at-home coffee brewer

Not only does a Chemex Glass Coffee Maker look chic on their countertop, but it makes a fantastic cup of coffee. Pour-over coffee takes some extra TLC, but the final product — pure, rich coffee — is worth the wait. 

A cooler to keep their favorite drinks cold

Yeti

Yeti Hopper Flip Soft Cooler, available at Yeti, $200-$300

Best for: The outdoorsy type 

Whether they're going fishing, camping, or spending a day at the beach, the Yeti Hopper Flip Soft Cooler is the perfect vessel for keeping their favorite snacks and drinks cold on adventures. It comes in three different sizes and has a strap for easy carrying. 

A monthly subscription for coffee lovers

Trade

Monthly Coffee Subscription, available at Trade, from $15.75 per bag

Best for: The coffee connoisseur 

For the partner who is an avid coffee drinker, a monthly subscription service to Trade is a great way to change up their coffee routine for the better. Check out our guides to the best coffee and the best subscription boxes for more ideas.  

An eco-friendly sneaker

Nordstrom

Veja Espalar Sneaker, available at Nordstrom, $140

Best for: The partner who clings to one pair of sneakers at a time

White sneakers are a timeless trend, and the French sneaker company's organic cotton-lined sneakers make a stylish gift from Veja. 

A flavorful box of chocolates

Goldbelly

Haut-Chocolat Exotic Truffle Collection, available at Vosges, $50

Best for: The chocolate lover

Explore international flavors in this set of 16 chocolates from Vosges Haut-Chocolat. The brand tops our list of the best chocolates for gifting. 

A set of string lights to brighten your campsite

REI

Revel Gear Trail Hound Camping Light, available at REI, $24.95

Best for: The enthusiastic host

For the partner who enjoys having people over to their backyard, give them these attractive string lights to light up their campsite.

A make-your-own dessert kit

Uncommon Goods

DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit, available at Uncommon Goods, $34

Best for: The partner who loves cooking with you

Make your own anniversary dessert with the DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit from Uncommon Goods. 

A gourmet bouquet of meat

Food52

Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet, available at Food52, from $50

Best for: The joker

While a bouquet of flowers is nice to look at, this arrangement of delicious salami is creative and edible. 

A kit for some needed self-care

Public Goods

Self Care Kit, available at Public Goods, $79.95

Best for: The partner who loves a spa day

Everyone needs a little self-care from time to time. This kit from Public Goods includes body and hair care products for a simple self-care routine. 

A beautiful leather overnight bag

Frye

Logan Overnight Bag, available at Frye, $598

Best for: The stylish traveler

A splurge-worthy overnight bag from Frye, the leather Logan bag is a practical gift that your significant other will use whenever they travel. 

A pair of stylish sweatpants

LuluLemon

City Sweat Jogger, available at Lululemon, $118

Best for: The lounger

The City Sweat Joggers from Lululemon provide the gift of comfort and style while lounging around the house or running errands. 

An easy-to-use massage gun

Theragun

Theragun Mini, available at Therabody, $159

Best for: The workout enthusiast

The Theragun Mini is a massage gun for an active person in need of some pre- or post-exercise massaging. Read our full review of the Theragun Mini here.

A whisk that automatically stirs so you don't have to

Uncommon Goods

Automatic Pan Stirrer with Timer, available at Uncommon Goods, $25

Best for: The home chef

The Automatic Pan Stirrer is a gift that is both innovative and makes cooking dishes like risotto a little easier. 

A unique picture of your wedding day

Uncommon Goods

Personalized Wedding Family Portrait, available at Uncommon Goods, $125

Best for: The sentimental significant other

Turn your favorite wedding photo into a custom illustration for a sweet and sentimental memory of your special day. 

A scratch-off poster of new activities to try

Uncommon Goods

100 Things To Do Scratch-Off Poster, available at Uncommon Goods, $15

Best for: The partner whose love language is date night

If your partner enjoys trying new things, the 100 Things To Do Scratch-Off Poster will always give you creative activities to try together. 

A useful nail-care kit

Macy's

Royce New York Manicure Grooming Kit, available at Macy's, $64.99

Best for: The partner who takes their nail care seriously

The Royce New York manicure kit is compact yet full of all the essentials. Its leather case is sleek and perfect for traveling. 

A smooth ballpoint pen

Baronfig

Squire Rollerball Pen, available at Baronfig, $59

Best for: The writer

A practical yet elegant gift, the Squire Rollerball Pen makes taking notes on paper feel luxurious.

A 22-karat gold pendant necklace

Auvere

Initial Pendant Small, available at Auvere, $275

Best for: The partner who likes simple jewelry

Auvere makes gorgeous gold jewelry pieces that will surely put a smile on your partner's face. 

A candle made with a recycled wine bottle

West Elm

Rewined Green Glass Filled Candles, available at West Elm, $19.99

Best for: The one who loves candles *and* wine

You don't have to be a vino lover to enjoy these recycled-wine-bottle candles. 

A hydrating face lotion

Le Labo

Basil Face Lotion, available at Le Labo, $44

Best for: The skin care aficionado

Crafted with shea butter, chamomile, and apple extract, Le Labo's face lotion is no exception to its vast array of incredible-smelling products.

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