Memorial Day Party Host Gift Ideas

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The burgers are sizzling, the flag’s flying, and your invite just hit the group chat—Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Before you show up empty-handed (or worse, with another store-bought pie), grab a host gift that earns you legend status.

Think.Gifts rounded up the best Memorial Day party host gift ideas to make any kickoff-to-summer gathering shine. Think BBQ gadgets for the grill-obsessed, outdoor games for the competitive crowd, and chill-out essentials that turn every patio into paradise.

Our editors skip the predictable cooler and go for clever, high-impact finds that look great and get used long after the last sparkler burns out. Whether your host is flipping burgers, mixing drinks, or just vibing by the pool, these gifts bring the sunshine—and the gratitude.

We comb through Amazon and other favorite retailers to find gifts that ship fast, impress instantly, and fit the long-weekend mood. So scroll below, find your pick, and arrive with something that says: thanks for hosting, happy summer, and please invite me again next year.