Make Father’s Day 2019 special in the Charlotte area and save some bucks at the same time. As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And “If your friends jumped off the bridge would you do it too?” Check out some of these deals and start planning for a special Father’s Day on the cheap. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, 2019.
Make sure to follow the links for important details. This list will be updated as more Father’s Day deals are announced.
Also, scroll down for a list of events going on Father’s Day Weekend. Bet you’ll find something fun to do on the list.
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Father’s Day event freebies
- Mini-Golf: Dads play mini-golf at Adventure Landing for free on Sunday when accompanied by a paying golfer.
- Race: Fathers can race against their kids at The Pit, 346 East Plaza Drive in Mooresville, and Dad’s first race is free. Sunday, June 16th.
- Gardens: Dads get into Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free Saturday, June 15th, and Sunday, June 16th.
- Queen City Father’s Day Festival: Saturday, June 15th, 2019, at The Carole Hoefener Center, 615 E. 6th Street. 50 vendors, bounce house for kids, free shape-ups by local barbers, entertainment, free swag bags for first 100 dads. More. Free event.
- Father’s Day Fest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery: Saturday, June 15th, and Sunday, June 16th, 2019. Live music, golf contests, stein hoisting, more.
- Art: Dads get free admission to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art on Saturday, June 15th, and Sunday, June 16th. In addition, everyone gets 15% off purchases in the Museum store all month, and there will be a flash sale on memberships from June 13th to 16th. Get 20% off a membership. Lastly, there’s a Groupon for up to 50% off admission.
- Father’s Day Queen City Sip & Shop: The Unknown Brewing Company will host a bunch of dad-friendly vendors, plus live music and axe-throwing. Saturday, June 15th.
- “Gone Fishing” Weekend: There will be free fishing activities and crafts at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, and a free Father’s Day photo download.
- Father’s Day Tailgate Brunch: At Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts on Sunday, June 16th.
- Free pint glasses: Dads get free pint glasses at Pilot Brewing on Sunday, June 16th. While supplies last.
- Father’s Day Pig Roast: A Sycamore Brewing on Sunday, June 16th. Food and drink for sale. Live music.
Father’s Day food and drink freebies and deals
Most freebies and deals haven’t been announced yet, so keep checking back. This is just a start!
- TCBY: Dads get a free 6-oz. frozen yogurt at participating locations on Father’s Day.
- Firehouse Subs: Dads get a free medium sub when they purchase an additional full priced medium or large sub, chips and drink on Father’s Day.
- Burger: Dads get a free burger at participating Carolina Ale House locations on Father’s Day with a minimum $10 purchase. Dine-in only. Tax and gratuity not included. Facebook event.
- Ice Cream Sundae: The first 500 dads get a free ice cream sundae at IKEA, in the first floor Bistro, on Father’s Day.
- B.GOOD: FREE adult entrée with the purchase of every kid’s meal. Valid in-store at participating U.S. locations all weekend long, from 6/14-6/16. Adult entrees range from burgers to grilled chicken sandwiches, salads and green and grain bowls. Find locations.
- Cannoli: Free cannoli for dads at DeSano Pizzeria in Waverly with purchase of a large pizza on Sunday, June 16th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7315 Waverly Walk Avenue.
Other free and cheap things to do Father’s Day Weekend
Saturday, June 15, 2019
All Day | FREE | Legion Brewing
7:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | Charlotte Motor Speedway
9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
9:00 am | FREE | First Ward Arts Elementary School
9:30 am | FREE | U.S. National Whitewater Center